JP2018196688A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with improved game amusement.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes: a main screen 5 displaying an image; and a special screen 205A capable of moving a first position (for example, a position of a set state) and a second position (for example, a position of a storage state) different from the first position. The Pachinko game machine can execute hue change performance changing hues of an image to be displayed to the main screen 5 as the special screen 205A moves from the first position to the second position. Thus, since it is possible to change hues of the image projected to the main screen 5 linked with operation of the special screen 205A (an example of a movable object), game amusement can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

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

  A gaming machine that can change the color tone of the effect image has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, a display device in which a display unit on which an image is displayed is movable has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-83169 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-341411

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 simply changes the color tone of the image, and the display device described in Patent Document 2 simply moves the display unit and lacks interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with an improved gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Display means for displaying an image (for example, screen 5);
A movable object that can move between a first position and a second position different from the first position (for example, a special screen 205A and a lifting frame 205F);
According to the movement of the movable object from the first position to the second position, it is possible to execute a change effect (for example, a color change effect) that changes the color tone of the image displayed on the display means.
According to such a configuration, the color tone of the image changes in conjunction with the operation of the movable object, so that the game entertainment is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A projection means for projecting an image (for example, a projector 32);
The display means is a projection member onto which an image is projected from the projection means;
An image may be projected from the projection unit onto at least a part of the movable object.
According to such a configuration, the color tone of the image changes in conjunction with the operation of the movable object, so that the game entertainment is improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The first position may be a position where the movable object overlaps the display means (for example, a position where the special screen 205A is set).
According to such a configuration, the color tone of the image changes in conjunction with the operation of the movable object, so that the game entertainment is improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
In the change effect, the image displayed on the display unit is changed from one of the monochromatic mode and the multicolor mode to the other in accordance with the movement of the movable object from the first position to the second position. It may be.
According to such a configuration, the image is changed from one of the single-color mode and the multi-color mode in conjunction with the operation of the movable object, so that the player can be surprised.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
As the movable object moves from the first position to the second position, there are a pattern for changing the color tone of the image displayed on the display means and a pattern for changing the color tone of the image (for example, FIG. 31). Color tone change effect and color tone non-change effect shown in FIG.
According to such a configuration, it can be noted whether or not the change effect is executed.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state),
In accordance with the movement of the movable object from the first position to the second position, there are a pattern that changes the color tone of the image displayed on the display means and a pattern that does not change the color tone of the image,
The pattern in which the color tone is changed may be controlled at a higher rate (for example, FIG. 31) than the pattern in which the color tone is not changed.
According to such a configuration, it can be noted whether or not the change effect is executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the first embodiment. It is a sectional side view of the pachinko gaming machine in the first embodiment. (A) is a front view of a screen that projects an image on a stereoscopic display area, and (B) is a front view of a screen that does not project an image on a stereoscopic display area. It is a front view of a special screen apparatus. It is a front view of the screen which projected the image | video. It is a figure which shows the relationship between an image display area and a projectable area. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards. It is a block diagram which shows the display control part etc. of an effect control board. (A) is a figure which shows the relationship between a drawing area | region and an actual drawing area | region, (B) is a sectional side view of a logo accessory. It is explanatory drawing of the image displayed on a screen when adjusting a display image. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of the projector at the time of adjusting an image. It is a figure which shows the change of the image according to operation | movement of a projector. It is explanatory drawing of the image displayed on a screen when adjusting a specific part. It is a figure explaining the specific division area and non-specific division area in an actual drawing area. (A) (B) is a figure explaining the order of adjustment of a display image. It is a figure which shows the structure of an automatic adjustment apparatus. It is explanatory drawing of the image displayed on a screen, when adjusting a display image using an automatic adjustment apparatus. It is explanatory drawing following FIG. It is a figure which shows the hold display area and this time display area in a screen. It is a side view of a screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of a pending | holding display process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a pending | holding display process. It is a figure which shows the display color of each hold display apparatus in a hold display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special screen apparatus initial operation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an initial operation | movement A execution process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the initial stage operation execution process during a demonstration. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special screen appearance effect process. It is a figure which shows execution ratios, such as a color change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a special screen appearance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example following FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example following FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example following FIG. It is a figure which shows the protrusion operation | movement of the screen in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the pending | holding display process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the protrusion amount according to the display color of the hold display in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in a screen. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in a screen. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in a screen.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area is formed. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 3 includes a gaming frame 3A and a door frame 3B. The game frame 3A is a box-shaped frame. The door frame 3B is substantially the same size as the game frame 3A when viewed from the front, and is provided to be openable and closable with respect to the game frame 3A. Further, a rotating shaft member extending in the vertical direction is provided at the left end of the game frame 3A. The door frame 3B can be rotated around the vertical axis around the rotation shaft member, and is opened or closed by rotating around the rotation shaft member. When the door frame 3B is opened, the game board 2 can be contacted from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and when the door frame 3B is closed, the door frame 3B becomes a game area of the game board 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as a game). It is impossible to contact the game board 2 from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The door frame 3B is provided with a glass plate (not shown). As a glass plate, for example, two glass plates are arranged in parallel, but one glass plate may be provided. In the game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. Hereinafter, main members in or around the game area will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 includes a screen 5 (also referred to as “main screen 5” in distinction from a special screen 205 described later), a normal winning ball device 6A, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, and a special variable winning game. Ball device 7, first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, center frame 4C, first hold indicator 25A, second hold indicator 25B, normal symbol indicator 20, passing gate 41, common figure A hold indicator 25C, a logo accessory 26, and a decorative structure 27 are provided. Further, the logo accessory 26 is provided with a reflection mirror 28 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming machine frame 3 includes a speaker 8 (speakers 8L and 8R), a game effect lamp 9, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B, a controller sensor unit 31C, a push sensor 31D, and sensors 205SX ( A left origin sensor 205YL, a right origin sensor 205YR, a left upper end sensor 205ZL, and an upper right end sensor 205ZR) shown in FIG. 4 and a lift motor 205M (left lift motor 205ML and right lift motor 205MR shown in FIG. 4) are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a projector 32 is provided on the back side of the game board 2 and inside the game frame 3A, and a sub LED 33 is provided in the lower front side inside the game frame 3A. ing. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is provided with a special screen device 205. The special screen device 205 includes a special screen 205A. The special screen 205 </ b> A can appear forward when viewed from the irradiation side of the light emitted from the projector 32 from the screen 5. Since the projector 32 is arranged on the front side (player side) of the screen 5, the special screen 205 </ b> A can appear at the front side of the screen 5. The special screen 205A appears when a predetermined reach effect, for example, a special screen appearance effect is executed. On the special screen 205A, a planar image display area is formed. Under the control of the display control unit 123 (see FIG. 7) on the effect control board 12, the projector 32 can project an image (video) with a focus corresponding to each of the screen 5 and the special screen 205A.

  The normal winning ball device 6A provided in the game board 2 forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a constant open state. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes an electric tulip type accessory that changes between a normal open state and an expanded open state by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. 7, and a second start prize as a start area. Forming a mouth. It should be noted that the electric tulip-type accessory is controlled to be in an expanded and open state when the variable display result (final result) in the normal game (described later) becomes “per normal map”. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 7, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form. The big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state when the variable display result (final result) in the first special game (described later) or the second special game (described later) becomes “big hit”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A has a first start condition, which will be described later, after winning the normal winning ball device 6A (after the first starting condition is established by the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening). The special symbol is variably displayed based on the establishment. The second special symbol display device 4B has a second start condition, which will be described later, after winning the normal variable winning ball device 6B (after the second starting condition is established because the game ball has passed the second starting winning opening). The special symbol is variably displayed based on the fact that is established.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a first special symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol is also referred to as a “first special symbol game”. The special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a second special symbol, and the variable display of the second special symbol is also referred to as a “second special symbol game”. In addition, both the first special figure game and the second special figure game are collectively referred to as “special figure game”, and both the first start condition and the second start condition are collectively referred to as “special figure start condition”. Both the condition and the second start condition may be collectively referred to as “special drawing start condition”.

  After the variable display result in the special game is “big hit” (for example, after a special symbol predetermined as a big win symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result (stop display)), the big win gaming state (game) An example of an advantageous state advantageous to a person). The big hit game state is a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls in the special winning ball apparatus 7 This is a gaming state in which the big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state until the time of occurrence.

  Despite having won the normal winning ball device 6A (even though the first start condition is satisfied), the start condition for starting the first special figure game (also referred to as the first start condition) is still present. When is not established, the variable display corresponding to the winning is stored as a reserved storage. Specifically, the information for executing the variable display (first special figure game) based on the winning is suspended in such a manner that the winning order can be recognized up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) (first special game). It is stored as figure hold memory (details will be described later). Despite having won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B (despite the second start condition being satisfied), the start condition for starting the second special figure game (also referred to as the second start condition) is still present. ) Is not established, the variable display corresponding to the winning is stored as a reserved storage. Specifically, information for executing variable display (second special figure game) based on the winning is held in such a manner that the winning order can be recognized up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) (second special game). It is stored as figure hold memory (details will be described later). In addition, for example, the winning order in the whole (the following special figure holding memory) that combines the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory separately from the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory is as follows. Information that can be understood may be stored. Even when the first start condition is satisfied immediately when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure hold memory may be stored although it is instantaneous (although it is immediately digested after storage). . In addition, even when the second start condition is satisfied immediately when the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory may be stored, although it is instantaneous. Note that both the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory may be collectively referred to as “special figure hold memory”. Information indicating the winning order is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  The special figure start condition is, for example, when the special figure game hold number (also referred to as the special figure hold memory number) is not 0, the special figure game is not executed, and is controlled to the big hit game state. It is established when the state is not set. When the special figure start condition is satisfied (every time the special figure game is started), the special figure holding memory is consumed (the special figure holding memory is reduced), and the special figure game is started. In other words, the special figure hold memory decreases every time the special figure game is started. More specifically, the number of holds of the first special figure game (the number of first special figure hold memory) decreases every time the first special figure game is started (every time the first start condition is satisfied), The number of holds of the 2 special figure game (the number of second special figure hold memory) decreases every time the second special figure game is started (every time the second start condition is satisfied).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure hold memory is digested in the order of winning regardless of whether it is the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. Therefore, for example, when the first special figure hold memory, the first special figure hold memory, the second special figure hold memory, and the first special figure hold memory are stored in this order, the first start condition, the first start condition The second start condition and the first start condition are satisfied in this order. That is, as described above, the special figure start condition is a state where the special figure holding memory number is not 0, the special figure game is not executed, and the special hit game state is not controlled. More specifically, if the special figure hold memory stored first is the first special figure hold memory, the first start condition is satisfied and the special figure stored first is satisfied. The second start condition is satisfied when the hold memory is the second special figure hold memory.

  The center frame 4C is provided in the center of the game board 2, and a screen mounting hole 2A is formed in the center portion of the center frame 4C. Further, a logo accessory 26 is attached to the upper end portion of the center frame 4C. The logo accessory 26 is fixedly attached to the center frame 4C. However, the logo accessory 26 may be a movable type that moves in the vertical direction, for example.

  The first hold indicator 25A displays the hold number of the first special figure game (first special figure hold memory number) so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of holds of the second special figure game (second special figure hold number) so as to be specified. In the normal symbol display 20, after the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 (after the normal figure starting condition by the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 is satisfied), the starting condition of the later-described general game is satisfied. Based on this, variable display of normal symbols is performed. Note that the variable display of normal symbols is also referred to as a “general game”.

  Even if the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 (even though the normal chart start condition is satisfied), the start condition of the normal chart game (also referred to as the general chart start condition) is not yet satisfied. The variable display based on passage (ordinary game) is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) (stored as ordinary map storage).

  The start condition of the ordinary game (ordinary figure start condition) is, for example, a case where the number of ordinary reserved memories is not 0, the variable symbol display (ordinary game) is not executed, and the big hit The condition may be satisfied when the game state is not controlled. It should be noted that, even if the general chart start condition is satisfied immediately when the general chart start condition is satisfied, the general map hold memory may be stored, although it is instantaneous.

  The general figure hold display unit 25C displays the number of hold of the general figure game (the number of general figure hold storage) in an identifiable manner. It should be noted that the number of holdings of the ordinary game (also referred to as the number of ordinary holdings) decreases each time the ordinary game is started (every time the ordinary drawing start condition is satisfied).

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, the logo accessory 26 includes a decorative material 26 </ b> A and an accessory casing 26 </ b> B. The decorative material 26A is made of a light transmissive material, and the accessory casing 26B is made of a light non-transmissive material. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the decoration material 26 </ b> A has characters “FEVER” as viewed from the front. The accessory casing 26B has a box shape with the front side opened, and a decorative material 26A is fitted into the opened portion. An opening through which the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 passes is formed at a substantially central position on the back surface of the accessory housing 26B. An opening through which the projection light (image) LP reflected by the reflection mirror 28 passes is formed. Further, the reflection mirror 28 is fixed inside the logo accessory 26 inside the accessory case 26B. The inner side of the accessory housing 26B and the back side of the reflection mirror 28 are white, and the reflectance is high. Since the reflection mirror 28 faces the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back surface of the reflection mirror 28 faces the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the projector 32 is disposed above the screen 5, and when viewed in the height direction, the reflection mirror 28 is disposed below the projector 32 and above the screen 5. For this reason, in the image display area 5X formed on the screen 5, the distance from the projector 32 is greater in the lower part than in the upper part. Therefore, the light reaching below the image display area 5X reaches the image display area 5X of the screen 5 from the projector 32 through an optical path longer than the light reaching above the image display area 5X. The projector 32 is disposed above the special screen 205A. When viewed in the height direction, the reflection mirror 28 is below the projector 32, and above the special screen 205A is the screen 5. It is the same.

  The projector 32 is disposed at a position above the screen 5 so that the projected projection light LP reaches the reflection mirror 28. Further, the reflection mirror 28 is disposed in a direction in which the projection light projected by the projector 32 is directed toward the screen 5. The projector 32 is provided in the game frame 3A, and the reflection mirror 28 is provided in the logo accessory 26 attached to the game board 2 fixed to the game frame 3A. For this reason, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is moved or the door frame 3B is opened and closed, the relative positional relationship between the projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28, and further the relative position between the projector 32 and the screen 5 The relationship remains unchanged. Therefore, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is moved or the door frame 3B is opened and closed, an image can be projected from the projector 32 at an appropriate position on the screen 5. Further, since the reflection mirror 28 is provided on the back side of the logo accessory 26, the reflection mirror 28 can be provided without impairing the design.

  In the image projected from the projector 32 (projected image), the color tone bias caused by the projection state from the projector 32 onto the image display area 5X is adjusted. In order to adjust the color tone bias caused by the projection state, a color correction filter 28F is disposed and provided on the surface of the reflection mirror 28. The projection state is a state when the projector 32 projects an image on the screen 5 (or the special screen 205A). For example, a positional relationship such as a distance or an angle between the projector 32 and the screen 5 (or the special screen 205A). The illuminance and illuminance distribution of the image projected from the projector 32 are referred to. The color correction filter 28F is configured by, for example, a polarization filter. The color correction filter 28F is a color correction filter that corrects a part of an image so that the contrast is higher (darker) than the other part. In the color correction filter 28F, the three attributes of color so that the portion near the lower end portion of the image projected from the projector 32 and displayed in the image display area 5X of the screen 5 (or the special screen 205A) is more clearly visible than the other portions. For example, the brightness and saturation are corrected.

  The projector 32 is mounted on the projector moving device 32A. The projector moving device 32A includes a base and a moving member that can move forward, backward, up, down, left and right with respect to the base. The base in the projector moving device 32A is attached to the game frame 3A, and the projector 32 is attached to the moving member. For this reason, the projector 32 is movable up and down, front and rear, and left and right with respect to the game frame 3A. Here, the relative positions of the projector 32 with respect to the screen 5 in the up / down / left / right direction and the relative distance of the projector 32 with respect to the screen 5 are referred to as the projection posture. Conversely, if the projector 32 does not move, the projection posture of the projector 32 is maintained without change.

  The reflection mirror 28 is attached to the mirror moving device 28A. The mirror moving device 28A includes a fixed portion suspended from the accessory case 26B and a moving portion that moves up, down, left, and right relative to the fixed portion. The fixed part is fixed to the inside of the logo accessory 26, and the reflection mirror 28 is attached to the moving part. For this reason, the reflecting mirror 28 is movable up and down and left and right relative to the logo accessory 26. These projector moving device 32A and mirror moving device 28A can be manually operated by an operator or the like.

  The projector 32 can be moved by the projector moving device 32A. The projector 32 is set with a first normal position and a second normal position. When the projector 32 is in the first normal position, the screen 5 is focused, and the image projected from the projector 32 is appropriately displayed with the screen 5 in focus. When the projector 32 is in the second normal position, the special screen 205A is focused, and the image projected from the projector 32 is appropriately displayed in a state where the special screen 205A is in focus. In other words, the first positive position of the projector 32 is a position where an image projected from the projector 32 is appropriately displayed on the screen 5, and the second positive position of the projector 32 is an image projected from the projector 32. This is the position that is properly displayed on the special screen 205A. The screen 5 is farther from the projector moving device 32A than the special screen 205A. For this reason, the first positive position of the projector 32 is in front of the second positive position (the one closer to the reflection mirror 28). In addition to the first normal position and the second normal position, the origin position is set in the projector 32. The origin position is, for example, an arbitrary position before focusing on a predetermined target, and is a position set in advance according to the specifications of the projector 32. Details will be described later.

  The screen 5 is provided in a screen mounting hole 2 </ b> A formed in the center of the game board 2, and is disposed in the back of the game board 2. The screen 5 is fixedly provided at the back of the game board 2. For this reason, when the projector 32 does not move, the distance between the screen 5 and the projector 32 is constant. When the reflecting mirror 28 does not move, the distance between the screen 5 and the reflecting mirror 28 is also constant. The screen 5 has a horizontally long rectangular shape, and performs variable display of decorative symbols (also referred to as effect symbols) and various effect displays. The special screen 205 </ b> A is disposed at a position farther than the screen 5 when viewed from the projector 32. However, the light projected from the projector 32 is reflected by the reflecting mirror 28 and reaches the screen 5 or the special screen 205A. For this reason, the special screen 205 </ b> A can appear in front of the screen 5 when viewed from the irradiation side of the light emitted from the projector 32.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the screen 5 includes a flat display area 5A and a stereoscopic display area 5B. These flat display area 5A and stereoscopic display area 5B constitute an image display area 5X. Various images are displayed in the image display area 5X. The stereoscopic display area 5B includes a central stereoscopic display area 5BC, a right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and a left stereoscopic display area 5BL. These central stereoscopic display area 5BC, right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and left stereoscopic display area 5BL all have a figure shape. The screen 5 is formed by sticking a figure-like three-dimensional object on a flat plate, a position where the three-dimensional object is not attached becomes a flat display area, and a position where the three-dimensional object is attached is a three-dimensional display area 5B. It becomes.

  In the flat display area 5A, a specific image, a background image, and the like described later are mainly displayed. In the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and the left stereoscopic display area 5BL, characters corresponding to the respective stereoscopic display areas are mainly displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the main character image MC is displayed in the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the first subcharacter image SC1 is displayed in the left stereoscopic display area 5BL, and the second subcharacter image SC2 is displayed in the right stereoscopic display area 5BR. Is displayed. When the special figure game is started, the effect is executed in a state where the character images MC, SC1, and SC2 are displayed in the stereoscopic display areas 5BC, 5BL, and 5BR in principle.

  Note that the main character image MC, the first sub-character image SC1, and the second sub-character image SC are displayed in the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the left stereoscopic display area 5BL, and the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, respectively. Other images may be displayed. For example, the displayed characters may be switched so that the first sub character image SC1 or the second sub character image SC2 is displayed in the central stereoscopic display area 5BC. Further, an image other than a character, for example, a background image may be displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B, or a character image may be displayed in the flat display area 5A.

  The image display area 5X on the screen 5 is a projection area where a video (image) projected from the projector 32 is displayed. The image projected from the projector 32 is reflected by the reflection mirror 28 and displayed on the image display area 5X on the screen 5. An image displayed in the image display area 5X on the screen 5 is formed by an image projected by the projector 32. The image display area 5 </ b> X is formed in both the flat display area 5 </ b> A and the stereoscopic display area 5 </ b> B of the screen 5, and an effect is executed by so-called projection mapping using an image from the projector 32.

  By projecting the video onto the stereoscopic display area 5B on the screen 5, as shown in FIG. 3A, an image that appears as a stereoscopic image in conformity with the stereoscopic shape is displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B. In addition, in the state where the image is not projected on the stereoscopic display area 5B, as shown in FIG. 3B, the stereoscopic shape in the stereoscopic display area 5B is in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize. It is difficult to recognize the shape.

  The screen 5 is provided with a holding display area 5H that protrudes forward (player side) with respect to the flat display area 5A. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the current display area 5K is also provided so as to protrude forward (player side) with respect to the flat display area 5A. Details of the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K will be described later.

  The distance between the projector 32 and the screen 5 is not uniform because the stereoscopic display area 5B and the protruding holding display area 5H are provided. Specifically, when the projector 32 is arranged on the surface of the screen 5, the stereoscopic display area 5B is closer to the flat display area 5A. Therefore, the focal point of the image projected from the projector 32 is a position corresponding to the surface of the stereoscopic display region 5B on a predetermined axis, for example, the optical axis in the image projected from the projector 32 (hereinafter referred to as “stereoscopic surface equivalent position”). And a position corresponding to the plane display area 5A (hereinafter referred to as “plane surface equivalent position”), for example, an intermediate position thereof. By setting the focal point between the position corresponding to the three-dimensional surface and the position corresponding to the planar surface, it is possible to reduce image distortion over the entire surface of the screen 5. Further, instead of setting the focus between the position corresponding to the three-dimensional surface and the position corresponding to the plane surface, the focus may be adjustable, or the focus is set between the position corresponding to the three-dimensional surface and the position corresponding to the plane surface, and further the focus is set. May be adjustable.

  Markers 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> D are drawn at the corners of the flat display area 5 </ b> A on the screen 5. The markers 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> D are drawn in a color that is difficult to visually recognize with the naked eye, for example, white, and when an image is projected on the screen 5, it is very difficult for the player to visually recognize the marker. The markers 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> D are used when adjusting the display image described later. The marker may be a small hole or a depression formed in the screen 5 in addition to those drawn in white or the like.

  Further, the projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28 that reflects the image projected by the projector 32 are arranged above the screen 5, and the image projected from the projector 32 is reflected by the reflection mirror 28 and from the upper front of the screen 5. Projected onto the screen 5. Thus, the projector 32 projects an image onto the screen 5 from an oblique projection direction with respect to the display surface of the screen 5 without the optical axis of the projection light LP being orthogonal to the display surface of the screen 5 (planar display area 5A). . Since the projector 32 projects an image from an oblique projection direction, the image displayed on the screen 5 has a trapezoidal shape. The screen 5 has a rectangular shape, and the screen 5 and the image area projected from the projector 32 do not coincide with each other, and the screen 5 is wider than the image displayed on the screen 5.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 3A, in the image display area 5X in the range of the flat display area 5A on the screen 5, the area formed in the portion below the flat display area 5A is wide and wide. A region formed in the portion above the flat display region 5A is a narrow portion 5XN that is narrower than the wide portion 5XW. The narrow portion 5XN has a trapezoidal shape, the wide portion 5XW has a rectangular shape, and the image display area 5X has a hexagonal shape. In the following description, the shape of the image display region 5X may be referred to as a trapezoidal shape by approximating a hexagonal shape. Since the screen 5 has a rectangular shape, the left and right positions of the narrow portion 5XN are non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR where the image projected from the projector 32 does not reach or is not displayed even if it reaches.

  The non-projection regions 5NL and 5NR correspond to regions outside the narrow portion 5XN, and are regions having a difference in width between the wide portion 5XW and the narrow portion 5XN in the image display region 5X. In other words, the difference between the width of the wide portion 5XW and the width of the narrowest portion of the narrow portion 5XN is the maximum width of the non-projection regions 5NL and 5NR. The sub LED 33 provided in the lower front side inside the game frame 3A irradiates the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR with the irradiation light LL to emit the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR. The range where is not displayed is lost. Note that many portions of the flat display area 5A are included in the narrow portion 5XN, and a small portion is included in the wide portion 5XW. The 3D display area 5B is all included in the wide portion 5XW. However, another aspect may be adopted as to which of the wide portion 5XW and the narrow portion 5XN includes the flat display region 5A and the stereoscopic display region 5B. For example, the wide portion 5XW or the narrow portion 5XN may include the entire flat display region 5A or the entire stereoscopic display region 5B, or may include a part of each.

  Further, surrounding members in the screen 5, specifically, the center frame 4C, nails, windmills, and the like are formed of a hardly reflective material. As the hard-reflective material, a material such as black, which is a color that hardly reflects the projection light LP, or a material that hardly reflects the projection light LP, such as carbon black, chromium oxide, or a material with a rough surface. A thing may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special screen device 205 includes a screen accommodating cylinder 205B that winds up the special screen 205A. The special screen 205A is made of, for example, cloth and can be wound around the screen housing cylinder 205B. Further, the front surface of the special screen 205A is white and the back surface is black.

  The special screen device 205 includes a left lift motor 205ML and a right lift motor 205MR. The left lifting motor 205ML is disposed on the left side of the screen housing cylinder 205B, and the right lifting motor 205MR is disposed on the right side of the screen housing cylinder 205B. A left ball screw 205GL is provided above the left lift motor 205ML, and a right ball screw 205GR is provided above the right lift motor 205MR. Each of the left ball screw 205GL and the right ball screw 205GR extends along the vertical direction.

  The special screen device 205 includes a left slider 205SL that moves up and down with rotation of the left ball screw 205G, and a right slider 205SR that moves up and down with rotation of the right ball screw 205GR. The left slider 205SL moves up and down as the left elevating motor 205ML operates and the left ball screw 205GL rotates around the vertical axis. The right slider 205SR moves up and down as the right elevating motor 205MR operates and the right ball screw 205GR rotates around the vertical axis. Note that both the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR may be moved up and down by a mechanism other than the left ball screw 205GR and the right ball screw 205GL, such as a rack and pinion mechanism or a belt mechanism.

  The left lifting motor 205ML and the right lifting motor 205MR operate in synchronization with each other. For this reason, the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR are always arranged at the same height position. An elevating frame 205F is disposed between the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. The lifting frame 205F is held by the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. For this reason, the elevating frame 205F moves up and down together with the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR.

  The upper end of the special screen 205A is attached to the lifting frame 205F. As shown in phantom lines in FIG. 2, the elevating frame 205F can be accommodated in a special screen accommodation hole 2AH formed below the screen attachment hole 2A. The upper end surface of the elevating frame 205F is planar. The screen accommodating cylinder 205B is provided below the special screen accommodating hole 2AH. In a state where the special screen 205A is accommodated in the screen accommodating cylinder 205B, the upper end surface of the elevating frame 205F is substantially flush with the bottom surface of the screen attachment hole 2A.

  The screen accommodating cylinder 205B includes a cylinder 205BT and a winding shaft 205BA that is arranged coaxially with the cylinder 205BT. A gear mechanism 205H is provided at one end of the winding shaft 205BA, and the gear mechanism 205H is connected to the left lifting motor 205ML. A special screen 205A can be wound around the winding shaft 205BA.

  When the left elevating motor 205ML is operated, the left slider 205SL moves up and down and the winding shaft 205BA of the screen housing cylinder 205B rotates. When the left lifting / lowering motor 205ML operates in the direction in which the left slider 205SL descends, the winding shaft 205BA rotates in the direction to wind the special screen 205A. On the contrary, when the left lifting / lowering motor 205ML is operated in the direction in which the left slider 205SL is raised, the winding shaft 205BA rotates in the direction in which the special screen 205A is unwound.

  An upper left stopper solenoid 205UL is provided above the left ball screw 205GL, and an upper right stopper solenoid 205UR is provided above the right ball screw 205GR. When the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL is set, the downward movement of the left slider 205SL is restricted, and when the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL is released, the left slider 205SL can be moved downward. Similarly, when the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR is set, the downward movement of the right slider 205SR is restricted, and when the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR is released, the right slider 205SR can be moved downward.

  A lower left stopper solenoid 205DL is provided below the left ball screw 205GL, and a lower right stopper solenoid 205DR is provided below the right ball screw 205GR. When the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL is set, the upward movement of the left slider 205SL is restricted, and when the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL is released, the upward movement of the left slider 205SL becomes possible. Similarly, when the right lower stopper solenoid 205DR is set, the upward movement of the right slider 205SR is restricted, and when the right lower stopper solenoid 205DR is released, the right slider 205SR can be moved upward.

  When the movement of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR is restricted by the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL and the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR, respectively, the special screen device 205 is in a state where the lifting frame 205F is disposed at the highest position (FIG. 4). (Hereinafter referred to as “set state”). The special screen 205A has the largest exposure area when set.

  On the other hand, when the movement of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR is restricted by the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR, respectively, the special screen device 205 is in a state where the lifting frame 205F is disposed at the lowest position ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as a “storage state”. When the special screen 205A is in the stored state, the special screen 205A is not exposed.

  An upper left sensor 205ZL is provided in the vicinity of the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL, and an upper right sensor 205ZR is provided in the vicinity of the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR. The upper left sensor 205ZL detects the left slider 205SL when the special screen device 205 is in the set state, and the upper right sensor 205ZR detects the right slider 205SR when the special screen device 205 is in the set state. The upper left end sensor 205ZL and upper right end sensor 205ZR are disposed at the operating ends (upper operating ends) of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, respectively.

  When the upper left sensor 205ZL and upper right sensor 205ZR detect the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, respectively, the special screen device 205 is in a set state. The upper left end sensor 205ZL and the upper right end sensor 205ZR respectively detect the origin position signal when the special screen device 205 is in the set state, and the projector display control unit 213 in the effect control CPU 120 when detecting the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. To send to.

  A left origin sensor 205YL is provided in the vicinity of the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL, and a right origin sensor 205YR is provided in the vicinity of the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR. The left origin sensor 205YL detects the left slider 205SL when the special screen device 205 is in the stored state. The right origin sensor 205YR detects the right slider 205SR when the special screen device 205 is in the retracted state. The left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR are disposed at the operation ends (lower operation ends) of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, respectively.

  When the left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR detect the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, respectively, the special screen device 205 is stored. The left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR respectively detect the origin position signal when the special screen device 205 is in the set state and detect the origin position signal in the effect control CPU 120 (FIG. 7). The data is transmitted to the display control unit 213.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, hold display areas 5H1, 5H2, hold number display area 5F, and current display area 5K are arranged on the screen 5. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, decorative symbols are variably displayed corresponding to the special symbol game. Thereafter, in response to the fixed special symbol being derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is derived and displayed. Is done. The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, respectively. The variable display of the identification information may be collectively referred to as a variable display game. However, the variable display game includes variable display of decorative symbols together with the above-described special game and general game.

  When the variable display result in the special game is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the variable display result in the special game is not “big hit”, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a definite decorative symbol different from a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed. An example of the predetermined jackpot combination is a combination in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same symbol (for example, ("7" "7" "7")).

  In the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2 (also collectively referred to as a hold display area 5H), the number of hold of variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special game is displayed in an identifiable manner. For example, in the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2, the number according to the number of hold of the variable display of the decorative symbols in such a manner that the winning order (digestion order) for each of the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory is known. The hold display of is displayed. Specifically, in the first hold display area 5H1, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold storage are arranged and displayed from the left according to the winning order, and in the second hold display area 5H2, the second special figure hold storage is displayed. The hold display corresponding to is arranged and displayed from the right side according to the winning order. In the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2, the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is erased (digested) and erased each time variable display of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special game is started. When there is another hold display other than the hold display, the display position of the other hold display is moved (shifted) to the hold display side (current display area 5K side) where the display position of the other hold display is deleted.

  In the hold number display area 5F, similarly to the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2, the hold number of the variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special game is displayed in an identifiable manner. The display mode is a mode that is displayed with arithmetic numbers. In the current display area 5K, a current display (sometimes referred to as a digestion display or an active display) is displayed. The current display is displayed according to the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the digested hold display (displayed instead of the hold display digested when the hold display is digested). Note that the hold display and the current display are shown as simple figures, for example, circles.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the hold display area 5H (5H1, 5H2) and the current display area 5K protrude from the flat display area 5A of the screen 5 to the front side (player side). By doing in this way, it becomes easy for a player to visually recognize the hold display. In the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K, an area protruding forward (from the player side) from the flat display area 5A of the screen 5 is also referred to as a specific area. Note that the current display area 5K may not be provided, and the current display area 5K may not protrude.

  In addition, a hold display LED 34 is embedded in the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K corresponding to each hold number (hold number). The hold display LED 34 is constituted by, for example, a full color LED capable of emitting an arbitrary color. Then, each hold display LED 34 emits light in a predetermined manner according to the number of hold of the variable display of the decorative design, so that it is displayed as a hold display. Note that the hold display LED 34 is provided on (inside) the screen 5 on which an image or video is projected from the projector 32 (see FIG. 5). Thus, in this embodiment, the screen 5 on which an image or video is projected from the projector 32 is provided with light emitting means such as the hold display LED 34. In this way, by providing the light emitting means on the screen 5 that is a projection member on which light such as an image or video is projected from the projector 32, an unprecedented effect combining the light from the projector and the light of the light emitting means is provided. It can be executed and the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the protrusion amount of each holding display area 5H is different. The first hold display area 5H1 is provided with a first hold display area 5H1 corresponding to the hold number 1, the hold number 2, the hold number 3, and the hold number 4 from the left. The first hold display area 5H2 is provided with a second hold display area 5H2 corresponding to the hold number 1, the hold number 2, the hold number 3, and the hold number 4 from the right. The protrusion amount of each hold display area 5H increases in the order of hold number 1> hold number 2> hold number 3> hold number 4. By doing in this way, the amount of protrusion can be sharpened according to a reservation number. In addition, since the protrusion amount of the one in which the execution order of the variable display is closer (the one with the smaller holding number) is large, it becomes easy for the player to grasp the execution order of the variable display. The protruding amount may be constant regardless of the holding number.

  The current display area 5K is larger than the hold display area 5H corresponding to the hold number 1. By doing so, the player can easily recognize the display this time, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 20 is a side view of the screen 5, the hold display area 5H, and the current display area 5K. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20A, the holding display area 5H and the current display area 5K protrude forward (player side) with respect to the flat display area 5A. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the 3D display area 5B is omitted. Thus, by making the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K project to the player side, the player can easily visually recognize the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K (hold display or current display).

  Note that the area that protrudes forward (player side) with respect to the flat display area 5A is not limited to two places (when the holding display area 5H is one unit) as in this embodiment, but at one place. There may be three or more places. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20B, for example, the first hold display area 5H1 may be provided at the lower portion of the screen 5, and the second hold display area 5H2 may be provided at the upper portion of the screen 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 20C, at least a part of the projected area may be projected in a direction other than the front side (player side) (for example, the upper side).

  The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R and the reserved number display area 5F are all displayed in the flat display area 5A. For this reason, the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R and the reserved number display displayed in the reserved number display area 5F are all displayed in the flat planar display region 5A.

  In the gaming machine 1, various effects can be executed. For example, in the gaming machine 1, a reach effect that is performed in a state (reach state) that partially matches a predetermined jackpot combination, for example, is executed until a confirmed decorative symbol is derived and displayed. . The state in which the jackpot combination partially matches is, for example, a state in which the same left symbol and right symbol are derived and displayed, and a middle symbol is still variably displayed. Further, in the gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute an effect based on the display mode of the hold display and an effect based on the display mode of the current display. Further, the gaming machine 1 can also perform effects using the speakers 8 (8L, 8R) and the game effect lamp 9 shown in FIG. In the gaming machine 1, by executing these effects, for example, the jackpot expectation (reliability) is notified or suggested to the player.

  The expectation degree (reliability) of a certain effect A is, for example, (probability that the effect A is executed when the jackpot is hit) × (probability that the effect is executed) / {(the effect A is executed when the jackpot is reached) (Probability) × (probability of winning jackpot) + (probability of effect A being executed when jackpot is not hit) × (probability of not hitting jackpot)} (when the jackpot expectation is “1”) It ’s a “big hit”).

  It should be noted that the determination or determination regarding the production (determination or determination regarding whether or not the production is performed, the type and content of the production to be performed, etc.) may be performed at the time of starting winning or at the time of starting variable display.

  Further, as indicated by a broken line in FIG. 6, an image projectable area 32R by the projector 32 is wider than the image display area 5X including the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B. In particular, the projectable region 32R of the image by the projector 32 includes up to a region including a part of the non-projection regions 5NL and 5NR above the flat display region 5A. Here, even if the region is included in the projectable region 32R, there is a portion that is not included in the image display region 5X.

  FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the gaming machine 1 includes a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, a power supply board 16, a special screen control board 135, and the like. ing. In the gaming machine 1, for example, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and the like may be mounted. These boards serve as control means for controlling the gaming machine.

  Among these boards, the control boards such as the main board 11, the effect control board 12, and the payout control board other than the power supply board 16 are provided on the back side of the game board 2. On the other hand, the power supply board 16 is on the back side of the decorative structure 27 provided on the surface of the game board 2 and on the front side of the game board 2, in other words, from the flat display area 5A and the three-dimensional display area 5B of the screen 5. Is also arranged on the front side. Further, since the power supply board 16 is provided on the back side of the decorative structure 27, it is covered with the decorative structure 27 and cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  The main board 11 is a main control board. The main board 11 controls the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the general-purpose hold indicator 25C, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. A function, a function of outputting an effect control command to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, a function of outputting various kinds of information to the hall management computer, and the like.

  The effect control command output to the effect control board 12 side is, for example, a first start opening prize designation command (second start opening prize designation command) for notifying the first start prize opening (second start prize opening). The first reserved memory number notification command (second reserved memory number notification command) for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number (second special figure reserved memory number), and the variable display result is a big hit as the determination result at the time of winning. Symbol designating command that indicates whether or not it is a judgment result or jackpot type judgment result, variation category designation command that designates a variation pattern type (category, group) such as a special symbol or decorative design, variation pattern designation that designates a variation pattern A command, a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol, and the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (for example, a low probability state, a high probability state, a low base state) It is a game state specification command for designating a high-base status, etc.).

  On the main board 11, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 outputs 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 to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 outputs a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101, a RAM 102, a CPU 103, a random number circuit 104, and an I / O 105, for example, as shown in FIG. For example, the CPU 103 counts various random values (numerical data indicating random values) used for various determinations (determinations) in an updatable manner. For example, the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104 or the like to use the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination (determination), the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination (determination), the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, and the normal map display result. The random number value MR4 for determination and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are counted so as to be updatable. The random value MR1 is a random value used for determining (determining) whether or not to make a “big hit” for a variable display result of a special symbol or the like in a special figure game (whether to control to the big hit gaming state). The random value MR2 is a random value used to determine (determine) the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random value MR3 is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation categories prepared in advance. The random value MR4 is set to determine whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal” (whether or not the normal variable winning ball device 6B (electric tulip-type accessory) is controlled to be in the expanded open state. ) Is a random value used to determine (determine). The random value MR5 is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns prepared in advance.

  The ROM 101 stores a program executed by the CPU 103. The ROM 101 also stores data constituting various tables used for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations (determinations). The RAM 102 corresponds to information about variable display that has not yet started as hold information (special drawing hold memory, general figure hold memory) in such a manner that the winning order (digestion order) can be understood (for example, the holding number indicating the winning order). Add) remember. The special figure holding storage may be specifically numerical data indicating a value such as the random value MR1 at the time of winning (or information indicating a determination (determination) result based on the numerical data). More specifically, the regular-pending storage may be numerical data indicating the value of the random value MR4 at the time of winning (or information indicating a determination (determination) result based on the numerical data). The RAM 102 also stores information (for example, various flags) indicating the current gaming state (for example, a low probability state, a high probability state, a low base state, a high base state, etc.). The RAM 102 may be a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power supply circuit provided on the power supply board 16.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board. The effect control board 12 has a function of inputting an effect control command, a function of determining (determining) an effect in video projection of the projector 32, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 7, for example, the effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125. The effect control CPU 120 counts various random number values for effect determination (decision) so as to be updatable by the random number circuit 124 or the like. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs various determinations (determinations) by executing the program read from the ROM 121.

  The ROM 121 stores a program executed by the effect control CPU 120. The ROM 121 stores data constituting various tables used for the production control CPU 120 to make various determinations (determinations). The RAM 122 displays information relating to variable display that has not yet been started as hold information (information indicated by a variable category designation command, a symbol designation command, etc.) in a manner in which the winning order (digestion order) is known (for example, the winning order is indicated). Store it in association with the buffer number. In addition, the RAM 122 stores a result of determination by the effect control CPU 120 (for example, determination content of a display mode such as a hold display). In addition, the RAM 122 may store information (for example, various flags) indicating the current gaming state (for example, a low probability state, a high probability state, a low base state, a high base state, etc.).

  The display control unit 123 in the effect control board 12 includes a projector control unit 260 and a sub LED control unit 270 as shown in FIG. The projector control unit 260 includes an image data ROM 261, a VDP (video display processor) 262, and an SDRAM 263. The image data ROM 261 is a ROM for storing original image data in advance. The original image data includes character image data and moving image data, specifically, person, character, figure, symbol, etc. (including decorative designs), and background image image data. The original image data includes image data of a predetermined image that is a white, non-patterned single color. The predetermined image is an image projected from the projector when changing the focus when the image is projected from the screen 5 onto the special screen 205A. The predetermined image may be an image other than a white non-pattern single color. For example, the image may be an achromatic or chromatic non-pattern single color image other than white, or may be an image with a simple pattern such as simple shapes arranged monotonously. Further, an image in which radiation spreads from one point or a plurality of points may be used. Moreover, sandstorm (white noise, sandstorm), lattice pattern, dot pattern, etc. may be used.

  The VDP 262 reads the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 and generates display image data corresponding to the display image projected on the projector 32 from the original image data. The effect control CPU 120 outputs to the VDP 262 a command for reading necessary original image data from the image data ROM 261 in which various image data are stored in accordance with the received effect control command. The VDP 262 reads the original image data from the image data ROM 261 in response to a command from the effect control CPU 120. The VDP 262 generates display image data based on the read original image data.

  The VDP 262 is an integrated circuit on which a system register 202, an attribute register 203, a drawing control unit 206, an image bus interface 204, a data transfer control unit 211, a projector display control unit 213, an output unit 214, and the like are mounted. The system register 202 stores various settings of the VDP 262 and the like. The attribute register 203 stores attributes (parameters used when drawing a character and data specifying the character drawing order, the number of colors, the enlargement / reduction ratio, the palette number, coordinates, and the like). The drawing control unit 206 performs drawing control of an image in a drawing area described later in the frame buffer area. The data transfer control unit 211 performs control to transfer original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 to the frame buffer area.

  The projector display control unit 213 outputs a video signal (R (red), G (green), B (blue)) signal and a synchronization signal for displaying the display image data stored in the frame buffer area. Further, the projector display control unit 213 determines whether the screen for focusing the image projected from the projector 32 is the screen 5 or the special screen 205A based on the origin position signal transmitted from the sensors 205SX. The projector display control unit 213 can project an image with a focus corresponding to each of the screen 5 and the special screen 205A. The output unit 214 outputs the video signal output from the projector display control unit 213 to the projector 32.

  The VDP 262 is provided with a system bus and an image bus. The system bus and the image bus are connected to the effect control CPU 120 (see FIG. 7) via the CPU interface 201, and the image bus is an image bus. The image data ROM 261 is connected via the interface 204. A system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 203 is connected to the image bus, so that the effect 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 projector display control unit 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 an image bus so that the image data ROM 261 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

  A VRAM bus is provided inside the VDP 262, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 263 via the VRAM bus interface 209. A drawing control unit 206, a data transfer control unit 211, and a projector display control unit 213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263 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 interrupt signal output instruction to be described later, a drawing area in the frame buffer area, a palette data A drawing register for storing an arrangement area, a transfer source address for data transfer, a data transfer register for storing a transfer destination address, a display register for storing a frame buffer 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 projector display control unit 213 performs display processing for outputting the image data in the frame buffer area designated by the display register as a video signal.

  In the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263, a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which original image data of a necessary character is read and stored from the image data ROM 261, and the drawing control unit 206 draws an image. An image buffer for temporarily saving palette data (data in which the display color of the character is defined) when temporarily rendering, and for temporarily saving display image data when the rendering control unit 206 renders an image Each area is assigned.

  In addition, a drawing area for storing display image data of an image projected from the projector 32 and displayed on the screen 5 is allocated to the frame buffer area. As shown in FIG. 9A, a drawing area 262R and an actual drawing area 262A are allocated to the frame buffer area. The actual drawing area 262A is assigned to a part of the drawing area 262R. When the image drawn in the drawing area 262R is projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5 when the projector 32 is in the first normal position, the image is projected onto the projectable area 32R shown in FIG. When the image drawn in the actual drawing area 262A is projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5, the image is projected onto the image display area 5X shown in FIG. The actual drawing area 262A is the first data storage area of the present invention, and the area excluding the actual drawing area 262A from the drawing area 262R is the second data storage area of the present invention. Display image data generated by converting the original image data can be stored over the drawing area 262R including the second data storage area. The VDP 262 stores the generated display image data in the drawing area 262R of the SDRAM 263.

  The actual drawing area 262A is divided into polygons, and an attribute is set in each polygon to form an image in the image area. In the actual drawing area 262A, a predetermined area, for example, an area in which an image displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5BC is drawn can be adjusted as a polygon different from other areas. When the actual drawing area 262A is designated by the display register, an image drawn and stored in the actual drawing area 262A is projected from the projector 32. The image projected from the projector 32 is displayed on the screen 5. The image drawn in the actual drawing area 262A and the display image displayed in the display area can be adjusted by converting each of them.

  The effect control CPU 120 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 via the CPU interface 201, and executes an execution command to the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 according to the process data defining the projection pattern of the projector 32. In addition, the VDP 262 is indirectly controlled by storing necessary data.

  In the process data, the setting contents performed by the effect control CPU 120 for the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 are defined for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 202 include drawing, data transfer commands, image data and palette data for data transfer, and attribute settings. The setting contents of the attribute register 203 are attributes, that is, parameters used when drawing a character.

  In the process data, an attribute is set so that the image is updated every V blank. For this reason, the image is updated every V blank.

  Here, the drawing control will be briefly described. In order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, original image data such as characters necessary for drawing must be arranged in the frame buffer area. For this reason, it is necessary to arrange original image data such as a character as source data of display image data in the frame buffer area.

  For this reason, when performing various effects, the CPU 120 for effect control issues a transfer command for transferring the original image data of all characters necessary for executing the effect from the image data ROM 261 to the frame buffer area. In accordance with this transfer command, the data transfer control unit 211 places the original image data of all characters necessary for the execution of the effect in the frame buffer area. When performing an effect, the same character is often used for drawing repeatedly, but the data stored in the image data ROM 261 is compressed and takes time to read it. By placing the original image data of all necessary characters in the frame buffer area at the first stage of execution, it takes less time to draw than reading data from the image data ROM 261 for each frame. It will be. When the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect, a transfer command for transferring the original image data of all the characters necessary for the moving image reproduction from the image data ROM 261 to the frame buffer area is executed. The transfer command for the original image data of the character necessary for the transfer may be executed each time.

  Further, in order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary to set an attribute in the attribute register 203. Since the attribute is different for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register 203 for each V blank.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets an attribute in the attribute register 203 for each V blank after starting the effect, and then commands execution of reading of the attribute. Along with this, the drawing control unit 206 reads the attribute of the attribute register 203 and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the reading is completed. In response to this, the rendering control CPU 120 commands the execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit 206 draws display image data of an image projected by the projector 32 and displayed on the screen 5 in accordance with the read attribute.

  After rendering the display image data, the projector display control unit 213 of the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project an image corresponding to the display image data onto the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A. At this time, the projector display control unit 213 controls the projector moving device 32A and adjusts the position of the projector 32 according to whether the screen for displaying an image is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A. When the screen on which an image is displayed is the main screen 5, the projector display control unit 213 controls the projector moving device 32 </ b> A so that the projector 32 is disposed at the first normal position. In addition, when the screen on which an image is displayed is the special screen 205A, the projector display control unit 213 controls the projector moving device 32A so that the projector 32 is disposed at the second normal position.

  The sub LED control unit 270 controls lighting, blinking, and the like of the sub LED 33 according to various effects such as a variable display of decorative symbols, based on a command from the effect control CPU 120, control data, and the like. In addition, the sub LED control unit 270 turns on or blinks the hold display LED 34 according to various effects such as a hold display or a display according to the display mode of the current display based on a command or control data from the CPU 120 for effect control. To control. In addition to the sub LED control unit 270, a control unit that controls lighting, blinking, and the like of the hold display LED 34 may be provided.

  The sound control board 13 controls the speaker 8 based on a command, control data, or the like from the effect control board 12 (effect control PCU 120). The lamp control board 14 controls the game effect lamp 9 based on a command, control data, or the like from the effect control board 12 (effect control PCU 120).

  The special screen control board 135 includes commands and control data from the effect control board 12 (effect control PCU 120) and sensors 205SX (left origin sensor 205YL, right origin sensor 205YR, upper left end sensor 205ZL, upper right end sensor 205ZR). Based on the transmitted origin position signal, drive control of the lifting motor 205M (left lifting motor 205ML, right lifting motor 205MR) in the special screen device 205 is performed. The special screen 205A (see FIG. 2 and FIG. 4) appears and is accommodated by the vertical movement control of the vertical movement motor 205M.

  The power supply board 16 is installed independently of each control board such as the main board 11, the effect control board 12, and the payout control board, and generates a voltage used by each control board and mechanism component in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the power supply board 16 generates AC24V, VLP (DC + 24V), VSL (DC + 30V), VDD (DC + 12V), VCC (DC + 5V), and VBB (DC + 5V). The power supply board 16 only needs to be equipped with a backup power supply circuit and a clear switch. The backup power supply circuit may include a capacitor that is charged from a power supply line of VDD (DC + 5V), for example.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an image projected from the projector 32 is displayed on the screen 5 or the special screen 205A (the image may be simultaneously projected on the screen 5 and the special screen 205A). The production is executed. Hereinafter, an example of an effect by displaying an image on the screen 5 from the projector 32 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an operation effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described, and subsequently, an effect by displaying the image on the special screen 205A is included. An example of the effects and the operational effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  First, an example of an effect produced by displaying an image on the screen 5 from the projector 32 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and operational effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. For example, when the first start condition is satisfied after winning the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, an effect is started in which the variable symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R shown in FIG. In addition, a reach effect is executed during the period from when the variable display is started until the definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed, or a jackpot effect is executed during the jackpot game that transitions after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol. Or These effects are displayed by projecting the image projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5.

  The image projected from the projector 32 first reaches the reflection mirror 28 disposed inside the logo accessory 26. The reflection mirror 28 reflects the projected image toward the screen 5. On the screen 5, the projected video is displayed on the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B, and various effects are executed.

  Among these, when an image is projected onto the stereoscopic display area 5B, an effect by displaying a stereoscopic image formed by combining the stereoscopic shape in the stereoscopic display area 5B and the projected image is executed. By performing such an effect by displaying a stereoscopic image, it is possible to execute an effect that is more interesting than an effect using a planar image. In particular, since the screen is three-dimensional, the three-dimensional shape can be expressed more realistically than when a so-called 3D display is performed on a flat screen, so it is more interesting than the production using a flat image. Production can be performed.

  In the flat display area 5 </ b> A, an effect of image display using a video projected from the projector 32 is executed. Here, due to the nature of the projector 32 and the like, as shown in FIG. 1, non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR in which the image projected from the projector 32 does not reach are generated in the flat display area 5A on the screen 5.

  Irradiated light emitted from the sub LED 33 is shown on the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR. In this way, by irradiating the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR with the irradiation light of the sub LED 33, although there is an area where the projector 32 cannot project an image, it is possible to suitably perform an effect. The non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR may be supplemented with the irradiation light of the sub-LEDs 33 in addition to the aspect in which the irradiation light from the sub-LEDs 33 is simply irradiated.

  Further, in the flat display area 5A, decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the hold display is displayed in the hold display areas 5H1, 5H2, the hold number display is displayed in the hold number display area 5F, and the current display area 5K. Each display is displayed this time. These decorative symbols, hold display, hold number display, and current display image (hereinafter referred to as “specific information image”) include information that is required to be surely transmitted to the player as the game progresses. By displaying such a specific information image in the flat planar display area 5A, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying information included in the specific information image.

  The specific information image may include an image of information other than the above image. For example, a volume adjustment display image for guiding volume adjustment, a light amount adjustment display image for guiding light amount adjustment, and a small symbol image with small decorative symbols may be included. In the image display area 5X in the flat display area 5A, the specific information image is displayed by including all of the images by the video projected from the projector 32. Instead of such an image display mode, the specific information image may be displayed in the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR outside the image display area 5X in the flat display area 5A. However, since it is difficult to display an image with the sub-LED 33, in this case, in the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR, an image can be displayed by a display device such as a projector other than the projector 32 or a liquid crystal display device. Preferred.

  Further, the specific information image is not displayed entirely in the flat display area 5A, but a part of the specific information image may be displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B, or may be displayed in the stereoscopic display area. . In particular, since the decorative symbols are displayed in large characters, a part or all of them may be displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B. In addition, a flat display area is also used for a complete display request image that is less involved in the progress of the game but has a problem caused by disordered image display, for example, a complete display request image that requires complete display of a celebrity portrait or character. It may be displayed on 5A and not displayed on the stereoscopic display area 5B. The specific image includes a specific information image and a complete display request image. In addition, various effects are executed in the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B, but these effects may be executed only in the flat display area 5A or only in the stereoscopic display area 5B. Good. The flat display area 5A is formed above the screen 5 and the stereoscopic display area 5B is formed below the screen 5, but may be formed at other positions. For example, the flat display area 5A may be disposed below and the stereoscopic display area 5B may be disposed above, the flat display area 5A may be disposed on the right side or the left side, and the stereoscopic display area 5B may be disposed on the opposite left or right side. It may be. Alternatively, the 3D display area 5B may be formed so that the flat display area 5A is formed at the center and surrounds the flat display area 5A, or the 3D display area 5B is formed at the center and surrounds the 3D display area 5B. Thus, the flat display area 5A may be formed.

  A part of the image projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5 has a trapezoidal shape. In the present embodiment, since the screen 5 is rectangular, it is conceivable to perform so-called trapezoidal correction that matches the length of the long side of the trapezoid of the image projected on the screen 5 with the length of the short side. However, due to restrictions such as the distance relationship between the screen 5 and the projector 32 for performing keystone correction, the image cannot be corrected to a rectangle even by the keystone correction, and the image of the projector 32 cannot be displayed at the upper left and right positions of the keystone. Projection areas 5NL and 5NR are generated. In the present embodiment, the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR are irradiated with the irradiation light of the sub LED 33, so that light is applied to the entire rectangular screen 5, and the player is informed that the screen 5 is rectangular. Can be recognized. In addition, since an image can be displayed in all areas of the horizontally long rectangular screen 5, even if there is an area that cannot be projected by the projector, it is possible to execute the effect suitably. Therefore, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub LED 33 is disposed on the inner lower front side of the game frame 3 </ b> A, and the sub LED 33 is disposed on the lower front surface of the screen 5 as a relative positional relationship with the screen 5. The sub LED 33 may be arranged at other positions, for example, the upper front surface of the screen 5, or the right front surface or the left front surface.

  The images displayed in the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR may be formed by a display device other than the sub LED 33. For example, instead of the sub LED 33, another sub projector different from the projector 32 may be used, or a liquid crystal display device is arranged in the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR of the screen 5 to display an image on the liquid crystal display device. May be. Also, other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL display may be used.

  Further, the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR are formed in the plane area, but a three-dimensional object such as an accessory may be provided in the non-projection area, and the three-dimensional object may be emitted by irradiating with the sub LED. Alternatively, the three-dimensional object may be made of a light-transmitting material, and a sub LED or the like may be disposed on the back side of the three-dimensional object so that the three-dimensional object emits light.

  Further, the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 is projected in a range wider than the area of the reflection mirror 28. For this reason, the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 becomes light that illuminates the decorative material 26 </ b> A in the logo accessory 26 in addition to the image that is reflected by the reflection mirror 28 and projected onto the screen 5. Since the decorative material 26A is made of a light-transmitting material, the light projected from the projector 32 is transmitted and decorated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the projection light LP projected on the reflection mirror 28 is provided on the back surface of the decorative material 26A, the inner surface of the housing 26B for the accessory, and the back surface of the reflection mirror 28, as shown in FIG. Diffuse reflection between. Due to this irregular reflection of light, the luminance of the light passing through the decorative material 26A can be increased. Furthermore, the inner surface of the accessory casing 26B and the back surface of the reflection mirror 28 are white, and the light reflectance is high. For this reason, the amount of light irregularly reflected between the inner side surface of the logo accessory 26 and the back surface of the reflecting mirror 28 is increased, and the luminance of the light passing through the decorative material 26A can be further increased.

  In order to increase the luminance of the light passing through the decorative material 26A, the amount of light absorption is reduced between the inner side surface of the logo accessory 26 and the back surface of the accessory case 26B in the reflection mirror 28, and the reflection amount is increased. It may be made to become. Specifically, in addition to white as described above, the accessory casing 26B may be formed of a material having a high light reflectance, or a layer made of a material having a high light reflectance may be formed. Also good.

  Further, depending on the display of the screen 5 and the contents of the effect using the logo accessory 26, the projection range of the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 is limited to the inside of the reflection mirror 28, or the range of the reflection mirror 28. The projection light LP may reach the inside of the logo accessory 26 beyond the above. For example, when an effect with a high expectation level for big hits is not executed, the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 is limited to the inside of the reflection mirror 28, and the logo object 26 is not decorated by passing the projection light LP. When an effect with a high expectation degree of big hit is executed, the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 may be set in a wider range than the reflection mirror 28, and decoration may be performed by the projection light LP being transmitted through the logo accessory 26. . When performing decoration by allowing the projection light LP to pass through the logo accessory 26, various decorations can be easily performed by the projection light LP projected from the projector 32.

  Further, the projector 32 is disposed relatively upward as viewed from the screen 5, but may be disposed below as viewed from the screen 5, or may be disposed on the right side or the left side. When the projector 32 is disposed relatively downward as viewed from the screen 5, for example, the reflection mirror 28 is disposed on the back side of the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, or the special variable winning ball device 7. May be. Further, when the projector 32 is disposed on the right or left side when viewed from the screen 5, the reflection mirror 28 may be disposed on the back side of the decorative structure on the right or left side of the screen 5.

  Further, when projecting an image from the projector 32 onto the screen 5, it is preferable to secure a certain distance between the screen 5 and the projector 32. For this reason, for example, the projector 32 is preferably arranged on the back side of the game board 2. However, each control board such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a power supply board 16, and a payout control board for executing control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is generally provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since these control boards are provided, it is difficult to secure a space for arranging the projector 32 on the back side of the game board 2.

  In this regard, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the power supply board 16 is provided on the back side of the decorative structure 27. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide the power supply board 16 on the back side of the game board 2, so that a space for arranging the projector 32 can be easily secured. Therefore, the distance between the screen and the projector can be ensured. In addition, since the power supply board 16 is disposed on the back surface of the decorative structure 27, which is the front surface of the game board 2, it is possible to avoid exposure that can be visually recognized by the player.

  In addition, the projector 32 has a relatively large amount of heat radiation with use. Further, among the control boards, the heat dissipation amount of the power supply board 16 is larger than that of other control boards. By disposing the projector 32 and the power supply board 16 having a large amount of heat radiation separately on the back surface and the front surface of the game board 2, the heat radiation amount can be distributed.

  In the above embodiment, the power supply board 16 among the control boards is arranged on the front side of the game board 2, but other control boards, for example, the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14. May be arranged on the front side of the game board 2. Further, the main board 11 and the payout control board may be arranged on the front side of the game board 2. However, since it is difficult for the back side of the game board 2 to be illegally operated on the pachinko gaming machine 1 installed on the game island, as a security measure, the number of game balls to be paid out is controlled. It is desirable that the boards involved, such as the main board 11 and the payout control board, be arranged on the back side of the game board 2.

  Further, the irradiation of the irradiation light by the sub LED 33 may be suppressed for a while after the power is turned on (turned on) until the projection light from the projector 32 can be projected, for example. Good. Before the projector 32 can project when the power is turned on, the projector 32 needs to be warmed up. During the warming up operation, appropriate projection control from the projector 32 may not be possible. is there. When the irradiation light is emitted from the sub LED 33 in a state where the projection light from the projector 32 cannot be projected, only the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR in the screen 5 are in a bright state, which may cause a sense of incongruity. In this regard, during the preparation time after the power supply is turned on, by suppressing the irradiation light from the sub-LED 33, only the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR out of the screen 5 become bright. Can be reduced. In addition, as an aspect which suppresses irradiation of the irradiation light from sub LED33, irradiation of irradiation light may be stopped or interrupted | blocked, and you may make it make the light quantity of irradiation light small.

  Further, a lens may be provided on the optical path of the projection light projected from the projector 32 such as each opening between the projector 32 and the screen 5. By providing a lens on the optical path of the projection light projected from the projector 32, the size of the image projected from the projector 32 can be adjusted. A fish-eye lens may be used as a lens provided on the optical path of the projection light projected from the projector 32. By using a fisheye lens, it is possible to display a large image.

  Further, when irradiating light to the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR, the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR are made less conspicuous than the image display area 5X, but the screen 5 as a whole is not a trapezoid but a rectangle. It may be devised to give the player a good impression. Specifically, the image display area 5X and the non-projection areas 5NL, 5NR are formed of different materials, and the material used in the non-projection areas 5NL, 5NR is more than the material used in the image display area 5X. The reflectance may be lowered due to blackness or rough surface. Further, when the image display area 5X and the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR are integrally formed, the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR are painted black, or surface treatment is performed to roughen the surface, and reflection is performed. The rate may be lowered.

  If the positional relationship between the projector 32, the screen 5, and the special screen 205A is deviated, an image projected from the projector 32 may not be projected at an appropriate position on the screen 5 or the special screen 205A. Therefore, adjustment work for adjusting the image displayed on the screen 5 and the special screen 205A is performed by adjusting the projection posture of the projector 32, display image data stored in the SDRAM 263, and the like. The adjustment work is executed before the game machine 1 is shipped or when the position of the projector 32, the screen 5 and the special screen 205A is shifted after a lapse of time after the game machine 1 is installed in the game hall. Hereinafter, the adjustment of the display image will be described using the display image displayed on the screen 5 as an example. The display image displayed on the special screen 205A can be adjusted in the same manner.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an image displayed on the screen when the display image is adjusted. In the gaming machine 1, the image display area 5X has a trapezoidal shape, but for ease of explanation, the image display area 5X will be described as a rectangular shape. When the display image is adjusted, the size of the display image is adjusted by performing vertex transformation on the display image data in the drawing area 262R (see FIG. 9A) assigned to the SDRAM 263 (see FIG. 8). .

  In order to adjust the size of the display image, an image based on the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is displayed in the image display area 5X shown in FIG. 10A from the projector 32 shown in FIG. Project. The screen 5 has a projectable area 32R wider than the image display area 5X, and the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is projected and displayed inside the projectable area 32R, for example.

  In adjusting the display image, predetermined adjustment image data is stored in the drawing area 262R, and an adjustment image based on the adjustment image data is projected onto the screen 5. When the adjusted image is projected onto the screen 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the adjusted image 45 is displayed inside the projectable region 32R. The adjustment image 45 includes a character image 45A and a frame image 45B. Here, the operator visually observes the degree of blurring of the characters displayed inside the projectable area 32R and performs focus adjustment.

  The focus adjustment is performed by adjusting the distance from the projector 32 (see FIG. 2) with respect to the screen 5. Adjustment of the distance from the projector 32 with respect to the screen 5 is performed by moving the projector 32 by the projector moving device 32A. The focus adjustment may be performed by the focus adjustment function when the projector 32 has the focus adjustment function.

  After the focus adjustment is completed, position adjustment patterns 46A to 46D are displayed at the four corners of the adjustment image 45 as shown in FIG. Here, in adjusting the display image, adjustment of the display image by moving the projector 32 with the projector moving device 32A will be described. When the projector 32 is moved by the projector moving device 32A as shown in FIG. 11, the image to be adjusted becomes as shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the projector 32 is moved in the left direction 32YL, the display image 32P is moved in the left direction 32PL as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the projector 32 is moved in the right direction 32YR, the display image 32P is moved in the left direction 32PR.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11, when the projector 32 is moved in the upward direction 32ZU, the display image 32P is moved in the upward direction 32PU as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the projector 32 is moved downward 32ZD, the display image 32P moves downward 32PD as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, when the projector 32 is moved in the front direction 32XN, which is a direction in which the projector 32 approaches the screen 5, as shown in FIG. 12C, the display image 32P is contracted in the contraction direction 32PN. Shrink with. On the other hand, when the projector 32 is moved in the depth direction 32XF, which is a direction away from the screen 5, as shown in FIG. 11, the display image 32P spreads in the enlargement direction 32PF as shown in FIG. To enlarge. The display image is rotated by redrawing the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R. For example, when the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is rotated in the clockwise direction, the projected image is rotated in the clockwise direction 32XM1, as shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 12D, the display image 32P rotates in the clockwise direction 32PM1. When the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is rotated in the clockwise direction, the projected image is rotated in the counterclockwise direction 32XM2. At this time, as shown in FIG. 12D, the display image 32P rotates in the counterclockwise direction 32PM2.

  As the projector 32 moves, the position of the reflecting mirror 28 is also adjusted by the mirror moving device 28A (FIG. 2). The position of the reflection mirror 28 is adjusted so that the image projected from the projector 32 reaches the screen 5 in accordance with the position adjustment of the projector 32. However, the reflection mirror 28 may be fixed, and the display image may be adjusted by adjusting the position of the projector 32.

  Returning to FIG. 10C, when patterns 46 </ b> A to 46 </ b> D are displayed on the adjustment image 45, the projector 32 is moved by the projector moving device 32 </ b> A (FIG. 2) and any one of the markers 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> D provided on the screen 5. Any one of the patterns 46A to 46D is matched with the above. Here, as shown in FIG. 10D, the upper left pattern 46A is aligned with the upper left marker 35A.

  Subsequently, the patterns 46B to 46D in the adjustment image 45 are matched with the markers 35B to 35D, respectively. When aligning the patterns 46B to 46D with the markers 35B to 35D, respectively, the adjustment image data drawn in the drawing area 262R is first redrawn so as to rotate about the upper left pattern 46A, and the upper left pattern 46A and the lower left pattern 46A. The pattern 46B is positioned on a straight line connecting the upper left marker 35A and the lower left marker 35B. Next, the distance from the projector 32 to the screen 5 is adjusted, and the upper left pattern 46A and the lower left pattern 46B are matched with the upper left marker 35A and the lower left marker 35B, respectively. Subsequently, the adjustment image data drawn in the drawing area 262R is redrawn so as to match the remaining upper right pattern 46C and lower right pattern 46D with the upper right marker 35C and lower right marker 35D, respectively. In this way, the patterns 46A to 46D in the adjustment image 45 are matched with the markers 35A to 35D on the screen 5 as shown in FIG.

  When the display image is adjusted in this way, as shown in FIG. 13A, an image displayed in an important area such as the center in the image display area 5X is displayed in the area as necessary. Adjust specific parts. The important area here may include, for example, a 3D display area 5BC and an area where a specific image (specific information image or complete display request image) is displayed. Each image is an image that is displayed when various effects are executed, and in the adjustment of the specific portion, for example, a character or the like is surely displayed in an image display area such as the stereoscopic display area 5BC. Adjustment for this is performed by the VDP 262. When adjusting a specific part, prepare several sample images from various images, and adjust the specific image included in this sample image to be displayed in a predetermined display area such as a stereoscopic display area. Do.

  In the adjustment of the display image described here, the marker 35A to 35D and the pattern 46A to 46D are matched with each other so that the pattern is matched with another marker by rotating the image. However, other embodiments may be used. For example, the relative position between the adjustment image 45 and the screen 5 may be roughly aligned before the marker and the pattern are aligned, and then the image and the image may be rotated to align the marker and the pattern. In this case, other markers and patterns may be provided at the center of the image.

  The VDP 262 divides the actual drawing area 262A as shown in FIG. The actual drawing area 262A includes a central specific divided area 262B and a non-specific divided area 262C around the specific divided area 262B. Among these, the specific divided area 262B and the non-specific divided area 262C can be converted independently. With the division of the actual drawing area 262A, the original image data stored in the actual drawing area 262A is divided in the same manner. Further, the display image corresponding to the display image data stored in the specific divided area 262B is a specific part, and the display image corresponding to the display image data stored in the non-specific divided area 262C is a non-specific part other than the specific part. . The specific divided area 262B may include a heavy area such as a stereoscopic display area 5BC or an area where a specific image (specific information image or complete display request image) is displayed.

  The polygons in the specific divided area 262B are divided into polygons finer than those in the non-specific divided area 262C. As shown in FIG. 13A, in the image display area 5X, original image data or display image data (hereinafter also referred to as “original image data etc.”) stored in the center specific divided area 262B in the actual drawing area 262A. A specific display area 35T for displaying the image is set, and a non-specific display area 35U for displaying an image such as original image data stored in the non-specific divided area 262C is set around the specific display area 35T. An image display area 5X is formed by the specific display area 35T and the non-specific display area 35U.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the image displayed in the specific display area 35T matches the predetermined area, it is not necessary to adjust the original image data stored in the specific divided area 262B. On the other hand, when the image displayed in the specific display area 35T does not match the predetermined area, the original image data stored in the specific divided area 262B is adjusted. When adjusting the original image data stored in the specific divided area 262B, as shown in FIG. 13B, the positions of the four corners in the non-specific display area 35U around the specific display area 35T are not changed. The original image data and the like in the specific divided area 262B are sequentially converted and adjusted.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14, the polygons in the specific divided area 262B are made finer than the polygons in the non-specific divided area 262C. For this reason, it is possible to finely adjust a specific portion when performing alignment or the like in the specific divided region 262B. Further, polygons are roughly set for the non-specific divided area 262C. Since the information displayed in the non-specific display area 35U is less important than the information displayed in the specific display area 35T, the processing load is increased by enlarging the polygon in the area where the information with low importance is displayed. Can be reduced.

  In adjusting the specific divided area 262B, as shown in FIG. 15A, after adjusting the non-specific divided area 262C except the specific divided area 262B, the adjustment of the specific divided area 262B is performed. May be performed. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 15B, after adjusting the specific divided area 262B and the non-specific divided area 262C together, the specific divided area 262B may be adjusted.

  When the specific portion is adjusted as necessary in this way, characters are displayed and focus adjustment is performed again as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13D, a predetermined confirmation image (target image) is displayed in the image display area 5X, and the final confirmation of the image is performed. After the final confirmation is made, the adjustment of the display image ends.

  In the gaming machine 1 having the above configuration, the projector 32 projects a display image on the image display area from an oblique projection direction with respect to the image display area 5X of the screen 5. For this reason, since the image based on the adjustment image data has a trapezoidal shape before the adjustment of the display image, when the adjustment image data is adjusted so that the image becomes rectangular, the adjusted rectangular image A rectangular image within the range of the image based on the adjusted image data is obtained. Therefore, if the drawing area 262R is common to the actual drawing area 262A, an image cannot be displayed over the entire image display area 5X.

  In this regard, in the gaming machine 1 described above, the drawing area 262R is allocated as a larger area than the actual drawing area 262A. For this reason, when the trapezoidal image is adjusted to a rectangular shape by adjusting the display image, the adjusted image can be displayed within the range of the image display area 5X. Therefore, a normal image can be projected without depending on the image correction by the projector 32. However, the image displayed in the drawing area 262R may be corrected and projected by the correction function of the projector 32.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, when the display image is adjusted, the projector 32 is moved up and down, left and right, or the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is rotated. For this reason, a display image can be adjusted efficiently. In adjusting the display image, the vertical and horizontal positions are adjusted by moving the projector 32, and the rotation position of the display image is adjusted by rotating the display image data. Although it is relatively easy to move the projector 32 in the up, down, left, and right directions, the movement in the rotational direction has a difficulty in that the projector 32 needs to be held. By performing such adjustment of the rotation direction with the display image data, the display image can be adjusted more efficiently.

  Further, the screen 5 is provided with markers 35A to 35D. By providing the markers 35A to 35D, the markers 35A to 35D can be used as marks when adjusting the display image. Therefore, the display image can be adjusted more efficiently.

  In the present embodiment, the markers 35A to 35D are provided at the corners of the screen 5, but may be provided at other positions. For example, it may be provided in each of the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B, or may be provided at a specific position in the flat display area 5A, for example, at the center position of the flat display area. Further, it may be provided at a characteristic part in the stereoscopic display area 5B, for example, a part where the face of the character is displayed, or may be provided at the boundary between the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B. Alternatively, a plurality of markers may be provided so as to draw a predetermined shape such as a regular hexagon or an ellipse.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, the original image data stored in the specific divided area 262B corresponding to the specific portion of the image displayed on the screen 5 and the non-specific portion of the image displayed on the screen 5 are equivalent. The original image data and the like stored in the non-specific divided area 262C can be adjusted independently. For this reason, with respect to the original image data or the like stored in the specific divided area 262B, the specific portion can be adjusted independently of the original image data stored in the non-specific divided area 262C. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of image distortion in the specific portion.

  The adjustment of the original image data stored in the specific divided area 262B is performed after the adjustment of the original image data stored in the non-specific divided area 262C. For this reason, after the adjustment for the entire non-specific divided area 262C, the adjustment for the partial specific divided area 262B is performed. Therefore, the display image can be adjusted efficiently.

  In the specific divided area 262B and the non-specific divided area 262C, the original image data is divided and converted into a plurality of parts. For this reason, it is possible to finely adjust the display image. In particular, the specific divided area 262B is divided more finely than the non-specific divided area 262C. Therefore, the display image corresponding to the specific divided area 262B can be adjusted more finely.

  The specific portion is an image displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B in the display image. In the stereoscopic display area 5B, a characteristic effect is often executed as compared with the flat display area 5A, and therefore, the stereoscopic display area 5B is a portion having higher importance in the effect display. Generation | occurrence | production of the distortion about the image in the stereoscopic display area 5B with such high importance can be suppressed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operator manually adjusts the display image displayed on the screen 5, but an automatic adjustment device that adjusts the display image may be used. Hereinafter, an example using the automatic adjustment device will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the automatic adjustment device. As shown in FIG. 16, the automatic adjustment device 42 includes a command input device 38. The command input device 38 is electrically connected to the effect control board 12. In addition, the effect control board 12 is provided with a motor drive control unit 126. Further, the automatic adjustment device 42 includes a projector drive motor 32B and a mirror drive motor 28B. Both the projector drive motor 32B and the mirror drive motor 28B are electrically connected to the effect control board 12.

  Both the projector drive motor 32B and the mirror drive motor 28B are servo motors. The projector drive motor 32B drives the projector moving device 32A based on the drive signal transmitted from the effect control board 12. The mirror drive motor 28B drives the mirror moving device 28A based on the drive signal transmitted from the effect control board 12.

  The command input device 38 has eight keys, an up key, a down key, a right key, a left key, a front key, a rear key, a right rotation key, and a left rotation key. When each key is operated while adjusting the display image, an operation signal is transmitted to the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 is processed by the display control unit 123 or the motor drive control unit 126 when receiving the operation signal.

  When the up key operation signal is transmitted from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 generates an ascending signal that raises the projector 32 and the reflecting mirror 28 so that the image displayed on the screen 5 rises. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated rising signal to the projector drive motor 32B and the mirror drive motor 28B.

  When the down key operation signal is transmitted from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 generates a lowering signal for lowering the projector 32 and the reflecting mirror 28 so that the image displayed on the screen 5 is lowered. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated descending signal to the projector drive motor 32B and the mirror drive motor 28B.

  When the left key operation signal is transmitted from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 generates a left movement signal that moves the projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28 so that the image displayed on the screen 5 moves to the left. To do. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated left movement signal to the projector drive motor 32B and the mirror drive motor 28B.

  When the right key operation signal is transmitted from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 generates a right movement signal for moving the projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28 so that the image displayed on the screen 5 moves to the right. To do. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated right movement signal to the projector drive motor 32B and the mirror drive motor 28B.

  When the front key operation signal is transmitted from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 generates a forward signal that advances the projector 32 so that the image displayed on the screen 5 is enlarged. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated forward signal to the projector drive motor 32B.

  When the rear key operation signal is transmitted from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 generates a backward signal that causes the projector 32 to retract so that the image displayed on the screen 5 is reduced. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated backward signal to the projector drive motor 32B.

  When the right rotation key operation signal is transmitted from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 displays an image obtained by rotating the image displayed on the screen 5 in the clockwise direction by the VDP 262 provided in the display control unit 123 (see FIG. 8). ). The effect control board 12 causes the projector 32 to project an image corresponding to the generated image.

  When the left rotation key operation signal is transmitted from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 generates an image obtained by rotating the image displayed on the screen 5 counterclockwise in the VDP 262 provided in the display control unit 123. . The effect control board 12 causes the projector 32 to project an image corresponding to the generated image.

  Next, display image adjustment will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an image displayed on the screen when the display image is adjusted. First, an image based on the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is projected onto the screen 5 shown in FIG. When the adjusted image is projected onto the screen 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the adjusted image 45 is displayed on the screen 5. The adjustment image 45 includes a character image 45A and a frame image 45B. Here, the operator visually observes the degree of blurring of characters displayed on the screen 5 and performs focus adjustment.

  Subsequently, focus adjustment is performed using the automatic adjustment device 42. The focus adjustment is performed by moving the projector 32 forward or backward to adjust the distance from the projector 32 to the screen 5. The focus adjustment may be performed by the focus adjustment function when the projector 32 has the focus adjustment function.

  After the focus adjustment is completed, the position adjustment patterns 46A to 46D are displayed at the four corners of the adjustment image 45 as shown in FIG. When the patterns 46A to 46D are displayed on the adjustment image 45, the worker operates the up / down / left / right keys as appropriate to move the projector 32, and the patterns 46A to 46D are placed on any of the markers 35A to 35D provided on the screen 5. Match one of the following.

  Subsequently, the patterns 46B to 46D in the adjustment image 45 are matched with the markers 35B to 35D, respectively. When the display image is adjusted in this way, as shown in FIG. 18A, the image displayed in the specific display area 35T in the image display area 5X is surely displayed in the area as necessary. Adjust specific parts.

  When adjusting the specific part, as shown in FIG. 18B, the positions of the four corners in the non-specific display area 35U around the specific display area 35T are not changed, and the adjustment of the image in the specific display area 35T is performed. I do. Then, as shown in FIG. 18C, characters are displayed and focus adjustment is performed again. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18D, an arbitrary confirmation image (target image) is displayed in the image display area 5X, and the final confirmation of the image is performed. After the final confirmation is made, the adjustment of the display image ends.

  Thus, by adjusting the display image using the automatic adjustment device 42, when the projector moving device 32A is moved, input is performed by the command input device 38 and a servo motor can be used. Therefore, it is possible to move the projector moving device 32A more accurately and reliably than manually moving the projector moving device 32A.

  In the case of using the automatic adjustment device 42, the work by the worker may be completely eliminated and the automation may be performed completely. For example, an image displayed on the screen 5 is captured by an image capturing unit such as a camera, and image processing is performed on the image captured by the image capturing unit to detect a shift between the screen 5 and the image displayed on the screen 5. . Based on the detected shift, the projector drive motor 32B and mirror drive motor 28B of the automatic adjustment device 42 may be operated, and the image may be rotated to adjust the image.

  Next, an example of an effect including an effect by displaying an image on the special screen 205A and an effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The effect of displaying an image on the special screen 205A is executed as a special screen appearance effect during the specific super reach effect. Hereinafter, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary 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 variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is set in the expanded open state, and is controlled to return to the normal open state after a predetermined time.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special game (first special game) is started by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. A special game (second special game) is started by the second special symbol display device 4B on the basis that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). 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”. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “small hit” as the predetermined display result may be used.

  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 a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as “round game”) advantageous for the player a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds) in the big hit gaming state. The round is the opening cycle of the big prize opening. In addition, after the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special game becomes “big hit”, and wins a big prize. The mouth state (open state, closed state) is changed. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 opens the grand prize opening door at the start of the round and keeps the grand prize opening open, and then closes the grand prize opening door and keeps the grand prize opening closed. End the round.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening to the open state once per round (changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state during one round). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the big prize opening to the open state a plurality of times per round. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the grand prize opening to an open state twice per round (during the round, the grand prize opening is open → closed → open → closed) May change with the state).

  In addition, the grand prize opening is maintained in the closed state instead of the aspect in which the round is started by changing the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state as described above (the aspect in which the grand prize opening door is immediately opened at the start of the round). It may be a mode in which the round starts (a mode in which the grand prize opening door is not opened at the start of the round). That is, the pachinko machine 1 keeps the grand prize opening closed without opening the grand prize opening door at the start of the round, and then opens the grand prize opening door and keeps the grand prize opening open. Alternatively, the grand prize opening door may be closed to end one round.

  The predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state may not be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, always 10 times). For example, the predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 2, 8, 16) It may be the number of times.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the jackpot gaming state, the number of executions of the round is the upper limit number (if the predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number is selected from a plurality of types. Repeat the round until the selected number of times is reached. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 ends the execution of the round when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a prize winning opening) even before the number of rounds reaches the upper limit. May be.

  In the round, the big prize opening is either a predetermined time (opening period) after opening the big prize opening door, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winnings to the big prize opening occurs. It is maintained in an open state until the period until. The predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 29 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 0.1 seconds and 29 seconds). It may be time.

  In the round, the big prize opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case of a mode in which the round starts with the grand prize opening being changed from the closed state to the open state, the grand prize opening is until a predetermined time (closing period) has elapsed after the grand prize opening door is closed. Stay closed for a period of time. Further, for example, in the case of a mode in which a round starts with the grand prize opening maintained in a closed state, the big prize opening is in a closed state for a period until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the round starts. Maintained. The predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is kept closed in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is maintained closed in the round is any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 1 second, 3 seconds). There may be.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has the value obtained by the player in each jackpot game state as the jackpot game state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, that is, the game It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot gaming states with different degrees of advantage (for example, the number of winning balls (number of balls)) viewed from the player.

  Further, in addition to the value obtained by the player by the jackpot gaming state itself (value obtained by the player during the jackpot gaming state), the type of state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, , Normal state, time-short state, probability change state) and the period (eg, time-short state, probability change state) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the big hit game state (for example, the number of time reductions, ST The value obtained by the player after the jackpot gaming state may be varied by varying the number of times).

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the screen 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B Among them, in response to the start of any special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a specific variable during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. There may be a predetermined reach state that constitutes a part of the display combination.

  The reach state refers to a decorative pattern (also referred to as a “reach variation pattern”) that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the screen 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. It is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, reaching a reach state is also referred to as reach establishment (reach establishment).

  Further, among the combinations of decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, when all the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, combinations other than the big hit combination are referred to as lost combinations. A combination of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed as part of the jackpot combination is also referred to as a reach combination. In addition, a combination of decorative symbols including a reach combination is also referred to as a reach lose combination, and a combination of decorative symbols not including a reach combination is also referred to as a non-reach loss combination. Further, when the reach combination is displayed, the reach variation symbol may be displayed together with the reach combination, or may not be displayed. In addition, the reach combination may be displayed in an area within the screen 5 or the special screen 205A other than the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the execution of the reach effect.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the screen 5, By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, a different rendering operation is performed than before reaching the reach state. There is a case. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). In addition, the reach effect of this embodiment includes changing the operation of the special screen device 205 and the like (stationary, fine movement, movement, etc.) from the operation mode before the reach state. Further, the reach effect may include not only the display operation on the screen 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like.

  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. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, a pseudo continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like can be executed as one aspect of the variable display effect. In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance is a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). Or temporarily displayed), in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display of all the decorative symbols, is performed in a predetermined manner. Times (for example, up to 4 times).

  In this embodiment, a so-called pre-reading notice effect can be executed as a notice effect for notifying that it will be a big hit, reaching or super reach (notifying the big hit expectation level or the possibility of reaching). The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that is executed based on the result of determining the variable display result and the type of the fluctuation pattern (the presence / absence of the fluctuation category, reach, super reach, pseudo-ream, etc.) at the start winning prize. is there. In this embodiment, a hold display notice that changes the display mode of the hold display is executed as the prefetch notice effect.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process (S75) included in the predetermined effect control main process. The effect control CPU 120 is activated when a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 16 and the like, and executes effect control main processing. In the effect control main process, the effect control is initially set by executing an initialization process or the like. After that, whenever a predetermined control interrupt time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses and a control control timer interrupt occurs, command analysis processing, effect control process processing, effect random number update processing, etc. are executed. Is done. When an interrupt for command reception occurs separately from the timer interrupt for effect control, a control signal serving as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 is fetched, for example, in a predetermined area (effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122. The effect control command is stored in a provided effect control command reception buffer or the like. For example, in the command analysis process, when it is determined that the start winning command is received, the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer. When a first start opening winning designation command or a first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (first starting opening prize designation command, first special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) are stored in a first start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When a second start port winning designation command or a second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (second start opening prize designation command, second special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) is stored in a second start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  In the effect control process shown in FIG. 21, first, an effect determination process at the time of winning is executed (step S150). In the winning effect determining process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer (the first starting winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B). Processing for determining whether or not a start opening prize designation command has been received as a received command, and processing for determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of a hold display when additional display is performed in the hold display area 5H Alternatively, a hold display process (FIG. 22) described later is executed.

  After performing the winning effect determination process in step S150, the effect control CPU 120 executes a special screen device initial operation process described later (step S151). After executing the special screen device initial operation process, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, one of the following processes of steps S170 to 177 is selected. Run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether the first variation start command (or second variation start command), variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. 5 includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in 5 and a process of displaying a process of executing a demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display). When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. The variable display start waiting process in step S170 will be further described later.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform display and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative symbol in accordance with the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) is performed. More specifically, the production control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (production image) to the screen 5 based on the read control data (process data) and displays it on the screen. Various effects such as a control for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8, a control for outputting an illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / flash the lamp 9, and a drive control for the special screen device 205. Run.

  After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed completely stopped. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This waiting process per special figure includes a process of counting the number of STs (the number of times of probability change) and the number of time reductions, a process of updating the value of the production number counter, and a process of changing the gaming state according to the value of the production number counter Can include. In this special symbol waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect and updates the value of the effect process flag to “4” when the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, and the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol. In this case, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot start process is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, and a process for executing a fanfare effect and an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. Includes processing. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. This round process is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state, and a process for performing an effect when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state or the special variable winning ball device 7 is It includes a process for setting an effect to be executed when the closed state is reached. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. This round post-processing is executed when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state. When receiving the large winning opening releasing notification command from the main board 11, an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state is set, and the value of the effect process flag is set to “5”. Update. When a hit end designation command is received from the main board 11, the ending effect is set and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. This post-hit processing is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, and the processing for executing the ending effect, the processing for setting the gaming state, the ST number (the number of times of probability change), and the number of time reductions are set. It includes processing to do. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold display process. In the hold display process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a start winning has occurred (step S101). In step S101, it may be determined whether or not a first start opening prize designation command or a second start opening prize designation command has been newly received from the main board 11.

  When it is determined that a start winning has occurred (step S101; Yes), it is determined whether or not the hold display notice is to be executed and an effect mode to be executed (step S102). In step S102, based on the display result indicated by the command (symbol designation command, variable category command) indicating the determination result at the time of winning received from the main board 11, for example, whether the hold display notice is executed at the determination rate shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to determine the effect mode in the case of performing. As shown in FIG. 23, in this embodiment, the display color of the hold display when the hold display advance notice is not executed is “white”, and when the hold display advance notice is executed, “blue”, “green” or It becomes “red”. As shown in FIG. 23, the big hit reliability is “red”> “green”> “blue”. As described above, in the hold display advance notice, it is sufficient that the execution ratio of the effect such as the big hit reliability and the super reach is different according to the display mode (the display color here) of the hold display.

  In step S102, after the presence / absence of execution of the hold display advance notice and the presentation mode (display color) for execution are determined, display control for causing the hold display LED 34 to emit light is executed according to the determination result (step S103). Further, display control is performed to cause the projector 32 to project a color corresponding to the determination result (step S104).

  In step S103, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, in the display color determined in step S102 on the sub LED control unit 270, the hold display LED 34 in the hold display area 5H (or current display area 5K) corresponding to the current winning prize. It is only necessary to transmit a command for emitting light.

  In step S104, for example, the CPU 120 for effect control instructs the projector control unit 260 to project a color corresponding to the display color determined in step S102 onto the hold display area 5H corresponding to the current winning. Control command) may be transmitted. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, when the hold display LED 34 emits light in “white”, “blue”, “green”, “red” as a hold display device for displaying the hold display. The projector 32 projects the same color. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the hold display from being deteriorated by the projection image from the projector 32, and it is possible to emphasize the hold display by projecting the same color.

  After the process of step S104 is executed or when a new start winning has not occurred (step S101; No), it is determined whether it is the timing to shift the hold display (step S105). In step S105, for example, the effect control CPU 120 receives a hold display when receiving a command indicating a change is finished or a change is started (a change pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, or the like). What is necessary is just to determine that it is the timing which shifts. Note that when the variation time specified from the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it may be determined that it is the timing to shift the hold display.

  If it is not the timing to shift holding, the holding display process is terminated. If it is the timing to shift the holding of the hold (step S105; Yes), the control to turn off the hold display LED 34 of the hold display area 5H of the shift source is executed (step S106), and the projector to the hold display area 5H of the shift source Control to end projection from 32 is executed (step S107).

  In steps S106 and S107, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a command (effect control command) for turning off the hold display to the sub LED control unit 270 and the projector control unit 260 in the same manner as when the hold display is displayed. do it.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, when the hold display LED 34 is not lit, projection from the projector 32 onto the hold display area 5H is not executed. By doing in this way, when there is no hold corresponding to the hold number, the hold display area 5H becomes black. Thereby, by projecting an image or a video on the hold display area 5H, it is possible to prevent a misunderstanding that there is a hold even though there is no hold. When the projection from the projector 32 to the hold display area 5H is not executed, for example, the projection range may be controlled to be reduced as a whole. When the hold display LED 34 is not lit, a color not used for hold display such as black may be projected onto the hold display area 5H. In addition, when white is not used as the display color for the hold display, white may be projected.

  After executing the process of turning off (erasing) the hold display at the shift source in step S106 or S107, the hold display LED 34 in the shift display hold display area 5H (or the current display area 5K) is caused to emit light in the same color as the shift source. Control is executed (step S108), and control for projecting the same color as the shift source from the projector 32 is executed (step S109). Thereafter, the hold display process ends.

  Next, the special screen device initial operation processing in step S151 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the special screen device initial operation process.

  In the special screen device initial operation process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command is stored in the initialization designation command storage region or the power failure restoration command storage region formed in the RAM 122. Judgment is made (step S1511). The initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command is stored in the command analysis process described above. When it is determined that the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command is not stored (step S1511; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special screen device initial operation process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command is stored (step S1511; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation A (step S1512). The initial operation A is an initial operation for confirming that the special screen device 205 is movable over the entire movable range. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the special screen device initial operation process.

  The initial operation (initial operation) of the special screen device 205 described in the present embodiment includes a long initial operation and a short initial operation. Among these, the initial operation A is an initial operation corresponding to the long initial operation. An initial operation B described later is an initial operation corresponding to a short initial operation.

  The long initial operation is an initial operation for checking whether or not a problem occurs in the special screen device 205 in a normal effect operation (normal operation confirmation). On the other hand, the short initial operation refers to an initial operation in which the special screen device 205 is operated by omitting a part of the normal performance operation. For this reason, in the long initial operation, the special screen 205A is operated, but in the short initial operation, the special screen 205A is operated with a simpler operation than the long initial operation. Note that the short initial operation is an operation process for returning to the origin (origin detection). For this reason, the short initial operation has less movement than the long initial operation. By executing the short initial operation, it is possible to check the operation of the special screen device 205 in a shorter time than when the long initial operation is performed.

  Next, the initial operation A execution process (long initial operation) in step S1512 in the special screen device initial operation process (step S151) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, in the initial operation A execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the initial operation A execution preparation has been completed (step S1521). The effect control CPU 120 determines that the special screen 205A is in the retracted state and the descent time timer and the ascending start timer are not set in the determination of the preparation for executing the initial operation A. The storage state is determined based on origin position signals transmitted from the left origin sensor 205YL and right origin sensor 205YR. When it is determined that the initial operation A has not been executed (step S1521; NO), the effect control CPU 120 prepares for the initial operation A (step S1522). In preparation for execution of the initial operation A, the special screen 205A is placed in the storage state, and the fall time timer and the rise start timer are cleared.

  In performing the storing operation for bringing the special screen 205A into the storing state, the effect control CPU 120 operates the lifting motor 205M to lower the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, and lowers the lifting frame 205F. The effect control CPU 120 repeats the storing operation until it is determined in step S1521 that the preparation for the initial operation A has been completed. The effect control CPU 120 sets the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR when the special screen 205A is stored. By setting the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR, the shift of the special screen 205A in the housed state is suppressed.

  If the CPU 120 for effect control determines in step S1521 that the preparation for executing the initial operation A has been completed (step S1521; YES), it determines whether the descent time timer is being set (step S1523). The fall time timer is a time for projecting a demonstration effect image on the special screen 205A when the special screen 205A appears. When it is determined that the fall time timer is not set (step S1523; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the rise start timer is being set (step S1524). The rising start timer is a time for projecting a demonstration effect image on the screen 5 when the special screen 205A is in the housed state.

  When it is determined that the rising start timer is not being set (step S1524; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the rising start timer (= tu) (step S1525), and proceeds to step S1526. If the effect control CPU 120 determines that the ascending start timer is being set (step S1524; YES), it proceeds to step S1526 without setting the ascending start timer (= tu).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 projects a demo image on the main screen 5 (step S1526). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ascending start timer has counted up (tu = 0) (step S1527). As a result, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the ascending start timer has not counted up (tU ≠ 0) (step S1527; NO), the demonstration effect executed on the screen 5 has not yet ended. . Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 ends the initial operation A execution process as it is.

  When it is determined that the ascending start timer has counted up (tu = 0) (step S1527; YES), the effect control CPU 120 releases the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR, and operates the lifting motor 205M. (Step S1528), the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR are raised. Further, the effect control CPU 120 also raises the elevating frame 205F by raising the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR (step S1528).

  The special screen 205A appears on the front side of the screen 5 as the elevating frame 205F rises and is gradually set. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a predetermined image (step S1529). The predetermined image is a single color, for example, a white image having no creature (person) such as a character or pattern. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a predetermined image, changes the focus of the projected image from the screen 5 to the special screen 205A (step S1530), and adjusts the focus according to the special screen 205A. The effect control CPU 120 operates the projector moving device 32A to retract the projector 32 to the second normal position in order to change the focus of the projected image from the screen 5 to the special screen 205A.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special screen 205A has reached the uppermost stage based on the origin position signals transmitted from the upper left end sensor 205ZL and the upper right end sensor 205ZR (step S1531). As a result, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the special screen 205A has not reached the uppermost stage (step S1531; NO), the initial operation A execution process is terminated as it is. Therefore, the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR continue to rise until the special screen 205A reaches the uppermost stage.

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the special screen 205A has reached the top (step S1531; YES), the special screen 205A appears as a whole and enters the set state. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 stops the elevating motor 205M (step S1532) and finishes raising the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. At the same time, the lifting of the lifting frame 205F is also terminated. Subsequently, the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL and the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR are set to restrict the downward movement of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. Then, the effect control CPU 120 clears the rising start timer (step S1533).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a descent time timer (= td) (step S1534). Then, the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project the demonstration effect image onto the special screen 205A (step S1535). At this time, the focus of the image projected from the projector 32 corresponds to the special screen 205A that appears as a whole and is in the set state, so that the focused image is projected onto the special screen 205A.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step S1535 also when determining in step S1523 that the descent time timer is being set (step S1523; YES). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fall time timer has been counted up (td = 0) (step S1536). As a result, when it is determined that the falling time timer has not been counted up (td ≠ 0) (step S1536; NO), the demonstration effect executed on the special screen 205A has not yet ended. In this case, the initial operation A execution process is terminated as it is, and the demonstration effect on the special screen 205A is continued.

  When it is determined that the descent time timer has counted up (td = 0) (step S1536; YES), the effect control CPU 120 releases the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL and the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR and activates the lifting motor 205M. (Step S1537), the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR are lowered. Further, the effect control CPU 120 lowers the lifting frame 205F by the lowering of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR (step S1537).

  The special screen 205A is gradually stored on the front side of the screen 5 as the elevating frame 205F is lowered. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a predetermined image (step S1538). The predetermined image may be an image projected in step S1529 or may be an image different from this image. The effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a predetermined image, changes the focus of the projected image from the special screen 205A to the screen 5 (step S1539), and adjusts the focus according to the screen 5. The effect control CPU 120 operates the projector moving device 32A to advance the projector 32 to the first normal position in order to change the focus of the projected image from the special screen 205A to the screen 5.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special screen 205A is stored based on the origin position signals transmitted from the left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR (step S1540). As a result, when it is determined that the special screen 205A is not stored (step S1540; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the initial operation A execution process as it is. Therefore, the lowering of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR is continued until the special screen 205A is stored.

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines that the special screen 205A is stored (step S1540; YES), it stops the elevating motor 205M (step S1541) and causes the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR to descend. Terminate. At the same time, the lowering of the lifting frame 205F is also ended (step S1541). At this time, the upper left stopper solenoid 205UL and the upper right stopper solenoid 205UR are set to restrict the upward movement of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. Subsequently, the falling time timer is cleared (step S1542). Thus, the initial operation A execution process ends.

  Next, the variable display start waiting process executed in step S170 of the effect control process (step S75) will be described with reference to FIG. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first change start command (or a second change start command) has been received (step S1000).

  When it is determined in step S1000 that the first variation start command (or second variation start command) has not been received (step S1000; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. Determination is made (step S1002). The demonstration effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not a customer waiting demonstration display is being performed. When the demonstration performance flag is on (for example, the value “1”), this indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed, and when the demonstration performance flag is off (for example, the value “0”). Indicates that the customer waiting demonstration is not displayed. The value of the demonstration effect flag may be stored in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example.

  When it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (step S1002; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received (step S1004). If it is determined in step S1004 that no customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004; NO), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1004 that a customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004; YES), the demonstration effect flag is set to ON (step S1006), and the demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display) is set. Process data (effect control pattern) is selected (step S1008), and an effect control process timer is started (step S1010). Thereby, based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration production (customer waiting demonstration display) is started. Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process is terminated. In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received in the variable display start waiting process in step S170 as a condition for starting a demonstration presentation. The conditions are not limited to this. For example, the demonstration effect may be started when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display was stopped. Further, the demonstration effect may be started by detecting that the player is not in a gaming state by a sensor or the like.

  If it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1002; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined operation (for example, stick controller 31A). Or a predetermined operation using the push button 31B or the like) is determined (step S1012). When it is determined in step S1012 that there is no predetermined operation (step S1012; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes an initial operation execution process during demonstration described later (step S1014). After executing the initial operation execution process during demonstration in step S1014, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process in step S170. That is, when a predetermined operation using the stick controller 31A or the like is not performed during the demonstration production, the demonstration production is continued.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1012 that there is a predetermined operation (step S1012; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes menu processing (step S1013). The menu process in step S1013 displays a menu on the screen 5 and allows the player to perform an operation according to the menu contents. After executing the process of step S1013, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process of step S170.

  When it is determined in step S1000 that the first variation start command (or second variation start command) has been received (step S1000; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. Determination is made (step S1022). If it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1022; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the demonstration effect flag is reset to the off state (step S1024). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S1026).

  After executing the process of step S1026, the CPU 120 for effect control turns off the initial operation executed flag (step S1027). The initial operation executed flag is a flag that is turned on when the initial operation is executed in the process of step S1014. When the variable display start waiting process of step S170 is ended, When the demonstration effect is executed, the initial operation of the special screen device 205 or the like can be executed again. After executing the process of step S1027, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (step S1022; NO), the process of step S1024 is omitted (it skips), and the value of the effect process flag corresponds to the variable display start setting process. After the updated value is updated to “1” (step S1026), the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the initial operation execution process during demonstration in step S1014 in the variable display start waiting process (step S170) in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG. The special screen device initial operation process (step S151) described with reference to FIG. 25 is executed when an initialization designation command or a power failure recovery designation command is received from the main board 11, whereas the demonstration shown in FIG. The medium initial operation execution process (step S1014) is executed during the demonstration of the gaming machine 1. That is, in the present embodiment, the case where the initial operation is performed at the timing when the power is turned on and other timings is illustrated. Therefore, it is possible to check the malfunction of the special screen device 205 or the like other than when the power is turned on, and to return to the origin position even when the special screen device 205 or the like is not at the origin position.

  In the initial operation execution process during demonstration shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initial operation execution flag is on (step S10141). During the demonstration production, the initial operation is performed only once. The initial operation executed flag is a flag indicating that the initial operation has been performed in the initial operation execution process during the demonstration in step S1014 when the gaming machine 1 starts the demonstration effect. Therefore, when it is determined that the initial operation executed flag is on (step S10141; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the initial operation execution process during demonstration in step S1014. As described above, the initial operation executed flag is turned off in the process of step S1027 in the variable display start waiting process (step S170) of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the initial operation executed flag is not on (step S10141; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial operation executed flag on (step S10142). The initial operation executed flag may be stored in, for example, an area (production control data holding area) that is provided in the RAM 122 and holds various data used for controlling the production operation. After executing the process of step S10142, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation B (step S10146). In the initial operation B, the special screen 205A is moved from the housed state to the set state without projecting an image on the special screen 205A, and immediately moved to the housed state without maintaining the set state. After executing the process of step S10146, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the initial operation execution process during the demonstration of step S1014.

  Next, the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, the variable display time elapses when the production control process timer value is updated and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. What is necessary is just to determine that it was.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; NO), it is determined whether or not it is the special screen appearance effect period for executing the special screen appearance effect (step S542). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the special screen appearance effect period when the decorative symbol variable display is being executed. In the special screen appearance effect period, a command corresponding to a specific change pattern (for example, a specific super reach change pattern for executing a specific super reach effect corresponding to executing the special screen appearance effect) is used as the change pattern designation command. Set when sent from. When it is determined in step S542 that it is the special screen appearance effect period (step S542; YES), special screen appearance effect processing is performed (step S543).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special screen appearance effect process. The special screen appearance effect process shown in FIG. 30 is a process for projecting a predetermined effect image mainly on the main screen 5 and the special screen 205A. The effect control CPU 120 executes a special screen control process (not shown) for controlling the position of the special screen 205A in conjunction with the process.

  In the special screen control process, first, the effect control CPU 120 operates the lifting motor 205M until the special screen 205A reaches the uppermost stage in response to the start of the special screen appearance effect process, and the special screen 205A reaches the uppermost stage. If it is determined that the lifting / lowering motor 205M is stopped, the lifting / lowering motor 205M is stopped. As a result, the special screen 205A is set. Subsequently, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a special screen lowering period, which will be described later, the lifting motor 205M is operated to lower the lifting frame F. The special screen 205A is gradually stored on the front side of the screen 5 as the elevating frame 205F is lowered. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special screen 205A is stored based on the origin position signals transmitted from the left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR. If it is determined that the special screen 205A is stored, the lifting motor 205M is stopped, the lowering of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR is ended, and the lowering of the lifting frame 205F is also ended. Further, the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR are set to restrict the upward movement of the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR.

  Now, the special screen appearance effect process shown in FIG. 30 will be described. In the special screen appearance effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special screen 205A is operable (step S901). Here, when the special screen appearance effect process is started, the effect control CPU 120 executes the special screen control process and operates the lifting motor 205M to raise the special screen 205A, but operates the lifting motor 205M. Even if the control is performed, for some reason, for example, a malfunction occurs in the gear mechanism 205H that connects the lift motor 205M and the left slider 205SL or the right slider 205SR, or the left slider 205SL or the right slider 205SR and the lift frame 205F come off. It is conceivable that it will fall. Therefore, it is determined here whether or not to continue the special screen appearance effect. If the special screen 205A does not operate normally, the special screen reach effect described later will not be executed.

  If it is determined that the special screen 205A is not operable (step S901; NO), a special screen non-appearance effect that projects an effect image on the screen (main screen) 5 is executed (step S902). In the special screen non-appearance effect, the effect is executed by projecting the projection image on the screen 5 instead of executing the reach effect by the projection image of the special screen 205A. Here, in this embodiment, when the specific super reach effect is started, the projection image from the projector 32 is displayed in the first color mode CL1 (see FIG. 32, etc.) as a monochrome mode. When the special screen non-appearance effect in step S902 is executed, the color tone changing effect for changing the projected image from the first color mode CL1 to the second color mode CL2 (see FIG. 34) as the color mode is not executed. . Therefore, the projection image at the time of executing the special screen non-appearance effect remains the first color mode CL1 as the monochrome mode. The color change effect will be described in detail later.

  It should be noted that the determination process in step S901 and the execution process of the special screen non-appearance effect in step S902 are not provided, so that the effect by the projected image is continued even if the drive mechanism of the special screen 205A is defective. Also good. As described above, the special screen control process for controlling the movement of the special screen 205A is a process different from the special screen appearance effect process for performing the projection control of the effect image. Even if there is, the effect by the projected image is continued. Further, the special screen appearance effect process may be a process integrated with the drive control of the special screen 205A as in the initial operation A execution process (step S1512) shown in FIG.

  In the special screen control process for controlling the movement of the special screen 205A, the storage state of the special screen 205A is determined based on the origin position signals transmitted from the left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR, and the upper left sensor Based on the origin position signal transmitted from 205ZL and the upper right end sensor 205ZR, the set state of the special screen 205A is determined. The present invention is not limited to this, and more sensors are provided in the movable range of the special screen 205A, or a sensor (such as an optical sensor) capable of sequentially detecting which position the special screen 205A is currently in is provided. If it is determined that some trouble has occurred in the movement of the special screen 205A even during the movement (in the middle of ascending or descending), a special screen non-appearance effect (step S902) is executed, or a predetermined image projection process ( Steps S904 and S909) may not be executed, or focus change processing (steps S905 and S910) may not be executed. In this way, even if some trouble occurs in the special screen 205A, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling that occurs in the projected image.

  Returning to FIG. 30, when it is determined that the special screen 205A is operable (step S901; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the special screen rising period (step S903). The special screen rising period may be set in advance so as to be synchronized with the drive control of the special screen 205A by the special screen control process in the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content of the special screen appearance effect. The same applies to the periods such as the special screen uppermost stop period, the special screen lowering period, and the special screen storage period, which are the determination targets in the processes of steps S906, S908, and S914 described later.

  When it is determined that it is the special screen rising period (step S903; YES), the effect control CPU 120 projects a predetermined image (step S904). The predetermined image may be an image projected in step S1529 or may be an image different from this image. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a predetermined image, and changes the focus of the projected image from the main screen 5 to the special screen 205A (step S905), and adjusts the focus according to the special screen 205A. To do. Here, when changing the focus of the image from the main screen 5 to the special screen 205A, the projector 32 is once returned from the first normal position to the original position and then moved to the second normal position. When the focus of the image is changed from the special screen 205A to the main screen 5 in the process of step S910 described later, the projector 32 is temporarily returned from the second normal position to the original position and then moved to the first normal position. Let In other words, in this embodiment, when the projector 32 is moved from one of the first positive position and the second positive position to the other for changing the focus of the image, the projector 32 is moved from the original position to the target position. The structure to let you adopt is adopted. By doing in this way, the position of the focus according to the projection target can be made more accurate. In the configuration employing the focus control by the movement through the origin position of the projector 32 as described above, the projection image is likely to be distorted during the focusing. For this reason, it is particularly useful to display a predetermined image when the focus is changed in this way, and it is possible to satisfactorily reduce the uncomfortable feeling given to the player. Further, also in the processing of steps S1530 and S1539 described above, focus control by movement of the projector 32 via the origin position may be employed. Note that the movement through the origin position of the projector 32 does not have to be employed in focusing.

  After execution of step S905 or when it is not the special screen rising period (step S903; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is the special screen top stage stop period corresponding to the period when the special screen 205A is stopped at the top stage. It is determined whether or not (step S908).

  When it is determined that it is the special screen top stage stop period (step S908), the effect control CPU 120 displays and executes the special screen reach effect on the special screen 205A (step S907).

  After execution of step S907, or when it is not the special screen top stage stop period (step S908; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the special screen lowering period corresponding to the period during which the special screen 205A is descending. Determination is made (step S908).

  When it is determined that it is the special screen lowering period (step S908; YES), the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a predetermined image (step S909). The predetermined image may be an image projected in step S904, or may be an image different from this image. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a predetermined image, and changes the focus of the projected image from the special screen 205A to the main screen 5 (step S910), and adjusts the focus according to the screen 5. .

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color tone change effect execution determination flag is on (step S911). If the color change effect execution determination flag is on (step S911; YES), the color change effect is executed (step S912). On the other hand, when the color tone change effect execution determination flag is in the OFF state (step S911; NO), the color tone non-change effect is executed (step S913). Here, the “color tone changing effect” is to change the color tone of the image projected by the projector 32 in accordance with the movement of the special screen 205A from the set state (an example of the first position) to the storage state (an example of the second position). It is a production to do. On the other hand, the “color tone non-change effect” is an effect that does not change the color tone of the image projected by the projector 32 in accordance with the movement of the special screen 205A. In this embodiment, when execution of the color tone non-change effect is determined, the color tone change effect is not executed.

  For example, in the variable display start setting process (S171) shown in FIG. Here, in the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result. The effect control CPU 120 displays the final stop symbol based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. decide. For example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, “probability change (big hit)”, etc. is there. If the special figure display result is “losing” and the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern, the production control CPU 120 determines the combination of the final decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination, and the non-reach If it is not a variation pattern, the combination of the definite decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined. In this case, a decorative symbol with the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. . The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating random values for determining the decorative symbols of each combination updated by the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 and stores them in the ROM 121 in advance. Various finalized decorative symbols may be determined by referring to the stored decorative symbol determination table for each combination. When the variation pattern is a quasi-continuous variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 also determines a combination of decorative symbols (temporary stop symbols) to be temporarily stopped and displayed. For example, after the final stop symbol is determined, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of determining whether or not to execute the color tone changing effect when the variation pattern corresponds to “specific super reach”. In addition, it is desirable that the big hit expectation degree of the variation pattern in which the specific super reach effect is executed is high. For example, the expectation level for jackpot may be the highest in reach production. By doing so, the appearance of the special screen 205A can increase the player's expectation.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the color tone changing effect at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 31, for example. In the determination example shown in FIG. 31, the execution ratio of the color change effect and the color non-change effect depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit (specific super reach)” or “losing (specific super reach)”. Is stipulated. In the example of FIG. 31, when the tone change effect is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit”, compared to the case where the tone change effect is not executed (when the tone non-change effect is executed). It is configured to be high. Further, when the color tone non-change effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is “lost” is higher than when the color tone change effect is executed. Since it did in this way, it can be made to pay attention to whether a color tone change production is performed. The determination example in FIG. 31 is defined by, for example, a table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, and the effect control CPU 120 uses the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter to determine the tone change effect to be updated. Various determinations are made by extracting numerical data indicating numerical values and referring to the table. For example, the color change effect execution determination flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is set to an on state when execution of the color change effect is determined, and cleared to an off state after execution of steps S912 and S913. .

  After the execution of steps S912 and S913, or when the determination in step S908 is NO, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a special screen storage period corresponding to the period during which the special screen 205A is stopped in the storage state. Determination is made (step S914).

  When it is determined that it is the special screen storage period (step S914; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes by displaying the winning result display effect on the main screen 5 (step S915). The winning result display effect is an effect that is displayed on the main screen 5 after the special screen 205A is in the stored state, and is an effect in which a big hit combination or a lost combination is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  After the processing in steps S915 and S902, or when it is determined that it is not the special screen storage period (step S914; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special screen appearance effect processing.

  Returning to the variable display effect shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not the special screen appearance effect period after step S543 or in step S542 (step S542; NO), for example, corresponding to the variation pattern. Based on the setting in the special-figure variation effect control pattern, etc., other effect operation control including the decorative symbol variable display operation is performed (step S548), and the variable display effect processing ends.

  In addition, when the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S549). ). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S549; NO), the variable display effect processing is terminated and stands by. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S549 (step S549; YES), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol as a display result is performed (step S550). Further, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for specifying the hit start designation command (step S551). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S552), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Next, an example of the special screen appearance effect operation will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, the special screen appearance effect is executed during the execution period of the specific super reach effect. The special screen 205A does not appear until the special screen appearance effect is executed except for the initial operation, and is projected from the projector 32 onto the main screen 5 when the special screen 205A does not appear. The focus of the image projected from the projector 32 is in accordance with the main screen 5.

  FIG. 32A shows a state (reach state) where reach is established after variable display of decorative symbols is started. In the reach state, two decorative symbols are displayed as reach symbols in the upper left and right positions of the main screen 5, and the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner between them. The decorative symbols displayed on the left and right are the common “7” symbols. In the center of the main screen 5, a main character displayed in the main character image MC (hereinafter also referred to as “main character MC”) is displayed. In accordance with the establishment of such reach, an effect (specific super reach effect) corresponding to the specific super reach is executed. The specific super reach effect is an effect including a special screen reach effect and a color tone change effect (or a color tone non-change effect). In this embodiment, when the specific super reach effect is started, the projection image from the projector 32 is displayed in the first color mode CL1 as the monochrome mode. When the color tone changing effect is executed, the image displayed on the main screen 5 among the projected images is displayed in the second color mode CL2 as the color mode. The color mode in this embodiment is, for example, a combination of 3 primary colors or 4 primary colors, and includes a full color mode. When the color tone changing effect is not executed (that is, when the color tone non-changing effect is executed), for example, until the specific super reach effect ends or until the decorative design is stopped and displayed, the projector 32 The projected image remains in a monochrome mode.

  When the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the lifting frame 205F rises on the front side of the main screen 5, and the special screen 205A gradually appears on the front side of the main screen 5. While the elevating frame 205F is raised and the special screen 205A is set, the effect control CPU 120 changes the focus of the image projected from the projector 32 from the focus corresponding to the main screen 5 to the focus corresponding to the special screen 205A. change.

  Here, while the special screen 205A is set, a part of the image projected from the projector 32 is displayed on the main screen 5, and the other part is displayed on the special screen 205A. Further, the distance from the projector 32 to the main screen 5 is different from the distance from the special screen 205A. For this reason, the image projected from the projector 32 when the special screen 205A is set has a focus corresponding to one of the main screen 5 and the special screen 205A, but the image projected on the other is in focus. May not be suitable for the player.

  Therefore, when the special screen 205A is set, the effect control CPU 120 projects a white non-pattern predetermined image as an image projected from the projector 32 as shown in FIG. Since the predetermined image does not include an image that allows the player to recognize a predetermined shape such as a person, a character, or a design, even if there is no focus, the player feels less uncomfortable. Further, even if the focus is changed while the predetermined image is displayed, the uncomfortable feeling given to the player can be reduced.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33A, the predetermined image is continuously projected from the projector 32 until the elevating frame 205F is raised and the special screen 205A appears and is set. Even after the set state, the predetermined image may be continuously projected for a predetermined period. After the special screen 205A is set and projection of the predetermined image is finished, a special screen reach effect as shown in FIG. 33B is executed. For example, the effect may be displayed in the first color mode CL1 as a monochrome mode, and may be executed in a moving image mode in which the main character MC, other characters (not shown), background display, and the like are appropriately changed.

  When the special screen reach effect ends, the special screen 205A starts to descend. Then, for example, immediately after the special screen 205A starts to descend, the focus of the image projected from the projector 32 is changed from the special screen 205A to that corresponding to the main screen 5. In this case, a predetermined image may be projected from the projector 32 in accordance with the focus change timing, as in the case where the special screen 205A is raised. Thereby, when changing a focus, the discomfort given to a player can be reduced.

  After the focus is changed to the one corresponding to the main screen 5, as shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B, a color change effect is executed in accordance with the movement of the special screen 205A from the set state to the stored state. The The color tone changing effect is executed according to each of the special screen 205A in which the appearance area gradually narrows downward and the main screen 5 in which the exposure area gradually expands downward. Specifically, among the projected images from the projector 32, an image displayed on the special screen 205A that is gradually narrowed is displayed in the first color mode CL1 as a monochrome mode, and is gradually enlarged. 5 is displayed in the second color mode CL2 as the color mode. In this way, by changing the color tone of the projected image in conjunction with the operation of the special screen 205A, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. When the color tone non-change effect is executed, the image projected on the main screen 5 remains the first color mode CL1 as a monochrome mode and is not changed. In this case, the images projected on the main screen 5 and the special screen 205A remain in the same first color mode CL1. In this way, by providing a pattern that changes the color tone and a pattern that does not change the color tone, it can be noted whether or not the color tone changing effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, when the color tone changing effect is executed, the ratio of controlling the big hit is higher than when the color tone non-changing effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player more interested in whether or not the color tone changing effect is executed, and to improve the game entertainment.

  As the special screen 205A descends, a color tone changing effect is executed, and after the special screen 205A enters the retracted state, for example, as shown in FIGS. 35 (A) and (B), the main character MC is displayed on the special screen 205A. After being displayed, the big hit combination of “7” “7” “7” is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the image projected on the main screen 5 shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B is the second color mode CL2 as the color mode. If the variable display result is determined to be “losing (specific super reach)”, for example, after displaying a character other than the main character MC, the loss combination (reach-losing combination) may be stopped and displayed. For example, in the case of loss, the image projected on the main screen 5 shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B after the special screen 205A is stored is changed from the second color mode CL2 as the color mode to the monochrome mode. You may make it return to the 1st color aspect CL1 as. In this way, the special screen appearance effect ends. When the color tone changing effect is not executed (that is, when the color tone non-changing effect is executed), the projected image is not changed from the first color mode CL1 to the second color mode CL2, and the special screen 205A is lowered. Even so, the first color mode CL1 as the monochrome mode before the descent start of the special screen 205A remains.

  Here, special screen 205A is set, and the effect image in the special screen reach effect executed as shown in FIG. 33 (B) and the color tone change effect as shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B) are being executed. The effect images in are of the same type. Specifically, the images before and after the color tone is changed by the color tone changing effect may be at least those showing the same effect content. For example, as shown in FIGS. 33 (B), 34 (A) and 34 (B), an image showing the same effect content is an icon image or character in the image before and after the color tone is changed by the color tone changing effect. The image (here, the main character MC) may be common, or the background pattern (background image pattern or the like) may be common. In addition, even if the common image is not used, the story in the specific super reach production and the special screen reach production is inherited even during the color change production, so the images before and after the color change by the color change production are changed. The same content may be shown. Further, in this embodiment, the color tone changing effect can be executed while the specific super reach effect is in progress, and the color changing effect is executed in the process in which the video (moving image) progresses according to the effect. As described above, the effect image is displayed in the still image mode during the execution of the color tone change effect, and the images before and after the color tone is changed by the color tone change effect may be exactly the same except that the color tone is different. In the above, when the special screen 205A is in the set state, the projection image is displayed in the first color mode CL1 as the monochrome mode, and is projected onto the main screen 5 that is gradually exposed as the special screen 205A is lowered. Although the example in which the image to be performed is the second color mode CL2 as the color mode has been described, the color mode may be changed to the monochrome mode. That is, when the special screen 205A is in the set state, the projected image is displayed in the first color mode CL1 as the color mode, and the image projected on the main screen that is gradually exposed as the special screen 205A is lowered is monochrome. It is good also as the 2nd color aspect CL2 as an aspect.

  Further, the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 are not limited to those in which one is a monochrome mode and the other is a color mode. The first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 can adopt various modes as long as the player can make a difference that can be recognized as “the hue and color have changed”. For example, one of the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 may be a color mode, and the other may be a single color mode that is not monochrome (for example, a mode represented by gradation of a single color (such as red)). . Further, the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 may be a single color mode in which one of them is monochrome and the other is not monochrome, or one may be a single color mode by red and the other may be a single color mode by blue. (That is, the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 may be different from each other in a single color mode). Further, one of the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 may be a color mode or a monochrome mode, and the other may be a sepia mode. Further, one of the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 and the other may be in a negative / positive inversion relationship. In addition, since one of the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 is different in at least one of saturation, lightness, and contrast, a difference that allows the player to recognize a change in color tone is provided. You may make it take out.

  Further, in the color tone changing effect, not all of the image projected onto the main screen 5 that is gradually exposed may be displayed in the second color mode CL2. That is, at least a part of the image projected on the main screen 5 may be displayed in the second color mode CL2 in the color tone changing effect. For example, for an image showing important information in the game, the first color mode CL1 is not changed to the second color mode CL2, and the color tone changing effect is executed for the other images, and the second color mode CL2 is set. Also good. For example, with respect to decorative symbols (the number “7” in FIGS. 34A and 34B), the so-called fourth symbol, and the right-handed notification image when the big prize opening is on the right side of the game area, etc. The first color mode CL1 may be left as it is without changing to the two color mode CL2, and a color tone changing effect may be executed for the main character MC or the background image to obtain the second color mode CL2. In other words, the color pattern of the decorative design or the like may not be changed even during the color tone changing effect. In this way, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling that an image showing important information in the game changes. On the contrary, the character image such as the main character MC and the background image are not changed to the second color mode CL2 but remain in the first color mode CL1, and the color change effect is performed for an image showing important information such as a decorative pattern in the game. By executing the above and setting the second color aspect CL2, the player may be surprised and the interest may be improved. In addition, a projection image (see FIG. 32A) displayed on the main screen 5 at the start of the specific super reach effect or a projection image (see FIG. 32) displayed on the special screen 205A at the start of the special screen reach effect. 33 (B)) may not all be the first color mode CL1. It suffices that at least a part of these projected images has the first color mode CL1.

  In addition, an area (an important display area) for displaying an image indicating important information in a game may be provided in advance at an end portion (for example, an upper end portion) of the main screen 5 or the like. FIG. 33 shows an example in which the elevating frame 205F reaches the upper end of the main screen 5 and the special screen 205A reaches the upper end of the main screen 5 in the set state of the special screen 205A. Even in the set state, an area that is not covered by the special screen 205A is provided, and the area may be set as an important display area. In this way, since an image showing important information in the game is displayed on the main screen 5 without being influenced by the behavior of the special screen 205A, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and to make the user friendly is there.

  In addition, during the execution of the color tone changing effect shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B, the area in the vicinity of the elevating frame 205F is set to an intermediate color mode between the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2. For example, a color calculated by averaging the color coordinates in the first color mode CL1 and the color coordinates in the second color mode CL2) may be subjected to blurring processing. In this case, even if a shift occurs between the movement control of the special screen 205A and the image control by the color tone changing effect due to some trouble, the shift can be made inconspicuous.

  In the above description, the example in which the projection image at the start of the specific super reach effect is, for example, the first color mode CL1 as the monochrome mode has been described. However, when the special screen reach effect is started, the first color mode CL1 is set, and when the color tone change effect is subsequently performed, the image projected onto the main screen 5 that is gradually exposed is set to the second color mode CL2. May be. Further, the image projected on the main screen 5 after the color tone changing effect is executed and the special screen 205A is in the storage state may remain in the second color mode CL2, or may be returned to the first color mode CL1. May be.

  In the above example, the focus of the image projected from the projector 32 is changed from the focus corresponding to the special screen 205 </ b> A to the focus corresponding to the main screen 5 before the execution of the color tone change effect (or the color tone non-change effect). Although described (see step S910 in FIG. 30), the focus may be changed according to the main screen 5 during or after the execution of the color tone change effect. For example, the special screen 205 is in the retracted state, and the focus is suddenly changed to the focus corresponding to the main screen 5 in accordance with the timing at which the main screen 5 is completely exposed. Can give a surprise to the player. In addition, by deliberately omitting the predetermined image projection (see step S909 in FIG. 30) immediately after the special screen 205A starts to descend, blurring due to out-of-focus can be used as an aspect of production, and the player can be surprised. Good. Similarly, the projection processing of the predetermined image in step S909 may be omitted.

  In the above description, the example in which the color change effect is performed when the special screen 205 </ b> A moves (lowers) from the set state to the housed state has been described. When the special screen 205A moves (rises) from the stored state to the set state, a color tone changing effect may be performed. Further, a color change effect may be performed both when the special screen 205A is lowered and when it is raised. In this case, an effect pattern capable of changing the color tone when the special screen 205A is lowered from the set state to the stored state and an effect pattern capable of changing the color tone when the special screen 205A is raised from the stored state to the set state are provided. , When the performance according to the other performance pattern is executed rather than the one performance pattern, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) is increased, so that the gaming interest is improved. May be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the special screen appearance effect, the lifting frame 205F provided in the special screen device 205 performs only one reciprocating up-and-down movement, and the special screen 205A is set once. 205F may move up and down two or more times. Further, even when the lifting frame 205F is between the highest position and the lowest position, the lifting frame may be stopped or the vertical movement direction may be changed. The special screen 205A is also movable between the first specific position and the second specific position in the set state, the storage state, and the section, and one of the first specific position and the second specific position of the special screen 205A. According to the movement from one to the other, the color tone changing effect may be executable. That is, the color tone changing effect is not limited to the movement from one of the set state in which the special screen 205A is at the highest position and the storage state at the lowest position to the other.

  In the above embodiment, the special screen 205A appears from below as the elevating frame 205F rises. However, the special screen 205A may appear from other directions. For example, the special screen may appear from above by lowering the descending frame, or the special screen may appear from the left and right sides. Also, a special screen fragment may appear from a plurality of directions including these or other directions, and may be combined before the main screen so that the special screen appears. Alternatively, the special screen may appear when the main screen 5 is retracted in any of the upper, lower, left and right directions. At this time, the main screen may be divided into a plurality of parts so that the special screen appears in different directions or in the same direction. Even in such a case, a tone change effect can be executed in accordance with the movement of the special screen 205A.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the special screen appearance effect in which the special screen 205A appears is executed in the specific super reach effect when the specific super reach variation pattern is determined. When a specific super reach production is executed, the big hit expectation is increased. In this way, the special screen appearance effect is executed in the specific super reach effect with a high expectation degree of jackpots, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, it is a condition that the special screen 205A operates normally when executing the special screen appearance effect. Therefore, in the special screen appearance effect, when the special screen 205A rises, the special screen reach effect is executed, and when the special screen 205A does not rise, the special screen non-appearance effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the image projected on the main screen 5 from being defective by performing the focusing even though the special screen 205A is not operating normally.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, a normal operation confirmation process (a process for executing a long initial operation) for confirming the normal operation of the special screen 205A when the power is turned on can be executed. At this time, during the execution of the normal operation confirmation process, an image with a focus according to the special screen 205A is projected based on the normal operation of the special screen 205A. For this reason, it can be confirmed that the focus adjustment control is operating normally.

  The special screen 205 </ b> A has a planar image display area, but a three-dimensional image display area like the main screen 5 may be formed. Further, the three-dimensional image display area may move relative to the image display area on the plane within the special screen.

  In addition, the contrast of the lower part of the image displayed in the image display area 5X is high (dark). The distance below the image display area 5X is longer than the distance from the projector 32 than above the image display area 5X. For this reason, the image displayed in the image display area 5X has a greater impression of being blurred than the image displayed above the image display area 5X. Therefore, the lower contrast of the image displayed in the image display area 5X is high (dark), so that the blur of the image displayed in the image display area 5X is softened. As a result, image representation can be suitably performed. Note that when adjusting the color tone of the image projected from the projector 32, the contrast may be adjusted or another adjustment method may be used.

  A color correction filter 28F is arranged between the projector 32 and the image display area 5X. For this reason, image representation can be suitably performed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the color correction filter 28F is provided on the surface of the reflection mirror 28. If the image (light) emitted from the projector 32 passes, the color correction filter 28F is reflected. You may provide in positions other than the surface of the mirror 28. FIG. For example, it may be provided outside the lens in the projector 32 or may be provided on the surface of the main screen 5. Alternatively, it may be provided on the surface of the special screen 205A. In other words, the color correction filter 28F may be disposed between the projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28, or may be disposed between the reflection mirror 28 and the screen (the main screen 5 and the special screen 205A). Good.

  By providing the color correction filter 28F on the surface of the main screen 5 or the surface of the special screen 205A, the contrast of the image displayed on either the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A can be easily enhanced. The color correction filter 28F can correct the color tone, but may be one that can adjust other elements of the three attributes of color, such as hue. Further, instead of the color correction filter 28F, characteristics other than the three color attributes in the image projected from the projector 32 may be adjusted, or may be adjusted by appropriately combining the three color attributes.

  In addition, when adjusting the color tone bias, the color tone contrast of the image projected from the projector 32 may be adjusted instead of providing the color correction filter 28F. The contrast of the color tone of the image itself may be adjusted by the projector 32. If the adjustment cannot be made by the adjustment function of the projector 32, the adjustment by the adjustment function of the projector 32 is possible. For example, the color tone may be adjusted by video control such as adjusting the original image data of the image projected from the projector 32 in order to obtain a high level of tracking.

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, the protruding amounts of the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K are fixed, but the protruding amounts of the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K may be changeable. For example, a bar-shaped member 5S that can be moved in the front-rear direction of the screen 5 is provided in each of the holding display area 5H and the current display area 5K, and the bar-shaped member 5S is moved in the front-rear direction by a driving unit configured by a motor, a gear, or the like. Thus, the protruding amount of the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K may be changeable. Note that either the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K may have a fixed protrusion amount.

  In this case, for example, when there is no reserved memory, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), it does not protrude from the screen of the rod-shaped member 5S, but protrudes from the screen of the rod-shaped member 5S when the reserved memory occurs. You may control so that it may operate | move.

  In the second embodiment, at least the corresponding portion (the holding display area 5H and the current display area 5K) from which the bar-shaped member 5S protrudes may be formed of an elastic resin material such as stretchable silicon rubber or latex. Good. For example, in a state where there is no reservation storage, the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K are stretched so as to form a plane. When the bar-shaped member 5S moves forward and the corresponding part is pressed, the other display part 5H and the current display area 5K are on the front side while the other parts of the screen 5 (planar display area 5A) remain flat. Protrusively. Then, when the pressing by the rod-shaped member 5S is released, the holding display area 5H and the current display area 5K are returned to a flat shape by the elastic return force of the corresponding part.

  Further, a hole through which the rod-like member 5S can be inserted is provided in the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K of the screen 5, and the rod-like member 5S moves forward so that it protrudes further forward than the screen 5. May be. In this case, it is preferable that the surfaces of the screen 5 and the rod-shaped member 5S are made of the same material of the same color so that the boundary thereof is less noticeable (especially when the hold display is not displayed or not projected). By doing so, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity due to a step or the like when an image is projected from the projector 32 onto the region.

  Further, when the hold display advance notice is executed, the protrusion amount may be changed according to the emission color (display mode). For example, as shown in FIG. 38, the protruding amount may be increased as the emission color has higher reliability. By doing so, the player can be notified and notified of the degree of advantage such as the big hit reliability by the display mode of the hold display and the protruding amount of the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K.

  For example, when the hold notice effect with the emission color “red” is executed for the hold memory of the hold number 3 and the first special figure hold memory number is 3, as shown in FIG. The first hold display area 5H1 corresponding to the number 3 protrudes with a protrusion amount (for example, 25 mm) corresponding to “red”, and the other first hold display area 5H1 and the current display area 5K displayed in “white” are “ It protrudes with a protrusion amount (for example, 10 mm) corresponding to “white”.

  If there is no new start prize, every time the hold shifts, as shown in FIGS. 36C to 36E, the tail end first hold display area 5H1 is turned off and the protrusion is finished. And it lights with "red", and the part of the protrusion amount corresponding to "red" shifts to the left direction.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the hold display process according to the second embodiment. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 37, processes similar to those in the flowchart shown in FIG. In the hold display process of the second embodiment, processes (steps S111, S112, and S113) for driving the rod-shaped member 5S to project the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K and to end the protrusion are added. ing.

  In the process of step S111, the effect control CPU 120 executes control for driving the corresponding portion (the rod-shaped member 5S) of the hold display area 5H with the protruding amount according to the emission color when the start winning is generated. Here, as shown in FIG. 38, the corresponding portion of the hold display area 5H may be protruded by a protrusion amount corresponding to the emission color. In the example shown in FIG. 38, the protrusion amount increases by 5 mm from “white” to “red”, but the protrusion amount is not limited to this, and may increase in proportion to the big hit reliability. Good. Further, the protruding amount may be negative. That is, the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K may be buried in the flat display area 5A of the screen 5.

  In the process of step S112, the effect control CPU 120 executes control to end the projection of the shift-source hold display area 5H (bar-shaped member 5S) as the hold display is shifted.

  Further, in the process of step S113, in accordance with the occurrence of the start winning, the shift destination hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K (bar-shaped member 5S) is controlled to be driven with a protruding amount corresponding to the emission color. Note that this process is omitted when the shift destination has already protruded by the same protrusion amount as the shift source.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the amount of protrusion of the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K is changed according to the display mode (display color) of the hold display, thereby shifting the hold display. Along with this, the protruding portion will also shift. By doing so, it is possible to execute a hold display advance notice with movement, and the interest of the production is improved. In addition, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the hold display shift with high expectation.

  In the second embodiment, in the hold display advance notice, the protrusion amount of the corresponding portion is increased as the hold display is a display mode (display color) with a high jackpot reliability. The jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the color) and the protrusion amount of the corresponding portion. For example, the jackpot reliability may be notified and notified according to the level of the protrusion amount × display color. In this case, an image (color) corresponding to the protruding amount of the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K may be projected from the projector 32 onto the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K. By doing this, even when the same image (color) is projected onto the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K, an image corresponding to the protrusion amount is displayed, such as focusing on the protrusion amount to suppress image distortion. it can.

  Further, when there is a holding storage, the protruding amount may be varied depending on the holding number. For example, the hold number 4, the hold number 3, the hold number 2, the hold number 1, and the current display may be arranged so as to gradually protrude while being alternately uneven. Further, when any part (holding number 4, holding number 3, holding number 2 or holding number 1) of the holding display area 5H is protruded, all the parts are protruded once, and finally one part A roulette-like effect that only protrudes may be executed.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 38, the protruding amount of the portion where there is no holding storage and no holding display is 0 mm, but the holding display area 5H where there is no holding storage and no holding display is displayed in advance. May be. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 38, when the hold display is not displayed, the protrusion may be protruded by a smaller protrusion amount (eg, 5 mm) than when the display color is white.

  In the second embodiment, the protruding amount (length) of the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K is changed. However, the protruding area and the protruding shape may be changed. Then, the big hit reliability may be different depending on the protruding area and the protruding shape. About the structure which changes protrusion amount, protrusion area, and protruding shape, you may make a member like the rod-shaped member 5S protrude or press from the back side of the screen 5 as mentioned above, You may change by external force and magnetic force, such as compression from an up-down or left-right direction. Further, the operation of projecting the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K and the operation of returning the projection may be repeated. That is, the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K may be swung back and forth. Further, such a swinging operation may be executed prior to protruding the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K (hold display notice). By doing in this way, it is possible to draw attention to the player if any effect is executed in the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, when an effect image is projected from the projector 32 so as to straddle the protruding hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K, such as an effect in which the effect image acts on the hold display, the protruding hold display area 5H or the current display area The effect image may not be projected on at least a part of 5K. For example, as shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, when an effect is performed in which an arrow image acts on the protruding current display area 5K, an arrow image is displayed in the current display area 5K. You may display so that an arrow may penetrate the display area 5K this time, without displaying. In this way, it is possible to prevent the image from being distorted and causing a sense of incongruity by projecting the image across the projecting portion. In this case, an image corresponding to the current display area 5K (the same color as the display color of the hold display LED 34) may be projected onto the current display area 5K.

  In addition, when the other movable member acts on the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K, the amount of protrusion of the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K changes. The hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K may be changed in conjunction with each other.

  Further, in response to an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, an effect that displays (projects) a predetermined image on the screen 5 or executes an operation effect that changes the effect mode may be executed. . When executing such an operation effect, an operation promotion display that prompts the player to operate the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B may be displayed (projected) on the screen 5.

  In that case, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), the operation promotion display SH1 (operation promotion display for prompting the pressing operation on the push button 31B) is displayed on the stereoscopic display region 5B (the central stereoscopic display in FIG. 40 (A)). You may display so that it may fit in area | region 5BC).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 40B, an operation promotion display SH2 (an operation promotion display for prompting an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A) may be displayed in the flat display area 5A of the screen 5. In FIG. 40, the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K are omitted, but it is preferable to display the operation promotion display SH2 while avoiding these areas that may protrude.

  As shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, the operation promotion display is performed so as not to straddle the stereoscopic display area 5B, thereby preventing the operation promotion display from being distorted and giving the player a sense of incongruity. it can. Further, the operation promotion display can be displayed suitably (clearly), and the player's operation can be prompted.

  In the above embodiment, characters corresponding to the respective stereoscopic display areas are mainly displayed in the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and the left stereoscopic display area 5BL. You may make it perform the variable display of a decoration symbol in the three-dimensional display area 5B. For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), a central stereoscopic display area 5BC, a right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and a left stereoscopic display area 5BL projecting forward in a hemispherical shape are provided in the middle part of the screen 5, and the central stereoscopic display is provided. In the area 5BC, the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and the left stereoscopic display area 5BL, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for performing variable display of decorative symbols may be provided. By doing in this way, a decorative design can be displayed three-dimensionally and a decorative design can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the operation promotion display SH1 (operation promotion display that prompts the user to press the push button 31B) is displayed on the stereoscopic display area 5B of the screen 5 (the central stereoscopic display in FIG. 41 (B)). You may display so that it may fit in area | region 5BC).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 41C, the operation promotion display SH3 (enlarged aspect of the operation promotion display for prompting the pressing operation on the push button 31B) is displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B of the screen 5 (the central stereoscopic display in FIG. 41C). You may display so that area | region 5BC) may be included. In this embodiment, if the area of the operation promotion display is larger than the area of the stereoscopic display area, it is included. That is, the case where the area of the operation promotion display is the same as the area of the stereoscopic display area is included.

  When displayed as shown in FIG. 41C, the outer edge portion of the operation promotion display SH3 does not straddle the 3D display area 5B, so that the operation promotion display is distorted and the player feels uncomfortable. Can be prevented. Further, the operation promotion display can be displayed suitably (clearly), and the player's operation can be prompted.

  As shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, the display method of the operation promotion display (display so as to fit, display so as to be included, display on the plane portion) may be changed according to the display mode of the operation promotion display. A suitable operation-promoting display according to the mode can be displayed.

  The operation promotion display SH1 may be displayed in the flat display area 5A, or the operation promotion display SH2 may be displayed so as to include the stereoscopic display area 5B, and the combination of the display mode of the operation promotion display and the display method is arbitrary. It is. Depending on the production mode including the combination, the jackpot reliability may be varied.

  In this modified example, there are a plurality of types of display methods such as display so as to fit, display so as to be included, and display on a plane portion as a display method of the operation promotion display.

  Further, the area for displaying the operation promotion display is not limited to the area for displaying the character image or the area for displaying the decorative design. Good. Moreover, you may provide the area | region for displaying operation promotion display in 5 A of plane display areas. It should be noted that it is not hindered that other images are displayed in these areas as long as the operation promotion display is not hindered. In this way, the operation promotion display can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, although the shape of the stereoscopic display area 5B was fixed, you may comprise so that the shape of a stereoscopic display area can be changed. In this case, for example, at least the portion of the screen 5 whose shape can be changed is made of an elastic resin material such as elastic silicone rubber or latex. Then, the shape of the three-dimensional display area may be changed by an external force or magnetic force such as pressing from behind the screen 5 or compression from the top or bottom or the left-right direction of the screen 5. The change in the shape of the stereoscopic display area may be realized by another known method.

  For example, the stereoscopic display area is normally set to have the same size and shape as the operation promotion display SH1 (FIG. 40A, FIG. 41B), and when the stereoscopic display area SH1 is displayed on the screen 5, Display (project) in the stereoscopic display area. By doing in this way, operation promotion display SH1 with a more three-dimensional effect can be displayed.

  When the operation promotion display SH2 (FIG. 40B) or the operation promotion display SH3 (FIG. 41C) is displayed on the screen 5, the shape of the stereoscopic display area is changed before displaying the operation promotion display. Change the shape to correspond to the operation promotion display. Thereafter, the operation promotion display SH2 and the operation promotion display SH3 are displayed (projected) in the stereoscopic display area. By doing in this way, the operation promotion display with a more three-dimensional effect can be displayed. In this case, when the display of the operation promotion display SH2 or the operation promotion display SH3 is ended, the original shape may be restored, or the shape may be maintained until the next operation promotion display is displayed. Good.

  In addition, when changing the shape of the stereoscopic display area to a shape corresponding to each operation promotion display before displaying the operation promotion display, the shape of the stereoscopic display area changes normally before displaying the operation promotion display. Means (such as a sensor) may be provided for determining whether or not this has occurred. If the shape of the stereoscopic display area has changed normally before displaying the operation promotion display, the operation promotion display corresponding to the shape of the stereoscopic display area is displayed. On the other hand, when the shape of the stereoscopic display area does not change normally, an operation promotion display corresponding to the shape of the stereoscopic display area before the change is displayed. Alternatively, when determining the effect mode of the operation effect (operation promotion display), it is first determined whether or not the shape of the three-dimensional display area can be changed normally, and the change is performed from among the changeable effect modes. You may make it determine the production | presentation aspect of operation production (operation promotion display). By doing in this way, it can prevent that the operation promotion display which does not respond | correspond to the shape of a three-dimensional display area is displayed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by displaying the operation promotion display across the 3D display area.

  When changing the shape of the 3D display area to a shape corresponding to each operation promotion display, it is set as a plane during normal operation (when the operation effect is not executed), and the 3D display region corresponding to the operation promotion display is displayed when the operation effect is executed. You may make it form.

  When an operation corresponding to the operation promotion display is performed after the operation promotion display is displayed, the operation promotion display is displayed as an animation (for example, a stick that is depressed in response to the pressing operation of the image of the push button 31B). When the controller 31A performs an operation of pulling an image, for example, the animation 31 is displayed so as not to straddle the 3D display area 5B (display so as to be contained, or to be included) It is preferable to display it on a flat portion. In addition, when an operation corresponding to the operation promotion display is performed after the operation promotion display is displayed, even when an effect image is displayed around the display, the display is performed so as not to straddle the stereoscopic display region 5B. Display, display so as to be included, and display on a plane portion). When the effect image is displayed outside the operation promotion display displayed so as to fit in the 3D display area 5B, the 3D display area 5B may be displayed outside the 3D display area 5B. .

  In the first embodiment, the protruding amount (length) of the holding display area 5H differs according to the holding number, but the protruding area or protruding shape (round or square) may be different. The protruding display area and the protruding shape (circle or square) may be different between the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K. For example, the protruding area may be larger as the holding number is smaller, and the protruding area of the current display area 5K may be the largest.

  In the above embodiment, when the hold display LED 34 emits light, the projector 32 projects the same color, but the projector 32 projects a normal image (variable display or various effect images). It may be. That is, the hold display may be displayed only by the light emission of the hold display LED 34, or the hold display advance notice may be executed.

  Further, when the hold display LED 34 emits light, a different color may be projected from the projector 32. In this case, the color of the hold display may be adjusted by the emission color of the hold display LED 34 and the color projected from the projector 32. In this case, at least a part of the hold display LED 34 may be constituted by a single color LED. By using a single color LED, the cost can be reduced. Further, when the hold display LED 34 cannot emit light due to a failure or malfunction, the hold display may be displayed only by projection from the projector 32. In this case, the holding display LED 34 may be provided with a detecting means for detecting a failure or a malfunction, and when a malfunction or a malfunction is detected, a control for displaying the suspension display only by the projection from the projector 32 may be executed.

  Further, when the hold display LED 34 is not lit, the projection from the projector 32 onto the hold display area 5H is not executed, but the projection from the projector 32 is not executed completely. For example, the type of image to be projected may be limited such as stopping the projection of the color used for the hold display.

  Further, the range in which an image is projected from the projector 32 to the screen 5 may be varied depending on whether or not the game is in progress. For example, in order to execute an effect on a large screen during a game, an image is projected on the entire screen 5, while during a demonstration screen display where no game is being executed, the projection range is reduced to an overall size to reduce the screen 5. You may control to project an image on a part. Since the hold display LED 34 is not lit during the demonstration screen display, an image may be projected below the hold display area 5H of the screen 5.

  Further, the vicinity of the hold display LED 34 may be projected so that the emission color of the hold display LED 34 stands out. For example, when the hold display LED 34 is lit, the projector 32 may be controlled so that the color in the vicinity of the hold display LED 34 is different from the emission color of the hold display LED 34 or the brightness in the vicinity is reduced. Further, when the hold display LED 34 is turned on, a color complementary to the emission color of the hold display LED 34 may be projected in the vicinity thereof so that the emission color of the hold display LED 34 stands out. By doing so, the light emission color (hold display) of the hold display LED 34 can be highlighted, and the hold display notice can be made easy to understand.

  Further, a shielding unit that shields projection from the projector 32 onto the hold display area 5H (current display area 5K) may be provided above the hold display area 5H (current display area 5K). By doing so, it is possible to prevent an unintended shadow from being generated and the visibility of the projected image from being lowered by projecting light onto the protruding hold display area 5H (current display area 5K). The shielding means may be housed in the screen 5 or the like so as to shield projection on the hold display area 5H (current display area 5K) as necessary. For example, in the second embodiment, when the hold display area 5H (current display area 5K) protrudes, the shielding means may be operated so as to shield the protruding portion.

  In the embodiment described above, the hold display LED 34 is provided as the light emitting means on the screen 5 (the portion to be projected by the projector 32), but other light emitting means may be provided. For example, you may make it display what is called a 4th symbol which shows the fluctuation condition of 4A of 1st special symbol display apparatuses and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B on the screen 5 by light emission means, such as LED. Moreover, you may provide the light emission means for other effects in the screen 5. FIG.

  In the embodiment described above, the part (specific area) for displaying the hold display or the current display as the specific information related to the game on the screen 5 protrudes forward (player side) from the flat display area 5A. The specific information related to the game is not limited to this, and the specific information may be a decorative symbol, a fourth symbol, a preview image, a right-handed notification image when the big prize opening is on the right side of the game area, or the like. In other words, the part for displaying the decorative pattern, the fourth pattern, the preview image, and the right-handed notification image may be projected to the player side from other portions. A plurality of protruding specific areas for displaying such specific information may be provided. And at least one part among several specific area | regions may make protrusion amount variable. For example, the specific area may be projected only when specific information is displayed in the specific area.

(1) The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1 described above is movable between a screen 5 (an example of display means) for displaying an image, a first position, and a second position different from the first position. A special screen 205A (an example of a movable object). Then, according to the movement of the special screen 205A from the first position to the second position, a color tone changing effect can be executed. Since it did in this way, since the color tone of an image changes in conjunction with operation | movement of a movable object, amusement interest is improved.
(2) In addition, the gaming machine 1 includes a projector 32 (an example of a projection unit) that projects an image, and the display unit is a projection target member on which an image is projected from the projector 32, and is provided on at least a part of the movable object. Also, an image is projected from the projection means. According to such a configuration, the color tone of the image changes in conjunction with the operation of the movable object, so that the game entertainment is improved.

  The movable object is not limited to the special screen 205A. The movable object may be a rod-shaped accessory that moves on the front side of the screen 5 (for example, an object that does not have the special screen 205A in FIGS. 34A and 34B and corresponds to the shape of the lifting frame 205F). . And it is good also as a structure which can perform a color-tone change effect according to the area | region of the screen 5 which is divided by such a movable object and changes according to a movement of a movable object. Such a movable object is not limited to the one that moves in parallel, but is a rod-like one that rotates and moves like a vehicle wiper on the front side of the screen 5, or a door-like frame that can be opened and closed in front of the screen 5. It may be a body. Even in such a case, a color tone changing effect may be executed in accordance with the movement of the movable object. Further, the display means for displaying an image is not limited to the screen 5 on which the image is projected by the projector 32. The display means may be an image display device (main image display device) such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. In this case, the movable object may be a sub-image display device (comprising a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like) that can be translated or rotated on the front side of the image display device. Then, the tone change effect may be executed in the main image display device in which the exposure area changes in accordance with the movement of the sub image display device. In addition, the sub image display device can appear from the back side of the main image display device, and it is also possible to execute a color change effect according to the display area of the sub image display device that changes as the sub image display device moves. . Further, the display means may be an image display device such as a liquid crystal display, and the movable object that moves on the front side thereof may be a rod-like accessory. The configuration of the projector 32 is also arbitrary. For example, the configuration may be such that light from the LED is reflected by a DMD (Digital Mirror Device) and projected onto a predetermined screen, or an image displayed on a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display is reflected by a mirror. The structure etc. which project on a predetermined screen may be sufficient.

  In the above, the example in which the color tone changing effect is executed during variable display (during change) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the menu process (step S1013) that allows the player to perform an operation according to the menu contents shown in FIG. 27, a predetermined operation of the player (for example, a predetermined operation using the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the like). Depending on For example, in a mode in which the color mode (for example, monochrome or color) of the effect image at a predetermined effect can be selected, the color tone changing effect is executed when the color mode is selected according to the player's operation. May be. Further, in the menu process, it may be possible to select whether or not the color tone changing effect can be executed in a predetermined case by the player's operation. Also, for example, it is possible to execute a color change effect during a change according to a change pattern with a reach effect and a change according to a change pattern without a reach effect, and the expectation that the color change effect will reach a reach state. It is good also as a structure made into the notice effect shown. In this case, for example, when the color tone changing effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the reach state may be higher than when the color tone changing effect is not executed. Further, in the winning effect determining process shown in FIG. 21 (step S150), it may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the color tone changing effect according to the winning determination result, and the color tone changing effect may be an aspect of the pre-reading notice effect. Also, as shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, the operation promotion display SH1 (operation promotion display that prompts the user to press the push button 31B) and the operation promotion display SH2 (operation that prompts the user to pull the stick controller 31A) Promotional display) is executed, and a color change effect may be executed in response to the player performing an operation suitable for these displays. In addition, a color change effect may be executed as an effect in the big hit gaming state.

(3) Moreover, in the gaming machine 1, the first position is a position where the movable object overlaps the display means. As a result, the color tone of the image changes in conjunction with the movement of the movable object that moves on the front side of the display means, so that the game entertainment is improved.

  For example, when the movable object is the above-described rod-shaped accessory or frame body, the first position and the second position may not be the position overlapping the display unit. This is the case, for example, when a rod-shaped accessory moves from a lower position of the screen 5 to an upper position of the screen 5 (note that neither the lower position nor the upper position overlaps the screen 5). . The first position and the second position may be different from each other. As described above, the position of the special screen 205A in the set state and the position in the stored state are not limited. For example, the first position and the second position may be arbitrary positions in the section between the set state and the storage state.

(4) Also, in the gaming machine 1, in the color tone changing effect, the image displayed on the display means is changed from one of the monochromatic mode and the multicolor mode according to the movement of the movable object from the first position to the second position. Change to Since it did in this way, in connection with operation | movement of a movable object, since an image changes from one side of a monochromatic aspect and a multicolor aspect to the other, a player can be surprised. Note that the change in the image mode in the color tone changing effect varies as long as the player can recognize the change in the color tone as described in the description of the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2. Various aspects can be adopted.

(5) Further, in the gaming machine 1, there are a pattern for changing the color tone of the image displayed on the display means and a pattern for not changing the color tone of the image according to the movement of the movable object from the first position to the second position. is there.
(6) Further, the pattern that changes the color tone is controlled to be more advantageous (for example, the big hit gaming state) than the pattern that does not change the color tone (for example, FIG. 31). Since it did in this way, it can be made to pay attention to whether a color tone change production is performed.

  It should be noted that a color change effect may be executed whenever a specific reach effect is executed. Further, in the above, the advantageous state in which the controlled ratio is higher when the color tone changing effect is executed is not limited to the big hit gaming state. The advantageous state may be any state that is advantageous to the player, such as a probability changing state in which probability changing control is performed and a time shortening state in which time shortening control is performed. Further, as described above, it may be configured such that the execution of the color change effect is more likely to reach a reach state (another example of the advantageous state).

(7) The gaming machine 1 further includes a projecting unit (for example, the projector 32) that projects an image, and a projection member (for example, the screen 5) on which the image is projected from the projecting unit. Light emission means (hold display LED 34) capable of emitting light is provided in a part (for example, the hold display area 5H and the current display area 5K). According to such a configuration, an unprecedented new effect can be executed and the interest is improved.

(8) The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine 1 capable of executing a game, and includes a projection unit (for example, a projector 32) that projects an image, and a projection target member (for example, a screen) on which an image is projected from the projection unit. 5), and specific information relating to the game by projecting from the projection means onto a part of the projection member (for example, hold display, current display, decorative design, fourth design, preview image, right-handed notification) A specific area (for example, the hold display area 5H or the current display area 5K) for displaying an image is provided, and the specific area is projected forward (for example, FIGS. 19 and 20). According to such a structure, it becomes easy to visually recognize specific information, and interest is improved.

(9-1) In addition, the gaming machine 1 can be operated by a player, a projection unit (for example, the projector 32) that projects an image, a projection target member (for example, a screen 5) on which an image is projected from the projection unit. Operating means (for example, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B), and a three-dimensional region (for example, a central three-dimensional display region 5BC, a right three-dimensional display region 5BR, a left three-dimensional image) that protrudes from the other part of the projection target member. Display area 5BL) is provided, and when the operation promotion display for prompting the player to operate the operation means is displayed on the projection member, the operation promotion display is displayed so as to be within the three-dimensional area (for example, FIG. 40). (A), FIG. 41 (B)). According to such a configuration, the operation promotion display can be suitably displayed.

(9-2) In addition, the gaming machine 1 can be operated by a player, a projection unit (for example, a projector 32) that projects an image, a projection target member (for example, a screen 5) on which an image is projected from the projection unit. Operating means (for example, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B), and a three-dimensional region (for example, a central three-dimensional display region 5BC, a right three-dimensional display region 5BR, a left three-dimensional image) that protrudes from the other part of the projection target member. Display area 5BL) is provided, and when the operation promotion display for prompting the player to operate the operation means is displayed on the projection target member, the operation promotion display is displayed so as to include the three-dimensional area (for example, FIG. 41). (C)). According to such a configuration, the operation promotion display can be suitably displayed.

(9-3) In addition, the gaming machine 1 can be operated by a player, a projection unit (for example, the projector 32) that projects an image, a projection target member (for example, a screen 5) on which an image is projected from the projection unit. Operating means (for example, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B), and a three-dimensional region (for example, a central three-dimensional display region 5BC, a right three-dimensional display region 5BR, a left three-dimensional image) that protrudes from the other part of the projection target member. When a display area 5BL) is provided and an operation promotion display that prompts the player to operate the operation means is displayed on the projection target member, the operation promotion display is displayed outside the three-dimensional area (for example, FIG. 40B). ). According to such a configuration, the operation promotion display can be suitably displayed.

  In addition, changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine. However, a predetermined number of wagers are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. A slot that can execute a game (game) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped according to the stop button operation by the player The present invention can also be applied to a machine (for example, a slot machine equipped with one or more of a big bonus, a regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus)). As a means for displaying an image in such a slot machine, the projector, the screen, the sub LED, and the like described in the above embodiments and modifications may be provided.

  For example, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above capable of playing a game as described above, and capable of playing a game, and a predetermined display image (for example, the slot The image display area (for example, the image display area formed on the screen provided in the slot machine) that displays the image projected from the projector provided in the machine and displayed on the screen provided in the slot machine) Projection means for projecting a display image onto the image display area from the projection direction (for example, a projector provided in the slot machine), and a frame buffer for storing display image data corresponding to the display image (for example, in the slot machine) Frame buffer area allocated to the provided SDRAM) and original image data (for example, provided in the slot machine). Projection control means (for example, VDP provided in the slot machine) that generates display image data based on the original image data ROM stored in the image data ROM and stores the display image data in the frame buffer. Is in a normal position (for example, a position where a display image is appropriately displayed when a display image based on display image data stored in the actual drawing area of the slot machine is displayed on a screen provided in the slot machine) Sometimes, the display image data generated without converting the original image data is stored in a first data storage area of the frame buffer (for example, an actual drawing area assigned to the SDRAM provided in the slot machine). When the display image is projected, the display image is displayed in the image display area (for example, the actual drawing area of the slot machine). The stored display image is displayed in the image display area of the slot machine), and the projection control means generates display image data generated without converting the original image data in the first data storage area of the frame buffer. When the display image is projected outside the image display area when the display image is projected after being stored in the projector (the projector provided in the slot machine is not in the normal position and is stored in the actual drawing area of the slot machine). Display image data is generated by converting the original image data so that the display image is displayed in the image display area (when the displayed image is not displayed in the image display area of the slot machine). Adjusting the image displayed on the screen provided in the frame buffer, and the generated display image data is stored in the first data storage area of the frame buffer and the first data. The slot machine can be stored over a second data storage area different from the data storage area (the drawing area provided in the slot machine, excluding the actual drawing area).

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above capable of playing a game as described above, and capable of playing a game, and a predetermined display image (for example, the slot The image display area (for example, the image display area formed on the screen provided in the slot machine) that displays the image projected from the projector provided in the machine and displayed on the screen provided in the slot machine) Projection means (for example, a projector provided in the slot machine) that projects a display image on the image display area from the projection direction of the image, and original image data (for example, an original image stored in an image data ROM provided in the slot machine) Display image data corresponding to the display image is generated on the basis of the data, and a frame buffer (for example, provided in the slot machine) Projection control means (for example, VDP provided in the slot machine) stored in a frame buffer area allocated to the SDRAM, and the projection control means includes a specific part (for example, the slot machine of the slot machine). Specific original image data in the original image data (for example, display image data corresponding to an image displayed in the 3D display area of the slot machine, according to an image displayed in the 3D display area). Original image data stored in a specific divided area) and a non-specific part excluding the specific part in the display image (for example, an image displayed in an area other than the stereoscopic display area of the slot machine), Non-specific original image data in the original image data (for example, display image data corresponding to an image displayed in an area other than the stereoscopic display area of the slot machine) There may be a slot machine, characterized in that the image data including the original image data, etc.) stored in the non-specific divided area of the slot machine, it is possible to independently transform.

  In addition, for example, a game score for use in a game is given and given using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention may also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a gaming score given by winning a game score or winning a game.

  In the above description, the game machine is a game machine that uses a game medium. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game medium such as a game ball. May be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine (Pachinko machine), 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Frame for game machines, 4A ... 1st special symbol display device, 4B ... 2nd special symbol display device, 5 ... Screen (main screen), 5H ... Hold display area, 6A ... Normal winning ball device, 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device, 7 ... Special variable winning ball device, 11 ... Main board, 12 ... Production control board, 13 ... Voice control board, 14 ... Lamp control board, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 15 ... Relay board, 16 ... Power supply board, 20 ... Normal symbol display, 21 ... Gate switch, 22A ... First start port switch, 22B ... Second start port switch, 23 ... Count switch, 25A ... First hold indicator 25B ... second hold indicator, 25C ... general map hold indicator, 26 ... logo, 27 ... decorative structure, 28 ... reflection mirror, 31A ... stick controller, 31B ... push button, 32 ... pro 33 ... sub LED, 41 ... pass gate, 100 ... game control microcomputer, 101,121 ... ROM, 102,122 ... RAM, 103 ... CPU, 104,124 ... random number circuit, 105,125 ... I / O 120 ... Production control CPU, 123 ... Display controller, 205A ... Special screen, CL1 ... First color mode, CL2 ... Second color mode

Claims (1)

Display means for displaying an image;
A movable object capable of moving between a first position and a second position different from the first position;
According to the movement of the movable object from the first position to the second position, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the color tone of the image displayed on the display means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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