CN1663648A - game console - Google Patents

Abstract

A game machine, having a game result display device, the display device is designed to include drums (3L, 3C, 3R) and a liquid crystal display (31 ), the liquid crystal display (31) displays a specific image (91) on almost the entire liquid crystal display (2B) including the symbol display area (21L, 21C, 21R), through which the roller (3L) can be seen and identified , 3C, 3R).

Description

game console

technical field

The present invention relates to a game machine having a variable display device and a control device, wherein the variable display device is used to variably display various symbols required for the game, and a control device such as a microcomputer is used to control the variable display . The gaming machines include so-called pachinko machines; slot machines; such as first to third level pachinko machines, arrange machines, Pinball machines such as hemp ball machines or slit-slot machines; video slot machines, video poker machines, etc.

Background technique

For example, a Japanese pachinko slot machine has a mechanically variable display with a plurality of rotating reels placed in a window in the front of the slot machine, each reel variably displaying a plurality of Parallel lines set. According to the activation operation by the player, the control device drives and controls the variable display, and at the same time the reels rotate, so that the symbols on the reels are variably displayed. The rotation of each reel is stopped automatically or based on a player's stop operation. At this time, in a case where each reel symbol appearing in the display window includes a predetermined combination (winning mode), game media such as medals or coins are paid out, whereby predetermined benefits are provided to the player.

In addition, there have been previously proposed gaming machines having a plurality of reels, light sources, and control devices. wherein the stripes of each drum are arranged on the outer circumference of each drum, while symbols are drawn in a separate manner on each outer surface of the drum; each light source illuminates the divisions of the symbols on each drum stripe from the rear side , and set inside each drum; and the control device is used to control the lighting of the light source. Here, in the roller stripe, the symbol portion is made translucent, and the background of the symbol is transparent or translucent, and the light source includes a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged in a dot array. The control device can control the light emission of each light-emitting diode, so as to control the light emission of the light source to display characters or figures through the light-emitting diodes.

See, for example, Japanese Unexamined Publication No. 2001-353255.

Summary of the invention

Therefore, there is currently a need for a game machine that further increases the fun of the game compared to the effects of the above-mentioned game machine, wherein the control device controls the light emission of each light emitting diode, thereby controlling the light emission of the light source so as to pass through the light emitting diode Show people or figures.

The object of the present invention is to provide a game machine, wherein the game result display device includes a first display device and a second display device, and when viewed from the front of the game machine, the second display device is arranged in a display area larger than that of the first display device. On the more front side, while the second display means displays a specific image on almost the entire display area of the second display means including the symbol display area through which the first display means can be seen and identified.

The object of the present invention is to provide a kind of game machine, and this game machine comprises: the game result display device that shows game result and advantageous state forming device (for example, the main control circuit 41 mentioned later), when favorable result is displayed on the game result display device When playing, the device forms an advantageous state for the player; wherein the game result display device is designed to include a first display device (for example, the drum 3L, 3C, 3R) and a second display device (for example, the liquid crystal display 31 mentioned later) ), when viewed from the front of the game machine, the second display device is arranged on the side more forward than the display area of the first display device; at the same time, the second display device includes a symbol display area of the second display device (such as , the latter-mentioned symbol display region 21L, 21C, 21R) displays a specific image on almost the entire display region (for example, in the later-mentioned liquid crystal display unit 2b), through which the symbol display region can be seen and identified. A display device.

In the game machine of the present invention, a specific image is displayed based on information related to the game.

In the present invention, the gaming machine further includes: internal winning combination determining means and game result display control means; the internal winning combination determining means is for determining the internal winning combination based on the output from the game start instruction means for starting the game; and the game result The display control means is for performing display control of the game result display means based on the result determined by the internal winning combination determining means; wherein the specific image is displayed based on information related to the internal winning combination included in the game-related information.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the case where the internal winning combination determining means determines a specific winning combination as an internal winning combination, the probability of displaying a specific image is set to be higher than the probability of displaying a specific image in the following case , this case is that the internal winning combination determining means determines other winning combinations than the specific winning combination as the internal winning combination.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the specific image is displayed based on the cashed-out winning combination included in the game-related information as the specific winning combination.

In the present invention, it also includes: a third display device that is different from the first display device and the second display device; wherein the second display device and the third display device display images related to each other.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine comprising: game result display means for displaying game results, and favorable state forming means for forming a favorable state for a player when a favorable result is displayed on the game result display means wherein the game result display device comprises a first display device and a second display device, and when viewed from the front of the gaming machine, the second display device is arranged on a side more forward than the display area of the first display device ; Simultaneously the second display means displays a specific image on almost the entire display area of the second display means including the symbol display area through which the first display means can be seen and identified. Therefore, the fun of the game is improved.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a flat panel display unit and a liquid crystal display unit.

FIG. 3 is an appearance explanatory view showing a structure of drums in which lamps are arranged in each drum.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a drum and a circuit board for receiving therein LEDs arranged in the drum.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing the structure of the liquid crystal display.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the liquid crystal display.

Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining functions of LED lamps and fluorescent lamps.

Fig. 8 is a block diagram showing the circuit in the embodiment.

Fig. 9 is a block diagram showing the structure of the sub-control circuit.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a display example of a liquid crystal display unit.

Fig. 11 is a view showing a display example of a liquid crystal display unit and a decorative panel.

Fig. 12 is a view showing a display example of a liquid crystal display unit and a decorative panel.

Fig. 13 is a view showing a display example of a liquid crystal display unit and a decorative panel.

Fig. 14 is a view showing a display example of a liquid crystal display unit and a decorative panel.

Detailed ways

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a game machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, the gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachinko slot machine. Although in the gaming machine 1, the player plays the game by utilizing game media such as coins, medals, or tokens or cards on which game value information provided to the player is stored, the following describes the gaming machine 1 using medals. .

Currently, the popular Japanese pachinko slot machines have various winning modes. Specifically, when accepting a predetermined winning combination, the player can obtain a game state more favorable than a normal game state within a predetermined period, instead of ending the game by paying a medal only once. As such a winning combination, there is one that can provide relatively large benefits to the player within a predetermined number of times (this winning combination is called "big prize", hereinafter referred to as "BB"). In the winning combination, a relatively small benefit is provided to the player within a predetermined number of times (this winning combination is called "normal prize", hereinafter abbreviated as "RB").

In popular Japanese pachinko slot machines, in order to cash out winning combinations, medals or coins are paid out when predetermined symbol combinations appear side by side along an activated payout line (hereinafter simply referred to as "activation line"), thus requiring The winning combination (hereinafter simply referred to as "internal winning") is won internally through internal lottery processing (hereinafter simply referred to as "internal lottery"), and it is required that the combination of symbols of the winning combination indicating internal winning can be When the activation line stops, it is up to the player to stop the symbol operation. That is, even if the winning combination wins inside, when the stop operation performed by the player exceeds the time, winning according to the inside winning combination cannot be achieved. That is, in the currently mainstream pachinko slot machines, a technique of stopping symbol manipulation at an optimal timing is required. This technique is called "observation pressing" and as such, technical intervention is particularly required in this current Japanese pachinko slot machine.

On the front surface of the cabinet 2 integrally forming the game machine 1, there are formed a panel display unit 2a, a liquid crystal display unit 2b, and a fixed display unit 2c which are substantially vertical planes. As for the panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c, they will be described later with reference to FIG. 2 . In the case 2 (the rear side of the liquid crystal display unit 2b), three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (first display means including game result display means) are rotatably arranged along a horizontal line, wherein outside each reel On the circumference, symbolic lines including various symbols are drawn. The rollers 3L, 3C, 3R constitute variable display means. Symbols on each reel (rotary drum type display) can be seen through symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R (shown later in FIG. 2 ). Each drum is configured to rotate at a constant rotational speed (eg, 80 rpm).

At the lower portions of the panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c, a forward projecting portion 4 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed. On the left side of the forward projecting portion 4, a BET switch 5 for depositing medals for betting by a button pressing operation is arranged. On the right side of the forward projecting portion 4, a medal socket 6 is formed. On the left front of the forward protruding part 4, there is provided a C/P switch 7, which is used to perform deposit/cash switching of medals obtained in the game by the player based on a button press operation. According to the conversion performed by the C/P switch 7, the medals are paid out from the medal redemption port 8, and the paid medals are accumulated in the medal receiving tray 9.

On the right side of the C/P switch 7, the starting lever 10 (the game starting command device operated by the player) is arranged to be able to rotate within a predetermined angle, and the starting lever 10 starts the rotation of the drum when the player operates, and starts In each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R (see FIG. 2 ) variable display of symbols (starting game). At the front center of the forward protruding part 4 and the right side of the start lever 10, three stop buttons 11L, 11C, 11R (game result guiding device operated by the player) are provided, and these three buttons are used to stop the drum respectively. 3L, 3C, 3R rotation. On the upper left and right sides of the cabinet 2, speakers 12L, 12R are provided. Between the speakers 12L, 12R, a payout dial 13 showing a winning combination of symbols and the number of medals paid out as a prize is provided.

Referring to FIG. 2, the panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c are explained below.

The board display unit 2 a includes a bonus game information display section 16 , BET lamps 17 a - 17 c , a payout display section 18 and a deposit display section 19 . Here, the bonus display section 16 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays game information during the bonus game. According to the number of medals bet, the 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b and the MAX-BET lamp 17c are turned on to start the game. When the number of medals bet is "1", the 1-BET lamp 17a is turned on. When the number of medals bet is "2", the 2-BET lamp 17b is turned on. And when the number of medals bet is "3", the MAX-BET lamp 17c is turned on. The payment display unit 18 and the deposit display unit 19 are each composed of 7-segment LEDs. When the reward is realized, the redemption display unit 18 displays the number of redemption medals. The deposit display section 19 displays the accumulated number of medals (deposited).

The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R, and an effect display area 23 . According to the variable symbol display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the stop display mode of the symbol and operation of the liquid crystal display 31 mentioned later, the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b undergoes various changes.

The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R are respectively provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and display thereon symbols and various effects arranged on the outer circumferences of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Here, when the drums 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R are rotating, or when the stop buttons 11L, 11C, 11R corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R are in the position to make the drums 3L, When the operation of 3C, 3R is stopped, each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R can be transparently displayed, so that the symbols arranged on the outer circumference of the drum 3L, 3C, 3R can be easily recognized, and at the same time, through a still image or Effects achieved by moving images using, for example, symbols, letters, numerals, marks, characters, etc. are not displayed.

The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R are designed to enclose each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R, and represent symbol frames arranged on the outer circumference of the drums 3L, 3C, 3R.

The effect display area 23 is formed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R. The effect display area 23 displays finally an image representing an available bonus combination (representing a so-called "winning light"), an effect that increases the interest of the game and information required by the player to proceed with the game in order to gain a profit.

The fixed display unit 2c is an area for displaying a predetermined image. Specifically, the fixed display unit 2c displays "a part of a row of houses" drawn on a display panel 33 mentioned later. By combining the image displayed on the fixed display unit 2c with the image displayed on the effect display area 23, a still and moving image can be displayed. In this embodiment, a complete image of the row of houses may be displayed.

In addition, the LED lights 29 provided on the drums 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 . The LED lights 29 are used as lighting means for illuminating the symbols arranged on the outer circumference of the drums 3L, 3C, 3R, or as an area mainly corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R in the area (described later) of the liquid crystal panel 34. One of the lighting fixtures for lighting. In this way, the LED lamp 29 serves as a common lighting device for simultaneously illuminating the above-mentioned symbols and areas. At the same time, the LED lamp 29 also serves as a rear lighting device for illuminating the first display device from behind.

As shown in Figure 3, in cylinder 3L, 3C, 3R, be provided with LED receiving circuit board 24, this LED receiving circuit board 24 is positioned at the back of the sign of three symbol lines (nine symbols in total), when cylinder 3L, 3C When the rotation of , 3R is stopped, each symbol line appears on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. Each LED receiving circuit board 24 has three LED receiving parts, and in each part, a plurality of LED lamps 29 are provided. In the back, among the nine LED receiving parts, on the horizontal line, from the left, the LED receiving parts are represented by Z1, Z2 and Z3 in sequence, and on the horizontal center line, from the left, the LED receiving parts are represented by Z4, Z5 in sequence and Z6 to represent, in the horizontal line, starting from the left, the LED receiving part is represented by Z7, Z8 and Z9 in turn. The LED lamp 29 illuminates the rear side of the roll sheet fixed to the rolls 3L, 3C, 3R along their outer circumferences with white light. The roll sheet is translucent so that the light emitted from the LED lamp 29 is transmitted to the front of the roll sheet.

As shown in FIG. 4, the drum 3L is formed by a cylindrical frame structure in which two circular frames 25 and 26 having the same shape are connected by a plurality of connecting pieces 27 while being separated by a certain distance (corresponding to the width of the drum) in the middle, At the same time, it is used to transmit the driving force of the stepping motor 53L (see FIG. 8 ) to the transmission member 28 on the circular frames 25 and 26, wherein the stepping motor is arranged at the center of the frame structure. Here, the drum sheet fixed to the outer circumference of the drum 3L is omitted.

The LED receiving circuit board 24 provided on the drum 3L has three LED receiving parts Z1 , Z4 and Z7 each receiving a plurality of LED lamps 29 . The LED receiving circuit board 24 is arranged such that the LED receiving portions Z1, Z4, and Z7 are respectively located on the rear side of the symbols (three symbols in total). The symbol can be seen by the player through the symbol display area 21L. Here, although the drums 3C and 3R are not shown, both drums have the same structure, and the LED receiving circuit board 24 is provided in each drum.

Next, the transmission type liquid crystal display 31 (corresponding to the second display means constituting the game result display means) will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 . FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the liquid crystal display 31 (viewed from the rear side of the cabinet 2). FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a partial structure of the liquid crystal display 31. As shown in FIG.

The liquid crystal display 31 includes a protective glass 32, a display panel 33, a liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflective film 36, fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b as so-called white light sources, fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b (which can emit light having all wavelengths at a predetermined rate) so that the human eye is imperceptible to a specific color), lamp holders 39a-39h, and a flexible circuit board (not shown), which includes a meter carrying package (TCP) for mounting an IC for driving a liquid crystal display panel ), the TCP is connected to the end portion of the liquid crystal panel 34. This liquid crystal display 31 is provided on the side further forward than the display area of the drum 3L, 3C, 3R (further forward than the display panel thereof) so as to be spread over the drum 3L, 3C, 3R. Meanwhile, the rollers 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display 31 are arranged independently of each other (with a predetermined distance in between).

The protective glass 32 and the display panel 33 are made of light-transmitting materials. The cover glass 32 is provided with an object that protects the liquid crystal panel 34 . In areas corresponding to the panel display unit 2 a and the fixed display unit 2 c of the display panel 33 , images are drawn. Here, the respective display parts located on the rear side of the area of the display panel 33 corresponding to the panel display unit 2a and circuits for operating the BET lamps 17a-17c are omitted from illustration.

The liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by filling a liquid crystal material in a gap between a transparent plate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent plate facing the plate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 34 is normally set to white. Here, "normally white" refers to a state that when the liquid crystal panel 34 is not driven, the liquid crystal panel 34 is in a white display state (light can be irradiated toward the display panel, that is, transmitted light can be transmitted from seen outside). By making the liquid crystal panel 34 of this structure have a mode that is normally white, even when there is a problem that the liquid crystal panel cannot be driven, it is also possible to see and recognize the color provided on the rollers 3L, 3C through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. , Symbols on 3R (variable display and stop display of the symbol display section). Thus, the player can continue the game. That is, if the above-mentioned problems occur, the game can be played based on basic functions such as variable display and stop display of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The light guide plate 35 is provided on the rear side of the liquid crystal panel 34 so as to guide the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b onto the liquid crystal panel 34 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel). For example, the light guide plate 35 is made of an acrylic resin light-transmitting element with a thickness of about 2 cm (having light-transmitting ability).

As the reflective film 36, for example, it can be formed using an element in which a silver deposition layer is formed on a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film. The reflective film 36 reflects the light guided onto the light introducing plate 35 toward its front side. This reflection film 36 includes a reflection region 36A and non-reflection regions (non-transmission regions) 36BL, 36BC, 36BR. The non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, 36BR are formed as light-transmitting areas, which are made of a transparent material and transmit light guided therein without reflection, and when the rotation of the drums 3L, 3C, 3R stops, These areas are located in front of each displayed symbol (there are three symbols in total). In this case, the area corresponding to the roll sheet serves as the light-transmitting area. Specifically, the size and position of the non-reflective regions 36BL, 36BC, 36BR coincide with those of the symbol display regions 21L, 21C, 21R. Reflecting area 36A reflects the light guided thereon, and is used as one of illuminating means for illuminating such an area, which is mainly connected with window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R and effect display in the upper area of liquid crystal panel 34. Zone 23 corresponds. According to the above-mentioned structure, due to passing through the light-transmitting area on the reflecting device, the player can see and recognize the change display and stop display of the symbols on the symbol display area, based on the display mode on the symbol display area and the liquid crystal display, the game Readers can be intoxicated in the game.

Fluorescent lamps 37 a , 37 b are arranged along the upper and lower edges of the light guide plate 35 , and both ends of the fluorescent lamps 37 a , 37 b are supported by lamp sockets 39 . The fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b serve as means for illuminating the area mainly corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R and the effect display area 23 in the upper area of the liquid crystal panel 34 . That is, the fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b emit light guided to the light guide plate 35 (the lamps guide the light onto the light guide plate 35, respectively).

In addition, fluorescent lamps 38 a and 38 b are arranged to face the rollers 3L, 3C, 3R at upper and lower positions on the rear side of the liquid crystal panel 34 . Light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 38 a and 38 b and reflected on the surfaces of the rollers 3L, 3C, 3R and then entering the non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, 36BR illuminates the liquid crystal panel 34 . In this way, the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b serve as illuminating means for illuminating the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and as one of the illuminating means for the area mainly connected to the window frame display area in the upper area of the liquid crystal panel 34. 22L, 22C, 22R correspond to the effect display area 23 . Fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b also serve as common lighting means for illuminating both the above-mentioned symbols and areas. In addition, the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b also serve as front lighting means for illuminating the first display means from the front side thereof.

As mentioned above, the first display device and the second display device are jointly illuminated by the common lighting device. That is, since not only the first display device but also the second display device are illuminated by the light emitted from the common lighting device, the cost is lower compared to the case where the lighting device is individually configured for each display device. In addition, by controlling the common lighting device, the lighting control is simplified, and at the same time, the same lighting is realized for the two display devices.

Next, functions of the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b will be described with reference to FIG. 7 . In FIG. 7, the direction of movement of light emitted from the fluorescent lamp is shown by arrows.

7 (A) roughly shows the function of each fluorescent lamp when the liquid crystals present in the symbol display areas 12L, 12C, 12R are not driven (the voltage is not applied between the transparent plates corresponding to the symbol display area parts in the liquid crystal panel 34). between).

Part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b is reflected onto the roll sheet. And a part of the light emitted from the LED lamp 29 arranged on the LED receiving circuit board 24 passes through the roller sheet. Since the above-mentioned light penetrates the non-reflective regions 36BL, 36BC, 36BR, which collectively constitute the light guide plates 35 and 36 of the liquid crystal display 31, the player can see and recognize the symbols arranged on the reels. Thus, in the case where the liquid crystal present in the speakers 12L, 12C, 12R is not driven, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b serve as illuminating means for symbols arranged on the drums 3L, 3C, 3R.

On the contrary, the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b and introduced into the light guide plate 35 passes through the liquid crystal panel 34 and enters the player's eyes. That is, the fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b serve as illumination means for areas corresponding to the above-mentioned window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R and effect display area 23 within the liquid crystal panel 34 .

7(B) schematically shows each fluorescent lamp functioning when the liquid crystal existing in the symbol display areas 12L, 12C, 12R is driven (voltage is applied between the transparent plates corresponding to the part of the symbol display area in the liquid crystal panel 34).

Part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b is reflected onto the roll sheet. On the other hand, part of the light emitted from the LED lamp 29 passes through the roller sheet. Since a part of the above-mentioned light is reflected or absorbed or passed through the region of the liquid crystal panel 34 to drive the liquid crystal, the player can see and recognize the effect display etc. displayed on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. In this way, in the case where the liquid crystal present in the speakers 12L, 12C, 12R is driven, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b serve as illumination means for an area corresponding to the above-mentioned window frame display area 22L within the area of the liquid crystal panel 34. , 22C, 22R and effect display area 23 .

Here, when a part of the area corresponding to the symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R within the area of the liquid crystal panel 34 is driven, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamp 38a, 38b are used as illumination means for the symbols on the rollers 3L, 3C, 3R, Also as such areas, the areas correspond to liquid crystals that are not driven in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R in the liquid crystal panel 34 .

8 shows such a circuit configuration, which includes a main control circuit 41 for controlling game processing operations in the game machine 1, peripheral devices electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and The sub-control circuit 71 for controlling the liquid crystal display 31 and the speakers 12L, 12R is controlled by a control instruction. The main control circuit 41 and the sub-control circuit 71 constitute game result display control means. The main control circuit 41 functions as internal winning combination determining means, first display control means, and advantageous state generating means. The internal winning combination determining means determines an internal winning combination among the plurality of winning combinations based on an output from the game start instruction means. Based on the result determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the output of the game result guiding means, the first display control means controls the first display means. The advantageous state generating means generates an advantageous state for the player when a predetermined game result is displayed on the game result display means. Further, the sub-control circuit 71 controls the second display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the output from the game result guidance means.

In addition to the circuit for sampling random numbers, the main control circuit 41 mainly includes a microcomputer 42 arranged on the circuit board. The microcomputer 42 includes a CPU 43 , a ROM 44 and a RAM 45 that perform control operations according to preset programs.

A clock pulse generator 46 that generates reference clock pulses, a frequency divider 47 , a random number generator 48 that generates random numbers for sampling, and a sampling circuit 49 are respectively connected to the CPU 43 . Here, as a device for sampling random numbers, the device is designed to complete the sampling of random numbers according to the operating program of the CPU 43 in the microcomputer 42 . At this time, the random number generator 48 and sampling circuit 49 may be omitted, or these may be retained to back up the operation of random number sampling.

In the ROM 44 of the microcomputer 42, a probability lottery table and a stop control table are stored. The probability lottery table wherein is used to judge the random digital sampling obtained by each operation of the starting lever 10 (starting operation); The combination is stopped and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 71. Here, the sub-control circuit 71 never transmits commands, information, etc. to the main control circuit 41 , but only performs one-way transmission from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 71 .

In the circuit of FIG. 8, as the main driver based on the control signal from the microcomputer 42, there are various lamps (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, MAX-BET lamp 17c), various display parts (bonus game Information display portion 16, payment display portion 18, deposit display portion 19), conveyor 52 and stepping motor 53L, 53C, 53R that drive drum 3L, 3C, 3R rotate, wherein conveyor 52 is as game value setting device ( Including the driving part for redemption), the device accumulates medals, and redeems a predetermined number of medals according to the instruction of the conveyor drive circuit 51.

The motor drive circuit 54 , the conveyor drive circuit 51 , the lamp drive circuit 55 , and the display drive circuit 56 are connected to an output section of the CPU 43 via an I/O port 57 . Among them, the motor drive circuit 54 is used to drive and control the stepper motors 53L, 53C, 53R; the conveyor drive circuit 51 is used to drive and control the conveyor 52; the lamp drive circuit 55 is used to drive and control various lights and the display drive circuit 56 Used to drive and control display components. These driving circuits control the operation of each driver when receiving a control command such as a driving command, each of which is output by the sub-CPU 43 .

In addition, the input signal generating means mainly generates input signals necessary for the microcomputer 42 to generate control commands. For this input signal generating device, a BET switch 5, a medal sensor 6S for detecting the insertion of a medal, a C/P switch 7, a start switch 10S, a drum stop signal circuit 58, a drum position detection circuit 59, and a redemption completion signal circuit are provided. 60. These are also connected to CPU 43 via I/O port 57 .

The medal sensor 6S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 . The start switch 10S detects the operation of the start lever 10 . The drum stop signal circuit 58 generates a stop signal corresponding to the operation of each stop button 11L, 11C, 11R. Using the CPU 43, the drum position detection circuit 59 provides a signal to detect the position of each drum 3L, 3C, 3R when receiving a pulse signal from the drum rotation sensor. When the count (corresponding to the number of medals paid out from the conveyor 52 ) by the medal detection unit 52S reaches the specified number of data, the payout completion signal circuit 60 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout.

In the circuit shown in FIG. 8, the random number generator 48 generates random numbers within a predetermined number range, and after the start lever 10 is operated, the sampling circuit 49 samples a random number at an appropriate timing. Based on the thus-sampled random numbers and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 44, an internal winning combination of symbols is determined. In addition, after the inside winning combination is determined, sampling of random numbers is performed again to select the "stop control table".

After starting the rotation of the drums 3L, 3C, 3R, the drive pulses are counted, each pulse is provided by each stepper motor 53L, 53C, 53R, and the counts are written into a predetermined area of the RAM 45 . Reset pulses are generated from each of the drums 3L, 3C, 3R every revolution, and these reset pulses are input to the CPU 43 via the drum position detection circuit 59 . Based on the reset pulse thus obtained, the drive pulse count counted in the RAM 45 is cleared to "0". Thus, in RAM 45, within one rotation of each drum 3L, 3C, 3R, a count corresponding to the rotational position is stored.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 44 in order to associate the rotational positions of the drums 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbols provided on the outer circumference of the drums. In this symbol table, there are two numbers in which two numbers are sequentially given at each predetermined rotational pitch of each drum 3L, 3C, 3R by setting the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as the reference rotational position. Each of the number numbers, and there are also such a plurality of symbol codes, each of which represents a symbol set corresponding to each number number, and these number numbers and symbol codes are linked to each other.

In addition, in the ROM 44, a winning symbol combination table is stored. In the winning symbol combination table, winning symbol combinations corresponding to various winnings, medal payout numbers each corresponding to each winning, and winning determination numbers each representing each winning are associated with each other. When the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R perform the stop control and confirm winning after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop, the above-mentioned winning symbol combination table is consulted.

When a winning combination is internally won by performing the over-lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the above-mentioned sampling of random numbers, when the player operates the stop buttons 11L, 11C, 11R, based on the signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 58, According to the operation signal and the selected stop control table, the CPU 43 sends the stop signal for the stop control of the drums 3L, 3C, and 3R to the motor drive circuit 54.

If the winning combined symbols are stopped in the stop mode achieving an internal win, the CPU 43 supplies a payout command signal to the feeder drive circuit 51, whereby a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the feeder 52. At this time, the medal detection unit 52S counts the number of medals redeemed, and the medals redeemed completion signal is input to the CPU 43 . Therefore, the CPU 43 stops driving the conveyor 52 through the conveyor driving circuit 51, and finally, the awarding process of the medals is completed.

FIG. 9 shows the structure of the sub-control circuit 71 . The sub-control circuit 71 turns on and off the LED lamp 29 based on a control command from the main control circuit 41 , and outputs display control and sound output control of the liquid crystal display 31 from the speakers 12L, 12R. The sub-control circuit 71 includes a sub-microcomputer 72 arranged on a circuit board independent from the circuit board where the main control circuit 41 is located, and mainly includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "sub-microcomputer"). The sub-control circuit 71 includes: an LED drive circuit 77 as a display control device for controlling a plurality of decorative lamps, an LED lamp 29 and fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b arranged on the game machine 1 casing, and a display control device as a liquid crystal display 31. An image control circuit 81, a sound source IC 78 for controlling sound output from the speakers 12L, 12R, and a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier.

The sub-microcomputer 72 includes a sub-CPU 73 that performs control operations in accordance with control commands sent from the main control circuit 41 , a program ROM 74 and a work RAM 75 as storage means. Although the sub-control circuit 71 does not have a clock pulse generator, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, its structure is designed to perform random sampling in the operation program of the sub-CPU 73 . Furthermore, the program ROM 74 stores a control program executed in the sub CPU 73 . In addition, the program ROM 74 also stores an image control program related to display on the liquid crystal display 31 and various selection tables. The work RAM 75 is designed to be used as a temporary storage device when the control program is executed by the sub CPU 73 .

The video control circuit 81 includes a video control work RAM 83 , a video ROM 86 , a video RAM 87 and a video control IC 82 . The image control IC 82 determines display contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 31 based on parameters specified by the sub-CPU 73 . The image control work RAM 83 is used to temporarily store images when an image is formed by the image control IC 82 and when an image subsequently displayed on the liquid crystal display 31 is supplied to the image control IC 82 by the sub CPU 73 . The image control IC 82 forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the sub CPU 73, and outputs it to the liquid crystal display 31. The image ROM 86 stores various images to form images to be displayed. And when an image is formed in the image control IC 82, the video RAM 87 is used as a temporary storage means.

Here, in this embodiment, computer graphics technology is utilized, thereby enhancing the effect capability in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. At this time, a part of the image data is extracted, and superposition of the image data (cracking process) is completed. In order to realize this processing, split image data and background image data etc. are stored in the image ROM 86, representing people, animals, signs, letters, numbers, and the numbers include white corresponding (set) so as to be able to see and identify the changing display area, also displayed in the stop configuration of the symbols placed on the reels. The split image data represents the content displayed as a split on the background image (background projection) by superimposing the display. In the image control work RAM 83, split image data displayed on the background image is stored. At this time, if a plurality of split images (crack planes) are utilized, the split images are stored according to priority (order of split images when displayed by superposition). The priority is uniformly determined by the number of splits, and the higher the number of splits, the higher the priority. Also in the video RAM 87, image data corresponding to an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is stored.

The image control IC 82 generates image data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, stores these data in the video RAM 87, and displays the stored image data on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The image control IC 82 thus controls the image of the split image displayed on the background image. Specifically, when a split image is displayed, the image control IC 82 performs various processes such as judgment of split image priority (display priority), transparency judgment, translucency judgment, and the like. In addition, the image control IC 82 points to the position of the split image, and composites the split image and the background image at the pointed position, thereby displaying the split image. That is, an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 31 (second display means) is formed by synthesizing a plurality of images based on priority. Thus, the amount of computer graphics data required for moving images is reduced, and at the same time, the development of computer graphics for moving images can be easily realized. Also, in the embodiment, computer graphics technology for moving images is used, thereby enhancing the effect capability in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The image control IC 82 mainly generates image data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, stores data such as in the video RAM 87, and displays the stored image data on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Therefore, the image control IC 82 controls the formation of an image displayed on the display section 2b. The image displayed on the display unit 2b is stored in the image ROM 86 as data (compressed image data). And the image is compressed and stored by the (for example, so-called AVI CINEPACK compression) data compression method adopted in the playback direction. When an image is played (a case where a specific image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b), there is a case where the image is displayed (enlarged and displayed) by enlarging (increasing), and there is a case where the image is not displayed by Zoom in on the display.

In a case where the image is enlarged and displayed as a moving image, the image control IC 82 intermittently reads the compressed image data of one frame of image from the image ROM 86, and continuously stores the compressed image data as Image control works for one frame in RAM 83 (SDRAM). And image control IC82 carries out the enlarging process of one frame of compressed image data stored in image control working RAM83 continuously, and the data stored by enlarging process is stored in image RAM87, and the data stored in RAM87 is displayed on liquid crystal display unit 2b. on display. That is, the image control IC 82 functions as enlargement means for performing enlargement processing of compressed image data.

When completing the enlarging process of one frame of compressed image data by the image control IC82, it is not necessary to store one frame of compressed image data in the image control work RAM83, so after reading the data from the image ROM86, like this The data is rewritten by compressing the image data. Therefore, for moving images, it is possible to reduce the data amount of graphic content, which is necessary for computer graphics.

When an image is enlarged and displayed as a still image, the image control IC 82 reads compressed image data of the image from the image ROM 86 and stores the data in the image control work RAM 83 . Further, the image control IC 82 performs enlargement processing of the compressed image data stored in the image control work RAM 83, and displays it on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

And, when the image is not enlarged and displayed as a still image or a moving image, the image control IC 82, as the above-mentioned enlarging device, reads out the compressed image data of the image from the image ROM 86, and stores the data in the Image control works in RAM83. Thereafter, without enlarging the compressed image data, the compressed image data stored in the image control work RAM 83 is displayed as an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. That is, without performing functions such as magnifying means, the image control IC 82 performs an imaging function of controlling an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

Here, in the case where the above-mentioned image is enlarged and displayed (magnified display), such an image is used as a perceived image, a perceived moving image, and if the image is not enlarged and displayed, such an image is used as as a background image, background moving image.

In the above-mentioned image ROM 86, in addition to the above-mentioned image data, for example, store split image data and background image data, etc., the split image data is used to superimpose (crack processing) image data and to mark the stop state arranged on the drum display in which image data such as people, animals, marks, letters, figures, and regions including variable displays are seen and recognized in white. And in the video RAM 87, image data corresponding to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is stored.

Here, in the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the embodiment, when a game is over (for example, the rotation of all the reels stops), when the medal insertion operation and the BET switch 5 (hereinafter abbreviated as "BET operation") operation are not performed, When the state (abbreviated as "non-game state" hereinafter) lasts for a predetermined time interval (for example, 1 minute), it mainly performs demonstration display (waiting for image display). This demo display informs the player that the gaming machine is in a waiting state. And the existence and non-existence of the demo display and the display manner (mode) are changed according to the internal winning combination and the like.

Fig. 10 shows a display example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. FIG. 10(A) shows an enlarged display mode of an image displayed when transitioning from a game state to a non-game state. After the start-up operation is completed and RB is determined as an internal winning combination, a specific winning combination (such as RB) is not honored. As shown in FIG. 10(A), when viewed from the front of the game machine, in the second display device (liquid crystal display 31) arranged toward the player side, a specific image is displayed on the second display device including the symbol display area. On the entire display area of , the symbol display area is based on the result determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Therefore, an effect display with a bump can be performed, so that the player's expectation for the occurrence of a favorable state is remarkably increased. And increase the fun of the game. Moreover, the probability that the player misses the above-mentioned image display is very small.

Here, the character Donchan 91 (display object) related to the theme of the game machine 1 is continuously and seamlessly displayed on substantially the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b (on the symbol display area, the window frame display area, and the effect display area). Therefore, an effect with impact can be achieved. As described above, when viewed from the front of the game machine, in the second display device (liquid crystal display 31) arranged toward the player side, a specific image is displayed on the entire display area of the second display device including the symbol display area. . Therefore, the specific image is displayed together with the impact, and the probability that the player misses the specific image is small. Therefore, effect display with a remarkably high effect effect can be performed. Here, an image displayed on the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b is defined as a "specific image". And by using Donchan91 as the background image, the execution effect can be displayed through various images. As described above, based on Donchan91 being enlarged and displayed, the player can recognize the RB determined as the inside winning combination.

FIG. 10(B) shows an enlarged display mode of an image (specific image) displayed when the game state is shifted to a non-game state, and the specific winning combination is not honored after a start operation is performed and BB is determined as an internal winning combination (eg BB).

Here, Donchan 92 obtained by further enlarging Donchan 91 is continuously and seamlessly displayed on substantially the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b. Specifically, Donchan92 (display target) is enlarged and displayed so that the entire Donchan92 cannot be seen and recognized. In other words, the player can only see and recognize a part of Donchan92. Here, using Donchan92 as the background image, various image displays can be used to achieve the effect. As described above, based on Donchan92 being enlarged and displayed, the player can recognize the BB determined as the inside winning combination.

As mentioned above, when changing from the game state to the non-game state, according to the determined internal winning combination, the enlarged display mode of the specific image is different, so the player's expectation for the game can be changed step by step.

FIG. 10(C) shows an enlarged display mode of an image (specific image) displayed when a specific winning combination (for example, RB) is determined to be an internal winning combination after a start-up operation is performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 10(C), Donchan 91 is displayed as a background image of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R and the aforementioned window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. Specifically, Donchan91 is enlarged and displayed in the liquid crystal display unit 2b, white is used in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and a preset color other than the transparent color is used in the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R.

The white color is formed by the liquid crystal state of the area in the liquid crystal panel 34, and the area corresponding to the above-mentioned light-transmitting part is not driven. Therefore, in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R using white corresponding to the light-transmitting portions, the player can clearly see and recognize the variable display and stop display arranged on the reels 3L, 3R, and 3C. That is, the player can clearly see and recognize symbols in the window frame display areas 22L, 22C and 22R, and can see and recognize Donchan91 (a part of Donchan91 shown in the example). Here, by using Donchan 91 as a background image, effects are performed by various images displayed in the effect display section 23 .

As described above, based on Donchan91 being enlarged and displayed, the player can recognize the RB determined to be the inside winning combination.

FIG. 10(D) shows an enlarged display mode of an image (specific image) displayed when a specific winning combination (for example, BB) is determined to be an internal winning combination after a start-up operation is performed. Here, Donchan 92 formed by further enlarging Donchan 91 is displayed as a background image of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R and the aforementioned window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. Specifically, Donchan92 is enlarged and displayed in the liquid crystal display unit 2b, white is used in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and a preset color other than transparent is used in the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. Moreover, Donchan92 is enlarged and displayed so that the entire Donchan92 cannot be seen and recognized. That is, only a part of Donchan92 can be seen and recognized. Here, by using Donchan 92 as a background image, effects are achieved by various images displayed in the effect display section 23 . As described above, based on Donchan92 being enlarged and displayed, the player can recognize the BB determined to be the inside winning combination.

As mentioned above, when the game state is switched to the non-game state, according to the determined internal winning combination, the enlarged display mode of the specific image is different, so the player's expectation for the game can be changed by the number of rounds. And after determining the symbols to be stopped, the player can perform "for desired symbols, when seeing them, press the stop button".

Here, the image data of Donchan91 and Donchan92 are structured as 3D shape data having coordinate points X, Y, Z for defining the shape of an object, and the data is drawn using a 3D shape polygon.

And, it can be constructed so that in the time period from the enlarged display mode of the image shown in FIG. 10(A) to the enlarged display mode shown in FIG. , the specific image is enlarged and displayed. In detail, if the activation operation is completed, a specific winning combination (eg, BB) is determined as an internal winning combination, and the game state is shifted to a non-game state without cashing out the BB. First, as shown in FIG. 10(A), Donchan91 is enlarged and displayed. Thereafter, Donchan91 is further enlarged to Donchan92 within a time period, so that Donchan92 is displayed as shown in FIG. 10(B) . And from Donchan 92 shown in FIG. 10(B) to Donchan 91 shown in FIG. 10(A), specific images can be reduced and displayed. Therefore, profound effects can be obtained. Also, the speed or effect of the enlarged display or changes in the display may also be varied. Therefore, a further profound effect can be obtained.

Also, the change in the time period of the enlarged display described above can be used in a case where from the enlarged display mode of the image shown in FIG. 10(C) to the enlarged display mode shown in FIG. 10(D), in the time period A specific image within is enlarged and displayed. In this case, if the starting operation is completed, and a specific winning combination (for example, BB) is determined as an internal winning combination, a deep effect can be obtained by zooming in on the displayed changes within the above-mentioned time period. And it can give players hope for the game.

Moreover, it is conceivable that another display device (the display device uses a decorative plate 13b (see FIG. 11 ) having light-transmitting ability as a display plane) other than the above-mentioned rollers 3L, 3C and 3R and the liquid crystal display 31, When viewed from the front of the game console, the other display device is arranged behind the decorative panel 13b, and various effects are displayed through the other display device. In this case, the other display device is constructed of a light-transmitting member so that the player can see and recognize the display content of the other display device through the decorative plate 13b.

Next, referring to Figs. 11, 12, 13 and 14, the case where the specific image shown in Fig. 10 is displayed on the above-mentioned another display device will be described. 11, 12, 13 and 14 show display examples of images shown in the liquid crystal display unit 2b and in another display device.

FIG. 11 shows enlarged display modes of displayed images when the start-up operation is completed, a specific winning combination (for example, RB) is determined to be an internal winning combination, and the game state is switched to a non-game state without exchanging RB.

Here, Donchan93 (person) with crossed arms is seamlessly displayed on substantially the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b (on the symbol display area, the window frame display area, and the effect display area). And the image displayed on another display device is the image displayed by the lower part 94 of the above-mentioned Donchan93. That is, it can be constructed in such a way that by combining the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b with the image displayed by another display device, a still image or a moving image can be displayed. Here, the images displayed by the liquid crystal display unit 2b and another display device are associated with each other. Thus, an effect with impact can be achieved. Here, in the embodiment, although a still image is used, the present invention is not limited to this case. Motion pictures can also be displayed. And by using the Donchan93 and the lower part 94 of the Donchan93 as a background image, execution effects can be displayed by various images.

Fig. 12 shows a magnification of the displayed image (specific image) in the case where the start-up operation is completed, a specific winning combination (e.g., BB) is determined to be an internal winning combination, and the BB is transitioned from a game state to a non-game state without cashing out display mode.

Here, Donchan 95 formed by further enlarging Donchan 93 is displayed on the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b. Specifically, Donchan95 is enlarged and displayed so that the entire Donchan95 cannot be seen and recognized. That is, only a part of Donchan95 can be seen and recognized. And the image displayed on another display device is the image displayed by the lower part 96 of Donchan95.

FIG. 13 shows an enlarged display mode of a displayed image (specific image) in the case where a specific winning combination (for example, RB) is determined to be an internal winning combination after the start-up operation is completed. Here, as shown in FIG. 13, Donchan93 is displayed as a background image of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R and the aforementioned window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. And the image displayed on another display device is the image displayed by the lower part 94 of Donchan93.

FIG. 14 shows an enlarged display mode of an image (specific image) shown in the case where a start operation is performed to determine a specific winning combination (for example, BB) as an internal winning combination. Here, Donchan 95 formed by further enlarging Donchan 93 is displayed as a background image of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R and the aforementioned window frame display areas 22L, 22C and 22R. And the image displayed on another display device is the image displayed by the lower part 96 of Donchan95.

Also, it is conceivable to provide further another display device than the above-mentioned reels 3L, 3C and 3R, the liquid crystal display 31 and another display device which, when viewed from the front of the game console, can be further displayed. Another display device is arranged behind the payment platform 13a, and displays various effects through this further display device. In this case, the further display device has the same structure as the above-mentioned liquid crystal display 31, and the payment platform 13a is made of a light-transmitting member, so that the further another display device can be seen and identified through the payment platform 13a. Displays the display content of the device. It can be constructed in such a form that by combining the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the image displayed by another display device, and the image displayed by another display device, a still image or a moving image can be displayed .

As described above, although the description has been made based on the examples, the present invention is not limited to these cases.

In the embodiment, although the internal winning combination is applied as information related to the game and a specific image is displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a winning state may be used as game-related information, and then continues to be information about winning combinations, and the game-related information indicates that the winning combination cashed out is a specific winning combination. And as information related to the game, a predetermined winning combination (such as BB, RB, single prize, small combination, replay, etc.) or a cashout number of a predetermined winning combination may be used. As described above, based on the information related to the game, the specific image is displayed on substantially the entire display area including the symbol display area in the second display device (liquid crystal display 31) When viewed from the front, it is arranged toward the player side. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an effect display with a striking and striking effect. And the probability that the player misses a specific image is very small. Moreover, the fun of the game is improved.

Also, when a specific winning combination is an internal winning combination, the probability of a specific image display may be higher than that in the case of another winning combination except for the case where the specific winning combination is a fixed winning combination. Therefore, the reliability of the specific image corresponding to the specific winning combination as an internal win becomes high, so the player can play the game while looking forward to the display of the specific image. That is, the probability of having a specific image displayed when a specific winning combination is determined to be an internal winning combination can be controlled so that it becomes larger than the probability of having a specific image displayed when other winning combinations are determined to be an internal winning combination, the other Winning combinations are not specific winning combinations. Therefore, the player has a strong sense of expectation for the occurrence of a favorable state when viewing a specific image. And if the specific image is displayed when other winning combinations different from the specific winning combination are determined as the internal winning combination, it is possible to increase the possibility of displaying the specific image with impact, improve the effect of the effect, and improve the fun of the game.

Also, if the specific image is displayed based on "the cashed-out winning combination is a specific winning combination" including information related to the game, the specific image is displayed on a display device including a second display device (liquid crystal display device). On substantially the entire display area of the symbol display area of the display 31), the second display device is arranged towards the player side when viewed from the front of the game machine. Therefore, the player can obtain a feeling of success, and can arouse the player to The feeling of wanting to cash out a certain winning combination and wanting to see a certain image again while playing the game. As a result, an effect display with an obvious (remarkably) image and a good effect can be obtained.

And in the embodiment, although the characters are all displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b and the decorative panel 13b (displaying the associated image), the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the associated image can be displayed by displaying a state that a predetermined display object moves from the liquid crystal display unit 2b to the decorative panel 13b, or from the decorative panel 13b to the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Therefore, an effect display with more bumps can be realized. As described above, another display means is provided in addition to the first and second display means, and the second display means and the other display means display images with association. Therefore, the display area becomes larger, and an effect with further impact can be accomplished. And the player can see and recognize the associated image at a place away from the game machine, which can make the player interested in the game machine, and as a result, the fun of the game can be increased.

In the embodiment, although the above-mentioned specific image is displayed when the game state is switched to the non-game state and the specific winning combination (BB, RB) is determined to be an internal winning combination, the present invention is not limited thereto. When the backup reset display (including when the backup is reset and completed), when the switch of the game machine is turned on (including the time when the switch is turned on and the time after the switch is turned on), when the bonus game is played (including when the bonus game starts and ends) time) and when the favorable state (including when the favorable state starts and ends), specific images can be displayed.

Also, although the above-mentioned specific image is a still image, the present invention is not limited thereto. The specific image may be a moving image. The compressed data of the motion picture can be compressed according to the trick mode playback mode, and the trick mode playback is when the compressed data is played, such as fast playback, slow playback and playback. And the specific image can be displayed by a moving image moving from the set symbol display area or its periphery as a base point of display start. For example, it can be structured as follows. That is, at a predetermined time, an initial image is displayed in the symbol display area or an area including the symbol display area, the initial image is gradually enlarged and displayed, and thereafter the initial image is variably displayed, thereby becoming An image on substantially the entire display area of the second display device. For example, if the original image is displayed by superimposing the image, the superimposed image is substantially the same as the image stopped and displayed on the first display device to the second display device, it can be obtained as if the symbol of the first display device is enlarged effect, so it can be done with a very high effect. Therefore, since the association (integration capability) between the display mode of the first display device and the display mode of the second display device can be realized in this way, a very remarkable effect can be obtained. Also, the cashout table 13a can be used as a display panel of another display device. And as a specific image, it can display an image on substantially the entire display area of the second display device and another display device (for example, substantially the entire other display device).

Also, in the embodiment, although the character Donchan related to the theme of the game machine 1 described above is used as the specific image, the present invention is not limited thereto. Images related to specific winning combinations (for example, images including still images or moving images composed of symbols, letters, earth, marks, and characters, etc.), and images telling information related to the game ( For example, the image includes a still image or a moving image constituted by symbols, letters, soil, marks, and characters, etc.). Also, any 2D and 3D images can be used as the specific image.

Moreover, the light transmittance of a part or substantially the entire symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R can be improved (light transmittance can be high), and characteristic images can be formed by both the first display means and the second display means (displayed accomplish). For example, if a still image configured as the first display device is combined and coordinated with an image display (still image or moving image), an effect display with an existing image is further obtained. Also, for example, it can be configured to display a display object (Fig. elephant).

Also in the embodiment, although the rollers 3L, 3R, and 3C are used as the first display means (constructed to include a plurality of symbol display parts (roller sheets, etc.) capable of variable display or stop display of one or more symbols) and A liquid crystal display 31 is applied as the second display means, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, CRT, LCD, plasma display, 7-segment LED, LED dot matrix, lamp, LED, fluorescent lamp, organic EL display, disk, electronic paper, deformable LED, deformable liquid crystal, liquid crystal protrusion, and FED can be applied etc. as the first display device, the second display device or the third display device. Also, the third display means is different from the first display means, and the second display means may be arranged at a position more forward than the second display means when viewed from the front of the gaming machine, between the first display means and The second display device is positioned between the two or behind the first display device when viewed from the front of the game machine. The display result is displayed on the first display means, the second display means or the third display means, and the display result is composed of a still image or a moving image. It is possible to integrally construct two or more or all of the first display means combined with the second display means combined with the third display means. In this case, there is a case where the parts are integrally configured so as to be entirely changeable, since time and labor for disassembly work or assembly work can be omitted and maintenance work can be improved, and such a case is preferable. Also, it is preferable if parts and structures are generally available for components, since costs can be reduced. Of course, the same effect similar to that described above can also be achieved if a lighting device that is generally used as a general lighting device is also included in the component.

Also, the advantageous status includes: the status of cashing out a predetermined combination (e.g., replay, BB, RB, small combination, and single prize, etc.), free game, the status of necessary information prompting the player to proceed smoothly, and the status of obtaining an internal win of a predetermined combination. A state with high probability, a state of high probability of winning a predetermined combination, a state of high probability of winning that allows a predetermined combination to be cashed or to continue a predetermined combination, the so-called "challenge time", when based on the operation time of the stop button controlled by the player The drum is basically stopped, small combination, medium combination, large combination, combination (opening or enlarging the so-called "symbol start gap" (when a ball enters the symbol start gap, the start symbol moves variablely) state, the so-called "probability change state " and the so-called "time shortened state") or a combination of the above. Here, in a so-called pachinko game machine, small combinations, middle combinations and large combinations related to so-called "jackpot slots" are opened.

And when the internal winning combination determination means determines a predetermined combination (for example, bonus) as the internal winning combination, one or more or all of the lighting devices included in the general lighting device may be turned off. For example, the LED lights 29 arranged for each of the reels 3L, 3R and 3C may be turned off when an operation button each corresponding to the reels 3L, 3R and 3C is operated, or when an operation button other than the above-mentioned operation button is operated. Based on the above structure, the fun of the game is increased. And front lighting means (fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b) are available for each symbol display portion (reels 3L, 3R, and 3C).

Furthermore, one or more or all of the lighting devices included in the general lighting device may be configured for variable display. For example, a still image or a moving image can be displayed on the first display means (drum sheet) by changing the turn-on pattern of the LED lamp 29 or the color of light emitted from the LED lamp 29 or by continuously changing them. And a self-emissive plasma display, an organic EL display, etc. can be applied as the first lighting means (an example of the third lighting means), so that images can be displayed on the first display means. The fun of the game is increased by this structure.

In the case that a specific game result (for example, a combination of symbols indicating that a winning prize can be cashed out) is displayed on the first display means or the second display means, a specific game state generating means may be provided which displays an advantageous state for the player. And both the specific game state generating means and the second display means may be formed on the single control circuit board. And the game state can be displayed by superimposing images, the superimposed images are the image displayed on the first display device and the image displayed on the second display device. Also, based on the trigger achieving a predetermined state, the effect display displayed on the second display means can be completed, thereby preventing the specific symbol from being stopped and displayed on the symbol display part, or thereby superimposing the specific symbol. If the game state is displayed by the superimposed image, compared with the case where the superimposed image is not displayed, a favorable state for the player is generated with a high probability. Thus, in addition to the previous cases, the effect of increasing the player's expectations is also included. In this way, this effect causes an increase in interest.

In the embodiment, although the start lever 10 is used as the game start instructing means, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the BET switch 5, the medal insertion slot 6, the medal sensor 6s, or the start switch 10s may be applied.

The display includes: visual display, auditory display, olfactory prompt, and turning on a light or a combination of lights. The display mode includes: color, pattern and shape (outline shape, inner shape) and so on. And, after the game start instructing means or the game result guiding means is operated, the game result can be displayed.

And, when the game result guidance device is in the state where the variable display of symbols can be stopped (the state of allowing the operation of the stop button), or when the first display device performs variable display (active display), the specific image can be passed through the The light transmission display in the lower part of the symbol display area (difficult for players to see and identify). That is, dark colors (except opaque colors such as transparent colors, translucent colors) corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R can be applied as the colors for the orientation of images (for example, split images) displayed on the liquid crystal display 31. . In this case, whether the favorable state occurs or does not occur can give the player hope with certainty, so it is desired to significantly improve the effect.

In the embodiment, a plurality of organic lamps, LEDs, etc., and fluorescent lamps are each provided in the cabinet, and although the above-mentioned LED driving circuit is used as display control means for them, the present invention is not limited thereto. The turn-on control of the LED light can be carried out through another display control device. In this case, for example, in the turn-on control of the LED lamp, power may be supplied so that the LED lamp is always on during the period from when the switch of the game machine is turned on to when the switch is turned off. Here, turning on includes a blinking mode in which the LED light blinks intermittently with very short time intervals. Therefore, since the LED lamp is always on, even when the above-mentioned LED driving circuit is abnormal, the light emitted by the LED lamp always illuminates each symbol display area. Therefore, the player always sees the symbols arranged on each reel through each symbol display area, so the above-mentioned opening control is preferable.

Also, the above-mentioned turn-on control of the fluorescent lamp may be performed by another display control means. In this case, for example, in the turn-on control of the LED lamp, power may be supplied so that the LED lamp is always on during the period from when the switch of the game machine is turned on to when the switch is turned off. Therefore, similar to the above, even when the above-mentioned LED driving circuit is abnormal, the light emitted by the LED lamp always illuminates each symbol display area. Therefore, the player can always see and recognize the symbols arranged on each reel through each symbol display area.

Also, in the embodiment, although the display control of a plurality of organic lamps arranged in the cabinet, the sound output control, and the image display control of the liquid crystal display are performed by the above-mentioned sub CPU, the present invention is not limited thereto. Another sub-CPU separate from the above-mentioned sub-CPU can also perform the above-mentioned control. For example, in the case where another sub-CPU separated from the above-mentioned sub-CPU performs the control of a plurality of organic lamps provided in the cabinet, and for example, in the case where an abnormality occurs in the display control, a sub-CPU having only the abnormality occurrence is performed. It is sufficient to exchange a CPU or a circuit configuration including only a sub-CPU with an abnormal occurrence with a normal sub-CPU or a circuit configuration with a normal sub-CPU. Therefore, time and labor for eliminating the cause of abnormality generation can be saved, and such a structure is very preferable. And in a case where another sub-CPU other than the above-mentioned sub-CPU performs sound output control or image display control, or, for example, in a case where an abnormality occurs in sound output control or image display control, performing only the The sub-CPU where the abnormality occurred or the exchange of the circuit configuration including only the sub-CPU with which the abnormality occurred is sufficient.

Also, the liquid crystal display described in this embodiment has image enlarging means for enlarging an input image by a predetermined magnification. For example, the image enlarging device can convert a 640*480-dot image into a 1024*768-dot image, and output the converted image data to the display section (the above-mentioned terminal section). Therefore, image data for a small display area can be used so that the amount of data is small compared to the actual display area. As a result, the memory capacity of the ROM and the image data formation time can be reduced.

And in the embodiment, although the symbol display area is divided corresponding to each of the three reels 3L, 3R, and 3C, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the symbol display area may be formed without division. That is, it is possible to directly provide a symbol display area or three symbol display split images (predetermined images), wherein the color of the image is a color other than transparent colors such as white and translucent colors, and a symbol display can be provided district. The symbol display area can be deformed (variable display) so that its size can be changed (enlarged, reduced). For example, it is conceivable that 2 or 3 of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R can be seen and identified through one symbol display area. And if the first display device and the third display device are arranged on the back or on the side of the second display device, it can be configured so that the player can see and recognize through a symbol display area, which is a part or the whole of the first display device. The display device and a part or the whole third display device. When manufacturing the reflective device, the reflective device is easy to manufacture compared to the case where a plurality of transparent parts are separately formed. And the first display means or the third display means may perform movement, reciprocating motion, induced vibration or rotation such as up and down effects and left and right effects. In this case, the symbol display area may be configured to correspond to the active movement. Through these movements, profound effects can be achieved, and such movements can also be applied to game associations.

Also, the present invention can be applied to pachinko game machines, pachinko game machines, video slot machines, video poker machines, and other machines in addition to the slot machines in the embodiments. And even if the game program in the home game machine simulates the execution operation of the above-mentioned slot machine, the present invention can be applied and execute the game. In this case, CD-ROM, FD (Flexible Disk), and the like are used as storage media for storing game programs.

Here, recently, Japanese pachinko machines are mainstream, and game machines in which an electronic display device such as a liquid crystal display is arranged at the center of a game board are very popular. In such an electronic display device, a plurality of symbols represented by images (hereinafter abbreviated as "specific symbols") are variably displayed, so three-line analog displays of the reels in the slot machine. When the specific symbol stops and a predetermined stop pattern (where the same specific symbol stops, such as 7-7-7, and this stop pattern is often called "big combination") is variably displayed, the game switches to the player's winning combination at this time. specific game state of interest. In general Japanese pachinko machines, if the ball is shot inside the game board and enters a predetermined winning hole (so-called "variable display activation hole") by the operation of the firing handle, variable display of specific symbols starts . After a predetermined time elapses, the variable display of the specific symbol is stopped.

In such a Japanese pachinko machine, when viewed from the front of the game machine, the liquid crystal display (second display means) and the first display means (such as drum reels) can be arranged in a larger area than the display area of the liquid crystal display (display plane). ) more posteriorly. And the specific symbol can be variably displayed on both the first display means (such as a liquid crystal display) and the second display means (such as a drum type roller).

The above-mentioned game result display device may be configured to include a first display device and a second display device, and the second display device is arranged at a front side than the display area of the first display device when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. The game result display means may be configured to include a first display means and a second display means, and the second display means is provided at a front side than a display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine.

The above-mentioned backward lighting means illuminates the second display means from the rear side of the second display means. And the above-mentioned forward illuminating means illuminates the second display means from the rear side of the second display means. And the forward lighting means can also illuminate the second display means from the flat side of the second display means.

The above-mentioned first display device and/or the second display device may be shaped in a curved shape. Regarding the degree of curvature, the first display device and the second display device may have substantially the same curvature. Therefore, the design of the gaming machine can be improved and the gaming machine can be attractive. Even if the first display device has a small-radius curvature or has a large-radius curvature, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

The above-mentioned reflective device corresponds to a device having at least a function of refracting a part or all of the light incident on the liquid crystal panel through the light guiding device and illuminating the liquid crystal panel.

The above-mentioned game start instruction device may be a variable symbol display start hole, and when a winning combination or the path of the ball is detected, the variable symbol display start hole generates an output signal. The game start in the pinball machine is just a device equivalent to a variable display launch hole for a specific symbol (or a start gate for a specific symbol), a variable display launch hole for a common symbol (or a start gate for a common symbol) ) and a variable judgment symbol to display a start hole (or a start gate for a judgment symbol).

In a case where the above-described internal winning combination determining means determines a predetermined combination as an internal winning combination, one or more lighting devices among the common lighting devices are turned off. Or those lighting fixtures are always off.

There are also cases where one or more lighting devices within the common lighting device almost coincide with the time at which the above-mentioned internal winning combination determining means determines a predetermined combination as the internal winning combination. Alternatively, the lighting device can also be switched off all the time.

Various display modes are conceivable for variable display by the lighting devices included in the common lighting device. For example, it can be designed to realize variable display of special symbols. Here, the variable display of special symbols can be realized in the following modes: for example, the brightness of some or all of the display parts in the lighting device is different from that in the variable display of non-special symbols; Still images, moving images, special letters, numbers, graphics, and characters are displayed; the variable display speed is different from that in the variable display of non-special symbols. Additionally, a spontaneous display mode may be utilized. Meanwhile, in the case where the special symbol variable display is performed, it is designed so that the player's advantageous state occurs with a high probability compared to the case where the special symbol variable display is not completed. Thus, in addition to the previous cases, the effect of increasing the player's expectations is also included. In this way, this effect helps to add interest.

As for the device as the third display device, as described above, a display that can be used as the first display device and the second display device can be employed. There may be cases where one or more effect display drums are used as the third display means, and both the first display means and the second display means are arranged on the surface or side of the drum of the second display means. At this time, a symbol display area may be provided on the second display device, wherein the player can see the display area of the third display device through the symbol display area. In this way, the player can easily recognize the display content on the display area of the third display means, so this structure is very good.

In addition, it can be controlled so that the image of the second display means and the image of the third display means are superimposed on the player to see, while when such control occurs, there is an advantage of higher probability than when such control does not occur. status appears. Thus, in addition to the previous cases, the effect of increasing the player's expectations is also included. In this way, this effect helps to add interest.

In addition, any one of the first display device, the second display device, and the third display device can be designed as a moving structure having the following shapes, such as numbers, toys, animals, insects, famous buildings, fish, cars, etc. . For example, the above-mentioned structure may be rotated, shaken, reversed, or vibrated in motion when: a specific combination is an internal win, a specific combination is cashed out, the number of combinations that are the same as a specific combination of an internal win but not cashed out exceeds a predetermined number, special The image is displayed on a display device different from the above structure. There may also be a case where the above structure is composed of a plurality of elements, and some of the elements are movable. At this time, there are cases where more effects are desired by displaying on other display devices than the image display.

In addition, the front lighting device may also be disposed in front of the first display device and the second display device. At this time, if the inside of the game corridor is dark, the front lighting device may illuminate the first display device and the second display device with sufficient light. Like this, it happens that the player can clearly recognize the image displayed on the display device, and like this, the player expects to enjoy various effects in the game machine.

Although only some typical embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art can readily imagine that, without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the present invention, many Modifications are possible. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

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1. A gaming machine, comprising: a game result display device for displaying a game result; and Favorable state generating means, when the favorable result is displayed on the game result display device, the device generates a favorable state for the player; Wherein the game result display device includes a first display device and a second display device, and when viewed from the front of the game machine, the second display device is arranged on a side more forward than the display area of the first display device; Wherein the second display means displays a specific image on almost the entire display area of the second display means including a symbol display area through which the first display means can be seen and identified. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific image is displayed based on the information related to the game. 3. The gaming machine of claim 2, further comprising: internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on an output from the game activation instruction means for initiating the game; and Game result display control means, which is used to perform display control of the game result display means based on the result determined by the internal winning combination determination means; Wherein the specific image is displayed based on the information related to the internal winning combination included in the game-related information. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein in a case where the internal winning combination determining means determines a specific winning combination as the internal winning combination, the probability of displaying the specific image is compared with the probability of displaying the specific image in the following case, setting In this case, the winning combination of the non-specific winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means as the internal winning combination. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the specific image is displayed based on a cashed winning combination included in the game-related information as the specific winning combination. 6. The gaming machine of claim 1, further comprising: a third display device in addition to the first display device and the second display device; Wherein the second display device and the third display device display images related to each other.

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