JP6616569B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (hit game symbol) is obtained. In such a gaming machine, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, various types of effects that cause the player to expect the display result to be the specific display result are executed.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, an effect of driving a movable accessory and displaying a stereoscopically viewable image in conjunction with the movable accessory and an effect of displaying a stereoscopically viewable image without driving the movable accessory. And the amount of parallax of the stereoscopically viewable image is adjusted by the player's operation (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-245250 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the amount of parallax is adjusted by the player's operation, the case where a stereoscopically viewable image is displayed in conjunction with the movable accessory and the movable accessory is driven. There is a possibility that each display cannot be performed in a mode suitable for production in a case where a stereoscopically viewable image is displayed without being displayed. For this reason, there is a possibility that the production effect cannot be sufficiently exhibited, and the game entertainment is lowered.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which can prevent the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state,
A movable member (eg, an accessory member 310) provided so as to be operable;
Display control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for displaying a planar view image (for example, 2D image) and a stereoscopically viewable image (for example, 3D image) on display means (for example, effect display device 5);
Moving means for moving the movable member between a standby position and an effect position in front of the display means ;
Wherein the display control unit,
A stereoscopic image comprising a right-eye image and a left-eye image can be displayed on the display means;
When displaying the previous SL stereoscopically visible image, wherein the movable member is three-dimensional degree in whether or not located in a specific position to display the different said stereoscopically visible image (e.g., character object prediction effect is executed In this case, as the effect image that the player can stereoscopically view, the effect image is displayed at the convergence position B where the apparent protrusion of the effect image is large, and when the 3D image notice effect is executed, For example, an effect image is displayed at a convergence position A that is smaller than a convergence position B that has a large apparent protrusion).
The degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state is different between the case where the stereoscopically viewable image is displayed and the case where the planar view image is displayed (for example, a D image notice effect, a 3D image notice effect, and an accessory notice) Step up at the stage of production, etc., and as the number of steps progresses, the expectation of jackpot increases, etc.)
It is possible to execute control for displaying the effect image corresponding to the movable member on the display unit as the stereoscopically viewable image,
When the movable member is in the effect position, when the movable member and the effect effect image are viewed from the viewpoint position of the player, the effect effect image of the movable member is at least in the vicinity of the movable member. Control is performed to display the effect effect image so that the front and rear position of the effect effect image changes according to the operation mode of the movable member, and the movable member is in the predetermined range in the front-rear direction including the arrangement position. When in the effect position, the effect effect image as the stereoscopic image is not displayed in the display area that is not visible with both eyes of the player by the movable member,
A first pattern that displays a planar view image without operating the movable member, a second pattern that displays the stereoscopically visible image without operating the movable member, and the first pattern or the second pattern. After the end of the notice effect, the third member that operates the movable member and displays the stereoscopically viewable image, and the notice effect of any one of the patterns can be executed,
When the notice effect of the third pattern is executed, the degree of expectation that is controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the notice effect of the first pattern and the second pattern,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, a stereoscopically viewable image is displayed in a mode suitable for production, so that the production effect can be sufficiently exerted, and a decrease in game entertainment can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, the CPU 103 controlling to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state),
Special effect execution means for executing a special effect when controlled to the advantageous state (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing an accessory announcement effect);
May be further provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming interest when controlled to an advantageous state.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When the movable member is located at the specific position, the display control means can perform the stereoscopic view in a manner in which the degree of stereoscopic effect is greater than when the movable member is not located in front of the display means. (For example, when an accessory announcement effect is executed, the effect image is displayed at the convergence position B where the apparent protrusion of the effect image is large as the effect image that can be stereoscopically viewed by the player, and the 3D image. When the notice effect is executed, the effect image is displayed at the convergence position A smaller than the convergence position B where the apparent protrusion of the effect image is large),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the effect when the movable member is positioned in front of the display means.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
When the movable member is located at the specific position, the display control means displays an image that emphasizes the movable member as the stereoscopically viewable image (for example, an effect of decorating the accessory member 310). Display the resulting image as an effect image)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the effect when the movable member is positioned in front of the display means.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When the movable member is located at the specific position, the display control means is configured so that, at least in the vicinity of the movable member, the stereoscopically viewable image is within a predetermined range in the front-rear direction including the arrangement position of the movable member. The stereoscopically viewable image is displayed so that the effect image displayed on the effect display device 5 is set at the convergence position B as shown in FIG. B is controlled so as to be within a predetermined range in the front-rear direction of the position of the accessory member 310),
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  According to such a configuration, when the movable member is positioned in front of the display means, the movable member and the stereoscopically visible image can be viewed in an integrated manner, so that a powerful effect is executed. can do.

The movable member is capable of reciprocating from an initial position where at least a part of the movable member is superimposed on the front surface of the display means to the specific position where the entire movable member is superimposed on the front surface of the display means (for example, a role). The position where a part of the object member 310 is superimposed on the front side of the effect display device 5 is set as the initial position, and the entire accessory member 310 operates from the initial position to the position where it is superimposed on the front side of the effect display device 5).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, a stereoscopically viewable image is displayed in a mode suitable for production, so that the production effect can be sufficiently exerted, and a decrease in game entertainment can be prevented.

The movable member can reciprocate from an initial position where the movable member does not overlap the front surface of the display means to the specific position where at least a part of the movable member overlaps the front surface of the display means (for example, an accessory) The position where a part of the member 310 is superimposed is defined as a specific position, and the position is not superimposed on the front side of the effect display device 5).
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  According to such a configuration, a stereoscopically viewable image is displayed in a mode suitable for production, so that the production effect can be sufficiently exerted, and a decrease in game entertainment can be prevented.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example in a display control part. It is an expanded longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the game board by which an accessory member is arrange | positioned. It is a figure which shows the structure of the effect display apparatus of a pachinko game machine, the display state in an effect display apparatus, and the visual recognition state of the stereo image by a player's both eyes. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position change of a player's eyes, and the display state of the liquid crystal panel for parallax barriers. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position change of a player's eyes, and the display state of the liquid crystal panel for parallax barriers. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position change of a player's eyes, and the display state of the liquid crystal panel for parallax barriers. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position change of a player's eyes, and the display state of the liquid crystal panel for parallax barriers. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a player's eye distance and the display state of the liquid crystal panel for parallax barriers. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the image recognition process implemented in image processing DSP. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the table for notification effect classification determination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. (A) is a figure which shows the effect aspect of 2D image notice effect, (B) is the effect aspect of 3D image notice effect, (C) is the figure which shows the effect aspect of an accessory notice effect It is. (A) is a timing chart of a 2D image notice effect, (B) is a timing chart of a 3D image notice effect, and (C) is a timing chart of 2D (or 3D) + object notice effect. . It is a figure which shows the relationship between an accessory member, a viewpoint position, and a convergence position.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side in FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B in the special symbol game are respectively supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  After the variation display of the effect symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until the finalized effect symbols that are the variation display results are derived and displayed. , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning by (entering) is similarly set to a round white display.

  In the following description, the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be referred to as a reserved display area, and the number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display. It can be recognized by the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  Whether the hold display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening, The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game winning opening. In the present embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the hold memory display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the change display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the change display of the special symbol. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this manner, for example, the effect symbol In recent years, there have been a variety of effects such as effects where the contents of the effects, including the variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or effects where the moving object shields all or part of the screen. Have been doing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized. Note that the 4th symbol stops synchronously when the variable display of the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol stops, so that the result of the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol can be displayed. It has become.

  An infrared camera 50 (motion sensor) for detecting the position of the player's eyes (viewpoint position) is attached to the front side of the game board 2 above the effect display device 5. As will be described later, the infrared camera 50 (CCD) controls the display of a suitable 3D image according to the viewpoint position of the player when displaying a 3D image (3D image) on the effect display device 5, so-called eye. It is used to detect the player's viewpoint position when performing tracking.

  In addition, on the back side of the game board 2 above the effect display device 5, as will be described later, an accessory member 310 used in an effect announcement effect is arranged, and this accessory member 310 is an effect display device. 5 is provided so that it can be raised and lowered between a standby position (see FIG. 4 (A)) arranged at a position above 5 and an effect position (see FIG. 4 (B)) arranged on the front side of the effect display device 5. ing.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and special symbols indicating the symbol “−” are lost symbols. . When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, which will be described later, A special symbol indicating a number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a probability variation jackpot B described later. In the big hit gaming state (normally open big hit state) that is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the special symbol for the special figure game, the big winning entrance door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is A special variable prize is awarded by opening the big prize opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. A round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”, which are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is a big hit symbol corresponding to a non-probable variable big hit, which will be described later, and is a special variable. The grand prize opening door of the winning ball apparatus 7 is used for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the open state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as with the probability change big hit A. .

  Control is performed after a special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived from among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, but the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number in the normal open big hit state ( For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times. The short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, the number of rounds is exemplified as the second number of 5 times, but the round number is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open big hit state. However, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, it is practically impossible to get a ball (prize ball) by setting the open period of the big prize opening to the second period (such as 0.1 second) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is different from the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. The second period is shorter and the second round number is less than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that the number of winning balls (prize balls) that can be acquired is less than the big hit state.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small winning game state, for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a ball (prize ball) is not substantially obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  That is, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed, the ratio of the first reach effect among the multiple types of reach effects and the multiple types of reach Since the ratio of execution of the second reach effect in the effects is different, the reliability of “big hit” differs depending on the type of reach effect.

  As an example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” than when super reach α appears. The expectation level for jackpot is high (the expectation level for jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 14). The expectation of jackpot is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbols, unlike the reach production or the variation display production such as “slide” or “pseudo-run”, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state by the production operation different from the variation display operation of the production symbol such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variation display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. ~ Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the odd number “1”, “3”, “5” other than the symbol number “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbol “7” described above. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the result is “big hit”. After the completion, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4 can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the game state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. . Further, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive performance symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probability variable big hit combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion promotion executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state is sometimes referred to as “end promotion promotion” in particular.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variation display is performed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operations on the effect display device 5, all or part of sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operations on the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  Further, the effect control board 12 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a detection signal from a camera controller 50A that controls the infrared camera 50. In the infrared camera 50, the face image of the player on the front side of the effect display device 5 is captured by infrared rays, and this imaging data is input to the camera controller 50A. Further, the camera controller 50A performs predetermined image processing based on the imaging data input from the infrared camera 50, and performs processing for specifying the positions of the player's right eye and left eye.

  The camera controller 50A cuts a background image that is included in the imaging data input from the infrared camera 50 and that is far from the vicinity of several tens of centimeters on the front surface side of the effect display device 5, and the player's face An image of a portion corresponding to (detected body) is extracted. Based on the extracted image, the positions of the player's right eye and left eye can be acquired.

  In the present embodiment, the position of the player's eyes is detected by processing the moving image acquired by the infrared camera 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is acquired by the infrared camera 50. The position of the player's eyes may be detected by processing the still image.

  The effect control board 12 is connected with wiring for transmitting control signals to the lifting units 320L and 320R that move the accessory member 310 up and down, and the front-rear operation solenoid 321 that moves the accessory member 310 back and forth. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 12A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a varying manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 12B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 12B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”. In order to generate a small hit, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8CX4H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3)) corresponding to the small hit is set. It is sufficient to notify the result of the preliminary determination that “

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command (normal state designation command) corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time-shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed. 9501H is a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, time shortening state) in which time-shortening control is performed but probability variation control is not performed. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that it is a period in which the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command and jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermined determination result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on the second special symbol display device 4B, a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (the number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (the number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory display area 5U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 14 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided.However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, like super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β,... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. In addition to the super reach α and the super reach β, three or more super reach variation patterns such as a super reach γ.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. Yes. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the change pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is set to “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set high. In the super reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the expectation of jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the variation pattern type is determined in advance, for example, the non-reach type, the normal reach type, the super reach type, etc. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine these variation pattern types. The variation to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value of Turn may be determined.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small In the case of generating a win, if different winning probabilities for the small hits are made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. It may be used.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a special figure is displayed depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for result determination is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more determination values are “big hit” than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). Assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling the big hit gaming state is higher (about 1 in the present embodiment). / 30). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 16 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A”, “probability big hit B” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 16B. In the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and short-time control are executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the high-accuracy high base state, and the non-probability variable big hit that shifts to the low-accuracy high-base state after only the short-time control is executed after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is 16 times (so-called 16 rounds), which is a regular open jackpot that is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-saving control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special illustrations. The game ends when a big hit gaming state is entered before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 16, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”. The assignment of judgment values is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and the short open big hit state with a small number of rounds is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent occurrence of short-term open big hit state with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 16, the determination value is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable change” regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probable big hit and the probability of a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a determination value in a predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller determination value may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when these judgment values are the jackpot type “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. ”Is assigned so that the super reach α is easily determined. When the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, the“ probable big hit A ”or the“ probable big hit B ”is not obtained. It is possible to increase the player's expectation that there is no.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the loss variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less and when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. Loss variation pattern determination table B, loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed A variation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without reduction, the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Also, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved memories of 2 to 4. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. Also, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. In the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), and the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, when the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined, the reserved memory is easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4 In this case, it becomes difficult to generate a useless start prize that is not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories is reduced, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss (PA1) with a long fluctuation time and without shortening. By determining -1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 17 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 17 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. Hold data of a special game (a special game using the first special game in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 are held data. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The holding data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is not stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 are held data. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the receiving control CPU 120 for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect controlling CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring and the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data are connected to the lamp control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, in the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, a start winning buffer for performing a hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The start winning buffer is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory. In each storage area, data indicating the presence / absence of a start prize (specifically, “0” indicating no start prize and “1” indicating the presence of a start prize) is stored. Note that the data of these start winning buffers is the effect control described later in response to the reception of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, and the reception of the first variation start command and the second variation start command. In addition to updating in the hold display update process (S72, see FIG. 25) in the process process, the hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is updated based on the updated start winning buffer data.

  Specifically, when the first start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the first start winning opening, a round white display is displayed on the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D. When the first change start command is received based on the fact that the first special figure has started to be newly changed, the highest (first-to-first) of the hold storage displays in the hold storage display area 5D. The white display of the hold-type memory that has won the start-up) is erased, and the hold-up display is updated so that the other round white display is shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, the left direction). Similarly, when a second start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the second start winning opening, a round white display is newly added to the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5U. On the other hand, when the second variation start command is received based on the fact that the variation of the second special figure is newly started, the highest level (start first) of the reserved storage displays in the reserved storage display area 5U. The round display of the winning storage) is deleted, and the hold display is updated so that the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward).

  In the effect display device 5 in the present embodiment, 2D images can be displayed and 3D images can also be displayed. Next, a configuration for displaying a 3D image on the effect display device 5 will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect display device 5 displays an image liquid crystal panel 900 that displays a 3D image that is a three-dimensional image (video), and emits planar light from the rear to the front of the image liquid crystal panel 900. A parallax barrier type autostereoscopic display having a backlight 901 to be irradiated and a parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 provided at a predetermined distance from the image liquid crystal panel 900 on the front side of the image liquid crystal panel 900. This is realized by an image display device including a liquid crystal display device. The effect display device 5 performs a change display of the effect symbol during the special symbol change display period by the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B.

  As will be described later, the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 allows the player's left eye to visually recognize the right eye image displayed in the vertically long strip shape on the image liquid crystal panel 900 and the player's right eye to visually recognize the left eye image. A parallax barrier image having a vertically striped black portion that serves as a shutter that prevents this, and a transparent portion that allows the player's right eye to visually recognize the right-eye image and the player's left eye to visually recognize the left-eye image. A liquid crystal panel having a relatively high light transparency, which can be displayed in a parallax barrier image display state for displaying the image and a display state in a transmissive state in which all the pixels are not transparent, without black stripes. ing.

  That is, the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 according to the present embodiment includes a parallax barrier including a parallax barrier for preventing the player's left eye from viewing the right eye image and the player's right eye from viewing the left eye image. Display and full transmission display without displaying the parallax barrier are possible.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 will be described with reference to an example in which a liquid crystal display device is used as the image liquid crystal panel 900. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise by display apparatuses of other image display forms, such as a Cathode Ray Tube), FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix LED, an organic or inorganic electroluminescent (EL) panel.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a single-focus infrared camera 50 is provided at the center position immediately above the effect display device 5 of the decorative frame arranged on the front surface of the game board 2 so as to surround the effect display device 5. The infrared camera 50 can capture a face image of a player who is playing the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the present embodiment, this infrared camera 50 can detect the player's viewpoint position. As will be described later, when a stereoscopic image is displayed on the effect display device 5, it corresponds to the player's viewpoint position. Therefore, it is possible to execute control for displaying a suitable stereoscopic image (3D image), so-called eye tracking.

  In the present embodiment, the infrared camera 50 is placed directly above the effect display device 5 so as to improve the accuracy of distance identification based on focus control by capturing the player's face image from the front position as much as possible. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement position and number of the infrared cameras 50 are appropriately determined according to the accuracy of the camera used, the shape of the game board 2, and the like. You just have to decide.

  In the present embodiment, the player (human body) is easily identified, and an infrared camera is used because it is easy to identify a part of the eye (eyeball) having a temperature slightly lower than that of other surrounding parts. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of the infrared camera 50, a normal visible light camera may be used, or a visible light camera may be used together with the infrared camera 50. However, a thermographic camera may be used together with the visible light camera. As will be described later, the infrared camera 50 is connected to the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2).

  The parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is fixedly provided at an arrangement position on the back side of the game board 2 and on the player side in front of the image liquid crystal panel 900.

  In the present embodiment, a display control unit 123 that performs display control of the effect display device 5 in cooperation with the effect control CPU 120 is mounted on the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2). The display control unit 123 has a VDP 262.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the VDP 262 is a CGROM 205 or VRAM that stores data such as characters (image data such as persons, animals, characters, figures, symbols, and CG data) as image element data used as sprite images. The display controller 123 is configured together with the SDRAM 210 (synchronous DRAM) used as the (video RAM) area.

  The effect control CPU 120 is required from the CGROM 205 in which two-dimensional (2D) image data and stereoscopic (3D) image data for displaying a stereoscopic image composed of a right-eye image and a left-eye image are stored in accordance with the received effect control command. A command for reading data is output to the VDP 262. The CGROM 205 is a two-dimensional or three-dimensional image of character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 5, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols), and a background image. It is a ROM for storing data in advance. The VDP 262 reads out image data from the CGROM 205 in response to a command from the effect control CPU 120. The VDP 262 performs display control based on the read image data.

  The VDP 262 is a system register 202 that stores various settings of the VDP 262, and attributes (parameters used when drawing the character. The drawing order of the character, the number of colors, the scaling ratio, the palette number, the coordinates, etc. Attribute register 203 for storing (designated data), a drawing control unit 206 for controlling drawing of an image in the drawing area of the VRAM area, and a data transfer control for controlling transfer of CG data stored in the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area. 211, a display control circuit for outputting a video signal (R (red), G (green), B (blue)) signal and a synchronization signal for displaying image data stored in a display area to be described later of the VRAM area 213, converting the video signal output from the display control circuit 213 into an analog signal, Image liquid crystal panel 900 constituting the device 5, an integrated circuit such as a DA converter 214 and 215 is mounted to be output to the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910.

  A system bus and a CG bus are provided inside the VDP 262. The system bus and the CG bus are connected to the effect control CPU 120 via the CPU interface 201, and a camera controller 50A to which the infrared camera 50 is connected. Is connected. Further, the CG bus is connected to the CGROM 205 via the CG bus interface 204. A system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the presentation control CPU 120 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

  The drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, and the display control circuit 213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 202 can be accessed. The drawing control unit 206 and the data transfer control unit 211 are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM 205 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

  Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the VDP 262, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 210 via the VRAM bus interface 209. A drawing control unit 206, a data transfer control unit 211, and a display control circuit 213 are connected to the VRAM bus, and the VRAM area of the SDRAM 210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

  The system register 202 includes a system control register for storing instructions such as initial setting, drawing, and data transfer, an interrupt control register for storing an output instruction for an interrupt signal to be described later, a drawing area in the VRAM area, and arrangement of palette data. A drawing register for storing an area and the like, a data transfer register for storing a transfer source address and a transfer destination address at the time of data transfer, a display register for storing a display area in the VRAM area, and the like are allocated.

  The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the effect control CPU 120 at each start of V blank (an image update period), and outputs other various interrupt signals to the effect control CPU 120. To do.

  The display control circuit 213 performs display processing for outputting the image data in the display area of the VRAM area specified by the display register as a video signal. In the present embodiment, the display area and the drawing area are switched for each V blank. For this reason, the area assigned as the drawing area in a certain V blank is drawn, and in the next V blank, the display area is switched, so that the image data drawn in the previous V blank is displayed and output. In the meantime, drawing is performed in the other area.

  Next, viewpoint position specifying processing for specifying the position of the player's eyes in the camera controller 50A will be described with reference to FIG. The camera controller 50A is shorter than the update period of the parallax barrier image in the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 (a value obtained by dividing 1 second by the driving frequency of the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910). If a predetermined time interval, for example, the driving frequency is 60 Hz, the viewpoint position, which is the position of the player's eyes, is taken every 10 milliseconds shorter than 1/60 seconds = 16.7 milliseconds.

  As described above, when the player is playing, infrared rays are emitted from the human body of the player who is playing. Since the human body portion of the player is captured brightly by imaging with the infrared camera 50, it is easy to determine whether or not there is a player who is playing in the captured image and the area of the player's human body portion (head). The eyeball at the eye position is less dark than the surrounding temperature because the blood flow is less than that of other surrounding parts. The position of the player's eyes (viewpoint position) by specifying the center of the region that is slightly darkened within the region of the face portion that is the recognized human body by image processing, specifically, FIG. As shown in (In this embodiment, the right eye of the player) predetermined side of the eye from the position movement distance (X; leftward player positive, the right direction of the player minus) is identified as.

  The camera controller 50A specifies the positions of the eyes in the left-right direction using the movement distance X as a parameter (index), and provides information on the adjusted adjustment position in focus adjustment control for focusing the single-focus infrared camera 50. The distance D from the player's eyes to the effect display device 5, that is, the position in the front-rear direction of the player's eyes is specified using the distance D as a parameter (index).

  Specifically, since the single-focus infrared camera 50 is used as a camera for imaging, there is a one-to-one relationship between the distance D and the focus adjustment adjustment position that is in focus, so the camera is provided inside the camera controller 50A. The internal ROM stores in advance a distance data table (not shown) in which the value of the distance D is stored in association with the adjustment position information of each focus, and corresponds to the adjustment position information at the time of focusing. Thus, the distance D stored in the distance data table is specified as the distance D from the player's eye position at that time to the effect display device 5.

  In the present embodiment, the focus adjustment control of the infrared camera 50 is performed by the camera controller 50A when the contrast of the captured image falls below a predetermined threshold, and the focus is controlled by the focus adjustment control. When the combined adjustment position changes, the distance D corresponding to the changed adjustment position is specified. That is, instead of always specifying the distance D every time an image is captured, the distance D is specified every time the adjustment position changes due to the focus adjustment control, and the adjustment position does not change. When not moving, the distance D already specified is used as it is.

  As described above, the camera controller 50A specifies the distance X in the left-right direction and the distance D in the front-rear direction that are the viewpoint position of the player based on the image captured by the infrared camera 50.

  In the present embodiment, since the infrared camera 50 is used, focus control is performed by contrast. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the focus control method is as follows. Any other focusing method known in the art can be applied as long as it can be focused at a relatively high speed and is suitable for the camera to be used.

  In addition, the camera controller 50A specifies the interocular distance that is the distance between the left and right eyes of the player based on the image captured by the infrared camera 50, as shown in FIG. The processing is performed on condition that the first variation pattern designation command after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command from the main board 11 as a predetermined game start condition is received.

  In other words, after the player finishes the game and the absence of the player occurs, when the replaced player starts the game, a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted with the occurrence of the absence of the player, After that, since the changed player starts the game and the start winning is generated, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted, so the first variation pattern designation command after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command is changed. By performing the interocular distance specifying process on the condition that it is received, it is possible to accurately specify the interocular distance of the replaced player, and to perform a special operation for specifying the interocular distance, It is not necessary for the game hall staff to carry out such operations, and not only can the effort of these operations be reduced, but also the interocular distance identification process compared to the case where the interocular distance identification process is performed regularly or periodically. It is also possible to significantly reduce the processing load required.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the interocular distance is specified in accordance with the start of the player's game, the position of the left eye can be substantially specified by specifying the right eye of the player who becomes one eye. In order to enable the specification of the viewpoint position at high speed, the position (movement distance X) is specified only for one right eye, but the present invention is not limited to this, For example, by specifying the positions of the right eye and the left eye separately, sequentially specifying the interocular distance from the difference between the positions of the right eye and the left eye, and correcting the parallax barrier image based on the specified interocular distance, For example, even when the distance between the eyes is artificially shortened by greatly tilting the head of the player, the stereoscopic image may be viewed well.

  In addition to the distance data table described above, a standard barrier image table is stored in the internal ROM of the camera controller 50A. In this standard barrier image table, parallax barrier image information and parallax barrier image data are stored in association with each viewpoint position (X, D) of the player specified as described above (see FIG. 5). ing.

  The viewpoint position (X, D) is set at predetermined intervals in a range from the reference position (X0, D0) to the positive side (Xn, Dn) and the negative side (Xn ′, Dn ′). The coordinates are If these predetermined intervals are small (resolution is high), it is possible to control a parallax barrier image with a small error, but the data capacity is remarkably increased. Conversely, if these predetermined intervals are large (resolution is low), errors will occur. Although it is difficult to control a small parallax barrier image, the data capacity can be reduced. Therefore, it is preferable to set the interval (resolution) in consideration of the balance between the control error and the data capacity.

  In the parallax barrier image information, when viewed from the corresponding viewpoint positions (Xn, Dn) and (Xn ′, Dn ′), a reverse vision image (a left-eye image for the right eye and a right-eye image for the left eye) is indicated. ) Which can appropriately block the visual recognition of the vertical stripes, and the non-black belt portion which enables visual recognition of the right-eye image (the right-eye image indicates the right eye and the left-eye image indicates the left-eye image). (Blank) width data is described using the number of pixels that is the distance from one end of the screen.

  In addition, the parallax barrier image data is an image uniquely assigned to the parallax barrier image in which black belt portions (shutters) and non-black belt portions (blanks) described in the corresponding parallax barrier image information are alternately arranged. By reading out the parallax barrier image data of the image ID stored in the internal ROM and storing the ID, the parallax barrier image data is generated without generating the parallax barrier image data from the parallax barrier image information each time. You can get it quickly.

  The camera controller 50A has an internal RAM (not shown), and a player barrier image table is stored in the internal RAM. The player barrier image table is updated each time the interocular distance is specified by performing the interocular distance specifying process in accordance with the establishment of the predetermined game start condition described above.

  The interocular distance differs for each player, such as some players with a large interocular distance and some players with a small interocular distance. change. When these interocular distances are changed, as shown in FIG. 10, in order to ensure a good display of a stereoscopic image, in order to perform an appropriate block of a reverse-view image and an appropriate visual recognition of a normal-view image. Change the position and width of the black belt part (shutter) and non-black belt part (blank). Specifically, when the interocular distance is large, the positions of the black belt part (shutter) are both ends (external). Change to move in the direction and increase the width. If the interocular distance is small, change the position of the black belt (shutter) to move in the center (inner) direction and reduce the width. Is required.

  Therefore, the parallax from each viewpoint position specialized (optimized) for the player and the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the specified new interocular distance and the correction data stored in the internal ROM. A specialized image as a barrier image is newly generated, and an ID including (Xn, Dn) and (Xn ′, Dn ′) as parameters of the viewpoint position is assigned and stored in advance in the internal RAM.

  The internal ROM of the camera controller 50A stores in advance a specialized image generation program in which an algorithm for generating a specialized image from a standard barrier image according to the interocular distance and correction data is described. By executing the image generation program, at least one of the display position, the display width, and the interval (pitch) between adjacent black belt portions (shutters) as a parallax barrier has been optimized. A specialized image is generated.

  Then, the IDs of the generated specialized images and the parallax barrier image information are stored in the player barrier image table in association with the viewpoint positions (Xn, Dn) and (Xn ′, Dn ′). Thus, a specialized image corresponding to each identified viewpoint position can be quickly identified, read out from the internal RAM, and displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910.

  Here, in accordance with the change in the player's viewpoint position, control (eye tracking) for displaying a suitable stereoscopic image (3D image) is executed in accordance with the player's viewpoint position, and the parallax barrier image changes. The situation will be described with reference to FIGS.

  5 to 9, the image liquid crystal panel 900 has a vertical band shape that forms a stereoscopic image read from the image data ROM 263 based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 120 by the VDP 262. Further, the right-eye image (R) and the left-eye image (L) having a predetermined width are alternately displayed.

In the present embodiment, the display widths of the right-eye image (R) and the left-eye image (L) are uniform, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display width is set at the center of the screen. And the end portion may be different.

  When the player's viewpoint position is, for example, X0, D0 which is the reference position, as shown in FIG. 5, the specialized image of the specialized image ID (X0, D0) corresponding to X0, D0 is When displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 by the camera controller 50A, for the right eye, each left-eye image (L) displayed on the image liquid crystal panel 900 is also referred to as a black belt portion (also referred to as a shutter; non-transmissive portion). ) Are hidden and blocked, and each right-eye image (R) is viewed through a non-black belt portion (blank; also referred to as a transmissive portion), so that the right-eye image (R) is displayed on the right eye. Only provided. On the other hand, for the left eye, each right eye image (R) displayed on the image liquid crystal panel 900 is hidden and blocked by a black belt portion (shutter; also referred to as a non-transmissive portion), and each left eye image. (L) is visually recognized through a non-black belt portion (blank; also referred to as a transmissive portion), so that only the left eye image (L) is provided to the left eye. A stereoscopic image can be viewed with the naked eye without wearing.

  For example, when the player's viewpoint position moves backward (far) from the reference position (X0, Dz; Z is a variable in the range from 0 to n), as shown in FIG. 6, X0, Dz Compared to the specialized image of the specialized image ID (X0, Dz) corresponding to the above, specifically, the specialized image of X0, D0 in FIG. The special image (parallax barrier image) in which the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) is slightly widened and displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is displayed. It is possible to prevent a reverse-view image from being viewed in both end regions of the screen and display a good stereoscopic image. That is, the parallax barrier image that is optimized so as to better prevent the right-eye image and the left-eye image from being viewed at the viewpoint position moved rearward (far) after the change can be better prevented. Depending on the position on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the line connecting the later viewpoint position and the boundary position between the right eye image and the left eye image, the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) is specialized in the reference position. Compared to the image, it moves to the outside (both ends), and the width of the black belt (shutter; non-transmission) is slightly wider than the special image at the reference position. By implementing the control to change, even if the player's viewpoint is moved backward (far), the backward view image, particularly the images on both sides of the reverse view image, is visually recognized. Image display quality Since it is possible to prevent the degraded can also be performed by the movement of the player's rear (far) the display of better stereoscopic image (a high three-dimensional image display quality).

  5 to 10, in order to help understanding, the distance between the image liquid crystal panel 900 and the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is less than the distance L1 between the image liquid crystal panel 900 and the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910. Since the distance L2 is shown to be significantly smaller than the actual length for the sake of illustration, the crossing position where the line segments indicating the line of sight of the right eye and the left eye cross each other is the front side or the rear side of the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910. However, the actual amount of movement of these crossing positions is very small.

  On the other hand, when the player's viewpoint position is moved forward (near) from the reference position to (X0, Dz ′), for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the specialized image corresponding to X0, Dz ′. Compared to the specialized image of ID (X0, Dz ′), specifically, the specialized image of X0, D0 in FIG. 5, the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) moves to the center side as a whole. In addition, a specialized image (parallax barrier image) in which the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transparent portion) is slightly narrowed is displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910, so that a reverse-viewed image particularly in the both end regions of the screen Is better prevented from being visually recognized, and a better stereoscopic image can be displayed. In other words, the parallax barrier image that has been optimized so as to better prevent the right-eye image and the left-eye image from being visually recognized at the viewpoint position moved forward (nearly) after the change, that is, Depending on the position on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the line connecting the changed viewpoint position and the boundary positions of the right-eye image and the left-eye image, the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) is the characteristic of the reference position. The image is moved to the center side as a whole compared with the normalized image, and the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) is changed to a specialized image slightly narrower than the specialized image at the reference position. By carrying out the control, even if the player's viewpoint moves forward (near), the images of the reverse view image, particularly the images on both sides, are visually recognized due to the forward (near) movement. The display quality of the image Since it is possible to prevent the Mau, it can also be carried out by forward movement of the player (proximal) the display of better stereoscopic image (display quality with high three-dimensional image).

  Further, when the player's viewpoint position moves, for example, to the left direction (Xz, D0) from the reference position, as shown in FIG. 8, the specialized image IDs (Xz, D0) corresponding to Xz and D0 are displayed. D0), specifically, the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) moves to the left as a whole, as compared with the special image of X0, D0 in FIG. A specialized image (parallax barrier image) in which the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) of the display region is slightly narrow and the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) of the right display region is slightly wide is a parallax barrier. By displaying on the liquid crystal panel 910, it is possible to prevent a reverse-view image from being viewed in the right end region in the direction opposite to the left, which is the moving direction, and to display a favorable stereoscopic image. . That is, the parallax barrier image that is optimized so as to better prevent the right-eye image and the left-eye image from being viewed at the viewpoint position moved in the left direction after the change, that is, the post-change Depending on the position on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the line connecting the viewpoint position and the boundary position between the right-eye image and the left-eye image, the black belt portion (shutter; non-transparent portion) becomes the specialized image at the reference position. Compared to the leftward movement as a whole, the width of the black band (shutter; non-transmission part) of the left display area is slightly narrower than that of the specialized image at the reference position, while the right display The player's viewpoint moves to the left by performing control to change the width of the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) of the area to a specialized image that is slightly wider than the specialized image at the reference position. Even if these are left The display quality of the stereoscopic image can be prevented from deteriorating due to the movement of the image, particularly the images on both sides of the reverse-viewed image are visually recognized, so that a better stereoscopic image (stereoscopic image with high display quality) can be displayed. Can also be performed by the player moving leftward.

  Further, when the player's viewpoint position moves from the reference position in the right direction (Xz ′, D0), for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the specialized image IDs corresponding to Xz ′ and D0 ( Xz ′, D0), specifically, the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) moves to the right as a whole as compared with the special image of X0, D0 in FIG. A special image (parallax barrier image) in which the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) in the right display region is slightly narrow and the width of the black belt portion (shutter: non-transmission portion) in the left display region is slightly wide Is displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910, so that it is possible to prevent a reverse-view image from being viewed in the left end region in the direction opposite to the right, which is the moving direction, and to display a favorable stereoscopic image. be able to. That is, the parallax barrier image that is optimized so as to better prevent the right-eye image and the left-eye image from being viewed at the viewpoint position moved in the right direction after the change, that is, the post-change Depending on the position on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the line connecting the viewpoint position and the boundary position between the right-eye image and the left-eye image, the black belt portion (shutter; non-transparent portion) becomes the specialized image at the reference position. Compared with the movement in the right direction as a whole, the width of the black belt portion (shutter; non-transmission portion) of the left display area is slightly wider than the specialized image at the reference position, while the right display area The player's viewpoint moves to the right by performing control to change the width of the black belt part (shutter; non-transmission part) to a specialized image with a narrower width compared to the specialized image at the reference position. Even if these are right The display quality of the stereoscopic image can be prevented from deteriorating due to the movement of the image, particularly the images on both sides of the reverse-viewed image are visually recognized. Can also be performed by the player moving in the right direction.

  It should be noted that it is difficult to display a specialized image (parallax barrier image) corresponding to the movement because the player suddenly moves to the left or right while displaying each specialized image (parallax barrier image). In such a case, it is possible to avoid the player from experiencing inconvenience such as a feeling of bad feeling due to a reverse viewing state in which the left-eye image is visually recognized by the right eye and the right-eye image is visually recognized by the left eye. Therefore, when a sudden left / right movement that exceeds a certain threshold value occurs, the camera controller 50A notifies the effect control CPU 120 of the occurrence of the rapid movement, and the effect control CPU 120 notifies the VDP 262. In addition to outputting a display instruction of a two-dimensional (2D) image instead of a stereoscopic (3D) image, the display of the specialized image (parallax barrier image) is interrupted (all are set as transmission parts). In, it is preferable to avoid that the reverse vision state.

  In the display area of the effect display device 5 of the present embodiment, a first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are set near the lower side of the screen, and the upper right corner toward the screen. A 4th symbol display area (not shown) where the 4th symbol is displayed is set at the position, and the remaining time is the remaining variable display count until the time-short state ends at the upper left corner position toward the screen. A short remaining number display area (not shown) for display is set. Note that the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, the fourth symbol, and the remaining time are sometimes referred to as game-related information.

  The first reserved storage display area 5D, the second reserved storage display area 5U, the fourth symbol display area, and the short time remaining number display area are always displayed in non-stereo (2D) characters and numbers. It is set as a 2D display area, and areas other than these are set as a 3D display area in which a stereoscopic image in a stereoscopic (3D) display is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the 4th symbol is always displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the 4th symbol is displayed only during a period in which the effect symbol is not displayed. Also good.

  In addition to these fourth symbols, small symbols in which three decorative symbols are reduced may be displayed in a variable display (including a reach state variable display) in the same manner as the effect symbols. By displaying a small symbol on the screen, it is not possible to confirm the type of production symbol that is reachable only with the fourth symbol (whether it is a production symbol subject to probability change or a non-probability production symbol). On the other hand, the player may be able to confirm the type of decorative symbol that has been reached.

  In the present embodiment, in the short time remaining number display area, the short remaining number at the end, which is the number of fluctuations until the short time state ends in the short time state, is indicated by characters and numbers that are displayed in non-stereo (2D). During the period in which the short remaining number at the end is displayed, the short time remaining number display flag is set by the effect control CPU 120 so that the short remaining number at the end is displayed. It can be specified whether or not the short remaining number display flag is set.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the first reserved storage display area 5D, the second reserved storage display area 5U, and the short time remaining number display area is hidden during the notice effect. The fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area continues to be displayed as described above. In addition, during the announcement effect, since various stereoscopic images (3D images) using the entire display area of the effect display device 5 may be displayed, the first reserved storage in which non-stereo images (2D images) are displayed. The display area 5D, the second on-hold storage display area 5U, and the short time remaining number display area are hidden so that the on-hold storage display and the short time remaining number display do not interfere with the reach effect by the stereoscopic image. Become.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the first reserved storage display area 5D, the second reserved storage display area 5U, and the short time remaining number display area is hidden during the notice effect. Although not limited, even if various stereoscopic images (3D images) using the entire display area of the effect display device 5 are displayed during the notice effect, the first reserved storage display area 5D, the second The display of the hold storage display area 5U and the short time remaining number display area may be continued.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, control (eye tracking) for displaying a suitable stereoscopic image (3D image) according to the viewpoint position of the player is executed, but the stereoscopic display is performed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Even if an image (3D image) is displayed, the first reserved storage display area 5D, the second reserved storage display area 5U, the fourth symbol display area, and the short time remaining number display area are displayed as non-stereoscopic images (2D images). Since each game-related information is displayed, even if the player's viewpoint position is shifted, the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D, the second reserved memory display area 5U, the fourth symbol display area, and the short time remaining number display area Since the contents can be clearly seen, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the displayed contents.

  In addition, during the announcement effect, the display modes of the first reserved storage display area 5D, the second reserved storage display area 5U, and the short time remaining number display area of the effect display device 5 are hidden, so that these first reserved memories are displayed. Information displayed in the display area 5D, the second reserved storage display area 5U, and the short time remaining number display area can be prevented from being misidentified by the player.

  During the notice effect, the display modes of the first hold memory display area 5D, the second hold memory display area 5U, and the short time remaining number display area of the effect display device 5 are hidden, but the present invention is limited to this. The display information (game-related information) of the first reserved storage display area 5D, the second reserved storage display area 5U, and the short time remaining number display area is not displayed in other display devices, for example, pachinko gaming machines in the modified example 1, a second effect display device (sub liquid crystal) is provided separately from the effect display device 5 (main liquid crystal), and the second effect display device includes a first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold. The display information of the storage display area 5U and the short time remaining number display area may be displayed.

  In addition to the effect display device, an LED lamp (7 segment LED or the like) indicating game related information is provided separately, and the first hold storage display area 5D, the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5, And when the display mode of the short time remaining number display area is not displayed, the player may recognize the game related information by the LED lamp. Further, a hold memory display lamp for displaying the number of hold memories and a right-handed notification lamp for notifying the right hand may be provided, and the player may recognize the game related information by lighting the lamp. Further, the display mode of the first storage memory display area 5D, the second storage memory display area 5U, and the short time remaining number display area of the effect display device 5 is not displayed on these storage storage display lamps and right-handed notification lamps. The game-related information is overlapped with the first on-hold storage display area 5D, the second on-hold storage display area 5U, and the short time remaining number display area of the effect display device 5 so that the player is always lit. You may make it recognize.

  As shown in the modification, in the case where both the main liquid crystal display and the sub liquid crystal effect display devices are provided, the first reserved storage display area 5D, Display information is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U and the short time remaining number display area. During the notice effect, the display information (game-related information) is not displayed on the main liquid crystal, and only the sub liquid crystal is displayed. The display information may be displayed. Further, in normal times, only the main liquid crystal is displayed, and display information is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 5D, the second reserved storage display area 5U, and the short time remaining number display area. The display information may be hidden and the display information may be displayed using only the sub liquid crystal.

  Next, the structure of the accessory member 310 and its operation mechanism of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, on the back side of the game board 2 above the effect display device 5, an accessory member 310 used in the notice effect is provided, as will be described later. This accessory member 310 is provided so that it can be raised and lowered by elevating units 320L and 320R arranged on the left and right of the effect display device 5. In other words, the accessory member 310 is positioned above the effect display device 5 and at the standby position (see FIG. 4A) disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and on the front side of the effect display device 5. It is possible to move up and down between the production positions (see FIG. 4B). The game board 2 has an opening so that the effect display device 5 can be viewed from the front side.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the accessory member 310 is in the effect position, the accessory member 310 is operated between the non-projecting position P1 and the projecting position P2 by operating the solenoid 321 for back and forth operation. It is possible to move back and forth between them. The base portion 323 that supports the accessory member 310 is provided with a front / rear operation solenoid 321, and the link member 322 that links the accessory member 310 and the base portion 323 is operated by operating the front / rear operation solenoid 321. By operating, the accessory member 310 is moved back and forth.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when the accessory announcement effect is executed, the accessory member 310 operates to come down to the effect position on the front side of the effect display device 5, and In a state where the member 310 has moved to the protruding position P2, an effect image composed of a 3D image is displayed on the effect display device 5 (see FIG. 31C). Note that the accessory member 310 is configured to return to the standby position when the accessory notice effect ends.

  In addition, the shape of the accessory member 310 is the shape of a predetermined character that appears in the notice effect. The accessory member 310 is formed as a member having a predetermined thickness T (see FIG. 33), and the front side has a three-dimensional shape having irregularities that match the shape of the character. Further, the effect display device 5 displays a character image of the same character as the character member 310 and a lightning effect image displayed around the character image and the character member 310. In the present embodiment, in addition to the accessory image, an image (or an image linked with the accessory member 310) that produces an effect of decorating (emphasizing) the accessory image (the accessory member 310) is used as an effect. This is called an image. Moreover, in the following description, an accessory image and an effect image may be collectively referred to as an effect image.

  When the 3D image notice effect or the 2D image notice effect is executed, the effect member 310 is not operated, and the effect image composed of the 3D image or the 2D image is displayed on the effect display device 5 ( (See FIGS. 31A and 31B).

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thus, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start are performed via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the mouth switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17). As an example of these, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, the interrupt control is set to the interrupt-permitted state, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 18 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. The random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, the free entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A And in the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special diagram storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in S22 and the variation pattern setting process in S23, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display effect determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting in the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for making settings to make it occur is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for big hits includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of times the big winning opening is opened, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, it is only necessary to set to“ 16 times ”so that the normal open big hit state is set. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of rounds to be executed is set to “5 times”, so that the short-term open big hit state is set. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the grand prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of times the big winning opening has been reached, or the maximum number of times the big winning opening has been reached has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed, and processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is any of “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, and “probable big hit B”. Identify what happened. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (in this embodiment, “100” is set in the short-time counter).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 19 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of S142, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by one and updated, thereby causing the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number to be decremented by one. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit are updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S143).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S144), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if it can be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the reservation data corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in S146, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S147).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 15 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the special symbol variation display result, is “big hit” or “lost”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determination values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, “big hit” "If not applicable, it is determined to be" lost ". Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, “lost” Is determined.

  Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values corresponding to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time are assigned to “big hit”. In this process, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S151). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S11; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 16A is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation, and “non-probability change” and “probability change A” in the jackpot type determination table. Then, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability variation B” matches, which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types is determined (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to non-probable big hit, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and if “probable change A” corresponding to probable big hit A is “1”, the probable big hit B If it is “probability variation B” corresponding to, “2” may be set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, the decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and further, the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a lost symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “lost”. If it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in S154. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”. In addition, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “probability variation B”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S157), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  In S145, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S145; Y), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (S158), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S23 of FIG. 19 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in S161 (S161; N), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is ON (is set), etc. It is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed when the state is the certain change state or the short-time state (S163). If the time reduction flag is on (S163; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not being performed, that is, when the time reduction flag is off (when not set) (S163; N), for example, the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total reserved memory number is specified by reading the stored value, and it is determined whether the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is not 2 or more (S165; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S166).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167 to further determine whether or not the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167).

  When the total number of reserved memories is not 5 or more (S167; N), the variation pattern determination table B for losing is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168). .

  Further, when the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167; Y), the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S169).

  After executing any of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the data is selected based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to either the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S170).

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of S170. That is, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variation display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the variation display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S171). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of S172, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S174), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 18 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 19 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S181). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the hourly flag if the probability change flag and the hourly flag are set (S184), and the effect control board 12 The jackpot start 1 designation command (probability variation A), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation B), and jackpot start 3 designation command (non-probability variation) are set in accordance with the stored jackpot type (S185). ).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies that the jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in case of non-probable big hit or probable big hit A, 5 times in case of probable big hit B) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S191). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is “0” (S193). If it is not “0” (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196, and the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. ”(S193; Y), the time reduction flag is cleared (S194), the transmission setting of the normal state designation command is performed (S195), and the process proceeds to S196 to end the time reduction control. In this embodiment, the transmission setting of the normal state designation command is performed in step S195. However, the timing for transmitting the gaming state designation command (normal state designation command) may not be the step of S195. For example, at the start of every change, transmission setting of a game state designation command corresponding to the set state (gaming state) of the probability variation flag or the hourly flag may be performed.

  In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S29 of FIG. 19 as the big hit end process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for jackpot end display in the effect display device 5 (the jackpot end display time). The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B (S207).

  When the big hit type is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S207; Y), after setting the probability variation flag (S208), the hour / hour flag (S209), and setting the hour / hour count counter to “0” (S210), the process proceeds to S213.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is not the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S207; N), by executing S211 and S212, the hour / hour flag is set and “100” is set in the hour / hour counter, and then S213. Proceed to

  In S213, the jackpot flag is reset, and the jackpot end designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S215), the special figure process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 12) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S52.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 12) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5, and the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. A hold display update process for updating to a display corresponding to is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The various command data and various flags stored together are shifted up by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” in the first special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-2” in the first special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-3” in the 1 special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-3”.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure hold memory in the received command buffer 194A at the time of winning are higher by one buffer number. (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. Then, the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”. The second special figure is shifted so that the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” stored in the special figure hold memory are associated with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 27 and determines whether or not to execute the notice effect in the variable display (S277). In this embodiment, in the notice effect determination process, as described later, only the 2D image notice effect, the 3D image notice effect, the 2D + object notice effect, and the 3D + object notice effect are decided. The present invention is not limited to this, and as these notice effects, other notice effects other than these notice effects, for example, step-up notice in which the notice image changes step by step, or a predetermined character's A group may decide to execute a group notice or the like across the display area, and when determining the notice effect of these different aspects, the timing of starting the notice effect differs depending on the aspect of the notice effect, What is necessary is just to set the different period according to the aspect of the notice effect to the notice effect start waiting timer mentioned later.

  In the notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the change display result and the change pattern (S291). The fluctuation display result is a fluctuation for storing a fluctuation display result designation command for designating a fluctuation display result (disconnected, probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit B, non-probability big hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variation. It can be specified by the variable display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. Further, as described above, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area. In this embodiment, the target of the notice effect is big hit (probable big hit A, probable big hit B, non-probable big hit), super reach, and normal reach. Specifically, the fluctuation display result is big hit (probable big hit) (A, Probability big hit B, Non-probable big hit) is specified by the fluctuation display result designation command, and whether the fluctuation pattern is super reach or normal reach is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Just do it.

  Then, the random number for determining the notice effect is extracted, and the presence / absence of the notice effect is determined using the notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 28 and the kind of the notice effect when it is executed (S292).

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect determination random number is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of determination values of the random number for determining the notice effect is 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random number for determining the notice effect is appropriately determined. Just decide. Also, a random number counter for determining the notice effect for generating the random number for determining the notice effect is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for determining the notice effect is updated every time the timer is interrupted by the random number updating process.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the notice effect type determination table of the present embodiment includes a notice effect type determination table corresponding to the notice effect. In the present embodiment, after the 2D image notice effect is executed as the notice effect, the same character as the character member 310 is displayed as the character image of the 3D image, and the character member 310 of the predetermined character is displayed. The character of the 2D + character advance notice effect that executes the effect notice effect that descends ahead of the effect display device 5 and the 3D image notice effect that executes the character notice effect after the 3D image notice effect and the character of the 3D image A plurality of 3D image announcement effects that are displayed (messages are also displayed) and a battle of the character, and a 2D image notification effect that characters of the 2D image are displayed (messages are also displayed) and the character is performing a battle Can be executed. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the same character is displayed in the 3D image notice effect and the 2D image notice effect. However, different characters may be displayed, and the color and size of the character may be displayed. May be different.

  In the 2D + accessory announcement effect, the color of the lightning effect image displayed around the accessory image (the accessory member 310) is blue. In the 3D + accessory announcement effect, The color of the lightning effect image displayed around the member 310) is red.

  Further, in the 3D + item announcement effect, the feature image and the effect image (effect image) are displayed as a 3D image so that the effect image protrudes to the front side of the effect display device 5 when viewed from the player. appear. Then, the converging position, which is the apparent protruding position of the effect image and where the line-of-sight directions of the player's right eye and left eye are congested, is changed according to each notice effect. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, a convergence position A where the apparent protrusion of the effect image is small, and a convergence position B where the apparent protrusion of the effect image is large (the same position as the position of the accessory member 310). Are provided (see FIG. 33). In the 3D image notice effect, the effect image is displayed at the position of the convergence position A, and in the 2D + object notice effect and the 3D + object notice effect, the effect image is displayed at the position of the congestion position B. The convergence position is adjusted, for example, by changing the display positions of the right eye image and the left eye image. More specifically, in the case of the convergence position B, the difference between the display positions of the right-eye image and the left-eye image is made larger than the difference between the display positions of the right-eye image and the left-eye image in the case of the convergence position A. Thus, each congestion position is adjusted and displayed.

  In the notice effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. 28, “2D image notice effect”, “3D image notice effect”, “2D + object notice effect”, “3D + object notice effect”, “no notice effect” 28, when the variation display result is a big hit, when the variation pattern is out of super reach, and when the variation pattern is out of normal reach, the number of determination values shown in FIG. Assigned to be.

  Specifically, when the variable display result is a big hit, one determination value is assigned to “2D image notice effect” and 19 decision values are assigned to “3D image notice effect”. 30 determination values are assigned to “2D + actor notice effect”, 40 decision values are assigned to “3D + actor notice effect”, and 10 are assigned to “no notice effect”. The judgment value is assigned.

  When the variation pattern is out of super reach, 55 determination values are assigned to “2D image notice effect”, and 20 decision values are assigned to “3D image notice effect”. 0 determination values are assigned to “2D + actual notice effect” and “3D + actual notice effect”, and 25 decision values are assigned to “no notice effect”.

  When the variation pattern is out of the normal reach, 35 determination values are assigned to “2D image notice effect”, and 15 decision values are assigned to “3D image notice effect”. 0 determination values are assigned to “2D + object announcement effect” and “3D + object announcement effect”, and 50 decision values are assigned to “no notice effect”.

  By assigning the determination value in this way, when a big hit is made in the variable display, the notice effect is easier to be executed than when the super reach is lost or the normal reach is lost, and “3D + object notice advance effect” "Is easy to be executed. In addition, in the case of super-reaching, “2D image notice effect” is easily performed. In the case of a loss of normal reach, “no notice effect” is more easily determined than in the case of a big hit or a loss of super reach. In other words, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Further, in the notice effect, the 2D image notice effect in which the accessory member 310 does not appear. Alternatively, the expectation level for jackpots is higher when the 2D + object announcement and 3D + object announcement effect in which the accessory member 310 appears is executed than when the 3D image announcement effect is executed. Further, the 3D image notice effect has a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than the 2D image notice effect, and the 2D (or 3D) + object notice effect has a higher degree of expectation of the big hit than the 3D image notice effect. . Therefore, the big hit expectation degree is higher when the 3D image is displayed than when only the 2D image is displayed.

  As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is out of super reach or out of normal reach, the determination value is “2D + actor notice effect” and “3D + actor notice effect”. Not assigned (assigned only when the variable display result is a big hit). For this reason, when 2D + actor notice effect or 3D + actor notice effect is executed, 100% is a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the 2D + community notice effect and the 3D + combination notice effect in which the accessory member 310 appears are executed.

  In the illustrated example, when the variation display result is a big hit, the variation value is out of super reach, and the variation pattern is out of normal reach. When the variation display result is a big hit, different determination values may be assigned depending on whether the big hit type is a probability variation A, a probability variation B, or a non-probability variation. In this case, for example, when a 3D + actor notice effect is executed, a determination value may be assigned so that the rate of probability variation A is higher than when a 2D + object notice effect is executed (2D + object notice). When the effect is executed, the determination value may be assigned so that the ratio of the probability variation B is higher than when the 3D + object notice effect is executed. According to this, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the 3D + actor announcement effect having a high possibility of becoming a probability change A having a high advantage for the player is executed. In this case, whether it is probability variation A or probability variation B differs depending on whether the color of the lightning effect image in the effect announcement effect is blue or red, but it is not limited to this. Alternatively, the probability variation A or the probability variation B may be different depending on the type of the pattern of the effect image, or the probability variation A depends on the size or shape of the effect image that appears. It may be different.

  In addition, the jackpot expectation degree (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a big hit, the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a big hit, and each notice effect is executed and lost. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities.

  Returning to FIG. 27, in S293, whether or not to execute any of the notice effects in S292, that is, “2D image notice effect”, “3D image notice effect”, “2D + object notice effect”, It is determined whether or not one of “3D + actor notice effect” is determined. Here, when any of the “2D image notice effect”, “3D image notice effect”, “2D + object notice effect”, and “3D + object notice effect” has not been determined, that is, “no notice effect” Is determined, the notice effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is decided to execute any of “2D image notice effect”, “3D image notice effect”, “2D + object notice effect”, and “3D + object notice effect”, the process proceeds to S294 and decided. The type of the notice effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S295, and after setting the notice effect execution determination flag, the notice effect determination process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 26, after the notice effect determination process of S277, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect execution determination flag is set in S278, that is, “2D image notice effect” in the notice effect determination process of S277. , It is determined whether any one of the “3D image notice effect”, “2D + object notice effect”, and “3D + item notice effect” has been determined.

  When the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, where a period corresponding to the notice effect determined as the period until the notice effect start is set in the notice effect start wait timer (S279) The effect execution decision flag is cleared (S280), and the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, if the notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without going through S279. In the 2D image notice effect and the 3D image notice effect, a 2D image or 3D image is displayed as a cut-in interrupted at a predetermined timing during the change. In the 2D + object notice effect and 3D + object notice effect, the 2D image notice is displayed. After the effect or the 3D image notice effect is executed, the 3D image is displayed as the accessory notice effect, and the accessory member 310 is operated, a predetermined time before the change stop. Therefore, in S279, the cut-in period is set in the case of the 2D image notice effect and the 3D image notice effect, and in the case of 2D + the feature notice effect and 3D + the feature notice effect, the cut-in period (2D or 3D image). The period of the notice effect) and the period of the object notice effect are set.

  In this embodiment, an effect (not shown) indicating a sign that the notice effect is started is performed before the start of the notice effect. Since the start timing is the start timing of the notice effect, a period shorter than the period until the notice effect is started is set, and the start timing of these notice effects is the start time of the notice effect executed from the start of the notice effect. Although the notice effect is specified based on the process table, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where these indication effects are not implemented in the notice effect, a notice is given. Since the start timing of the effect becomes the start timing of the notice effect, the period up to the start timing of the notice effect may be set in the notice effect start wait timer.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303). In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a timer for waiting for a notice effect start (in the case of 2D + actor notice effect and 3D + actor notice effect, either a cut-in period or an accessory notice effect period is set). (The notice effect start-waiting timer has not been timed out) or the notice effect executing flag is set (the notice effect is being executed) In this case (S304; Y), the notice effect process shown in FIG. 30 is executed (S305). If neither the notice effect execution determination flag nor the notice effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S306 without performing the notice effect process in S305.

  In S306, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S309).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S310). When the variation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the effect symbol of the left middle right (30 ms after the previous effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this way, in the effect display device 5, effect pattern variation control is realized. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer has expired (S313). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n expires in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed. To do.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notice effect process. In the notice effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect executing flag is set, that is, whether or not the notice effect is started (S321).

  When the notice effect executing flag is not set (S321; N), in S322, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice effect start wait timer by -1. The notice effect start waiting timer is set in S279 when it is determined to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process, and is set by selecting the process table. If the notice effect start waiting timer has not timed out (S323; N), the process is terminated. If the notice effect start wait timer has timed out, that is, if it is the start timing of the notice effect (S323; Y), the process proceeds to S324. Note that, in S322, for example, in the case of 2D + actor notice effect and 3D + actor notice effect, and when the cut-in period and the accessory notice effect period are set, the value of each timer is set to − 1

  In S324, the effect control CPU 120 sets a notice effect executing flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (S325). For example, in the case of 2D + actor notice effect and 3D + assert notice effect, when the cut-in period and the accessory notice effect period are set, the cut-in period (2D or 3D image notice effect) Period) and a period of the advance notice effect, a value corresponding to the advance notice period corresponding to the notice start start timer timed out in S323 is set in the advance notice period timer (for example, 2D + object advance notice effect) In this case, after the execution of the 2D image notice effect, the accessory notice effect is executed. However, when the notice effect start waiting timer corresponding to the 2D image notice effect expires, the notice effect period corresponding to the 2D image notice effect is set. Set the timer for the notice effect period).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notice effect process table corresponding to the notice effect to be executed (“2D image notice effect”, “3D image notice effect”, “2D + object notice effect”, “3D + object notice effect”). Is read and set (S326), the notice effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S327). In the present embodiment, the notice corresponding to all combinations of the notice effects (“2D image notice effect”, “3D image notice effect”, “2D + actor notice effect”, “3D + actor notice effect”). An effect process table is stored in the ROM 121 in advance. Note that the notice effect process table may be stored in association with, for example, “2D image notice effect”, “3D image notice effect”, and “object notice notice effect”. Then, in the case of executing “2D + actor notice effect” and “3D + actor notice effect”, “2D image notice effect”, “article notice effect”, “3D image notice effect”, and “object notice effect” The corresponding production process tables may be combined. According to this, since it is not necessary to previously store the effect process table corresponding to all the notice effects, the storage capacity can be reduced.

  The production control CPU 120 produces the production according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.) of the set notice production process table. Control of the devices (the effect display device 5 as an effect part, the game effect lamp 9 as an effect part, and the speakers 8L and 8R, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 31B as effect parts) is started (S328).

  In S321, if the flag for executing the notice effect is set, the process proceeds to S329, and the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice effect process timer for changing the process of the notice effect. Then, the value of the notice effect period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period is decremented by 1 (S330). When the notice effect period timer has timed out (value becomes 0) (S331; Y), the notice effect executing flag is cleared and the notice effect process ends (S336). Note that in S330, for example, in the case of 2D + actor notice effect and 3D + actor notice effect, the value of the notice effect period timer set in S325 is decreased by one.

  When the notice effect period timer has not timed out (S331; N), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the notice effect process timer has timed out (S332). If the notice effect process timer has timed out, the notice effect process data of the notice effect is switched (S333). In other words, the process timer is started again by setting the next-notice effect process timer setting value set in the notice effect process table in the process timer (S334). Further, based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, input control execution data, etc. included in the next notice effect production process data set next, the production device (for production use) The control state for the component is changed (S335), and the notice effect processing is terminated.

  In this way, by executing the control of the notice effect based on the notice effect process table and the notice effect process timer, the notice effect is started at the start timing in the notice effect process table, and is sequentially displayed in the notice effect process table. The notice effect is executed until the period of the notice effect ends by executing the control content of the described notice effect.

  Next, the contents of the notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 31A shows an example of an effect operation when a 2D image notice effect is executed, and FIG. 31B shows an example of an effect operation when a 3D image notice effect is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, in the 2D image notice effect in FIG. 31A and the 3D image notice effect in FIG. 31B, the accessory member 310 is held at the standby position without operating. In the state, a 2D image or a 3D image is displayed on the effect display device 5. The 2D image notice effect in FIG. 31A and the 3D image notice effect in FIG. 31B differ only in whether they are 2D images or 3D images, and the same type of image is displayed. In addition, the 2D image notice effect in FIG. 31A and the 3D image notice effect in FIG. 31B are performed as cut-ins that are interrupted at a predetermined timing during fluctuation. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B, the 2D image notice effect and the 3D image notice effect are executed at a predetermined timing after the change is started and the reach state is established. finish. In this embodiment, the 2D image notice effect and the 3D image notice effect are shown as effects after the reach state is established, but may be executed as effects before the reach is established. 32 shows an example in which the execution timing of the 2D image announcement effect and the 3D image announcement effect is the same timing, but each execution timing (cut-in timing) is an arbitrary timing. It is also possible (separate timing or the same timing). According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the timing at which the 2D image notice effect or the 3D image notice effect is executed.

  FIG. 31 (C) shows an example of the effect operation when the accessory announcement effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 31 (C), when the accessory announcement effect is executed, the accessory member 310 operates to come down to the effect position (specific position) on the front side of the effect display device 5. The effect image is displayed as a 3D image on the effect display device 5. When the 2D + object announcement effect is executed, the accessory announcement effect shown in FIG. 31 (C) is executed after the 2D image announcement effect shown in FIG. 31 (A). In addition, when the 3D + object notice effect is executed, the accessory notice effect shown in FIG. 31C is executed after the 3D image notice effect shown in FIG. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the 2D image notice effect and the 3D image notice effect are executed at a predetermined timing after the change is started and the reach state is established, and then the accessory notice effect is obtained. After the is executed, the fluctuation ends. In addition, before the predetermined time before the bonus announcement effect is executed, for example, an operation promotion display that prompts the player to perform a button operation is performed and the button operation is performed, or after a predetermined effective period has elapsed. A bonus announcement effect may be executed. Also, the change ends immediately after the accessory announcement effect is executed. Therefore, the accessory announcement effect is executed as an effect (decision effect) for finalizing the variable display result. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the 2D (or 3D) + accessory announcement effect is surely a big hit, it can be said that the bonus announcement effect is a big hit confirmed notice effect. In this embodiment, the 2D image notice effect, the 3D image notice effect, and the accessory notice effect are shown as examples performed as effects after the reach state is established, but are each executed as effects before the reach is established. May be. Further, only the 2D image notice effect and the 3D image notice effect may be executed before the reach state is established, and only the accessory notice effect may be executed as a decided effect after the reach state is established. 32 shows an example in which the execution timing of the 2D image announcement effect and the 3D image announcement effect is the same timing, but each execution timing (cut-in timing) is an arbitrary timing. It is also possible (separate timing or the same timing). According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the timing at which the 2D image notice effect or the 3D image notice effect is executed.

  In addition, in the case of performing the 2D + actor announcement effect or the 3D + accessory announcement effect, the effect display device 5 displays an effect image of lightning displayed around the accessory member 310 together with the accessory member. An object image is displayed in an area hidden by 310. This accessory image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 as an image having approximately the same size as the accessory member 310, and is superimposed on the accessory member 310 at the effect position. In other words, even if an accessory image is displayed in the accessory announcement effect, the accessory image is hidden behind the accessory member 310 when viewed from the viewpoint position of the player. In the example shown in FIG. 31 (C), the position where the entire accessory member 310 is superimposed on the front side of the effect display device 5 is set as the specific position, and the accessory member 310 is set as the initial position on the front side of the effect display device 5. Although the example which falls to the said specific position from the position which does not superimpose was shown, the said specific position is set from the position which does not superimpose on the front side of the production | presentation display apparatus 5, for example as a specific position the position where a part of the accessory member 310 overlaps You may make it come down. In the example shown in FIG. 31C, an example is shown in which the position where the accessory member 310 does not overlap the front side of the effect display device 5 is set as the initial position, but part of the accessory member 310 is the effect display device. 5 may be set as an initial position, and the entire accessory member 310 may be moved from the initial position to a position where it is superimposed on the front side of the effect display device 5. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 31C, the example in which the accessory member 31 is stopped when the accessory member 310 is lowered to the specific position is shown, but the case where the accessory member 31 is operating is also included. That is, being located at a specific position is not limited to the case where the accessory member 310 is stopped, but is a concept including a case where the accessory member 310 is operating, and the whole accessory member 310 is displayed as an effect. The concept is not limited to the case of being superimposed on the front side of the device 5, and includes a case where a part of the accessory member 310 is superimposed on the front side of the effect display device 5. In addition, after the accessory member 310 moves to the specific position, it returns to the initial position.

  In this way, the accessory image is displayed in the area concealed by the accessory member 310, so that the accessory member 310 cannot move to the effect position due to a failure of the elevating units 320L and 320R. In addition, it is possible to continue the notice effect that proceeds on the effect display device 5.

  In the present embodiment, the 3D image is displayed in the entire display area including the area hidden by the accessory member 310 in the display area of the effect display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the 3D image may not be displayed in the area hidden by the accessory member 310. Further, the effect image may be displayed in the area hidden by the accessory member 310 without displaying the accessory image, and the effect is applied to the entire display area including the area hidden by the accessory member 310. An image may be displayed.

  In addition, when the accessory member 310 is arranged at a position away from the front side of the effect display device 5, the player cannot be visually recognized by both eyes because it is hidden by the accessory member 310 in the display area of the effect display device 5. An area is generated, and an area that the player can visually recognize with one eye but cannot be visually recognized with the other eye is generated. When a 3D image is displayed in such an area that can be viewed only with one eye, the 3D image cannot be viewed stereoscopically, and the 3D image may appear blurred and blurred. For this reason, a 3D image is not displayed (or replaced with a 2D image) in the display area near the accessory member 310, which is an area that can be viewed only with one eye, and is displayed slightly away from the accessory member 310. A 3D image may be displayed only in a display area that is visible to the player with both eyes. In particular, when the 3D image is a moving image and the 3D image operates together with the accessory member 310, it is effective to display the 3D image only in the display area that the player can visually recognize with both eyes.

  In the present embodiment, stereoscopic vision is performed in which the depth is sensed using binocular parallax in the line-of-sight direction of an image seen by the right eye and the left eye. As shown in FIG. 33, when the player visually recognizes the 3D image displayed on the effect display device 5 with both eyes, the line of sight when the right eye and the left eye visually recognize an arbitrary part in the 3D image are different. The depth can be sensed by the difference in the viewing direction. A position where the line-of-sight directions intersect is referred to as a convergence position, and an angle formed by the line-of-sight direction at the convergence position is referred to as a convergence angle. If this angle of convergence is large, the player senses that the 3D image is close to him, and if the angle of convergence is small, the player senses that the 3D image is far from him. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, the congestion position is set such that the 3D image displayed on the effect display device 5 is projected to the front side (side approaching the player) from the image display surface of the effect display device 5. ing. Then, a convergence position A where the apparent protrusion of the effect image is small and a convergence position B (the same position as the position of the accessory member 310) where the apparent protrusion of the effect image is large are set, and the 3D image notice effect In the accessory announcement effect A, it appears that there is an effect image at a distance A that is far from the player member 310 and far from the player, and in the accessory announcement effect B, It appears that there is an effect image at a convergence distance B that is the same distance as the distance up to 310 and is close to the player. As described above, in the present embodiment, the convergence position is adjusted by changing the display positions of the right-eye image and the left-eye image.

  Further, the accessory member 310 has a predetermined thickness T, and the convergence position B is set in accordance with the central portion in the front-rear direction of the thickness T (the thickness of the peripheral edge of the accessory member 310). The setting position of the convergence position B is not limited to the central portion in the front-rear direction of the thickness T of the accessory member 310, and may be set according to the rear end portion in the front-rear direction of the thickness T of the accessory member 310. The thickness of the accessory member 310 may be set in accordance with the front end portion in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, the setting position of the convergence position B does not have to be within the range that falls within the thickness T of the accessory member 310, and may be any position as long as it is within a predetermined range in the front-rear direction of the accessory member 310. . In addition, the aspect which the convergence position B changes according to the front-back operation | movement of the accessory member 310 may be sufficient.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the mode with only one accessory member 310 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of accessory members 310 are arranged, and each accessory member An effect in which a plurality of convergence positions are set according to 310 may be executed. In this case, a 3D image may be displayed so that the amount of parallax differs for each accessory member 310. Further, the convergence position may be different depending on whether or not the accessory member 310 is located on the entire surface of the effect display device 5, and may be the convergence position A in the accessory notification effect and the convergence position B in the 3D image notification effect. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a lightning effect image is set at the convergence position B, all the parts of the effect image are set to be the convergence position B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, only a part of the effect image may be set at the convergence position B, and other parts may be set at positions away from the convergence position B. For example, in the lightning effect image, only the portion near the periphery of the accessory member 310 is set as the convergence position B, and the congestion position is set so that the lightning appears to approach the player side as it moves away from the accessory member 310. May be set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the congestion position is set so that the 3D image displayed on the effect display device 5 is projected to the front side (side approaching the player) from the image display surface of the effect display device 5. Although the present invention is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the congestion position is such that the effect image is seen behind the display surface of the effect display device 5 (the side far from the player). May be set. In this embodiment, an example in which a big hit is surely shown when 2D (or 3D) + actor notice effect is executed is shown, but the mode of 2D (or 3D) + actor notice effect is shown. A 2D (or 3D) + accessory announcement effect in a mode that does not result in a big hit may be executed. In this case, in the accessory announcement effect, when the accessory member 310 and the congestion position of the effect image appear to be the same position, the announcement effect with a high expectation degree of the big hit is set, and the congestion position of the accessory member 310 and the effect image is large. In a different case, for example, when a notice effect such that the effect image can be seen at a position farther from the accessory member 310 (the back side) is executed, a notice effect with a low jackpot expectation may be used. In addition to the effect image, a background image is drawn, and the effect image and the background image are converted into 3D images at different convergence positions. You may do it.

  In the present embodiment, the effect image is an image that produces the effect of decorating the accessory member 310, but the present invention is not limited to this, and does not cooperate (interlock) with the accessory member 310. The effect image may be displayed on the effect display device 5 as a 3D image.

  In the present embodiment, both the accessory image and the effect image displayed on the effect display device 5 in the effect announcement effect are displayed as 3D images, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The accessory image may be displayed as a 2D image, and only the effect image may be displayed in 3D. Further, the effect image itself may be partially displayed as a 3D image.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the effect image displayed on the effect display device 5 is displayed in the state set at the convergence position B, and the convergence position B Is controlled to be within a predetermined range in the front-rear direction of the accessory member 310, so that the accessory member 310 at the effect position and the effect image displayed on the effect display device 5 appear to be integrated with each other. As a result, a powerful performance can be implemented.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, by performing the control to display the effect image even in the region that can be viewed with only one eye by the accessory member 310 during the execution of the accessory announcement effect shown in FIG. Since the effect image displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 can be generated regardless of the presence or absence of the object member 310, the image generation process of the effect image can be simplified.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the accessory member 310 is controlled by displaying the accessory image in an area that cannot be seen by the accessory member 310 during execution of the accessory announcement effect shown in FIG. Even if it is in the standby position due to a failure or the like at the timing when the character should move, the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5, so that the effect related to the accessory member 310 can be executed.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when an accessory announcement effect of 2D (or 3D) + accessory announcement is performed, the appearance of the effect image is displayed as an effect image that can be stereoscopically viewed by the player. When the effect image is displayed at the convergence position B where the protruding state is large and the 3D image notice effect is executed, the effect image is displayed at the convergence position A which is smaller than the convergence position B where the apparent protrusion state of the effect image is large. Is displayed. Then, after the reach state is established, the big hit expectation is higher when the 3D image is displayed than when only the 2D image is displayed. Accordingly, the stereoscopic degree differs between the case where the accessory member 310 is arranged on the front side of the effect display device 5 and the case where it is not, and an image that can be stereoscopically viewed can be displayed in a mode suitable for the effect. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the production effect, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment. Moreover, the effect in the case where the accessory member 310 is arranged on the front surface of the effect display device 5 can be sufficiently exhibited.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect image (or the accessory member) that produces the effect of decorating (emphasizing) the operated accessory member 310 as a 3D image on the effect display device 5 in the effect announcement effect. 310) is displayed. Therefore, the effect in the case where the accessory member 310 is located in front of the effect display device 5 can be sufficiently exhibited.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the variation ends immediately after the accessory announcement effect is executed, and if the accessory announcement effect is executed, it is surely a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to give an impact to the player and make the impression of stereoscopic vision a good impression. In addition, it is possible to improve the gaming interest when controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of loaned balls encapsulated inside and lent out in response to a player's loan request and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted The present invention is also applicable to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in memory.

  In the above embodiment, the “2D image notice effect”, “3D image notice effect”, “2D + object notice effect”, and “3D + object notice effect” are executed after the reach state is established. An example is shown, but this is an example. The notice effect may be executed at an arbitrary timing regardless of whether or not the reach state is established. For example, the notice effect may be executed as an example of a step-up effect that changes the effect mode step by step. In this case, for example, step-up may be performed at a stage such as a 2D image notice effect, a 3D image notice effect, and an accessory notice effect, and the expectation of jackpot may be increased as the number of steps proceeds. Further, the accessory announcement effect in this case may not be the decided effect described above. Further, even when the notice effect is executed as an example of the step-up effect, the stereoscopic degree of the 3D image in the 3D image notice may be different from the three-dimensional degree of the 3D image in the accessory notice effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the accessory announcement effect of the 2D (or 3D) + accessory announcement effect is executed, the effect image is apparently displayed as an effect image that can be stereoscopically viewed by the player. When the effect image is displayed at the convergence position B where the degree of protrusion is large and the 3D image notice effect is executed, the effect image is displayed at the convergence position A which is smaller than the convergence position B where the apparent protrusion state of the effect image is large An example is shown, but this is an example. The congestion position may be reversed between when the accessory announcement effect is executed and when the 3D image announcement effect is executed (that is, when the 3D image announcement effect is executed, the degree of solidity is larger). You may do it).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the accessory member 310 is arranged at the upper position of the effect display device 5 in the effect announcement effect, and is arranged on the front side of the effect display device 5. Although the example of operating between the effect positions (see FIG. 4B) is shown, this is an example. There may be a plurality of performance positions in the effect announcement effect. In this case, the probability variation A or the probability variation B may be different depending on the effect position in the accessory announcement effect. Further, in the case where the accessory announcement effect is executed as an effect other than the effect of confirming the big hit, the degree of jackpot expectation may be different depending on the effect position. In this case, the effect image displayed on the effect display device 5 may be displayed according to the effect position of the accessory member 310.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example of transmitting one variation pattern designation command when starting variation in order to notify the variation control pattern 120 indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach production to the effect control CPU 120. However, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command, for example, the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, in the 3D image announcement effect and the accessory announcement effect, an example in which a 3D image with a different convergence position is displayed as an image that can be stereoscopically viewed by the player and the degree of stereoscopicity is different is shown. This is an example. The degree of three-dimensionality is not limited to the convergence position based on the 3D image, but may be varied depending on the 2D image. In this case, the 2D image displayed in the bonus announcement effect may be displayed so that the depth is deeper when the player visually recognizes the 2D image than the bonus announcement effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Rather, for example, the probability variation jackpot B is reduced by significantly reducing the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it seem that it suddenly became a strange state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the convergence position A where the apparent protrusion condition of the effect image which is a 3D image is small, and the convergence position B where the apparent protrusion condition of the effect image is large (the same position as the position of the accessory member 310) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the convergence positions A and B, the apparent protrusion of the effect image that is the D image is between the convergence positions A and B. A convergence position C may be provided. Further, in the above embodiment, the convergence position when the 3D image announcement effect is performed is the convergence position A, and the congestion position when the accessory announcement effect in 2D + object announcement effect or 3D + object announcement effect is executed. Although the example of the convergence position B has been shown, in the 3D image preview effect, the apparent protrusion of the effect image that is a 3D image is larger and the appearance of the effect image that is a 3D image than the convergence position a Congestion position b having a small protruding state is provided, and in 2D + actor announcement effect or 3D + object announcement effect, the 3D image is a 3D image that is larger in appearance than the congestion position c and the convergence position c. You may provide the convergence position d with a small apparent protrusion degree of a certain effect image. It should be noted that the apparent protrusion of the effect image that is a 3D image only needs to be smaller at the convergence position a than at the convergence position d. In addition, it is not limited to a mode in which the effect image is displayed at the same position as the position of the accessory member 310, and a congestion position that is a mode in which the effect image is displayed so that it appears to be slightly ahead of the accessory member 310. May be provided. In this case, the larger the appearance of the effect image that is a 3D image, the greater the expected degree of jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, one effect display device 5 is provided as the “display means” in the present invention, and the effect image is displayed only by the effect display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a modification, a sub-effect display device (sub liquid crystal) smaller than the effect display device 5 (main liquid crystal) may be provided, and an effect image may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. The effect image may be displayed on both the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal.

  The technical idea in the above embodiment can be applied to all gaming machines for playing games. For example, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a predetermined game value can be given based on a game result by launching a game ball as a game medium into a game area, and for example, a plurality of types of identification information It is also possible to apply the present invention to an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of a symbol and can give a predetermined game value based on the game result. More specifically, by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, the game can be started and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified can be changed. A display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and one game is finished, and according to the display result, a winning (for example, a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a bell winning, a replay winning, BB The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate a prize, an RB prize, etc.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a stereoscopic image is displayed by an image display device including a parallax barrier type naked-eye stereoscopic display liquid crystal display device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lenticular lens method is used. Alternatively, a stereoscopic image may be displayed using an integral imaging autostereoscopic display liquid crystal display device. Further, the stereoscopic vision is not limited to the one that performs stereoscopic viewing with the naked eye, and may be configured to perform stereoscopic viewing by wearing deflection glasses or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the eye position of the player is detected using the infrared camera 50 in performing eye tracking. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other than the eyes. This part may be a detection target. For example, a part of the player's face (for example, the nose), the entire face, the entire upper body, or the like may be the detection target. The “player position and orientation” of the present invention is a concept including at least the face position and orientation of the player.

  In the above embodiment, the infrared camera 50 captures an infrared ray emitted from the player's human body when performing eye tracking, thereby acquiring an image for specifying the player's eye position. The present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to an image using the infrared camera 50, but based on an image obtained using visible light or other wavelengths of light (including laser beams). A predetermined part of the body may be detected. Further, a predetermined part of the player's body may be detected by ultrasonic waves or electromagnetic waves.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the lightning effect image is illustrated as an effect image displayed as a three-dimensional image (3D image), and the character image of a predetermined character is illustrated as a moving body image, this invention Is not limited to this, and an image displayed as a three-dimensional image (3D image) may be an effect design, such an image during a big hit effect, a demonstration effect, a simultaneous effect, etc. It may be an image displayed on the screen.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the effect image of a thunder is illustrated as an effect effect image displayed as a three-dimensional image (3D image) in an accessory announcement effect, and the accessory image of a predetermined character is illustrated as a moving body image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an image displayed as a three-dimensional image (3D image) may be an effect design, and such an image may be during a big hit effect or a demonstration effect. Or an image displayed during simultaneous production.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect image including the effect image and the effect image is converted into a three-dimensional image (at the timing when the effect announcement effect for moving the effect member 310 to the effect position on the front side of the effect display device 5 is executed. 3D image), but the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this, during a specific mode different from the normal time, during a big hit effect, during a positive change promotion effect during a big hit, The effect image is displayed in three dimensions at the timing of various effects (temporary stop or re-lottery) during promotion notification, demonstration, simultaneous production, reach production, or pseudo production. You may make it display as an image (3D image). In addition, the accessory announcement effect itself for operating the accessory member 310 is in a specific mode different from the normal time, during the big hit effect, during the probable promotion effect during the big hit, during the notification effect of the round promotion, and the demonstration effect. It may be performed at the timing when various effects (during temporary stop or re-lottery) or the like are executed during the middle, simultaneous production, reach production, or pseudo production.

  In the above embodiment, the position of the player's eyes is detected at any time using the infrared camera 50 during the display of the stereoscopic image (3D image), and eye tracking is performed according to the detection result. The present invention is not limited to this, and the position of the player's eyes may be detected only immediately before displaying the stereoscopic image (3D image), and eye tracking may be performed according to the detection result.

  In the above embodiment, a suitable stereoscopic image is displayed in accordance with the player's viewpoint position by performing eye tracking, but the present invention is not limited to this, and eye tracking is performed. Instead, the viewpoint positions of both eyes of the player may be assumed in advance, and a stereoscopic image may be displayed according to the assumed viewpoint position.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is arranged on the front side of the image liquid crystal panel 900 so that a stereoscopic image can be viewed with the naked eye. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a stereoscopic image can be visually recognized by the naked eye by sticking a parallax barrier sheet to the front surface of the image liquid crystal panel 900.

  In the above embodiment, in the effect announcement, the effect display device 5 displays the effect image of lightning displayed around the accessory member 310 and the effect image in the area hidden by the accessory member 310. Is displayed, but this accessory image may be displayed as a 2D image. In this case, when the accessory member 310 cannot move to the effect position due to the failure of the elevating units 320L and 320R, the player can see the accessory image of the 2D image. A lightning effect image that is scheduled to be displayed as an image may be displayed as a 2D image. Further, a sensor or the like for determining whether or not the accessory member 310 has normally operated is provided, and when the accessory member 310 has normally operated based on the determination by the sensor or the like, The effect image may be displayed as a scheduled 3D image, and if the accessory member 310 does not operate normally, the lightning effect image may be displayed as a 2D image.

  Further, regarding the variable display, only one type of out-of-line symbol is displayed during the change, and the variable display may be repeated by repeating the display and extinction of the symbol. Further, what is displayed during the change may not be displayed when the symbol is stopped. For example, when the display device has 7 segments, the middle horizontal bar is repeatedly turned on and off during the fluctuation, but only the middle horizontal bar may not be displayed as a display result.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

1 Pachinko machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Production display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU
310 Accessories

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state,
A movable member operably provided;
Display control means for displaying a planar view image and a stereoscopically viewable image on the display means;
Moving means for moving the movable member between a standby position and an effect position in front of the display means ;
Wherein the display control unit,
A stereoscopic image comprising a right-eye image and a left-eye image can be displayed on the display means;
When displaying the previous SL stereoscopically visible image, the stereoscopic degree on whether the movable member is positioned in a specific position displays a different said stereoscopically visible image,
The degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state differs between when displaying the stereoscopically visible image and when displaying the planar image.
It is possible to execute control for displaying the effect image corresponding to the movable member on the display unit as the stereoscopically viewable image,
When the movable member is in the effect position, when the movable member and the effect effect image are viewed from the viewpoint position of the player, the effect effect image of the movable member is at least in the vicinity of the movable member. Control is performed to display the effect effect image so that the front and rear position of the effect effect image changes according to the operation mode of the movable member, and the movable member is in the predetermined range in the front-rear direction including the arrangement position. When in the effect position, the effect effect image as the stereoscopic image is not displayed in the display area that is not visible with both eyes of the player by the movable member,
A first pattern that displays a planar view image without operating the movable member, a second pattern that displays the stereoscopically visible image without operating the movable member, and the first pattern or the second pattern. After the end of the notice effect, the third member that operates the movable member and displays the stereoscopically viewable image, and the notice effect of any one of the patterns can be executed,
When the notice effect of the third pattern is executed, the degree of expectation that is controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the notice effect of the first pattern and the second pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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