JP2000317038A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a rich unexpectation property by hiding a display device so as not to be viewed through a semipermeable mirror during a normal game and allowing the display device to be viewed through the mirror for the first time when the game is changed into the special one. SOLUTION: A slot machine 10 is provided with the semipermeable mirror which is attached onto the front surface of the display device 20, becomes in a permeable state when a display illuminating device 70 is turned on and becomes in a non-permeable state when the device 70 is turned off and with the display illuminating device 70 for illuminating the device 20. A game controller 100 is provided with a display illumination control means 130 for turning on the device 70 to permit the mirror to be in the permeable state from the non-permeable one when the normal game by a normal game control means 110 is changed into the special one by a special game control means 120.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine in which a display device is invisible during a normal game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a slot machine, a so-called big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as "B
"B game". ) Or a special game such as a so-called regular bonus game (hereinafter referred to as an “RB game”), the LED or the like is lit or flashed to notify the player.

[0003]

However, in the conventional slot machine, since the transition to the special game is simply notified by lighting of the LED or the like, there is a problem that the display is monotonous. Therefore, the inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and the objects thereof are as follows. (Claim 1) That is, according to the invention of claim 1, when the game is shifted to a special game, the light in the display device is turned off during the normal game and the display device is hidden so as not to be seen through the semi-transmissive mirror. By turning on the illumination in the display device and making the display device visible for the first time through a semi-transmissive mirror, the display device can be surprisingly rich. (Claim 2) That is, according to the invention of claim 2, when the game is shifted to a special game, by arranging a specific display surface of the rotating placard on the front side, it is possible to make it surprisingly rich. It was done. (Claim 3) That is, according to the invention of claim 3, the normal game display surface of the rotating placard is arranged so as to face the display window until shifting to the specific game. By rotating the rotating placard and arranging the specific game display surface so as to face the display window, the total number of specific games can be presented unexpectedly. (Claim 4) That is, in the invention according to claim 4, the rotating placard is kept rotated until the game is shifted to the specific game, and when the game is shifted to the specific game, the specific game display of the rotating placard is performed. By arranging the surface so as to face the display window, the total number of specific games can be presented with unexpectedness. (Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 is the above-described claim 2.
In addition to the objects of the invention described in any one of the above-described items 4, the following object is also provided.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 5, during a normal game, a character is hidden so as not to be seen from a display window, and when a special game is started, a moving device is used.
By making the character visible from the display window, it is possible to make it surprising.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems (Features) The inventions described in the respective claims are made to achieve the above objects, and the features of the inventions are shown in the drawings. This will be described below using embodiments of the present invention.

[0006] The reference numerals in parentheses indicate the reference numerals used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 has the following features.

First, the game control device (100) includes a normal game control means (110) and a special game control means (120) as shown in FIG. 1, for example. The normal game control means (11
0) is for controlling the reel unit (161) to play a normal game. The special game control means (120)
Is for performing a special game started based on the game result of the normal game by the normal game control means (110).

Secondly, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, a special game control means (eg, BB)
Game control means (170)). Third, the display device (2
In (0), a display illumination device (70) is formed, for example, as shown in FIG. The display illumination device (70) is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the display device (20) is illuminated.

The display illuminating device (70) may be any device as long as it can irradiate the surroundings, and includes, for example, a fluorescent lamp, an incandescent lamp, an LED, a neon tube, and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the display lighting device (70) indirectly brightens the inside of the display device (20) through a translucent lighting back surface (22). It may be arranged at the upper part so that the light of the display lighting device (70) is directly irradiated inside the display device (20).

Fourth, the display device (20) has, for example, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a semi-transmissive mirror (30) is formed. The semi-transmissive mirror (30) is mounted on the front surface of the display device (20), for example, as shown in FIGS. The semi-transmissive mirror (30) is in a transmissive state in which the display device (20) can be viewed from the outside when the display illumination device (70) is turned on. The semi-transmissive mirror (30) is in a non-transmissive state where the display device (20) cannot be seen from the outside when the display illumination device (70) is turned off.

The semi-transmissive mirror (30) is a so-called "magic mirror" or "half mirror", one of which is mirror-finished. Further, the semi-transmissive mirror (30) may be formed of a liquid crystal capable of operating a transmissive state and a non-transmissive state. Fifth, the game control device (100) includes a display illumination control means (130) as shown in FIG. 1, for example.

[0012] The display illumination control means (130) is changed from the normal game by the normal game control means (110) to the special game control means (12).
In the transition to the special game according to (0), the display lighting device (70) is turned on, and the semi-transmissive mirror (30) is changed from the non-transmissive state (for example, the state of FIG. 3) to the transparent state (for example, the state of FIG. 2). It is for doing. The special game only needs to be started based on the game result of the normal game by the normal game control means (110), and is not limited to the BB game and the RB game exemplified in the embodiment of the invention. In the embodiment of the present invention, two games, for example, a BB game and an RB game are illustrated as special games, but only one of the games may be used.

In the embodiment of the invention, as the special game control means (120), for example, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, a BB game control means (170) or an RB game control means (180)
However, any one of the means may be used. In the embodiment of the invention, the following device is exemplified as the display device (20) as shown in FIG. 5, for example.

(1) Display device for the number of ordinary games during a BB game
(31) (2) Winning number display device during RB game (41) (3) Display lighting device (70) (4) Placard rotating device (63) (5) Moving device (200) The above display device (20) And (1) to (5). (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 has the following features.

First, the game control device (100) includes a normal game control means (110) and a special game control means (120), for example, as shown in FIG. The normal game control means (11
0) is for controlling the reel unit (161) to play a normal game. The special game control means (120)
Is for performing a special game started based on the game result of the normal game by the normal game control means (110).

Secondly, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, a special game control means (eg, BB)
Game control means (170)). The specific game control means (for example, BB game control means (170)) is for performing a plurality of (for example, three) specific games (for example, RB games). As the specific game control means, for example, the BB game control means (170) has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the RB game control means (180) may be used. Also,
When the RB game control means (180) is used, the specific game is a game for competing for winning or non-winning.

Third, the slot machine (10) includes a rotating placard (60) and a placard rotating device (63) as shown in FIGS. The above rotating placard (60)
Has a plurality of display surfaces around it. As the rotating placard (60), in the embodiment of the invention,
For example, as shown in FIG. 2, there are illustrated ones having display surfaces on three sides of a triangular prism-shaped peripheral side, and ones having display planes on four sides of a quadrangular prism-shaped peripheral side as shown in FIG. 5, for example. However, the present invention is not limited to these triangular prisms and quadrangular prisms, and may have a display surface on two sides of a plate-like front and back surface, or may have a plurality of display surfaces on other polygonal columnar peripheral side surfaces. It is.

The placard rotating device (63) is for rotating the rotating placard (60). Specifically, it includes a drive motor or the like that can control the rotation angle. Fourth, the slot machine (10) includes a placard rotation control means (140), for example, as shown in FIG.
When the placard rotation control means (140) shifts from the normal game by the normal game control means (110) to the special game by the special game control means (120), the placard rotation device (63) rotates the placard ( Rotate (60) to display multiple screens (6
This is for arranging a specific display surface (61) in the front side of 1). (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 has the following features.

First, the game control device (100) includes a normal game control means (110) and a special game control means (120), for example, as shown in FIG. The normal game control means (11
0) is for controlling the reel unit (161) to play a normal game. The special game control means (120)
Is for performing a special game started based on the game result of the normal game by the normal game control means (110).

Secondly, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, special game control means (eg, BB)
Game control means (170)). The specific game control means (for example, BB game control means (170)) is for performing a plurality of (for example, three) specific games (for example, RB games). Although the BB game control means (170) is exemplified as the specific game control means, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RB game control means (180) may be used. In the case where the RB game control means (180) is used, the specific game is a game for competing for winning or non-winning.

Third, the slot machine (10) includes a rotating placard (60) and a placard rotating device (63) as shown in FIG. 5, for example. The rotating placard (60) is
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, one having a plurality of display surfaces (61) of a number (for example, 4) obtained by adding one to the maximum number (for example, 3) of specific games (for example, RB games) by the specific game control means. It is.

As shown in FIG. 6, for example, the display surface (61) includes a normal game display surface (230) for displaying a normal game by the normal game control means (110) and a specific game (for example, A specific game display surface (220) (for example, 1, 2, 2) displaying a number (for example, 3) equal to the number of times of the RB game
And a display surface (61) for displaying each of the three.

In the embodiment of the invention, as the rotary placard (60), for example, as shown in FIG. 6, a rotary placard having a display surface (61) on four sides of a square pillar-shaped peripheral side is illustrated. However, it is not limited to these square pillars,
It may be one having a display surface on two sides of a plate-like front and back surface, or one having a plurality of display surfaces on another polygonal pillar-shaped peripheral side surface.

The placard rotating device (63) is for rotating the rotating placard (60). Specifically, it includes a drive motor or the like that can control the rotation angle. Fourth, the slot machine (10) includes a placard rotation control means (140), for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, for example, the placard rotation control means (140) controls a specific game (for example, R
Placard rotating device (63)
Accordingly, the normal game display surface (230) of the rotating placard (60) is arranged so as to face the display window (12).

As shown in FIG. 9, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the placard rotation control means (140) uses a placard rotation device (63) to rotate the placard rotation device (63) when a specific game (for example, RB game) is entered. Rotate the card (60)
Specific game by specific game control means (for example, RB game)
The specific game display surface displaying the number corresponding to the number of times (2
20) stops at a position facing the display window (12).

More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the placard rotation control means (140) shifts to the first specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means, A specific game display surface displaying the number "1", which is the number of specific games (for example, RB games) by the specific game control means, by rotating the rotating placard (60) by the card rotating device (63). (220) stops at a position facing the display window (12).

The placard rotation control means (14)
0) is a placard rotating device when the game is shifted to the second specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means.
By (63), the specific placard (60) is rotated to display the number "2", which is the number of specific games (for example, RB games) by the specific game control means.
(220) stops at a position facing the display window (12).

The placard rotation control means (14)
0) is a placard rotating device when the game is shifted to a third specific game (for example, an RB game) by the specific game control means.
By (63), the specific placard (60) is rotated, and the specific game display surface displaying the number "3" which is the number of specific games (for example, RB games) by the specific game control means.
(220) stops at a position facing the display window (12).

As described above, the placard rotation control means
Each time a plurality of specific games (for example, RB games) is completed once, the rotating placard (60) is rotated by the placard rotating device (63) to obtain a number equal to the total number of specific games. Is displayed on the display window (12)
It stops at a position facing the. Also, the placard rotation control means (140) described above is set so that the specific game display surface (220) displaying a number equal to the total number of specific games faces the display window (12). The number is added to “1”, “2”, and “3” in accordance with the number of times of the action described in the above, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this. For example, the specific game display surface (220) displaying a number equal to the remaining total number of specific games may be set to face the display window (12). That is, the number is "3",
The specific game display surface of the number subtracted from “2” and “1” (22
0) are displayed in order.

Specifically, for example, when the placard rotation control means (140) shifts to the first specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means, the placard rotation device (63) By rotating the rotating placard (60), a specific game display surface (220) displaying the number "3" which is the remaining number of specific games (for example, RB games) by the specific game control means is displayed. It stops at a position facing the window (12). Thereby, the player can know that this specific game is the third specific game counted from the end.

The placard rotation control means (14)
0) is a placard rotating device when the game is shifted to the second specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means.
(63), the specific placard (60) is rotated to display the number "2", which is the number of remaining times of the specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means. 220) stops at a position facing the display window (12). This allows the player to know that the current specific game is the second specific game counted from the end.

The placard rotation control means (14)
0) is a placard rotating device when the game is shifted to a third specific game (for example, an RB game) by the specific game control means.
By the (63), the rotating placard (60) is rotated to display the number "1" which is the remaining number of the specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means (the specific game display surface ( 220) stops at a position facing the display window (12). Thereby, the player can know that the current specific game is the first specific game counted from the end, that is, the last specific game. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is characterized by the following points.

First, the game control device (100) includes a normal game control means (110) and a special game control means (120) as shown in FIG. 1, for example. The normal game control means (11
0) is for controlling the reel unit (161) to play a normal game. The special game control means (120)
Is for performing a special game started based on the game result of the normal game by the normal game control means (110).

Second, the special game control means (120) includes, for example, a specific game control means (for example, BB as shown in FIG. 1).
Game control means (170)). The specific game control means (for example, BB game control means (170)) is for performing a plurality of (for example, three) specific games (for example, RB games). Although the BB game control means (170) is exemplified as the specific game control means, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RB game control means (180) may be used. In the case where the RB game control means (180) is used, the specific game is a game for competing for winning or non-winning.

Third, the slot machine (10) includes a rotating placard (60) and a placard rotating device (63) as shown in FIG. 1, for example. A display surface (61) is provided around the rotary placard (60). And this display surface (61)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, a specific game display surface (220) (for example, 1, 2, 3) displaying a number (for example, 3) equal to the number of times of a specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means. (61) for displaying each of.

In the embodiment of the present invention, as the rotary placard (60), for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a triangular prism-shaped peripheral side having three specific game display surfaces (220) is exemplified. However, it is not limited to a triangular prism shape, and it has a display surface on two sides of a plate-like front and back surface, and a plurality of display on the peripheral side surface of another polygonal pillar shape according to the number of specific games Those having a surface may be used.

The placard rotating device (63) is for rotating the rotating placard (60). Specifically, it includes a drive motor or the like that can control the rotation angle. Fourth, the slot machine (10) includes a placard rotation control means (140), for example, as shown in FIG.
The placard rotation control means (140) uses the placard rotation device (63) to rotate the placard (6) until the game is shifted to a specific game (for example, an RB game) by the specific game control means.
0) is rotated.

As shown in FIG. 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, the placard rotation control means (140) uses a placard rotation device (63) to rotate the placard rotation device (63) when the game is shifted to a specific game (for example, an RB game). Rotate the card (60)
Specific game by specific game control means (for example, RB game)
The specific game display surface displaying the number corresponding to the number of times (2
20) stops at a position facing the display window (12).

Specifically, when the game is shifted to the first specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means,
By rotating the rotating placard (60) by the placard rotating device (63), a specific game (for example, R
The game is stopped at a position where the specific game display surface (220) displaying the number "1", which is the first number of games (B), faces the display window (12).

When the game is shifted to the second specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means, the rotating placard (60) is rotated by the placard rotating device (63), and The specific game display surface (220) displaying the number "2", which is the second number of specific games (for example, RB games), is stopped at a position facing the display window (12). .

When the game is shifted to the third specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means, the rotating placard (60) is rotated by the placard rotating device (63), and The specific game (for example, the RB game) is stopped at a position where the specific game display surface (220) displaying the number "3" which is the third number of times of the specific game (for example, the RB game) faces the display window (12). .

As described above, the placard rotation control means
Thereafter, each time a specific game (for example, RB game) is completed once, the placard rotating device (63) rotates the rotating placard (60) to execute the specific game (for example, RB game). ) Is stopped at a position where the specific game display surface (220) displaying the number equal to the total number of times faces the display window (12).

The placard rotation control means (1)
40) is set so that the specific game display surface (220) displaying a number equal to the total number of specific games faces the display window (12). Although "1", "2", and "3" are added, the present invention is not particularly limited to this. For example, the specific game display surface (220) displaying a number equal to the remaining total number of specific games may be set to face the display window (12). That is, specifically, claim 3
In the same manner as described in the above means, the specific game display surface (220) of the number obtained by subtracting the number from "3", "2", "1" with the number of times of the specific game is sequentially displayed. Things.

Specifically, for example, when the placard rotation control means (140) shifts to the first specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means, the placard rotation device (63) By rotating the rotating placard (60), a specific game display surface (220) displaying the number "3" which is the remaining number of specific games (for example, RB games) by the specific game control means is displayed. It stops at a position facing the window (12). Thereby, the player can know that this specific game is the third specific game counted from the end.

The placard rotation control means (14)
0) is a placard rotating device when the game is shifted to the second specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means.
(63), the specific placard (60) is rotated to display the number "2", which is the number of remaining times of the specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means. 220) stops at a position facing the display window (12). This allows the player to know that the current specific game is the second specific game counted from the end.

The placard rotation control means (14)
0) is a placard rotating device when the game is shifted to a third specific game (for example, an RB game) by the specific game control means.
By the (63), the rotating placard (60) is rotated to display the number "1" which is the remaining number of the specific game (for example, RB game) by the specific game control means (the specific game display surface ( 220) stops at a position facing the display window (12). Thereby, the player can know that the current specific game is the first specific game counted from the end, that is, the last specific game. (Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 is the above-described claim 2.
In addition to the features of the invention described in any one of the above items 4 to 4, the following feature is provided.

First, the display device (2) of the slot machine (10)
0) includes a character (50) and a moving device (200) for moving the character (50). The character (50) is a character that appears in animation, movies, etc.
(50) The invention is not limited to humans, but may be animals, insects, robots, dinosaurs, vehicles, and the like.

The moving device (200) is composed of, for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc., but is not particularly limited, and may be any other device that can move the character (50). It may be of a structure. Second, in the game control device (100), the character (50) cannot be seen from the display window (12) by the moving device (200) during the normal game by the normal game control means (110). When the game is shifted to the special game by the special game control means (120), the character (50) is moved from the position invisible to the display window (12) by the moving device (200). And (2) a movement control means (210) for moving the display to a more visible position.

[0049]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Explanation of FIGS. 1 to 4) FIGS.
1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the upper part of the slot machine, FIG. 3 is a front view of the upper part of the slot machine, and FIG. (Slot Machine 10) In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine.

The slot machine 10, as shown in FIG.
The housing 11 has a rectangular box shape. At the upper part of the housing 11, a rectangular window-shaped display window 12 that opens toward the player is formed. As shown in FIG. 2, a display device 20 for displaying the progress of the game is provided inside the display window 12 at the top of the housing 11.
Is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the display device 20 has a bottom surface 21 and a translucent illumination back surface 22 which stands upright from the back side of the bottom surface 21 and whose front surface is curved in an arc shape. The thin plate-shaped semi-transmissive mirror 30 whose front surface is arranged substantially flush with the front side of the housing 11 and is capable of selecting between a transmissive state and a non-transmissive state.
Covered with. Further, although not specifically shown, BB
A general game frequency display device 31 during the BB game for displaying the number of general games in the game may be provided on the lighting back surface 22. The general game frequency display device during the BB game
31 is composed of two digits of 7 segments, for example, "1"
The numbers up to "30" are displayed. BB
The number-of-general-games display device 31 during a game is not limited to seven segments, and may be composed of liquid crystal, a plurality of lamps, LEDs, or the like. (Semi-Transmissive Mirror 30) As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the semi-transmissive mirror 30 is a so-called half mirror, and is a rectangular plate having a mirror-finished front surface attached to the front surface of the display device 20. belongs to. The semi-transmissive mirror 30 is in a transmissive state in which the display device 20 can be viewed from the outside when the display lighting device 70 is turned on, and a non-transmissive state in which the display device 20 cannot be viewed from the outside when the display lighting device 70 is turned off. It is what becomes.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the bottom surface 21 of the display device 20, a pedestal 40 projecting toward the front side in a semi-circular shape, a character 50 standing on the upper surface of the pedestal 40, , A triangular prism-shaped rotary placard 60 having a plurality of display surfaces 61 is provided. (Pedestal 40) As shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal 40 has a semi-circular shape and is for mounting the character 50 on its upper surface. On the surface of the circumferential side surface of the pedestal 40, an RB game winning number display device 41 for displaying the number of winnings in the RB game and the number of general games is formed. The winning number display device 41 during the RB game has twelve pedestal panels 42 on the front surface of which numbers "1" to "12" are displayed on the circumferential side surface of the pedestal 40. The number of wins and the number of general games during the RB game can be displayed by turning on a lamp formed on the side. (Character 50) As shown in FIG. 2, the character 50 maintains a posture in which the hand is raised upward as if supporting the lower surface of the rotating placard 60. The character 50 is, for example, a human as shown in FIG. 2, but is not limited to this.
As 50, in addition to humans, anime characters 50,
It may be an animal, an insect, a robot, a vehicle, or the like. (Rotary Placard 60) As shown in FIG. 2, the rotary placard 60 has an overall shape of a triangular prism and displays numerical values of “1”, “2” and “3” on its outer peripheral surface. It has three display surfaces 61.

As shown in FIG. 2, a rod-shaped rotary shaft 62 is connected to the upper surface of the rotary placard 60. Although not shown, the rotating shaft 62 is rotatably connected to a placard rotating device 63 provided above the rotating placard 60. In addition, the rotating placard 60 is formed in a triangular prism shape, but the shape is not particularly limited thereto, and other polygonal prism shapes, columnar shapes, spherical shapes, cubic shapes, triangular pyramids, quadrangular pyramids, etc. It may be a polygonal pyramid or the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, a display illumination device 70 for illuminating the entire display device 20 is provided on the back surface side of the illumination back surface 22. (Display Illumination Device 70) The display illumination device 70 is formed of two fluorescent tubes 71 as shown in FIG. The display illuminating device 70 illuminates the inside of the display device 20 brightly via the translucent illuminating back surface 22 when it is turned on, and makes the transflective mirror 30 transparent when viewed from the outside.

Although the fluorescent lamp 71 is used as the display lighting device 70, the present invention is not limited to this, and an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like may be used, and the number is not limited to two. Absent. Further, in FIG. 2, a game explanation section 80 and a payout display section 90 are provided on the left and right of the semi-transmissive mirror 30. (Game explanation unit 80) The game explanation unit 80 is located on the left side of the semi-transmissive mirror 30, as shown in FIG. 2, and explains the contents of the game of the placard rotating device slot machine 10 to the player. And a prize pattern are displayed. (Payout Display Unit 90) The payout display unit 90 is located on the right side of the translucent mirror 30, as shown in FIG. 2, and is used for winning and winning symbols of the slot machine 10, the number of paid out medals, and the like. Is displayed.

It should be noted that a game explanation section 80 is provided on the left and right of the semi-transmissive mirror 30.
Although both the payout display section 90 and the payout display section 90 are provided, at least one of them may be provided. (Game Control Device 100) Although not shown, a game control device 100 (see FIG. 1) is built in the slot machine 10.

Although not shown, the game control device 100 has a CP
U, and is provided with ROM, RAM, I / O and the like. When the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, it functions as the following means (1) to (4). (1) Normal game control means 110 (2) Special game control means 120 (3) Display illumination control means 130 (4) Placard rotation control means 140
The invention is not limited to the means (4), and may include other means. Also, the number of CPUs is not limited to one,
The control may be performed by two or more CPUs. (Input Stage) The following parts are connected to the input stage of the game control device 100 as shown in FIG.

(1) Start switch 151 (2) Stop switch 152 The input stage is not limited to the above-mentioned parts (1) and (2). (Output Stage) The following parts are connected to the output stage of the game control device 100, as shown in FIG.

(1) Reel unit 161 (2) Hopper unit 162 (3) Display device 20 The output stage is not limited to the above-mentioned parts (1) to (3). (Start switch 151) The start switch 151 is
This is for starting driving of the reel unit 161 on condition that a game medal is inserted. (Stop switch 152) The stop switch 152 is
This is for stopping the drive of the reel unit 161.

More specifically, although not shown, the stop switch 152 includes three switches. (Reel Unit 161) Although not shown, the reel unit 161 is composed of a plurality of, for example, three reels and a motor for rotating each reel individually.

A plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. (Hopper unit 162) The hopper unit 162
Although not shown, it is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game. (Normal Game Control Means 110) The normal game control means 110 is for causing a normal game to be played.

That is, when the start switch 151 is operated on the condition that a medal is inserted, the reel unit 161 is driven, and the three reels start rotating. Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 152 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. When all three stop switches 152 are operated, the rotation of all three reels stops.

At this time, when a predetermined symbol stops on the activated line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit 162. Instead of paying out medals, credits may be given. (Special game control means 120) The special game control means 120 is for causing the player to perform an advantageous special game based on the result of the normal game by the normal game control means 110.

The special games are roughly classified into the following games. (1) BB game (2) RB game The special game is not limited to the above-mentioned games (1) and (2).

For example, in a normal game, although not shown, when three symbols such as “7” are arranged on the activated line, for example, fifteen medals are paid out via the hopper unit 162. At this time, the BB game is started. Also, during the normal game or the BB game, although not shown, for example, when three replay symbols are aligned on the activated line, 15 medals are paid out via the hopper unit 162. At this time, from normal game to RB game,
Alternatively, the process shifts to the RB game during the BB game.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 120 is roughly provided with the following means. (1) BB game control means 170 (2) RB game control means 180 (BB game control means 170) BB game control means 170
This is for controlling the BB game.

Specifically, when the game shifts to the BB game,
Up to three RB games during the B game or up to 30 normal games during the BB game can be performed. (RB game control means 180) The RB game control means 180
This is for controlling the RB game. In particular,
When the game shifts to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and a maximum of eight wins or a maximum of 12 wins or non-wins can be performed. (Display Lighting Control Means 130) The display lighting control means 130 is configured to switch the normal game control means 110
At the time of transition to a special game by the player 20, such as a BB game by the BB game control means 170 or an RB game by the RB game control means 180, the display lighting device 70 is driven to change the fluorescent tube 71 from the unlit state to the lit state. It is for.

It should be noted that the special game may be either a BB game or an RB game. (Placard rotation control means 140) The placard rotation control means 140 controls the driving of the placard rotation device 63. Specifically, the placard rotation control means 14
0 is set to start the rotation drive of the placard rotating device 63 when shifting from the normal game by the normal game control means 110 to the special game by the special game control means 120.

When shifting to a specific game by the special game control means 120, for example, an RB game by the RB game control means 180, the placard rotation control means 140 stops the rotation of the placard rotation device 63, The display surface 61 of the placard 60 displaying “1” is made to face the display window 12 of the slot machine 10.
Next, when shifting to the second RB game, the placard rotation control means 140 uses the placard rotator 63 to change the display surface 61 of the rotating placard 60 displaying “2”. , So as to face the display window 12 of the slot machine 10.

Further, when shifting to the third RB game, the placard rotation control means 140 outputs “3” on the display surface 61 of the rotating placard 60 via the placard rotating device 63.
Are displayed on the display window 12 of the slot machine 10. (Explanation of FIGS. 5 to 9) FIGS. 5 to 9 show an example of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the slot machine, FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of the upper part of the slot machine, FIG. 7 is a development view of the display surface of the rotating placard, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a front view of the state of the slot machine during a special game, and FIG. (Slot Machine 10) In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 10
The housing 11 has a rectangular box shape. As shown in FIG. 6, a rectangular box-shaped housing 11 is provided on the upper part of the housing 11. The above housing
As shown in FIG. 6, a display device 20 for displaying a progress state of the game is provided at an upper portion of the eleventh embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the display device 20 has a bottom surface 21 and a translucent illumination back surface 22 which stands upright from the back side of the bottom surface 21 and whose front surface is curved in an arc shape. . The display device 20 does not have the semi-transmissive mirror 30 as in the first embodiment.
It is formed so that the inside of the display device 20 can be viewed. Of course, the transflective mirror 30 used in the first embodiment may be formed on the front side of the display device 20 according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 6, a pedestal 40 projecting forward in a semi-circular shape, a character 50 standing on the upper surface of the pedestal 40, and a In addition, a quadrangular prism-shaped rotating placard 60 having a plurality of display surfaces 61 is provided. (Pedestal 40) The pedestal 40 has, as shown in FIG. 6, twelve pedestal panels 42 indicated by numbers 1 to 12 formed on the circumferential side surface of the pedestal 40. The number of general games in the RB game can be displayed by turning on a lamp formed on the back side of 42.

The pedestal 40 has a moving device 200 for moving the character 50. This moving device 200
Although not particularly shown, the center of the pedestal 40 is rotated by a motor as a rotation center. (Character 50) As shown in FIG. 6, the character 50 is, for example, a dinosaur and maintains a posture in which its forefoot is raised upward as if supporting the lower surface of the rotating placard 60.

The character 50 is, as described above,
When the pedestal 40 is rotated by the moving device 200 attached to the pedestal 40, the pedestal 40 is moved to the rear surface side of the display device 20 so that it can not be seen from the display window 12 like a rotating stage of a play. Although not particularly shown, a hinged door is formed behind the character 50, and the hinged door moves when the character 50 on the pedestal 40 moves with the rotation of the pedestal 40 by the moving device 200.
50 is formed so that it can be opened and closed by pushing the hinged door.

The character 50 is usually a game control means.
When shifting from the general game by 110 to the special game by the special game control means 120, or when shifting to the BB game or the RB game, it is possible to move the forefoot, the hindfoot, the face, the tail, etc. of the character 50. It is a good thing. (Rotary Placard 60) As shown in FIG. 6, the rotary placard 60 has a quadrangular prism shape as a whole, and has four display surfaces 61 on its outer peripheral surface. As shown in the development of FIG. 7, the four display screens 61 are formed of one normal game display screen 230 and three specific game display screens 220.

The normal game display surface 230 is a blank surface on which nothing is displayed, and is displayed during the normal game by the normal game control means 110. In addition, the normal game display surface 230 is not limited to the blank surface, and displays other colors, patterns, designs, etc. as long as it can melt into the surrounding colors, patterns, designs, etc. Is also good.

The specific game display surface 220 indicates “1”,
The numerical values of "2" and "3" are displayed respectively, and the RB during the special game of the special game control means 120 is displayed.
The number of games is displayed. In addition, the specific game display surface 220 is not limited to the numerical values of “1”, “2”, and “3”, and may be another type.
For example, the specific game display surface 220 may be “A”, “B” and “C”, “α”, “β” and “γ”, and “A”, “B” and “C”. "
"I", "II" and "III" are also acceptable. (Moving Device 200) The moving device 200, although not particularly shown, forms the character 50 on the pedestal 40 so as to be movable between the back side and the front side of the display device 20. The moving device 200 is specifically composed of, for example, a motor and a solenoid.

The moving device 200 is formed such that by rotating the pedestal 40, the character 50 fixed on the pedestal 40 is also rotated and moved, so that the character 50 is hidden behind the display device 20. Yes, but character 50
The form of movement of is not particularly limited to this,
Other forms may be used. For example, the pedestal 40 on which the character 50 rides is formed so as to be movable in the front-rear direction by the moving device 200 made of a solenoid, so that the character 50 moves toward the back side together with the pedestal 40 so that the player cannot see it. Go to the character
50 may be formed so as to move toward the front side together with the pedestal 40 and appear.

The pedestal 40 on which the character 50 rides is formed so as to be movable up and down by the moving device 200 composed of a solenoid, and the character 50 rises together with the pedestal 40 and appears from below like a stage. The character 50 may be formed so as to move downward together with the pedestal 40. (Game Control Device 100) Although not shown, a game control device 100 (see FIG. 5) is built in the slot machine 10.

Although not shown, the game control device 100 is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, and the CPU reads a program stored in the ROM to execute the following means (1) to (5). Function as (1) Normal game control means 110 (2) Special game control means 120 (3) Display illumination control means 130 (4) Placard rotation control means 140 (5) Movement control means 210 (1)
Of the means of (5), the normal game control means 110, the special game control means 120, and the display illumination control means 130 are the same as those used in the first embodiment, and the description is omitted. (Input Stage) The following parts are connected to the input stage of the game control device 100 as shown in FIG.

(1) Start switch 151 (2) Stop switch 152 The start switch 151 and the stop switch 152
This is the same as that used in the first embodiment, and the description is omitted. (Output Stage) As shown in FIG. 5, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the game control device 100.

(1) Reel unit 161 (2) Hopper unit 162 (3) Display device 20 The above-mentioned reel unit 161 and hopper unit 162
Is the same as that used in the first embodiment,
Description is omitted. (Placard rotation control means 140) The placard rotation control means 140 controls the driving of the placard rotation device 63.

More specifically, the placard rotation control means 140
During the normal game by the normal game control means 110, of the display surface 61 of the rotating placard 60, the normal game display surface 230 consisting of a blank surface on which nothing is drawn is made to face the display window 12. I have. Then, when shifting to the first specific game by the special game control means 120, for example, the RB game by the RB game control means 180, the placard rotator 63 rotates the rotary placard 60 to rotate the placard 60. The specific game display surface 220 displaying “1” among the display surfaces 61 of the 60 is made to face the display window 12 of the slot machine 10.

Next, when shifting to the second RB game, the rotating placard 60 is rotated by rotating the placard rotating device 63 to display “2” on the display surface 61 of the rotating placard 60. The specified game display surface 220 is made to face the display window 12 of the slot machine 10. Next, when shifting to the third RB game, the rotating placard 60 is rotated by rotating the placard rotating device 63, and “3” is displayed on the display surface 61 of the rotating placard 60. The specific game display surface 220 is made to face the display window 12 of the slot machine 10. (Movement control means 210) The movement control means 210 is a character
This is for controlling the rotational drive of the pedestal 40 to which the character 50 is fixed in order to move the 50.

Specifically, during the normal game by the normal game control means 110, the area where the character 50 is not fixed on the pedestal 40 is arranged so as to face the display window 12. I have. Then, a specific game by the special game control means 120, for example, B
When shifting to the B game, the movement control means 210 causes the moving device 200 to rotationally drive the pedestal 40, and rotationally drives the pedestal 40 so that the character 50 faces the display window 12.

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Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention described in claim 1, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
During a normal game, the light in the display device is turned off and the display device is hidden through a semi-transmissive mirror so that the display device cannot be seen. By making the display device visible for the first time through, it can be surprising. (Claim 2) According to the invention described in claim 2, the following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention,
When the game is shifted to the special game, by arranging a specific display surface of the rotating placard on the front side, it is possible to make the game more surprising. (Claim 3) According to the invention described in claim 3, the following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention,
Until shifting to the specific game, the normal game display surface of the rotary placard is arranged so as to face the display window 12, and when shifting to the specific game, the rotary placard is rotated to change the specific game display surface. By arranging it so as to face the display window 12, the total number of specific games can be presented unexpectedly. (Claim 4) According to the invention described in claim 4, the following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
Until shifting to the specific game, the rotating placard is kept rotating, and when shifting to the specific game, the specific game display surface of the rotating placard is arranged so as to face the display window 12, so that the specific game can be performed. The total number of games can be presented with unexpectedness. (Claim 5) According to the invention of claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of claims 2 to 4,
The following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention,
During a normal game, the character can be hidden from the display window so that it can be hidden from view, and when the game is shifted to a special game, the character can be seen from the display window by the moving device, which makes the game more surprising. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing the upper part of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the upper part of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a development view showing a display surface of a rotating placard according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a slot machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an external perspective view showing an upper part of the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a development view showing a display surface of a rotary placard according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view of a second embodiment of the present invention, showing a state during an ordinary game at an upper portion of the slot machine.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the second embodiment of the present invention, showing a state during a special game at an upper portion of the slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Slot machine 11 Casing 12 Display window 20 Display device 21 Bottom 22 Illumination back surface 30 Translucent mirror 31 BB game general game times display device 40 Base 41 Winning number display device during RB game 42 Base panel 50 Character 60 Rotating placard 61 Display surface 62 Rotation axis 63 Placard rotating device 70 Display lighting device 71 Fluorescent tube 80 Game explanation section 90 Payout display section 100 Game control device 110 Normal game control means 120 Special game control means 130 Display lighting control means 140 Placard rotation control means 151 start switch 152 stop switch 161 reel unit 162 hopper unit 170 BB game control means 180 RB game control means 200 moving device 210 movement control means 220 specific game display surface 230 normal game display surface

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A reel unit; a start switch for starting driving of the reel unit; a stop switch for stopping driving of the reel unit; a display device for displaying a progress state of a game; A game control device for controlling the unit, the start switch, the stop switch, and the display device. The game control device includes a normal game control means for controlling the reel unit to perform a normal game. And a special game control means for causing a special game to be started based on a game result of the normal game by the normal game control means, wherein the display device is a display lighting device illuminating the display device. Attached to the front of the display device, transmitted when the display lighting device is turned on A semi-transmissive mirror that is in a non-transmissive state when the display illumination device is turned off. The game control device shifts from the normal game by the normal game control unit to the special game by the special game control unit. A display illumination control means for turning on the display illumination device to change the semi-transmissive mirror from a non-transmissive state to a transmissive state. 2. A reel unit, a start switch for starting driving of the reel unit, a stop switch for stopping driving of the reel unit, a display device for displaying a progress state of a game, and the reel. A game control device for controlling the unit, the start switch, the stop switch, and the display device. The game control device includes a normal game control means for controlling the reel unit to perform a normal game. And a special game control means for causing a special game to be started based on a game result of the normal game by the normal game control means, wherein the display device has a plurality of display surfaces around the display surface. And a placard rotating device for rotating the rotating placard. In the game control device, when shifting from the normal game by the normal game control means to the special game by the special game control means, the placard rotating device rotates a rotary placard to display a plurality of cards. A slot machine comprising placard rotation control means for arranging a specific display surface among the surfaces on the front side. 3. A reel unit; a start switch for starting driving of the reel unit; a stop switch for stopping driving of the reel unit; a display device for displaying a progress state of the game; A display window that opens toward the side and can present the display device toward the player side; and a game control device for controlling the reel unit, the start switch, the stop switch, and the display device. The game control device controls a normal game by controlling the reel unit, and performs a special game started based on a game result of the normal game by the normal game control means. A special game control means for the display device, wherein the display device has a plurality of display surfaces around A special placard, and a placard rotating device for rotating the rotary placard. The special game control means includes a specific game control means for performing a plurality of specific games. Forming a plurality of display surfaces of a number obtained by adding one to the maximum number of times of the specific game performed by the specific game control means, and displaying the normal game by the normal game control means. A display surface, and a specific game display surface for displaying a number equal to the number of times of the specific game by the specific game control unit, wherein the placard rotation control unit switches to the specific game by the specific game control unit. The normal game display surface is made to face the display window by the placard rotating device, and the game is shifted to the specific game by the specific game control means. The card rotator rotates the rotary placard, and stops at a position where the specific game display surface displaying a number corresponding to the number of times of the specific game by the specific game control means faces the display window. A slot machine characterized by being made to let. 4. A reel unit; a start switch for starting driving of the reel unit; a stop switch for stopping driving of the reel unit; a display device for displaying a progress state of the game; A display window that opens toward the side and can present the display device toward the player side; and a game control device for controlling the reel unit, the start switch, the stop switch, and the display device. The game control device controls a normal game by controlling the reel unit, and performs a special game started based on a game result of the normal game by the normal game control means. A special game control means for the display device, wherein the display device has a plurality of display surfaces around A special placard, and a placard rotating device for rotating the rotary placard. The special game control means includes a specific game control means for performing a plurality of specific games. Has a plurality of display surfaces equal in number to the maximum number of times of the specific game by the specific game control means, and the plurality of display surfaces are equal to the number of times of the specific game by the specific game control means. The placard rotation control means comprises a specific game display surface for displaying a number, and the placard rotation control means rotates the rotary placard by the placard rotation device until shifting to the specific game by the specific game control means, When the game is shifted to the specific game by the specific game control means, the rotating placard is rotated by the placard rotating device to control the specific game. Slot machine, characterized in that specific game display surface that displays the number corresponding to the number of the specific game by stage is to be stopped at a position as to face the display window. 5. The display device comprises: a character; and a moving device for moving the character, wherein the game control device includes: a moving device for moving the character during the normal game by the normal game control means. Is arranged at a position invisible from the display window, and when the special game is shifted to the special game by the special game control means, the moving device moves the character from a position invisible from the display window to a position visible from the display window. The slot machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising a movement control unit for causing the slot machine to move.