JP2018114077A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of performing an appropriate initial operation.SOLUTION: When development of original image data stored in image data is completed (Yes in Step S1517), a projector is caused to project a specific image (Step S1518). It is determined whether a used screen is a main screen or a special screen (Step S1519). When the used screen is determined to be a special screen, control to raise the special screen to the highest first position is executed (Step S1520), and the focus of the projector is set to the special screen (Step S1521). When the used screen is determined to be a main screen, the focus of the projector is set to the main screen (Step S1522).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

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

  There has been proposed a gaming machine including a projector that performs focus adjustment in accordance with movement of a movable screen or an accessory (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-10529

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the initial operation of the movable object and the projector when the power is turned on is not considered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a suitable initial operation.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Projection means for projecting an image (for example, projector 32);
A projection target member (for example, main screen 5 and special screen 205A) on which an image is projected from the projection unit;
The projection member includes a first projection member and a second projection member (for example, the main screen 5 and the special screen 205A) having different distances from the projection unit,
The projection means includes
An image can be projected according to the first focal length corresponding to the first projection member,
An image can be projected in accordance with the second focal length according to the second projection member;
When a process for projecting an image (for example, the processes of steps S1515, S1517, and S1518) is performed when the power is turned on, a process for adjusting the focal length according to the projection target member (for example, step) Steps S1519 to S1522) are executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable initial operation, and it is possible to preferably confirm the operation of focusing.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Unlike the first focal length and the second focal length, an origin position serving as an origin as a focal length is provided,
The second projection member is operable between a first position and a second position;
When the power is turned on, the second projection member is moved to the first position, and the returning operation for adjusting the focal length of the projection means to the origin position (for example, the processing in steps S1513 and S1514) is performed. You may make it do.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the position confirmation of the projection target member and the focus position alignment of the projection unit.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the power is turned on, after the return operation is executed, a process for adjusting the focal length according to the projection target member may be executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to accurately perform the focus position adjustment of the projection unit.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the power is turned on, the operation program is expanded in the work area (for example, the process of step S1512), so that the return operation is executed,
Thereafter, after image data corresponding to the image projected by the projection means is developed in the work area (for example, the process of step S1517), a process for projecting the image (for example, the process of step S1518) is executed. A process (for example, processes in steps S1519 to S1522) that matches the focal length corresponding to the projection target projection target may be executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the control when the power is turned on.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Storage means (for example, a backup RAM of the main board 11) capable of holding stored data for a predetermined period when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
When power is turned on (for example, hot start) while data is held in the storage unit, a process for projecting an image is performed, and then a process for adjusting the focal length according to the projection target at the projection destination (Processing of steps S1517 to S1522) is executed,
When the data stored in the storage means is initialized and the power is turned on (for example, a cold start), a process for adjusting the focal length according to the projection target at the projection destination is executed, and then the image is projected. The processing for performing the processing (the processing of steps S1531 to S1536) may be executed.
According to such a configuration, image projection control can be suitably executed according to the situation.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a sectional side view of the pachinko gaming machine of the 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. (A) is a diagram showing an adjustment image displayed on the screen when adjusting the display image and the screen, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of focus adjustment of the adjustment image. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a movement adjustment of an adjustment image, (B) is a figure which respectively shows an example of rotation adjustment of an adjustment image. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of the projector at the time of adjusting an image. (A), (B), (D) is a figure which shows the change of the image according to operation | movement of a projector, (C) is a figure which shows each position of a projector. (A) is an example of each marker of a screen and an adjustment image, (B) is an example of alignment OK of both markers, (C) is an example of alignment NG of both markers, (D) is a plurality of position adjustment patterns. It is a figure which shows an example, respectively. (A) is an example of partial adjustment of an adjusted image, (B) is an example of adjusting all the divided adjustment images in order, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of adjusting only the divided adjustment images that need adjustment. (A) is a figure which shows the structure of the automatic adjustment apparatus in embodiment, (B) and (C) are figures which show the structure of the automatic adjustment apparatus of a modification. It is a figure which shows the hold display area and this time display area in a screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. 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 a variable display start waiting process. 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 flowchart which shows an example of a focus change (from main to special) process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a focus change (from special to main) processing. It is a figure which shows an example of execution ratios, such as a color tone change effect. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an error notification process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display control command for an error. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement at the time of error alerting | reporting. 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. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the determination of the 1st, 2nd specific effect execution of the modification 1, (B) is a figure which shows an example of the determination of the 1st, 2nd specific effect execution of the modification 2. (A) is a flowchart illustrating an example of a focus change (from main to special) process according to the first modification, and (B) is a flowchart illustrating an example of a focus change (from special to main) process according to the first modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the screen of a modification. (A) of a modification is a figure which shows an example when the division | segmentation adjustment image moves as it is, (B) is an example when the displacement amount of an image changes with the difference of an area | region. It is explanatory drawing of the image displayed on a screen when adjusting the specific part in a modification. It is a figure explaining the specific division area and the non-specific division area in the real drawing area in a modification. (A) And (B) is a figure explaining the order of adjustment of the display image of the modification 6. FIG. (A) is a figure which displays the cross button image of a modification on a division | segmentation adjustment image, (B) is a figure which uses a part of outline of the three-dimensional display area in the screen of a modification as a marker.

  Hereinafter, an 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 pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “gaming machine 1” as appropriate) 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 in the open state, the game board 2 can be contacted from the outside of the gaming machine 1, and when the door frame 3B is in the closed state, the door frame 3B becomes a game area of the game board 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as a game area). It is impossible to contact the game board 2 from the outside of the 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 205A described later), a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal 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, a cross button 31E, Button sensor 31F, sensors 205SX (left origin sensor 205YL, right origin sensor 205YR, upper left sensor 205ZL, upper right sensor 205ZR shown in FIG. 4), and lift motor 205M (left lift motor 205ML, right lift motor shown in FIG. 4) 205MR). 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 in front of the screen 5 when viewed from the irradiation side of the light emitted from the projector 32. 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 205 </ b> A is configured to be movable up and down on the front side of the screen 5. The special screen 205A is stored in the first position, which is the lowest level when not in use. The special screen 205A rises from the stored state when in use, and is set at the second position, which is the uppermost stage. The special screen 205A appears when a predetermined reach effect, for example, a special screen appearance effect is executed, or when the game state is a predetermined game state (for example, a high base state). In addition, the big hit gaming state may appear when a predetermined notice 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, for example, a letter “FEVER” is displayed on the decorative material 26 </ b> A 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 gaming machine 1, the back surface of the reflection mirror 28 faces the front of the 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 region 5X (see FIG. 3) formed on the screen 5, the lower portion has a larger distance from the projector 32 than the upper portion. 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 gaming machine 1 is moved or the door frame 3B is opened and closed, the relative positional relationship between the projector 32 and the reflecting mirror 28, and further the relative positional relationship between the projector 32 and the screen 5. Is maintained unchanged. Therefore, even if the 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 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 a projector moving device 32A having a drive source such as a stepping motor. The projector moving device 32A includes a base and a moving member that can move forward, backward, up, down, left and right relative to the base. This moving member includes three sets of front and rear, up and down, and left and right sets of a ball screw mechanism (or a rack and pinion mechanism or a belt mechanism) and its drive source. This drive source is, for example, a stepping motor. A stepping motor is a motor that rotates by a certain angle each time a pulse is sent. This rotation angle is called a step angle. For example, in the case of a 5-phase stepping motor, the basic step angle is 0.72 °, and when a 125-step signal is input, the motor rotates 90 °. For example, in the case of front and rear stepping motors, the moving member moves forward according to the positive step angle, and the moving member moves backward according to the negative step angle. The vertical and horizontal stepping motors are basically the same as the front and rear stepping motors. 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 a mirror moving device 28A having a drive source such as a stepping motor. 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. The projector moving device 32A and the mirror moving device 28A include a cross button 31E or the like by a worker or the like (for example, an operator such as a manufacturer of the gaming machine 1 or a person related to a gaming store where the gaming machine 1 is installed). The projector 32 can be moved based on an operation of a command input device 38 or a controller 210 shown in FIG. The projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28 may be movable based on the operation of the cross button 31E by an operator or the like.

  The projector 32 can be moved by a projector moving device 32A, and the projector 32 is set with a first normal position and a second normal position as shown in FIG. When the projector 32 is in the first normal position, the screen 5 is focused (that is, the projection distance to the screen 5 is the first focal length), and the image projected from the projector 32 is The image is appropriately displayed in a state where the screen 5 is in focus (a state where the first focal length corresponding to the screen 5 is matched). When the projector 32 is in the second normal position, the special screen 205A is focused (that is, the projection distance to the special screen 205A is the second focal length) and is projected from the projector 32. The image is appropriately displayed in a state in which the special screen 205A is in focus (a state in which the second focal length corresponding to the special screen 205A is matched). In other words, the first normal position of the projector 32 is a position where the projection distance to the screen 5 matches the first focal distance, and is a position where an image projected from the projector 32 is appropriately displayed on the screen 5. . The second normal position of the projector 32 is a position where the projection distance to the special screen 205A matches the second focal length, and is a position where an image projected from the projector 32 is appropriately 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, a position set in advance according to the specifications of the projector 32, and the first focal length and the second focal length described above. Is also the position that is the origin as the focal length. The fact that the projector 32 is located at the origin position can be detected by the origin position sensor 32B (see FIG. 8).

  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 FIGS. 1 and 2, the screen 5 includes a flat display area 5A and a stereoscopic display area 5B. The flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B constitute an image display area 5X (see FIG. 3). 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, a left stereoscopic display area 5BL, an upper middle stereoscopic display area 5BUC, an upper right stereoscopic display area 5BUR, and an upper left stereoscopic display area 5BUL. These central stereoscopic display area 5BC, right stereoscopic display area 5BR, left stereoscopic display area 5BL, upper middle stereoscopic display area 5BUC, upper right stereoscopic display area 5BUR, and upper left stereoscopic display area 5BUL correspond to the projected image. The outer shape is formed. For example, the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and the left stereoscopic display area 5BL are all in a figure shape here. Also, the upper middle 3D display area 5BUC, the upper right 3D display area 5BUR, and the upper left 3D display area 5BUL are all in the form of a decorative design (design). The screen 5 is formed by affixing a three-dimensional object such as a figure or a pattern to a flat plate, and the position where the three-dimensional object is not attached becomes the flat display area 5A, and the position where the three-dimensional object is attached. Becomes the stereoscopic display region 5B. Note that the screen 5 is not limited to the one formed by attaching a three-dimensional object to a flat plate, but the one in which the flat display area 5A and the three-dimensional display area 5B are formed by cutting out the projection surface of the screen 5, The flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B may be formed by molding or the like.

  A background image or the like is mainly displayed in the flat display area 5A. In the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and the left stereoscopic display area 5BL, characters (specific images to be described later) corresponding to the respective stereoscopic display areas are mainly displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 3, 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, in principle, the effects are executed in a state where the character images MC, SC1, and SC2 are displayed in the three-dimensional display areas 5BC, 5BL, and 5BR.

  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.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the upper middle 3D display area 5BUC, the upper right 3D display area 5BUR, and the upper left 3D display area 5BUL have decorative design display areas 5C and 5R in which decorative designs (specific images to be described later) are displayed. , 5L, and variable display of decorative symbols is performed corresponding to the special game. Details of the decorative symbol display areas 5C, 5R, and 5L will be described later.

  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 images 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the screen 5 is provided with a holding display area 5H protruding 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 to protrude forward (player side) with respect to the flat display area 5A (see FIG. 17). 3 is also provided to protrude forward (player side) with respect to the flat display area 5A. Details of the hold display area 5H, the current display area 5K, and the hold count display area 5F 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, regarding the projection distance from the projector 32 to 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, for example, point-shaped markers PS1 to PS13 are drawn at a plurality of locations on the screen 5. Specifically, markers PS1 to PS5 are drawn at the center of the screen 5, the upper end corners and the lower end corners, and the upper middle 3D display area 5BUC, upper right 3D display area of the 3D display area 5B on the screen 5 are drawn. Markers PS6 to PS8 are drawn in 5BUR and the upper left stereoscopic display area 5BUL, the marker PS9 is drawn in the current display area 5K, and the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and the left stereoscopic display area 5BL Markers PS10 to PS12 are drawn, and the marker PS13 is drawn in the reserved number display area 5F. The markers PS1 to PS13 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 PS1 to PS13 are used when adjusting the display image described later. In addition, the markers PS1 to PS13 may be concave portions such as small holes and indentations formed on the screen 5 or convex portions such as small protrusions in addition to those drawn in white or the like.

  The markers PS1 to PS13 are not limited to those drawn in a color (for example, white) that is difficult to be visually recognized by the naked eye, but use special light (for example, ultraviolet rays) that is used only when adjusting a display image described later. A special paint that can be seen only when irradiated is also possible. In this case, if the markers PS1 to PS13 are drawn in white, or if they are concave or convex, there is a concern that the markers PS1 to PS13 may be slightly visible during the game. In the case where the mark is applied, the markers PS1 to PS13 can be completely hidden during the game.

  Further, the projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28 are disposed above the screen 5, and the image projected from the projector 32 is reflected by the reflection mirror 28 and projected onto the screen 5 from the front upper side of 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 205GL 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. 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 left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR 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. 17, 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. Depending on the color projected from the projector 32 and the emission color of the hold display LED 34, the hold display may be displayed or the hold display notice may be executed. In that case, the hold display may be made to stand out by combining the color projected from the projector 32 and the emission color of the hold display LED 34, or the hold display LED 34 may be darkened by, for example, darkening the peripheral edge of the hold display LED 34. You may make it make a display color stand out.

  As shown in FIG. 17, 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. In addition, the protrusion amount of each holding display area 5H may be constant.

  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.

  The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R and the reserved number display area 5F are all displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B, but may be displayed in the flat display area 5A. In this case, 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. Become.

  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 performing 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 (see FIG. 2) provided on the surface of the game board 2 and on the front side of the game board 2, in other words, the plane display area 5A of the screen 5 and It is arranged in front of the stereoscopic display area 5B. 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. 7, 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 the hold number indicating the winning order (for example, the winning order) in such a manner that the winning order (digestion order) is known as information regarding the variable display that has not yet been started as the holding information (special drawing holding memory, ordinary drawing holding memory). 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 image projection of the projector 32, a function of adjusting a display position of an image projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5, 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, a person, characters, figures, symbols, 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 32 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 original image data includes image data of an adjustment image (see FIG. 10A) for adjusting the display position of the image projected from the projector 32 onto the screen 5. The adjustment image is a transparent image having adjustment image markers PG1 to PG13 corresponding to the markers PS1 to PS13 of the screen 5, as shown in FIG. The marker PG1 for the adjustment image has a hollow circular shape as shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, and the inside of the circle is transparent (also for the markers PG2 to PG13 for the adjustment image). Like the adjustment image marker PG1, it has a hollow circular shape, and the inside of the circle is also transparent). As used herein, the “transparent image” means that the transparency of the adjustment image is secured to the extent that the markers PS1 to PS13 on the screen 5 are visible through the adjustment image when the adjustment image is projected onto the screen 5. Therefore, the transparency of the adjusted image may be set arbitrarily. The adjustment image only needs to be a transparent image including at least the adjustment image markers PG1 to PG13. The adjustment image includes only the adjustment image markers PG1 to PG13, and is displayed during the game. A transparent image including the adjustment-only image that is not performed and the markers PG1 to PG13 for the adjustment image, and at least a part of the display image projected on the screen 5 during the game and the markers PG1 to PG13 for the adjustment image It may be a translucent image. The adjusted image in this embodiment is, for example, a transparent image composed of only the adjusted image markers PG1 to PG13.

  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 controls drawing of an image in a drawing area (described later) of the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263. 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. 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 specified 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 necessary characters is read from the image data ROM 261 and stored, 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 where an image displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B 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, the effect control CPU 120, when turning on the power or executing various effects, transfers 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. Perform an order. 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. It should be noted that, when the power is turned on or when the presentation is executed, 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 performed. You may make it perform the transfer command with respect to the original image data of a required character 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.

  For example, as an example of moving the projector 32 to the first normal position shown in FIG. 13C, there is a case where the projector 32 is once returned to the original position and then moved to the first normal position. The projector display control unit 213 determines whether or not the projector 32 is located at the origin position based on a detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B (see FIG. 8). If the detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B is on, control to advance to the first normal position described below is executed. On the other hand, if the detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B is off, the projector 32 is not located at the origin position, so the projector display control unit 213 controls the projector moving device 32A so as to return the projector 32 to the origin position. When the detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B is turned on (that is, when the projector 32 is located at the origin position), the movement of the projector 32 is stopped. Subsequently, the projector display control unit 213 uses the first number of pulse signals (the number corresponding to the step angle in the positive direction from the origin position to the first positive position) to advance the projector 32 from the origin position to the first positive position. Pulse signal) is output to the projector moving device 32A. The projector moving device 32A moves the projector 32 from the origin position to the first normal position based on the input first number of pulse signals.

  As an example of moving the projector 32 to the second normal position shown in FIG. 13C, there is a case where the projector 32 is once returned to the original position and then moved to the second normal position. The projector display control unit 213 determines whether or not the projector 32 is located at the origin position based on a detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B (see FIG. 8). If the detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B is on, control to advance to the second normal position described below is executed. On the other hand, if the detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B is off, the projector 32 is not located at the origin position, so the projector display control unit 213 controls the projector moving device 32A so as to return the projector 32 to the origin position. When the detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B is turned on (that is, when the projector 32 is located at the origin position), the movement of the projector 32 is stopped. Subsequently, the projector display control unit 213 moves the projector 32 from the origin position to the second positive position by a second number of pulse signals (a number corresponding to the step angle in the positive direction from the origin position to the second positive position). Pulse signal) is output to the projector moving device 32A. Based on the input second number of pulse signals, the projector moving device 32A moves the projector 32 from the origin position to the second normal position.

  On the other hand, the projector 32 may be moved from the first normal position to the second normal position without returning to the original position. The projector display control unit 213 outputs a third number of pulse signals, which is a number obtained by subtracting the first number from the second number, that is, a third number of pulses for moving the projector 32 from the first positive position to the second positive position. A signal (number of pulse signals corresponding to the step angle in the negative direction from the first positive position to the second positive position) is output to the projector moving device 32A. The projector moving device 32A directly moves the projector 32 from the first positive position to the second positive position based on the input third number of pulse signals.

  On the contrary, the projector 32 may be moved from the second normal position to the first normal position without returning to the original position. The projector display control unit 213 has a fourth number of pulse signals that is a number obtained by subtracting the second number from the first number, that is, a fourth number of pulses for moving the projector 32 from the second positive position to the first positive position. A signal (a number of pulse signals corresponding to the step angle in the positive direction from the second positive position to the first positive position) is output to the projector moving device 32A. The projector moving device 32A directly moves the projector 32 from the second positive position to the first positive position based on the input fourth number of pulse signals.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores step angle number information regarding the first positive position and the second normal position in the position control data storage area. As this step angle number information, for example, a first number of pulse signals (a number corresponding to the step angle in the positive direction from the origin position to the first positive position) for advancing the projector 32 from the origin position to the first positive position. First information indicating a pulse signal), a second number of pulse signals (the number of pulses corresponding to the step angle in the positive direction from the origin position to the second positive position) for moving the projector 32 from the origin position to the second positive position. Second information indicating a signal), corresponding to a step number in the negative direction from the first positive position to the second positive position for moving the projector 32 from the first positive position to the second positive position. Third information indicating the number of pulse signals), and a fourth number of pulse signals (in the positive direction from the second positive position to the first positive position) for moving the projector 32 from the second positive position to the first positive position. Equivalent to step angle And the like fourth information indicating the number of the pulse signals) that.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the sub LED control unit 270 controls lighting, blinking, and the like of the sub LED 33 in accordance with various effects such as a variable display of decorative symbols, based on commands and control data from the effect control CPU 120. To do. 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 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 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). Production is performed. Hereinafter, an example of an effect by displaying an image on the screen 5 from the projector 32 in the gaming machine 1 and an effect of the game machine 1 will be described, and then an effect including an effect by displaying the image on the special screen 205A will be described. An example and effects in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  First, an example of an effect by displaying an image on the screen 5 from the projector 32 in the gaming machine 1 and an effect in the 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, in the flat display area 5A on the screen 5, as shown in FIG. 1, non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR where the image projected from the projector 32 does not reach are generated due to the nature of the projector 32 and the like.

  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, a decorative symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a hold display is displayed in the hold display areas 5H1, 5H2, a hold number display is displayed in the hold number display area 5F, and a current display is displayed in the current display area 5K. . 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 stereoscopic display region 5B or the like, the specific information image is easily visible. Such a specific information image may be displayed in the flat planar display area 5A, and information included in the specific information image can be provided in a flat display.

  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.

  The specific information image is all displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B. In particular, since the decorative symbols are displayed in large characters, all (or part 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 relative to the screen 5. The sub LED 33 may be disposed 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 reflecting 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. Alternatively, the projection light LP may reach the inside of the logo accessory 26 beyond. 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, although the projector 32 is disposed relatively upward as viewed from the screen 5, it 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. When the projector 32 is arranged on the right or left side when viewed from the screen 5, the reflection mirror 28 may be arranged 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 gaming machine 1 is generally provided on the back side of the 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 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 the back side of the game board 2 is less likely to be illegally operated on the gaming machine 1 installed on the game island, it is involved in the control of the number of paid-out balls as a security measure. The board to be played, such as the main board 11 and the payout control board, is desirably 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 to 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 can be executed before the gaming machine 1 is shipped or when the position of the projector 32, the screen 5 and the special screen 205A is shifted after a while after the gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall. is there. For example, after the gaming machine 1 is installed in the amusement hall, the operator or the like can perform the specific operation (for example, pressing the push button 31B when the gaming machine 1 is turned on) to enter the adjustment mode. . Hereinafter, the adjustment of the display image will be described using the adjustment image 45 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 illustrating an adjustment image displayed on the screen when the display image is adjusted and the screen. 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). . Further, the screen 5 has an upper region (first region) where the projection distance from the projector 32 is equal to or less than the first distance and a lower region (second region) larger than the first distance. In other words, as shown in FIG. 10A, the screen 5 is located above the X-direction center line SCL of the screen 5 that coincides with the X-direction center line GCL that bisects the adjustment image 45 in the vertical direction. It has an upper region (first region) and a lower region (second region) located below the center line SCL.

  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 an image based on the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is projected and displayed inside the projectable area 32R, for example. Is done.

  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. For example, the projector 32 can move in the front direction 32XN (see FIG. 12), which is a direction approaching the screen 5, or in the depth direction 32XF (see FIG. 12), which is a direction away from the screen 5. Is positioned at the first normal position shown in FIG. 13C (that is, when the distance from the projector 32 to the screen 5 becomes the first focal length), the adjustment image 45 is focused on the screen 5. When the projector 32 is positioned at the second normal position shown in FIG. 13C (that is, when the distance from the projector 32 to the special screen 205A becomes the second focal length), the adjustment image 45 is focused on the special screen 205A. It becomes a state. For example, when there is a change in the first normal position or the second normal position (when the push button 31B is pressed in a state in which the first normal position or the second normal position is changed), the above-described case is described. Step angle number information (corresponding information among the first to fourth information) is updated and stored in the position control data storage area. The focus adjustment may be performed by the focus adjustment function when the projector 32 has the focus adjustment function.

  When the focus adjustment is completed, the display image can be adjusted, that is, the adjustment adjustment (calibration) of the adjustment image 45 to the screen 5 can be performed as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, the gaming machine 1 includes an automatic adjustment device 42 that can adjust the display image displayed on the screen 5 when an operator or the like operates the cross button 31E. I have. First, as shown in FIG. 11A, the adjustment image 45 is displayed in green, and the marker PG1 at the center of the adjustment image 45 is displayed. The effect control board 12 (effect control PCU 120) controls the display control unit 123 to perform control such as moving the projector 32 by the projector moving device 32A based on the operation of the cross button 31E by the worker. The adjusted image 45 is aligned with the screen 5 as shown in FIG. In short, according to the operation of the cross button 31E by the worker, the projector 32 is moved by the projector moving device 32A as shown in FIG. 12, and the adjustment image 45 is moved as shown in FIG.

  For example, in the movement adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 in the X and Y directions (see FIG. 11A), when the worker presses (operates) the left button BL of the cross button 31E shown in FIG. As described above, the projector 32 is moved in the left direction 32YL, and the adjustment image 45 is moved in the left direction 32PL as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the worker presses (operates) the right button BR of the cross button 31E shown in FIG. 1, the projector 32 is moved in the right direction 32YR, and the adjustment image 45 is moved in the right direction 32PR.

  Further, in the movement adjustment mode (see FIG. 11A) of the adjustment image 45 in the X direction (left and right direction) and Y direction (up and down direction), the worker presses the upper button BU of the cross button 31E shown in FIG. When (operation) is performed, the projector 32 is moved upward 32ZU as shown in FIG. 12, and the adjustment image 45 is moved upward 32PU as shown in FIG. 13B. On the other hand, when the worker presses (operates) the down button BD of the cross button 31E shown in FIG. 1, the projector 32 is moved in the downward direction 32ZD as shown in FIG. 12, and as shown in FIG. The adjustment image 45 moves in the downward direction 32PD.

  The display image is rotated by redrawing the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R. When the operator presses (operates) the right button BR of the cross button 31E shown in FIG. 1 in the rotation adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 (see FIG. 11B), the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is displayed as a clock. As shown in FIG. 12, the projected image is rotated in the clockwise direction 32XM1. At this time, as shown in FIG. 13D, the adjustment image 45 rotates in the clockwise direction 32PM1. On the other hand, when the worker presses (operates) the left button BL of the cross button 31E shown in FIG. 1, the display image data stored in the drawing area 262R is rotated counterclockwise, and the projected image is counterclockwise. Rotated in direction 32XM2. At this time, as shown in FIG. 13D, the adjustment image 45 rotates in the counterclockwise direction 32PM2.

  In this embodiment, the reflecting mirror 28 is fixed, and the projector 32 is moved and adjusted based on the operation of the cross button 31E by the operator, and the display image is adjusted. The position of the reflection mirror 28 may be adjusted by the 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.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in the movement adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 in the X direction (left and right direction) and Y direction (up and down direction), the adjustment image 45 is displayed in green and the center of the adjustment image 45 is displayed. The marker PG1 is displayed. When the adjustment image 45 is displayed in green, the worker knows that the adjustment image 45 is in the movement adjustment mode in the X direction (left-right direction) and the Y direction (up-down direction). The adjustment image 45 moves in the X direction (left-right direction) or the Y direction (up-down direction) with respect to the screen 5 in accordance with the operation of the cross button 31E by the worker. The adjustment image 45 is moved in the X direction (left-right direction) or the Y direction (up-down direction) so as to fit inside. That is, the center of the adjustment image 45 is aligned with the center of the screen 5. As shown in FIG. 14B, if the marker PS1 on the screen 5 is within the adjustment image marker PG1, the alignment is good (alignment is OK), and as shown in FIG. 14C. If at least a part of the marker PS1 of the screen 5 protrudes from the adjustment image marker PG1 (in other words, if the entire marker PS1 does not fit inside the marker PG1), the alignment is poor (alignment NG). It is.

  Also, for example, the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 stores a plurality of types of position adjustment patterns PP1 to PP25. These position adjustment patterns PP <b> 1 to PP <b> 25 are position adjustment patterns that are distinguished by the difference in size (here, the diameter) between the marker of the screen 5 and the marker of the adjustment image 45. Also, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14D, the position adjustment pattern PP2 is selected and set from among a plurality of types of position adjustment patterns PP1 to PP25. In the position adjustment pattern PP2, the marker diameter LS1 of the screen 5 is 1 mm, and the marker diameter LG1 of the adjustment image 45 is 2 mm. The position adjustment pattern can be changed to any one of the position adjustment patterns PP1, PP3 to PP5 other than the position adjustment pattern PP2. The changed position adjustment pattern is stored in the RAM 122 shown in FIG. 7, and the position adjustment can be performed according to the changed position adjustment pattern even after the game machine 1 is turned on again. When the marker on the screen 5 is changed to the screen 5 having a marker having a size other than 1 mm (for example, 2 mm to 5 mm), the diameter of the marker on the screen 5 after the change among the position adjustment patterns PP6 to PP25. It can be changed to any one of the position adjustment patterns corresponding to. In addition, when it is the structure which can project and display the marker from which a magnitude | size differs on the screen 5 (for example, when providing a marker projection apparatus etc.), it changes into any one of position adjustment patterns PP1-PP25. Is possible.

  When the operator operates the cross button 31E so that the marker PS1 on the screen 5 fits inside the adjustment image marker PG1, the operator presses the push button 31B, for example, to rotate the adjustment image 45 (FIG. 11 ( B) See). As shown in FIG. 11B, when the rotation adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 is entered, the adjustment image 45 is displayed in blue. When the adjustment image 45 is displayed in blue, the worker knows that the adjustment image 45 is in the rotation adjustment mode. In accordance with the operation of the cross button 31E by the worker, the adjustment image data drawn in the drawing area 262R is redrawn so as to rotate around the marker PG1, and the upper left marker PG2 and the upper right marker PG3 are respectively displayed on the screen 5. The cross button 31E is operated so as to be positioned on a straight line connecting the upper left marker PS2 and the upper right marker PS3. That is, according to the operation of the cross button 31E, the adjustment image 45 is rotated around the Z axis (clockwise or counterclockwise) with respect to the screen 5, and the adjustment image 45 is rotated so as to be parallel to the screen 5. Adjusted.

  In the movement adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 shown in FIG. 11A in the X direction (left and right direction) and Y direction (up and down direction), the center of the adjustment image 45 is aligned with the center of the screen 5. It is not limited to. For example, the adjustment image 45 displays a marker (for example, any one of PG2 to PG5) other than the center marker PG1, and a marker on the screen 5 corresponding to the marker (for example, any one of the markers PS2 to PS5). May be matched. As shown in FIG. 11, when the operator adjusts the entire adjustment image 45 to the screen 5, the adjustment mode changes to the X and Y directions of the adjustment image 45 each time the operator presses the push button 31B. The movement adjustment mode (see FIG. 11A) and the rotation adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 (see FIG. 11B) are switched in this order. However, the movement adjustment mode is switched by operation of an operation means other than the push button 31B. Alternatively, it may be switched automatically in response to an input instruction with adjustment OK in each mode.

  As described above, after the adjustment adjustment (see FIG. 11) of the entire adjustment image 45 to the screen 5 is performed, the partial adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45 is set as shown in FIG. It is possible to migrate. For example, when the worker performs an input operation for instructing the shift to the partial adjustment mode, the adjustment image 45 is shifted to the partial adjustment mode. In the partial adjustment mode of the adjustment image 45, individual adjustment (that is, partial adjustment of the adjustment image 45) is possible for the plurality of divided adjustment images 45a to 45i constituting the adjustment image 45 as shown in FIG. It has become. Each of the divided adjustment images 45 a to 45 i is an image obtained by dividing the adjustment image 45. Further, regarding the screen 5, it can be considered that the image display area 5X is also divided into a plurality of divided areas so as to correspond to the plurality of divided adjustment images 45a to 45i, and is displayed in these divided areas. It can be said that the alignment adjustment for each of the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i can be performed individually. As shown in FIG. 11A, the segmented area here is an area in which a stereoscopic display area 5B or a specific image (specific information image or complete display request image) is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “specific image area” as appropriate). May be included, but there may be a segmented area that does not include the stereoscopic display area 5B or the specific image area.

  In the adjustment of the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i, for example, an adjustment is performed by the VDP 262 so as to surely display a character, a decorative design, or the like in an image display area such as the stereoscopic display area 5B. Specifically, during the alignment adjustment of the divided adjustment image to be adjusted among the plurality of divided adjustment images 45a to 45i, the VDP 262 is based on the operation of the cross button 31E or the like by an operator or the like. The divided adjustment image data corresponding to the adjustment image to be adjusted in the adjustment image data drawn in the drawing area 262R is redrawn so as to move in the X direction (left and right direction) or the Y direction (up and down direction). Or redraw to rotate around the Z axis (clockwise or counterclockwise) or redraw to enlarge or reduce. In this way, alignment adjustment of the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i is performed.

  As the division adjustment of the adjustment image 45, as shown in FIG. 15B, it can be set so that all the division adjustment images 45a to 45i are aligned and adjusted in order. In this setting, as shown in FIG. 15B, for all the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i, first, the upper left, the center, and the right proceed first, then the lower left end, the second from the lower left end, and the lower left end. It is performed in order from the third to the lower right end. In the case shown in FIG. 15B, the worker aligns all the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i in this order, so that it can reliably align all the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i. it can.

  Further, as the division adjustment of the adjustment image 45, as shown in FIG. 15C, it is possible to change only the division adjustment image that needs to be adjusted to the setting for performing the alignment adjustment. In FIG. 15C, since the marker PG11 of the divided adjustment image 45f protrudes from the marker PS11 of the screen 5, only the divided adjustment image 45f is placed so that the marker PS11 of the screen 5 fits inside the marker PG11 of the divided adjustment image 45f. Is aligned and adjusted. In the case shown in FIG. 15C, since the alignment is performed only for the divided adjustment image that the operator has determined that the alignment is necessary, the efficiency of the operation for the alignment adjustment can be improved.

  Although the adjustment adjustment of the adjustment image 45 is performed as necessary as shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C after the entire alignment adjustment of the adjustment image 45 is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, when the adjustment of the adjustment image 45 is not necessary, the partial adjustment may be performed as shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C without performing the overall adjustment. Note that the entire alignment adjustment (see FIG. 11) and the partial alignment adjustment (see FIG. 15) of the adjustment image 45 are performed after the keystone correction.

  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 (that is, alignment adjustment using the adjustment image 45), the projector 32 is moved up, down, left, and right based on the operation of the cross button 31E by an operator or the like. 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.

  The screen 5 is provided with markers PS1 to PS13. By providing the markers PS1 to PS13, the markers PS1 to PS13 can be used as marks when adjusting the display image. Therefore, the display image can be adjusted more efficiently.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16A, the automatic adjustment device 42 that can adjust the display image displayed on the screen 5 based on the operation of the cross button 31E is used. It is not limited to. For example, an automatic adjustment device 42 shown in FIG. 16B may be used. An automatic adjustment device 42 shown in FIG. 16B includes a command input device 38 instead of the cross button 31E. The command input device 38 is connected to the effect control board 12. In the automatic adjustment device 42 shown in FIG. 16B, as in the case shown in FIG. 16A, overall adjustment in the form shown in FIG. 11 and the part shown in FIG. Adjustment is possible.

  The command input device 38 has eight keys, that is, 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. A command (calibration start command) for instructing start of alignment adjustment (calibration) can be transmitted. When the effect control board 12 receives a calibration start command from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 enters the alignment adjustment (calibration) mode of the adjustment image 45. When each key of the command input device 38 is operated in such an alignment adjustment mode, an operation signal is transmitted to the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 performs processing by the display control unit 123 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 so that the image displayed on the screen 5 rises. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated rising signal to the projector moving device 32A. In addition, when the down key operation signal is transmitted from the command input device 38, the effect control board 12 generates a lowering signal that lowers the projector 32 so that the image displayed on the screen 5 is lowered. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated descending signal to the projector moving device 32A.

  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 so that the image displayed on the screen 5 moves to the left. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated left movement signal to the projector moving device 32A. In addition, 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 so that the image displayed on the screen 5 moves to the right. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated right movement signal to the projector moving device 32A.

  The effect control board 12 generates a forward signal for moving the projector 32 forward when a front key operation signal is transmitted from the command input device 38. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated forward signal to the projector moving device 32A. In addition, 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. The effect control board 12 transmits the generated backward signal to the projector moving device 32A.

  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. In addition, when the left 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 counterclockwise in the VDP 262 provided in the display control unit 123. Generate. The effect control board 12 causes the projector 32 to project an image corresponding to the generated image.

  Moreover, you may use the automatic adjustment apparatus 42 shown in FIG.16 (C). An automatic adjustment device 42 shown in FIG. 16C includes a controller 210 and a computer 211 instead of the command input device 38 shown in FIG. The controller 210 is connected to a computer 211 and can input operations such as up / down, left / right, front / rear, and rotation of an operator. The computer 211 is connected to the effect control board 12. In the automatic adjustment device 42 shown in FIG. 16C, as in the case shown in FIG. 16A, overall adjustment in the form shown in FIG. Adjustment is possible. Further, the mirror moving device 28A shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C may not be provided.

  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 deviation, the projector moving device 32A of the automatic adjustment device 42 may be operated, and further 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 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 gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the 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 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, and the second start is performed. A special game (second special game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the 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 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 gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is the specific gaming state. The 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. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state which is a special gaming state different from the big hit gaming state.

  The gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big prize opening door of the special variable prize ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, The state (open state, closed state) is changed. For example, the 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 gaming 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 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). Note that the gaming machine 1 may change the prize winning opening to an open state a plurality of times per round. For example, the gaming machine 1 may change the grand prize opening to an open state twice per round (the single prize opening is open → closed → open → closed during one round). And may be changed).

  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 gaming machine 1 maintains the grand prize opening in a closed state without opening the grand prize opening door at the start of the round, and then opens the grand prize opening door and maintains the grand prize opening in an open state. One round may be completed by closing the grand opening door.

  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 gaming machine 1, in the big hit gaming state, the number of round executions is the upper limit number (if the predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number is selected from a plurality of types. In some cases, the round is repeated until the selected number of times is reached. Note that the 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 gaming machine 1 has the value obtained by the player in each jackpot gaming state as the jackpot gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big jackpot”, that is, the player 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)).

  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 period), the type of the state of the gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, Normal period, time-short state, probability change state) and the period of time for which the state of the gaming machine 1 controlled after the big hit game state (for example, time-short state, probability change state) is maintained (for example, the number of time reductions, the number of STs) The value obtained by the player after the jackpot gaming state may be varied by varying the length of the game.

  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 an effect operation 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 pattern of the decorative pattern is 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 look-ahead notice effect can be executed as a notice effect for notifying that a big hit or a reach or a super reach will be made (notifying the probability of a big hit or the possibility of reaching). The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that is executed based on the result of judging the variable display result and the type of fluctuation pattern (the presence / absence of 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. 18 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. 18, first, a winning effect determining process is executed (step S150). In the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the storage contents in the start winning reception command buffer (first starting winning reception command buffer 194A or 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 Etc. are 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. The variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether a first change start command (or second change start command), a change pattern designation command, a change display result notification command, or the like transmitted from the main board 11 is 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, a process for determining a definite decorative pattern according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like is included. 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 the effect process during variable display, 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) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. 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 big hit starting process is executed before the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened, and a process for executing a fanfare effect and an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball apparatus 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 This includes processing 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”.

  Next, the special screen device initial operation processing in step S151 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating 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 or not the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command is stored in the initialization designation command storage area or the power failure restoration command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Judgment is made (step S1511). In step S1511, it is determined whether or not the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. 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 has a work area in which an operation program for executing the return operation is formed in the RAM 122. Etc. (step S1512). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes control (housing operation) for returning the special screen device 205 to the home state in accordance with the operation program for executing the returning operation (step S1513).

  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 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 special screen device 205 is already stored, the process of step S1513 is omitted.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes control for moving the projector 32 to the origin position in accordance with the operation program for executing the return operation (step S1514). Specifically, the projector display control unit 213 shown in FIG. 8 controls the projector moving device 32A so as to return the projector 32 to the origin position. When the projector 32 is located at the origin position, the detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B is turned on, and the projector display control unit 213 stops the movement of the projector 32 based on the detection signal being turned on.

  By executing the processing of steps S1513 and S1514, the special screen 205A and the projector 32 can be returned to the initial positions regardless of the previous power-off state. Therefore, it is not necessary to back up the position at the previous power-off. In addition to returning the special screen 205A and the projector 32 to the initial positions, the operation of the special screen 205A and the projector 32 may be checked.

  The initial operation for returning the special screen 205A and the projector 32 to the initial position is also referred to as a short initial operation. In addition to returning the special screen 205A and the projector 32 to the initial position, the operation of the special screen 205A and the projector 32 is checked. The initial operation is also called long initial operation. When the initialization designation command is received, it is assumed that the game is not started immediately, so the long initial operation may be executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts developing (transferring) all the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 into the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263 (step S1515).

  The original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 is compressed, and it takes time to read it. This is because after the compressed original image data is once transferred, it is necessary to expand the compressed data in the frame buffer area. For this reason, in this embodiment, all the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 when the power is turned on is expanded in advance in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263. By developing (arranging) the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 in the frame buffer area in advance, the original image data can be quickly read out and used for production.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether the power failure recovery designation command is stored among the initialization designation command or the power failure restoration designation command (step S1516).

  Here, the initialization designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on while initializing all data stored in the backup RAM of the game control microcomputer 100. Thus, turning on the power while initializing the backup data is also called a cold start. The power failure recovery designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on while maintaining the data stored in the backup RAM of the game control microcomputer 100. Thus, turning on the power while maintaining the backup data is also referred to as hot start.

  A worker or the like who installs the pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform a cold start or a hot start by a predetermined operation when the power is turned on. For example, a cold start can be performed at the time of initial startup or the like, and a hot start can be performed when an exceptional power interruption occurs due to a power failure or the like during a game.

  If it is determined in step S1516 that the power failure recovery designation command is stored (step S1516; Yes), it is determined whether or not the development of the original image data started in step S1515 is completed (step S1517). If the development of the original image data has not been completed (step S1517; No), the process waits until the development of the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 is completed.

  When the expansion of the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 is completed (step S1517; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a specific image (step S1518). The specific image may be an image that allows an operator or the like to confirm focus adjustment of the projector 32, and may be a demo image. Note that the original image data of the specific image is included in the original image data expanded in the frame buffer area.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the use screen is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (step S1519).

  In step S1519, for example, the gaming state is determined from the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11 together with the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command, and it is determined whether or not the high base state. Then, if it is in the high base state, it is determined that the used screen is the special screen 205A, and if it is in the low base state, it is determined that the used screen is the special screen 205A.

  If it is determined that the screen in use is the special screen 205A, the effect control CPU 120 executes control to raise the special screen 205A to the first position on the uppermost stage (step S1520).

  In step S1520, the effect control CPU 120 releases the lower left stopper solenoid 205DL and the lower right stopper solenoid 205DR, operates the lifting motor 205M, and raises the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 also raises the lifting frame 205F as the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR rise. The special screen 205A appears on the front side of the screen 5 as the elevating frame 205F rises and is gradually set. When the special screen 205A reaches the uppermost stage and the special screen 205A appears as a whole and is set, the control for raising the special screen 205A is terminated.

  When the special screen 205A is set, the effect control CPU 120 sets the focus of the projector 32 on the special screen 205A (step S1521).

  In step S1521, the effect control CPU 120 operates the projector moving device 32A to move the projector 32 from the origin position to the second normal position. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the special screen device initial operation process.

  If it is determined in step S1519 that the screen used is the main screen 5, the effect control CPU 120 sets the focus of the projector 32 on the main screen 5 (step S1522).

  In step S1521, the effect control CPU 120 operates the projector moving device 32A to move the projector 32 from the origin position to the first normal position. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the special screen device initial operation process.

  If it is determined in step S1516 that the initialization designation command is stored (step S1516; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the screen used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (step S1531). ).

  If it is determined that the screen in use is the special screen 205A, the effect control CPU 120 executes control to raise the special screen 205A to the uppermost first position (step S1532).

  When the special screen 205A is set, the effect control CPU 120 sets the focus of the projector 32 on the special screen 205A (step S153).

  If it is determined in step S1531 that the screen used is the main screen 5, the effect control CPU 120 sets the focus of the projector 32 on the main screen 5 (step S1534).

  After performing the process of step S1533 or S1534, the process waits until the focus of the projector 32 is set (step S1535).

  After the focus of the projector 32 is set (step S1535; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a specific image (step S1536). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the special screen device initial operation process.

  Thus, in this embodiment, at the time of hot start, the projector 32 is caused to project a specific image after waiting for the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 to be developed in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 263. Thereafter, the projection destination (use screen) of the projector is determined, and control for adjusting the focus in accordance with the projection destination is executed (steps S1517 to S1522). That is, in a state in which an image corresponding to the projection target member (used screen) set when the power is turned on is projected, the focal length is adjusted according to the projection target member. Yes. By doing so, the operation of focusing on the screen to be used is executed in a state where the specific image is projected by the projector 32, so that the operation of focusing can be accurately confirmed. In addition, by doing in this way at the time of hot start, the image display can be returned early.

  At the cold start, first, the projection destination (use screen) of the projector is determined, and control for adjusting the focus in accordance with the projection destination is executed. When the focusing is completed, the specific image is projected on the projector 32 (steps S1531 to S1536). That is, when power is turned on, an image corresponding to the projection target member is projected after the process of adjusting to the focal length corresponding to the projection target member (used screen) is executed. It has become. In this way, since the focus is not changed in a state where the specific image is projected by the projector 32, it is possible to prevent the specific image from being blurred. Further, at the cold start, the focus can be surely confirmed by the specific image in a situation where there is no urgency such as at the time of factory shipment.

  Depending on whether it is a cold start or a hot start, the processing from step S1516 is branched, but contrary to the example shown in FIG. 19, in the case of a hot start, steps S1531 to S1536 are executed. The processing may be executed, and if it is a cold start, the processing in steps S1517 to S1522 may be executed. Further, the branch condition may be different.

  In addition, even if one of steps S1517 to S1522 or steps S1531 to S1536 is executed after starting the short initial operation (steps S1513 and S1514) and the development of the image ROM, the cold start is performed because of the above-described advantages. Regardless of whether it is a hot start or step S1517, steps S1517 to S1522 or steps S1531 to S1536 may be executed. That is, as the initial operation of the projector 32, the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 is stored in the SDRAM 263 regardless of whether it is a cold start or a hot start (regardless of conditions or the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1). Waiting for development in the frame buffer area, the projector 32 projects a specific image, then determines the projection destination (use screen) of the projector, and executes control to adjust the focus according to the projection destination (step S1517). To S1522). Further, as an initial operation of the projector 32, regardless of whether it is a cold start or a hot start (regardless of conditions or the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1), first, the projection destination (use screen) of the projector is determined, Control for adjusting the focus in accordance with the projection destination is executed, and when the focusing is completed, the projector 32 may project a specific image (steps S1531 to S1536). In this case, the power-on command that is divided into the initialization designation command and the power failure recovery designation command may be single.

  If NO is determined in step S1516, processing for confirming completion of expansion of the original image data stored in the image data ROM 261 is not included, but the image data is not processed until the processing in step S1536 is executed. You may make it perform the process which confirms completion of expansion | deployment of the original image data stored in ROM261. In step S1535, the projector 32 stands by until the focus of the projector 32 is set. If the time until the focus is set is longer than the time until the completion of the development of the original image data, Judgment is not necessary. In this case, the development of the original image data and the focus adjustment of the projector 32 can be executed in parallel, so that the initial operation can be speeded up.

  In this embodiment, in step S1519 or S1531, it is determined whether the screen used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A, and the projector 32 is focused on the screen used based on the determination result. However, before step S1519 or S1531, an operation of focusing the projector 32 on either the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (for example, the main screen 5) is executed, and then the processing of step S1519 or S1531 is performed. When the screen used is not the main screen 5, the focus may be changed to the special screen 205A. If there is a bias in the frequency of use of the screen, the focus can be quickly adjusted by first focusing on the screen.

  Note that the initial operation may be executed at times other than when the power is turned on (for example, during demonstration production). In this way, it is possible to check the malfunction of the special screen device 205, etc., except when the power is turned on, and to return to the origin position even when the special screen device 205, etc. is not at the origin position. It becomes.

  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. 20, 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 the 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 performance flag is set to ON (step S1006), and the demonstration production (customer waiting demonstration display) is performed. 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, the case where it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received in the variable display start waiting process in step S170 as a condition for starting the demonstration presentation has been described. 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). It is determined whether or not there is a predetermined operation using the push button 31B, the cross button 31E, or the like (step S1012). When it is determined in step S1012 that there is no predetermined operation (step S1012; NO), 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 the 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 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 variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 21, 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 with having carried out.

  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. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special screen appearance effect process. The special screen appearance effect process shown in FIG. 22 is mainly a process for projecting a predetermined effect image 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 accommodated 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. 22 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. 29, 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. 31) 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 special screen non-appearance effect execution process in step S902 are not provided, so that the effect by the projected image is continued even if the drive mechanism of 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.

  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. 22, when it is determined that the special screen 205 </ b> A is operable (step S <b> 901; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the special screen rising period (step S <b> 903). 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 executes a focus change (from main to special) process for changing the focus of the projected image from the main screen 5 to the special screen 205A (steps). S905). That is, the focus is adjusted according to the special screen 205A.

  In this focus change (main to special) process, as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of changing the focus from the first focus position to the second focus position is a predetermined number (for example, the fourth). (Step S921). The effect control CPU 120 stores the number of executions in which the focus is changed from the first focal position to the second focal position in the execution number storage area. If it is a predetermined number (for example, the fourth time) (step S921; YES), the projector 32 is once returned from the first positive position to the original position and then moved to the second positive position (step S922). And the value “0” is stored as an execution count in the execution count storage area. Specifically, the projector display control unit 213 shown in FIG. 8 controls the projector moving device 32A so as to return the projector 32 to the origin position. When the projector 32 is located at the origin position, the detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B is turned on, and the projector display control unit 213 stops the movement of the projector 32 based on the detection signal being turned on. Subsequently, the projector display control unit 213 moves the projector 32 from the origin position to the second positive position by a second number of pulse signals (a number corresponding to the step angle in the positive direction from the origin position to the second positive position). Pulse signal) is output to the projector moving device 32A. Based on the input second number of pulse signals, the projector moving device 32A moves the projector 32 from the origin position to the second normal position. As described above, the focal position is shifted and the image is blurred because the focal point is not accurately adjusted due to the step-out of the front and rear stepping motors in the projector moving device 32A for changing the focal point of the projector 32. Can be reduced. More specifically, step out of the stepping motor can be solved by returning the projector 32 to the origin position, and by changing from the origin position to the second normal position, the backlash of the gear of the ball screw mechanism is accurate. It is possible to solve that the focus position is not reached. Thereby, the focus change can be executed accurately.

  On the other hand, if the number is not a predetermined number (for example, the fourth time) (step S921; NO), that is, if the number of executions is less than 4, the projector 32 is moved from the first normal position to the second normal position without returning to the original position. (Step S923), the execution count is incremented, and the execution count obtained by adding “1” is stored in the execution count storage area. The projector display control unit 213 outputs a third number of pulse signals, which is a number obtained by subtracting the first number from the second number, that is, a third number of pulses for moving the projector 32 from the first positive position to the second positive position. A signal (number of pulse signals corresponding to the step angle in the negative direction from the first positive position to the second positive position) is output to the projector moving device 32A. The projector moving device 32A directly moves the projector 32 from the first positive position to the second positive position based on the input third number of pulse signals. As described above, when the predetermined number (for example, the fourth time) has not been reached, the projector 32 is moved from the first normal position to the second normal position without returning to the original position. That is, the projector 32 is not always returned from the first normal position to the original position and moved to the second normal position, so that it is possible to prevent the ball screw mechanism gears from being burdened more than necessary.

  After step S922 or after step S923, the focus change (main to special) process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 22, after execution of step S905 or when it is not the special screen rising period (step S903; NO), the effect control CPU 120 displays the special screen according to the period during which the special screen 205A is stopped at the uppermost stage. It is determined whether or not it is the uppermost stop period (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 executes a focus change (from special to main) processing for changing the focus of the projected image from the special screen 205A to the main screen 5 (step). S910). That is, the focus is adjusted according to the screen 5.

  In this focus change (from special to main) processing, as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of changing the focus from the second focus position to the first focus position is a predetermined number (for example, the fourth time). (Step S931). The effect control CPU 120 also stores the number of executions in which the focus is changed from the second focus position to the first focus position in the execution count storage area. If it is a predetermined number (for example, the fourth time) (step S931; YES), the projector 32 is once returned from the second positive position to the original position and then moved to the first positive position (step S932). And the value “0” is stored as an execution count in the execution count storage area. Specifically, the projector display control unit 213 shown in FIG. 8 controls the projector moving device 32A so as to return the projector 32 to the origin position. When the projector 32 is located at the origin position, the detection signal from the origin position sensor 32B is turned on, and the projector display control unit 213 stops the movement of the projector 32 based on the detection signal being turned on. Subsequently, the projector display control unit 213 uses the first number of pulse signals (the number corresponding to the step angle in the positive direction from the origin position to the first positive position) to advance the projector 32 from the origin position to the first positive position. Pulse signal) is output to the projector moving device 32A. The projector moving device 32A moves the projector 32 from the origin position to the first normal position based on the input first number of pulse signals. As described above, the focal position is shifted and the image is blurred because the focal point is not accurately adjusted due to the step-out of the front and rear stepping motors in the projector moving device 32A for changing the focal point of the projector 32. Can be reduced. More specifically, step out of the stepping motor can be solved by returning the projector 32 to the origin position, and by changing from the origin position to the first normal position, the backlash of the gear of the ball screw mechanism is accurate. It is possible to solve that the focus position is not reached. Thereby, the focus change can be executed accurately.

  On the other hand, if the number is not a predetermined number (for example, the fourth time) (step S931; NO), that is, if the number of executions is less than 4, the projector 32 is moved from the second normal position to the first normal position without returning to the original position. (Step S933), the execution count is incremented, and the execution count obtained by adding “1” is stored in the execution count storage area. The projector display control unit 213 has a fourth number of pulse signals that is a number obtained by subtracting the second number from the first number, that is, a fourth number of pulses for moving the projector 32 from the second positive position to the first positive position. A signal (a number of pulse signals corresponding to the step angle in the positive direction from the second positive position to the first positive position) is output to the projector moving device 32A. The projector moving device 32A directly moves the projector 32 from the second positive position to the first positive position based on the input fourth number of pulse signals. As described above, when the predetermined number (for example, the fourth time) has not been reached, the projector 32 is moved from the second normal position to the first normal position without returning to the original position. That is, the projector 32 is not always returned from the second normal position to the original position and moved to the first normal position, so that it is possible to prevent the ball screw mechanism gears from being burdened more than necessary.

  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. 25, for example. In the determination example shown in FIG. 25, the execution ratio of the color tone changing effect and the color tone non-changing 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. 25, when the color tone changing effect is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” as compared with the case where the color tone changing effect is not executed (when the color tone non-changing 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. 25 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 update the tone change effect. 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 displayed on the main screen 5 after the special screen 205A is stored, 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. 21, 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 passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. 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.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the operation of an error notification process for notifying the occurrence of an error when various errors are detected in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the special screen appearance effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first receives an error command notifying that an error has occurred from the main board 11 or whether an error has been detected on the effect control board 12 side. Is determined (step S701). In step S701, it is determined whether or not a new error has been detected on the main board 11 or the effect control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Here, an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated. Examples of errors that can be detected on the main board 11 side include a magnetic detection error, a prize ball over error, an illegal prize error, a full tank error, and the like. When these errors are detected on the main board 11 side, processing such as a game stop is executed, and an error command capable of specifying the content of the error is transmitted to the effect control board 12 side. Further, errors that can be detected on the side of the effect control board 12 include an activation error of an accessory (movable object, special screen device, etc.), an operation means, a vibration motor abnormality error, and the like.

  If an error command has been received or an error has been detected on the effect control board 12 side (step S701; Yes), it is determined whether the screen used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (step S702).

  In step S702, it may be determined whether the use screen is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A depending on whether the special screen 205A is in the first position or the second position. That is, when the special screen 205A is in the first position, it is determined that the screen to be used is the main screen 5, and when the special screen 205A is in the second position, it is determined that the screen to be used is the special screen 205A. Good.

  In step S702, if the upper left end sensor 205ZL and the upper right end sensor 205ZR detect the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, respectively, it can be determined that the special screen 205A is in the second position where the set state is set.

  Further, if the left origin sensor 205YL and the right origin sensor 205YR detect the left slider 205SL and the right slider 205SR, respectively, it can be determined that the special screen 205A is in the first position where the storage state is set.

  If it is determined that the special screen 205A is not in the first position or the second position (the special screen 205A is in operation), for example, the screen to be used is temporarily determined as one of The screen to be used may be determined when it is determined that the special screen 205A is in the first position or the second position (for example, in step S711 described later). Further, the screen to be used may be determined from the operation control state of the motor.

  When it is determined that the use screen is the main screen 5, control for displaying the first error image as an error notification image for notifying an error on the main screen 5 is executed (step S703). In step S703, the effect control CPU 120 may control the projector 32 (display control unit 123) so that the first error image corresponding to the detected error is displayed on the main screen 5.

  When it is determined that the screen in use is the special screen 205A, control for displaying the second error image as the error notification image on the special screen 205A is executed (step S704). In step S704, the effect control CPU 120 may control the projector 32 (display control unit 123) to display the second error image corresponding to the detected error on the special screen 205A.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines a screen to be used and displays an error notification image corresponding to the screen to be used. Therefore, it is possible to display a suitable error notification image corresponding to the screen used. Further, when an error occurs on the main board 11 side, it is only necessary to notify the occurrence of the error on the main board 11 side regardless of the screen used, that is, the display destination and display mode of the error notification image on the main board 11 side. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden on the main board 11 side regarding error notification.

  The first error image displayed on the main screen 5 and the second error image displayed on the special screen 205A are error notification images having different display modes even when the same error is notified. . For example, the first error image may be an error notification image that matches the size and shape of the main screen 5, and the second error image may be an error notification image that matches the size and shape of the special screen 205A.

  Specifically, the main screen 5 includes a flat display area 5A and a stereoscopic display area 5B. If the error notification image straddles the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B, the image is distorted and visibility and aesthetics are deteriorated. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28A, the first error image (image informing of error A in FIG. 28) may be displayed on the central stereoscopic display region 5BC. Note that the first error image may be displayed in a plurality of stereoscopic display areas so that characters and images do not straddle, or the first error image may be displayed in the flat display area 5A. That is, the first error image may be an error notification image suitable for display on the main screen 5. In addition, when projecting an error notification image in a manner that can ensure the visibility and aesthetics of the error notification image, such as when projecting an image in consideration of the protrusion of the stereoscopic display region 5B, the flat display region 5A and the stereoscopic display The first error image may be displayed across the area 5B.

  Further, since the special screen 205A is a plane, as shown in FIG. 28B, the second error image (the image informing the error A in FIG. 28) is displayed on the entire surface of the special screen 205A. May be.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first error image displayed on the main screen 5 and the second error image displayed on the special screen 205A are different display modes even when the same error is notified. The error notification image is particularly different in display area. In this way, a suitable error notification image can be displayed according to the projection destination of the projector 32. When the display area of the error notification image is made different, the error notification image itself may be the same image that is different only in size.

  A plurality of first error images and second error images are prepared for each error type in order to notify various errors. The error notification image such as the first error image and the second error image may be composed of characters, images, or a combination thereof. Instead of preparing image data corresponding to both of the first error image and the second error image in advance, only one image data corresponding to one of them is prepared and the one image data is processed. Then, it may be converted into image data corresponding to the other (for example, enlarged or reduced). By doing so, the capacity of the image data can be reduced. Alternatively, basic image data may be prepared, the basic image data may be processed and converted into image data for the first error image and image data for the second error image. Also, the display method of the first error image and the second error image is arbitrary, and the image may be completely different as long as various errors can be notified.

  Returning to FIG. 26, after the processing of step S703 or S704, the CPU 120 for effect control executes another error notification control by sound, lamp, or the like (step S705). Then, an error flag corresponding to the error detected in step S701 is set to an on state (step S706).

  Here, an error flag corresponding to all errors is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and when any error occurs, the error flag corresponding to the error is set to an ON state. When the error is resolved, the error flag corresponding to the error is reset to the off state. In this way, it is possible to determine which error has occurred among a plurality of types of errors by using the error flag.

  After the process of step S706 or when no error command is received and no error is detected on the side of the effect control board 12 (step S701; No), it is determined whether any of the error flags is on. (Step S707). If none of the error flags is on (step S707; No), the error notification process is terminated.

  If any one of the error flags is on (step S707; Yes), whether or not an error clear command notifying that the error has been resolved is received from the main board 11 or an error is generated on the effect control board 12 side. It is determined whether or not it has been resolved (step S708).

  When the error clear command is received or when it is detected that the error has been resolved on the side of the effect control board 12 (step S708; Yes), the error notification control being executed is terminated (step S709). Then, the error flag corresponding to the resolved error is reset to the off state (step S710), and the error notification process is terminated.

  If any one of the error flags is on, no error clear command is received, and it is not detected that the error has been resolved on the side of the production control board 12 (step S708; No), the same processing as S702 is performed. By executing, it is determined whether the screen used is the main screen 5 or the special screen 205A (step S711).

  And the control for displaying the 1st error image or the 2nd error image corresponding to a use screen is performed by performing the same processing as Step S703 or S704 (Steps S712 and S713). Thereafter, the error notification process is terminated.

  In this way, even during error notification, the screen used is determined and an error image corresponding to the determination result is displayed. Therefore, even if the screen used is switched during error notification, the error image corresponding to the screen used is supported. Can be displayed on the screen. If the screen used is switched during the display of the error image, the predetermined image to be displayed when the focus is changed may not be displayed in order to prioritize the error notification.

  Note that during the error notification, the game may not proceed, so there is a low possibility that the screen used will be switched. Therefore, instead of determining the screen to be used by executing the process of step S711 each time during error notification, the screen to be used is determined by executing the process of step S711 every predetermined period (for example, every 5 seconds). It is also possible to display an error notification image corresponding to the above. By doing so, it is possible to display an error notification image corresponding to the switching of the screen to be used while reducing the processing load on the effect control CPU 120.

  In addition, when it is known that the screen to be used is very unlikely to be switched or the screen to be used is not switched depending on the error type, the processing in step S711 is omitted, and the screen to be used is determined during error notification. You may make it not perform the process to perform.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of a display control command (signal, command) transmitted to the display control unit 123 (more specifically, the projector control unit 260, VDP 262) in order to display an error image by the effect control CPU 120. FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, an error notification command for displaying an error notification image on the main screen 5 and an error for displaying an error notification image on the special clean 205A for each of a plurality of types of errors. A notification command is provided.

  The error notification command (main screen) is a control data for projecting the first error image corresponding to the type of error on the projector 32 and the focus of the projector 32 on the main screen 5 (controls the projector moving device 32A, Control data for moving the projector 32 to the first normal position). In the process of step S703 in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 may transmit these commands to the display control unit 123 (projector control unit 260).

  The error notification command (special screen) is a control data for projecting the second error image corresponding to the type of error on the projector 32 and the focus of the projector 32 on the special screen 205A (controls the projector moving device 32A, Control data for moving the projector 32 to the second normal position). In the process of step S704 in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 may transmit these commands to the display control unit 123 (projector control unit 260).

  As shown in FIG. 27, an error clear command is also provided for terminating the display of the error image when the error is resolved. As shown in FIG. 27, the error clear command is a common command regardless of the display destination (use screen) of the error notification image. In the process of step S709 in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 may transmit these commands to the display control unit 123 (projector control unit 260). Since the error clear command is common regardless of the screen used, an increase in the number of commands can be suppressed.

  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. 29 (A) shows a state where reach is established after the variable display of decorative symbols is started (reach state). 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 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. 29B, the elevating 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 predetermined image with no white pattern 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. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a predetermined image without a white pattern is projected while the special screen device 205 is set (that is, when the special screen device 205 is advanced), or when the special screen device 205 is advanced or lowered. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined image with no white pattern may be projected only while the special screen device 205 is moving up or down. Moreover, not only a white no pattern but black display, a light emission mode display, etc. may be sufficient.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 30A, 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. 30B 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 that corresponding to the main screen 5, as shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, a color tone changing 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. Also, as shown in FIG. 25, the ratio of the big hit control is higher when the color tone changing effect is executed 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 is stored, for example, as shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B, 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. 32A and 32B 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. 32A and 32B after the special screen 205A is stored is changed from the second color mode CL2 as a 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. 30 (B) and the color tone change effect as shown in FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (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. 30 (B), 31 (A), and 31 (B), an image showing the same effect content is an icon image or character in images 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, for decorative symbols (the number “7” in FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B)), 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 the image showing the 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. 29A) displayed on the main screen 5 at the start of the specific super reach effect (see FIG. 29A) or a projection image (see FIG. 29) displayed on the special screen 205A at the start of the special screen reach effect. 30 (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. 30 shows an example in which the lifting 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 may be 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. 31A and 31B, 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). (Refer to step S910 in FIG. 22) has been described, but the focus may be changed according to the main screen 5 during or after the execution of the color 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. Further, even if the predetermined screen projection (see step S909 in FIG. 22) immediately after the special screen 205A descends is intentionally omitted, 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 the advantageous state (for example, the 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, but 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. Further, a special screen fragment may appear from a plurality of directions including these or other directions, and may be combined in front of 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 gaming machine 1, 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 the 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 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 205A 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 above gaming machine 1, the color correction filter 28F is provided on the surface of the reflection mirror 28. However, if the image (light) emitted from the projector 32 passes, the color correction filter 28F is used as the reflection mirror. You may provide in positions other than the surface of 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.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the embodiment described above, when the number of executions of changing the focus from the first focus position to the second focus position is a predetermined number (for example, the fourth time) (see step S921 in FIG. 23), or from the second focus position to the first focus. When the number of executions of changing the focus to the position is a predetermined number (for example, the fourth time) (see step S931 in FIG. 24), the projector 32 is temporarily returned to the origin position and then moved to the first normal position or the second normal position. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the projector 32 is temporarily set based on only one of the number of executions of focus change from the first focus position to the second focus position and the number of executions of focus change from the second focus position to the first focus position. You may make it move to a 1st normal position or a 2nd normal position after returning to an origin position. In addition, when the time measured by a real-time counter or the like has passed a predetermined time (for example, 2 pm, 5 pm, or 8 pm), or when the time is started after the power is turned on, the measured time is a predetermined time (for example, 2 In step S905 or step S910 in the special screen appearance effect process (step S543), the projector 32 is temporarily returned to the original position and then moved to the first normal position or the second normal position. You may make it move. Further, when the effect control board 12 receives a predetermined command (for example, a customer waiting command or a big hit ending command) from the main board 11, the projector 32 is returned to the origin position and then the first normal position or the second normal position is returned. You may make it move to a position. In these cases, the focus change can be executed at a timing (period) that does not seem strange to the player or the like, and the focus change can be executed accurately when there is no sense of incongruity for the player. .

  Further, as in Modification 1 shown in FIGS. 33A and 34, the projector 32 may be moved to the first normal position or the second normal position after the projector 32 is temporarily returned to the original position in the specific super reach. In the first modification shown in FIG. 33A, in the specific super reach, the first specific effect (the effect before reach) and the second specific effect (the effect during reach) are determined in a predetermined ratio (for example, the former is 80% and the latter is the latter). 20%). As shown in FIG. 34A, in the focus change (main to special) process (step S905), it is determined whether or not it is the execution period of the first specific effect (pre-reach effect) (step S941). If it is the execution period of the first specific effect (effect before reach) (step S941; Yes), the projector 32 is moved from the first normal position to the second normal position without returning to the origin position (step S942). This focus change (main to special) process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not the execution period of the first specific effect (pre-reach effect) (step S941; No), it is determined whether or not it is the execution period of the second specific effect (effect during reach) (step S943). If it is the execution period of the 2 specific effect (effect during reach) (step S943; Yes), the projector 32 is returned from the first normal position to the origin position and then moved to the second normal position (step S944). The focus change (main to special) process is terminated. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34B, in the focus change (from special to main) process (step S910), it is determined whether or not it is the end period of the first specific effect (the effect before reach) (step S910). S951), if it is the end period of the first specific effect (the effect before reach) (step S951; Yes), the projector 32 is moved from the second normal position to the first normal position without returning to the origin position ( In step S952, the focus change (from special to main) process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not the end period of the first specific effect (the effect before reach) (step S951; No), it is determined whether or not it is the end period of the second specific effect (the effect during reach) (step S953). If it is the end period of the two specific effects (the effect during reach) (step S953; Yes), the projector 32 is returned from the second normal position to the original position and then moved to the first normal position (step S954). The focus change (from special to main) processing ends.

  According to the first modification, when it is necessary to quickly change the focus as in the first specific effect (pre-reach effect), the first normal position is changed to the second normal position without returning to the origin position. It is possible to cope with a quick focus change by moving to the first position or moving the second position to the first position. Since the first specific effect (pre-reach effect) has a short execution period (for example, it is desired to surprise the player), the first normal position is changed to the second normal position without returning the projector 32 to the original position. It is preferable to move to the first normal position from the second normal position. On the other hand, in the second specific effect (the effect during reach), the projector 32 is temporarily returned to the original position and moved to the first normal position or the second normal position, whereby the back of the ball screw mechanism gear in the projector moving device 32A. It is possible to solve the problem that the focus position is not accurate due to rush or the like. Thereby, the focus change can be executed accurately. Further, since the second specific effect (the effect during reach) has a long execution period, it is easy to ensure that the projector 32 is temporarily returned to the original position and moved to the first normal position or the second normal position.

  Further, as in Modification 2 shown in FIG. 33B, the specific super reach includes a first specific effect (effect before reach), a second specific effect (effect during reach), and a first specific effect (reach). Both the previous effect) and the second specific effect (during reach effect) may be executable at a predetermined determination ratio (for example, the former is 70%, the middle is 20%, and the latter is 10%). Further, it is assumed that the specific super reach can produce only one of the first specific effect (the pre-reach effect) or the second specific effect (the effect during reach), and during this effect period, the projector 32 is temporarily returned to the original position. It may be moved to the first normal position or the second normal position. Further, it may be executed in a reach effect other than the specific super reach, or may be executed in a jackpot effect, a promotion effect (probability promotion effect, jackpot promotion effect, etc.) as an effect other than the reach effect.

  In the above embodiment, the character images MC, SC1, and SC2 are mainly displayed in the center stereoscopic display area 5BC, the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and the left stereoscopic display area 5BL, and the upper middle stereoscopic display area 5BUC and the upper right stereoscopic display are displayed. The decorative symbols are variably displayed in the display area 5BUR and the upper left stereoscopic display area 5BUL, but as shown in FIG. 35, the decorative symbols are displayed in the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and the left stereoscopic display area 5BL. May be variably displayed, and the character images MC, SC1, and SC2 may be mainly displayed in the upper middle stereoscopic display area 5BUC, the upper right stereoscopic display area 5BUR, and the upper left stereoscopic display area 5BUL. In this way, the decorative design can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In the above embodiment, in the overall adjustment of the adjustment image 45, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, any adjustment item (X, Y in the embodiment) is displayed in the color display of the adjustment image 45. It is displayed on the screen 5 so as to be able to specify which of the movement adjustment in the direction and the rotation adjustment), but is not limited to this. For example, instead of or in addition to the color display of the adjustment image 45, character display such as “movement adjustment in the X and Y directions”, “rotation adjustment”, voice notification, and the like may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the markers PS1 to PS13 are provided in the stereoscopic display area 5B of the screen 5, but the planar display area 5A (for example, a plane in the vicinity of the stereoscopic display area 5B) that is a peripheral area of the stereoscopic display area 5B. It may be provided at an arbitrary location in the display area 5A).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, although one marker is provided for every three-dimensional display area 5B of the screen 5, you may make it provide two or more markers. For example, in the case of projecting and displaying an image having a different form as a motif in one stereoscopic display region 5B, the alignment can be performed for each image having a different form. Note that the marker PS1 of the screen 5 shown in FIG. 10 is a marker indicating the center point (reference point) of the screen 5, and the marker PS11 is an alignment marker of the central stereoscopic display area 5BC. It is supplemented that it differs from what is provided here with two or more markers.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36A in the partial adjustment of the adjustment image 45, the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i (for example, the partial adjustment image 45f in FIG. Although it moves as it is, it is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the divided adjustment images 45a to 45i (for example, the partial adjustment image 45f in FIG. 36 (B)) are composed of images of the main part image region MS and its outer peripheral region OS. For example, the displacement amount X1 of the main part image MS1 in the main part image region MS is larger than the displacement amount X2 of the outer peripheral region image OS1 in the outer peripheral region OS. Good. Further, the aspect of the divided adjustment image 45f may be changed and adjusted, for example, by changing the line of sight of the polygon in the divided adjustment image 45f in the elevation direction. For example, if the division adjustment image 45f is a human face, the state changes from a state of looking down from the front (a face displayed with a large forehead) to a state of viewing from the front (a face viewed from the front), and further looks up from the front. Changes to a state (a face with a larger chin).

  In the above 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.

  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 the demonstration screen display where no game is being executed, the projection range is reduced to an overall size, thereby reducing one of the screens 5. You may control to project an image on a part.

  In addition to the partial adjustment according to FIG. 15 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37A, adjustment of a specific part is performed so that an image displayed in an important area such as the center in the image display area 5X is displayed in the area. May be performed. The important area here may include, for example, a stereoscopic display area 5B 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 5B. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the VDP 262 divides the actual drawing area 262A. 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 region 262B may include a heavy region such as a region where the stereoscopic display region 5B or 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. 37A, 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. 37A, when the image displayed in the specific display area 35T matches the predetermined area, adjustment of the original image data stored in the specific divided area 262B is unnecessary. 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. 37B, 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. 38, the polygon in the specific divided area 262B is finer than the polygon 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. The information displayed in the non-specific display area 35U is less important than the information displayed in the specific display area 35T. Can be reduced.

  In adjusting the specific divided area 262B, as shown in FIG. 39A, after adjusting the non-specific divided area 262C except for the specific divided area 262B, the adjustment of the specific divided area 262B is performed. May be performed. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 39B, 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. 37D, 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 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 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 notice 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40A, a button image BGA showing the cross button 31E may be displayed at the time of partial adjustment. In FIG. 40A, a button image BGA is displayed in the divided adjustment image 45f that is the adjustment target. For this reason, an operator or the like can easily operate the cross button 31E at the time of partial adjustment. In addition, the button image BGA may be displayed at the time of overall adjustment, and the display position and display mode may be different in adjustment items (for example, movement adjustment in the X and Y directions, rotation adjustment, partial adjustment, etc.). It may be. When the button image BGA is displayed during the overall adjustment, the display mode of the button image BGA itself may not be changed even if the adjustment image 45 is rotated. Further, the button image BGA may be displayed at different positions or may be displayed in different manners for the overall adjustment and the partial adjustment. Further, the button image BGA may not be displayed at the time of overall adjustment or partial adjustment.

  In the said embodiment, although markers PS1-PS13 are provided in the position shown to FIG. 10 (A) of the screen 5, you may provide in another position. For example, it may be provided in each of the flat display area 5A and the stereoscopic display area 5B, or a specific position in the flat display area 5A, for example, the center position of the flat display area, the flat display surrounded by the stereoscopic display area 5B It may be provided at a predetermined position in the region. 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. Further, the marker is not limited to a circular shape or a point shape (see FIG. 10A), but a predetermined shape such as a polygon, such as a regular hexagon, or an ellipse in addition to a straight line, a curve, a cross shape, a V shape, for example. It is good. In addition, as shown in FIG. 40B, at least a part of the outer shape of the stereoscopic display region 5B (for example, an outer end, a groove, a dent, etc.) is a marker (FIG. 40B) as an alignment target portion. The marker PS11) may be used.

  In the above embodiment, only a worker other than the player can perform projection adjustment (positioning of the adjustment image 45), but the player may be able to perform projection adjustment. The projection adjustment by the player is such that the projection adjustment by the player automatically returns to the initial adjustment when the game ends (for example, the player leaves the seat), or the projection adjustment range by the player is limited. May be.

(A1) The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1 described above is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a projection unit (projector 32) that projects an image, and a projection target that projects an image from the projection unit A first projection member (for example, the screen 5) and a second projection member (for example, a special projection member) having different distances from the projection means as the projection member. The projection unit can project an image in accordance with a first focal length corresponding to the first projection target member (for example, in a state where the projector 32 is positioned at the first normal position). An image can be projected onto the screen 5), and the image can be projected in accordance with the second focal length according to the second projection member (for example, the projector 32 is positioned at the second normal position). Unlike the first focal length and the second focal length, the projector 32 shown in FIG. 13C serves as the origin as the focal length, unlike the first focal length and the second focal length. When the focal length is changed from the first projection member to the second projection member, the first focal length is changed to the origin position, and the origin position is changed to the first position. It is possible to change the focal length by changing to two focal lengths (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes processing such as step S922 in FIG. 23, step S944 in FIG. 34A), etc. Changing the focal length). Since it did in this way, the malfunction which a focus position shifts | deviates and it becomes blurry by reducing a focus position correctly by step-out of the stepping motor of the projector moving apparatus 32A for changing the focus of a projection means, etc. can be reduced. . More specifically, the motor step-out can be solved by returning the projection means to the origin position, and the backlash of the gear of the ball screw mechanism in the projector moving device 32A can be achieved by changing from the origin position to the second focal length. It is possible to solve the problem that the focus position is not accurate. Thereby, the focus change can be executed accurately.

(A2) When the projection unit changes a focal length from the first projection member to the second projection member, a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of executions of the focus change is predetermined). When a certain number of times (for example, the fourth time) has been reached, when a predetermined time or a predetermined time has passed, when a specific performance (for example, a specific super reach) is executed, a predetermined command (for example, a customer waiting command or a jackpot Ending command, etc.) (If a customer waiting command is received, a big hit ending command is received after a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed since the reception) Further, the focal length is changed by changing from the first focal length to the origin position and from the origin position to the second focal length. Since it did in this way, it is not always performed to return the projection means to the original position and change it to the first focal length or the second focal length. It can be avoided.

(A3) Further, when the projection unit changes the focal length from the first projection member to the second projection member, when the number of executions of the focus change reaches a predetermined number (for example, the fourth), The focal length is changed from the first focal length to the origin position and from the origin position to the second focal length. Since it did in this way, whenever a frequency | count of execution of a focus change reaches | attains a predetermined number (for example, 4th time), a focus change can be performed correctly. In addition, since it is not always executed, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary burden on the gear of the ball screw mechanism.

(A4) When the projection means changes the focal length from the first projection member to the second projection member and a specific effect (for example, specific super reach) is executed, the projection means starts from the first focal length. The focal length is changed by changing to the origin position and changing from the origin position to the second focal length. Since it did in this way, whenever a specific production is performed, a focus change can be performed correctly. In addition, since it is not always executed, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary burden on the gear of the ball screw mechanism.

(A5) When the focal length is changed from the second projection member to the first projection member, the projection unit changes from the second focal length to the origin position, and changes from the origin position to the first focal length. Thus, the focal length is changed (for example, the production control CPU 120 changes the focal length by executing processing such as step S932 in FIG. 24 and step S954 in FIG. 34B). Since it did in this way, the malfunction which a focus position shifts | deviates and it becomes blurry by reducing a focus position correctly by step-out of the stepping motor of the projector moving apparatus 32A for changing the focus of a projection means, etc. can be reduced. . More specifically, the motor step-out can be solved by returning the projection means to the origin position, and the backlash of the gear of the ball screw mechanism in the projector moving device 32A can be achieved by changing from the origin position to the second focal length. It is possible to solve the problem that the focus position is not accurate. Thereby, the focus change can be executed accurately.

(B1) In addition, the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1 is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a projection unit (projector 32) that projects an image, and a projection member (an image projected from the projection unit) The projection member has an alignment target portion (markers PS1 to PS13), and an adjustment for adjusting a display position of an image projected from the projection unit onto the projection member. The image 45 can be displayed on the projection target member, and the adjustment image has adjustment displays (markers PG1 to PG13) for matching with the alignment target portion. Since it did in this way, the adjustment display (marker PG1-PG13) of the adjustment image 45 can be match | combined with the position alignment object part (marker PS1-PS13) of a to-be-projected member (screen 5). Thereby, the position adjustment of the projection image 45 with respect to a to-be-projected member (screen 5) can be performed suitably. It is possible to improve the fun of the game by displaying the projected image on the projection target member (screen 5).

(B2) In addition, operation means (such as the cross button 31E, the command input device 38, the controller 210, etc.) operated by an operator is provided, and the projection member has a protrusion (on the surface on which an image is projected from the projection means ( For example, the 3D display area 5B, the hold display area 5H, the current display area 5K, the hold number display area 5F, etc.), and the protruding portion or the surrounding area of the protruding portion has the alignment target portion, and the operation By adjusting the adjustment display to the alignment target portion based on the operation of the means, it is possible to adjust the position of the adjustment image and the projection target member. Since it did in this way, position adjustment of the projection image 45 with respect to a to-be-projected member (screen 5) can be performed suitably. For example, when adjusting the entire adjustment image 45 with respect to the projection member (screen 5), adjustment elements (adjustment axes, adjustment points, etc.) such as the center marker PS1 can be determined.

(B3) When adjusting the position of the adjustment image 45 and the projection member (screen 5), any adjustment item among a plurality of types of adjustment items (for example, movement adjustment in the X and Y directions, rotation adjustment, etc.) Is displayed on the projection member (for example, the adjustment image 45 is displayed in green when the movement is adjusted in the X and Y directions, and the adjustment image 45 is displayed in blue when the rotation is adjusted). . This makes it possible for the worker and the like to know the adjustment items being executed without removing his / her line of sight from the projection target member (screen 5), and supports the operation of the operating means by the worker and the like (support, assistance, etc.) can do. For example, an operation for confirming an adjustment item currently being executed can be made unnecessary, and an operation error of an operation means by an operator or the like can be reduced. Thereby, each adjustment item can be performed quickly and the efficiency of position adjustment can be improved.

(B4) Further, based on the operation of the operating means, the adjustment display of one divided adjustment image among the plurality of divided adjustment images 45a to 45i constituting the adjustment image is displayed on one or more projecting portions of the projection target member and the projection member. The one divided adjustment image and the one position by matching with one alignment target portion corresponding to the one division adjustment image among the alignment target portions of at least two or more locations in the peripheral region of the protrusion. Position adjustment with the alignment target portion is possible (for example, in FIG. 15B, the marker PG6 of the divided adjustment image 45a is aligned with the marker PS6 of the screen 5, or in FIG. 15C, the marker PG11 of the divided adjustment image 45f. To match the marker PS11 on the screen 5). Since it did in this way, position adjustment can be performed for every some division | segmentation adjustment image 45a-45i which comprises the adjustment image 45. FIG. Thereby, the position adjustment of the projection image 45 with respect to a to-be-projected member (screen 5) can be performed suitably. Further, partial adjustment can be performed after the entire adjustment image 45 is adjusted. In this way, adjustment that cannot be compensated for by overall adjustment can be realized by partial adjustment.

(B5) Further, one type of adjustment display can be selected from a plurality of types of adjustment displays having different sizes (for example, any one of the plurality of types of position adjustment patterns PP1 to PP25 shown in FIG. 14D). Or you can choose one). Since this is done, an adjustment display larger than the initially selected adjustment display is selected (for example, the marker size of the adjustment image shown in FIG. 14D is changed to a larger one). Position adjustment is performed by speeding up or selecting an adjustment display smaller than the initially selected adjustment display (for example, changing the marker size of the adjustment image shown in FIG. 14D to a smaller one). The accuracy can be improved. For this reason, it can change to the position adjustment work corresponding to a subsequent adjustment need, and the convenience of the position adjustment work can be improved.

(B6) Further, the projection target member has a first region whose projection distance from the projection means is equal to or less than the first distance and a second region which is larger than the first distance (for example, X which bisects the adjustment image 45 vertically) The upper region (first region) located above the center line SCL in the X direction of the screen 5 that coincides with the center line GCL in the direction, and the lower region (second region) located below the center line SCL. And). Since the lower region (second region) has a larger projection distance from the projection means (projector 32) than the upper region (first region), the projected image is likely to be misaligned. Therefore, by aligning the adjustment display with the projecting portion of the second region or the alignment target portion in the peripheral region of the projecting portion, it is possible to reduce the positional deviation caused by the large projection distance. That is, the malfunction which arises according to projection distance can be suppressed.

  Further, the lower region (second region) has more protrusions than the upper region (first region) (in FIG. 3B, the lower region (second region) includes the central stereoscopic display region 5BC, the right three-dimensional display region. The display area 5BR, the left stereoscopic display area 5BL, the current display area 5K, and the reserved number display area 5F are the upper middle stereoscopic display area 5BUC, the upper right stereoscopic display area 5BUR and the upper area (first area). (There are more than three of the left stereoscopic display area 5BUL), and therefore, the lower area (second area) where the positional deviation of the projected image is likely to occur is adjusted more than the upper area (first area). Since it did in this way, the position shift which arises when a projection distance is large can be reduced. That is, the malfunction which arises according to projection distance can be suppressed.

(B7) Further, the second area has a plurality of areas for variably displaying the effect symbols (in FIG. 35, the lower stereoscopic area (second area) is a central stereoscopic display area 5BC for variably displaying decorative symbols, a right stereoscopic display area 5BR and left stereoscopic display area 5BL). Since the lower area (second area) has a larger projection distance from the projection means than the upper area (first area), the decorative pattern image projected on the second area is likely to be displaced. Since the decorative pattern image is an image that the player pays attention to, it is necessary to prevent display discomfort due to misalignment. Therefore, by aligning the adjustment display with the alignment target portion in the projecting portion of the second region, it is possible to reduce the positional deviation of the decorative pattern image due to the large projection distance. That is, the malfunction which arises according to projection distance can be suppressed.

(C1) In addition, the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1 includes a screen 5 (an example of display means) that displays an image, a special screen that can move between a first position and a second position that is different from the first position. 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.

(C2) 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-like 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. 31A and 31B 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 (consisting of 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. Further, 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.

  When the display means is constituted by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display or the like, the display means includes a first display means and a second display means, and at least one of the first display means and the second display means is movable. The display means to be used is configured to be switchable, and further includes a determination means for determining the display means to be used. The display means can display a corresponding error image based on the occurrence of an error. Yes, when an error image is displayed, an error image corresponding to the display means to be used may be displayed based on the determination result by the determination means. In this case, error information corresponding to the error command is held until the error is cleared, and the display unit to be used is changed when the determination result by the determination unit changes while holding the error information. You may make it control so. Further, when the error information is held, the determination unit performs the determination every predetermined period, and when the determination result by the determination unit is changed, the display unit to be used is controlled to be changed. Good.

  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 in accordance with the menu contents shown in FIG. 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 (step S150) shown in FIG. 18, the presence / absence of execution of the color tone changing effect may be determined according to the winning determination result, and the color tone changing effect may be an aspect of the pre-reading notice effect. In addition, a color change effect may be executed as an effect in the big hit gaming state.

(C3) 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.

(C4) 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.

(C5) Also, 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.

(C6) In addition, the pattern in which the color tone is changed is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state) than the pattern in which the color tone is not changed (for example, FIG. 25). 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).

(C7) The gaming machine 1 further includes a projection 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 projection 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.

(C8) The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine 1 capable of executing a game, and is 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, FIG. 17). According to such a structure, it becomes easy to visually recognize specific information, and interest is improved.

  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 by 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. Note that a command indicating a random value may be transmitted from the main side, and the prefetch determination may be performed on the sub side. Also, one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when variation starts, but the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. In the above embodiment, whether or not the game state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the “probable change state” is determined by determining the big hit type at the start of the change, but the big prize opening is opened at the start of the change. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit gaming state, only determining the pattern (the mode of the round game). The gaming state after the big hit gaming state may be changed to the “probability changing state”.

  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), 5B ... 3D display area, 5F ... Hold number display area, 5H ... Hold display area, 5K ... Current 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 ... Audio control board, 14 ... Lamp control board, 15 ... Relay board, 16 ... Power supply board, 20 ... Normal symbol display, 21 ... Gate switch, 22A ... First start port switch, 22B 2nd starting port switch, 23 ... Count switch, 25A ... 1st hold indicator, 25B ... 2nd hold indicator, 25C ... Ordinary hold indicator, 26 ... Logo accessory, 27 ... Decoration structure, 28 ... Reflection mirror, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1A ... Stick controller, 31B ... Push button, 31E ... Cross button, 32 ... Projector, 33 ... Sub LED, 38 ... Command input device, 41 ... Pass gate, 45 ... Adjustment image, 45a-45i ... Divided adjustment image, 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 control unit, 205A ... special screen, 210 ... controller, CL1 ... first color mode, CL2 ... second color mode, PS10 to PS12 ... marker, PG10 to PG12 ... marker

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Projection means for projecting an image;
A projection member on which an image is projected from the projection means,
The projection member includes a first projection member and a second projection member having different distances from the projection unit,
The projection means includes
An image can be projected according to the first focal length corresponding to the first projection member,
An image can be projected in accordance with the second focal length according to the second projection member;
A gaming machine, wherein when a power is turned on, a process for projecting an image is performed, and then a process for adjusting to a focal length corresponding to the projection target member is performed.

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