JP2000342791A - Indicating device for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an indicating device excellent in an ornamental efficiency and performance efficiency. SOLUTION: An indicating screen 20a is provided at a compound device 14 in a game machine such as a pachinko machine. The indicating screen 20a is separated at a border line to a main indicating section 22 and a subsidiary indicating section 23, and the subsidiary indicating section 23 is disposed surrounding an outer periphery of the main indicating section 22. An area of the main indicating section 22 can be indicated expanding to the subsidiary indicating section 23. A transparent lens 27 is provided at a front surface of the subsidiary indicating section 23, and indicating state can be slightly changed by watching pictures through the transparent lens 23. The subsidiary indicating section 23 is constituted of ornamental lamps 25a, 25b and a lamp 28 for reserving balls, all of which can be indicated, and a space for setting indication members or the like cap be obtained. At a reach state, an indicating state of picture designs is changed by expanding the area of the main indicating section to improve an ornamental efficiency and performance efficiency.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique for displaying symbols on a display device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A display device (for example, a special symbol display) is provided at a substantially central position on a game board of a pachinko machine which is one of the game machines. This display device displays a special symbol for performing a jackpot lottery by changing the display of the symbol, and a decorative symbol such as a background symbol or a character symbol for mainly producing the lottery mode of the special symbol. In addition, around the display device, there are arranged a display member such as a memory lamp for displaying the number of reserved balls, and a decorative member such as a decorative lamp for notifying a specific state such as reach or jackpot. By arranging such display members and decorative members as much as possible around the display device (display screen), it is possible to enhance the decorative effect and effect of the game board. However, display members and decorative members that can be arranged around the display device (display screen) have limitations due to the arrangement space, wiring space, and the like. Therefore, in order to overcome such a problem, a method of imitating and displaying a display member or a decorative member on a display screen of a display device has been proposed. An example of a gaming machine using this method is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-10411. The gaming machines described in this publication include:
A storage display device is provided for displaying a display member (reserved ball lamp) instead of a display member on a display screen of the display device. Therefore, the holding ball lamp installed around the display device can be omitted, and other display members, decorative members, and the like can be installed in the space where the holding ball lamp was originally installed.

[0003]

However, such a gaming machine can secure a space for installing a display member or the like, but does not change the size of a display screen for displaying a special symbol, a decorative symbol, or the like. . Therefore, the decoration effect is increased, but the production effect is hardly changed. The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a display device of a gaming machine having a high decorative effect and a high effect of presentation.

[0004]

Means 1 for Solving the Problems Means 1 for solving the problems are as described in claim 1. Here, the terms described in claim 1, other claims and the detailed description of the invention are interpreted as follows. (1) “Symbols” include not only special symbols but also all symbols (characters such as alphanumeric characters, kanji, and kana, symbols, pictures, graphics, etc.) displayed on the display device, such as ordinary symbols, related to the game. , Still images, moving images, etc.). Further, the number of symbols is not limited to one, but includes a plurality of symbols. (2) The “display device” includes not only one symbol display but also a plurality of symbol displays. When displaying a plurality of symbols, there are a mode in which all the symbols are displayed on one symbol display, and a mode in which a plurality of symbols are distributed and displayed on the plurality of symbol displays. (3) The "normal state" corresponds to a state excluding a state in which an image (symbol) does not fluctuate or a reach state in which an image (symbol) fluctuates and may form a jackpot symbol arrangement. (4) “Main display unit” refers to the display screen of the display device.
This mainly corresponds to a display area for displaying a symbol such as a special symbol. (5) “Sub display unit” refers to a display screen of the display device.
This is a display area other than the main display section, and mainly corresponds to a display area for displaying an auxiliary image. (6) “Satisfied the predetermined condition” means that the user has reached the reach state,
This corresponds to a case where a display mode or a game mode changes, such as a probability change mode or a time saving mode, as well as the jackpot mode. (7) The “auxiliary image” includes images of display members such as a reserve ball lamp for displaying the number of reserve balls, members (LEDs, lamps, and accessories) for displaying information related to the game, and reach states and jackpots. Includes images simulating decorative members such as decorative lamps that notify and perform games and members that can perform decorations and effects during games. Further, a message (character) for notifying the reach state or the jackpot state may be used. (8) "Expanding and displaying an image" means that, for example, when a design (image) is changing, a design before and after the change as well as the design during the change is displayed (displayed) at a time. (The number of symbols increases). (9) To change the display state, in addition to changing the color, texture, shading, and the like of the image to be displayed, change the size of the image, change the vertical magnification and the horizontal magnification of the image, and the like. Including.

[0005] According to the means 1, by displaying the auxiliary image on the display screen, it is possible to secure a space for disposing the display member and the decorative member around the display device. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the reach state), the area of the main display section in the first display state is enlarged, so that the effect of the main display section can be enhanced. Further, the player can be strongly aware that the predetermined condition has been satisfied. Therefore, according to the means 1, a sense of expectation such as a jackpot that the player has is amplified, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[0006]

Means for solving the problem 2 Means for solving the problem are as described in claim 2. Means 2
According to this, since the main display section is continuously enlarged, the effect of the main display section can be further enhanced.

[0007]

Means for solving the problem 3 Means for solving the problem are as described in claim 3. Means 3
According to this, in the second display state, for example, the design of the main display is enlarged and displayed, so that the effect of the main display can be further enhanced.

[0008]

Means 4 for solving the problem Means 4 for solving the problem are as described in claim 4. Means 4
According to the present invention, since the display change member capable of changing the display state of the image of the sub-display unit is provided, the display state of the image is compared with the image of the main display unit without the display change member ( Color, texture, shading, etc.) can be slightly changed. Then, the player can visually recognize both the main display section and the sub-display section, and can also recognize that each display section is a separate display area. Further, for example, when a reach state is reached, a symbol (for example, a special symbol) of the main display portion is extended over the sub-display portion. In this case, the display state of the expanded design is slightly different between the case where the design is in the area of the display change member and the case where it is not in the area of the display change member. If the symbol in the display change area moves out of this area while the symbol is changing on the display screen under the reach state, the symbol (for example, the color of the symbol) is changed and displayed. As described above, since the display state of the symbol can be changed according to the variation of the symbol, it is easy to recognize the variation of the symbol. Therefore, according to the means 4, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. [Embodiment] First, the present embodiment is an application of the present invention to a first-class pachinko machine, which will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, an example of a display device including a main display portion and a sub-display portion will be described. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of the first-type pachinko machine.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the multifunction device. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 4 to 12 show examples of screen contents displayed on the multifunction peripheral.

First, in FIG. 1, on the game board surface 12 of the pachinko machine 10, the multifunction device 14, the first type starting port 30, the large winning port 34, the lower starting port 62, the general winning port, etc. are appropriately arranged. ing. The first type starting port 30 has a starting port sensor 56, and pays out a prize ball (prize ball) in the same manner as a normal winning port when a pachinko ball wins. The middle gate 32 has a gate sensor 54, and does not pay out prize balls even when a pachinko ball passes. The special winning opening 34 has a lid 66, which is opened and closed by the solenoid 50. The special winning opening 34 is V
It has a zone 52, and the V zone 52 has a V zone sensor 48. If a pachinko ball wins in the V zone 52 during the opening period of the special winning opening, the jackpot game can be continued within a required number of times (for example, 16 times). As the above-mentioned special winning opening period, for example, one pachinko ball is placed in the special winning opening 34.
Either the winning of zero or the opening of 30 seconds from the opening, whichever comes first, corresponds to the case. Further, a lower starting port 62 having a function equivalent to that of the first type starting port 30 is disposed below the lid 66. The lower starting port 62 is a starting port sensor 5
A starting port sensor 60 having the same function as that of the starting port sensor 6 is provided. Here, the starting port sensors 56 and 60 detect the pachinko balls that have won the respective starting ports. The V zone sensor 48 detects a pachinko ball that has won the V zone 52. The gate sensor 54 detects a pachinko ball that has passed through the middle gate 32. The gate sensor 54, starting port sensor 56,
For example, a proximity sensor, a microswitch, an optical sensor (a light-emitting body and a light-receiving body), and the like are used as the 60 and V zone sensors 48.

The multifunction device 14 shown in FIG.
4a, the display device 20, the transparent lens 27 and the like are provided. The prize hole 14a is one of the general prize holes. As the display device 20, for example, a liquid crystal display is used. Display device 2
On the 0 display screen 20a, a special symbol, a background symbol, and the like are displayed. In the position where the special symbol is displayed, for example, the left display column 7
1, a middle display column 72 and a right display column 73 are used to determine whether or not a big hit has occurred. In the following description, when simply referred to as “special symbol”, the left display column 71 and the middle display column 7
2, three symbols displayed in the right display column 73.
The symbols used as the special symbols include characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.), symbols, figures, pictures, and the like. In addition, examples of the background design include a moving image (video, animation, etc.) and a still image. In addition, the display device 20 may be a CR
You may use the display which can display a special design etc. like T, LED display, plasma display, etc.

Next, the configuration of the display screen 20a of the display device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. The display screen 20a is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and includes a rectangular main display section 22 disposed substantially at the center of the display screen 20a, and a sub-display section 23 disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the main display section 22. Have been. The main display unit 22 and the sub display unit 2
3 are mutually divided by a boundary line 29. Further, the sub display unit 23 is displayed in a background color (for example, pink) different from that of the main display unit 22. In the present embodiment, the size of the (liquid crystal) display screen 20a is 6 inches, and the size of the main display section 22 is 5 inches.

A transparent lens 27 is provided on the front side (player side) of the sub display unit 23. This transparent lens 2
7 is colorless and transparent, and the player can visually recognize the image displayed on the sub display unit 23. Since the image on the sub display unit 23 is visually recognized through the transparent lens 27, the image on the main display unit 22 (or when the transparent lens 27 is not provided)
The display state can be slightly changed as compared with. For example, the transparent lens 27 changes the color and texture of an image or adds a shadow due to refraction of light. Therefore,
The player can easily distinguish between the main display unit 22 and the sub display unit 23. The transparent lens 27 only needs to be able to see through the image, and its shape, material, and the like can be variously changed as necessary.

At a position below the main display section 22 of the sub-display 23, a reserved ball lamp 28 for a special symbol is displayed. A plurality (for example, four) of the retaining ball lamps 28 are arranged substantially horizontally, and display the number of pachinko balls that have won the first-type starting port 30 during the change of the special symbol. In addition, the composite device 14 has a light-emitting body such as a lamp, a decorative plate, and the like, and exhibits a decorative effect to entertain the eyes of the player.

Returning to FIG. 1, the game board surface 12 has one or a plurality of decorative gates.
It has a right gate 24. The decorative gate is the above middle gate 32
Unlike the above, it does not have a gate sensor for detecting the passage of a pachinko ball. The right gate 24 has a normal symbol display 26, while the left gate 57 does not have a normal symbol display. The normal symbol display 26 has one or a plurality of light emitters (two LEDs in this example), and turning on / off the light emitter is a normal symbol. The normal symbol starts blinking when, for example, a pachinko ball passes through the middle gate 32, and then turns on or off for each light emitter. Then, according to the lighting or extinguishing mode of each light emitter (for example, two LEs)
D when the right LED is turned on), the lower starting port 62
Is opened for a certain period of time (for example, 4 seconds). It should be noted that the ordinary symbol display 26 may be another display capable of displaying ordinary symbols, such as a liquid crystal display, a CRT, an LED display, a plasma display, or the like. In this case, for example, alphanumeric characters and symbols can be used as the ordinary symbols. Further, the normal symbol and the special symbol may be displayed on the same display (for example, the display device 20).

In addition to the game board surface 12, a lower plate 40 for temporarily storing pachinko balls including prize balls and rental balls, an ashtray 42 for holding cigarette butts, and a speaker 4 for outputting sound effects and music.
4. A touch sensor 38 for detecting whether the player's hand is touching the handle 36, a metal frame sensor 58 for detecting the opening of the glass frame 18, and the like are provided. The speaker 44 is provided inside the upper plate 46 which is a receiving bowl for award balls, and the touch sensor 38 and the metal frame sensor 58 are provided at required positions. Further, the lamps 16 use light emitters such as light bulbs and LEDs, and are not limited to the positions shown in the figure, but are arranged at appropriate positions according to the type of the pachinko machine 10 and the contents of the game.

Next, a mode displayed on the display screen 20a of the display device 20 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In addition, FIGS.
Each of these shows an example of the display content displayed on the display screen 20a of the display device 20. Further, in the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 3 to 12, the modes displayed on the display screen 20 a of the display device 20 are based on the following (1) to (3). (1) The symbols displayed in the symbol columns 71, 72, 73 are displayed in one row and three columns. (2) The case where the symbols are stopped at the symbol rows 71, 72, 73 to form a jackpot symbol arrangement in one horizontal row is a big hit. (3) The symbols constituting the symbol rows 71, 72, 73 are all 10 types from "0" to "9".

The decorative lamps 25a, 25a,
25b and the holding ball lamp 28 correspond to the auxiliary image of the present invention, and the transparent lens 27 corresponds to the display changing member of the present invention.

In FIG. 2, when the player enters the first-type starting port 30, the three special symbols (the symbols in the left display column 71, the middle display column 72, and the right display column 73) displayed on the main display portion 22 change in order. The change starts almost simultaneously (for example, at high speed) in the direction (the direction of arrow 70 in FIG. 4). In FIG. 4, the symbol rows 71, 72,
The manner in which the symbol 73 fluctuates in the direction of the arrow 70 is indicated by three arrows. The decorative lamps 25a and 25b are displayed on the sub display unit 23 in accordance with the change of the special symbol. The decorative lamps 25a and 25b are arranged at substantially equal intervals (interval P1) at alternate positions. For example, the decorative lamp 25a is configured to be blue and the decorative lamp 25b is configured to be yellow.
The decorative lamps 25a and 25b are indicated by arrows 80 in FIG.
Flashes as if slowly rotating in the direction.
FIG. 4 shows a state in which the decorative lamps 25a and 25b are blinking seven by seven. Thus, the sub-display unit 2
By causing the decorative lamps 25a and 25b to blink on and off, the player recognizes that the symbols in the symbol columns 71, 72 and 73 are changing not only by the main display unit 22 but also by the display contents of the sub display unit 23. can do. In addition, the number of reserved ball lamps 28 corresponding to the number of reserved balls is displayed on the sub-display unit 23.
Is lit and displayed. For example, when the number of the reserved balls is two, the “1” and “2” portions of the reserved ball lamp 28 light (or blink).

Next, for example, after two of the symbols in the symbol rows 71, 72, and 73 stop at the same symbol to form the reach state and display a big hit, the display is performed on the display screen 20a of the display device 20. The manner in which this is done will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 5, first, the symbol "7" is stopped and fixedly displayed in the left symbol column 71.
At this time, the symbols in the middle symbol row 72 and the right symbol row 73 continue to fluctuate at a constant speed (high-speed fluctuation state). In FIG. 5, how the symbols in the symbol rows 72 and 73 fluctuate in the direction of the arrow 70 is indicated by two arrows. Next, the symbols in the right symbol row 73 stop, but as shown in FIG.
When the symbol "7" also stops at 3, the reach line L is formed in one horizontal row on the display screen 20a, and the symbol in the middle symbol row 72 continues to fluctuate at a constant speed (high-speed fluctuation state).
In FIG. 6, the state in which the symbols in the middle symbol row 72 fluctuate in the direction of the arrow 70 is indicated by a single arrow.

At this time, the number of decorative lamps 25a and 25b blinkingly displayed on the sub-display unit 23 is increased about twice as compared with the case where the special symbol is changing (FIG. 5). FIG. 6 shows a state in which the decorative lamps 25a and 25b are blinking 15 by 15 pieces. And decorative lamps 25a and 2
The distance to 5b is reduced from P1 to P2 (P1> P2). Further, the speed at which the decorative lamps 25a and 25b blink is higher than in the case of FIG. And decorative lamp 2
5a and 25b continue blinking for a predetermined time while rotating in the direction of arrow 80 in FIG. In the present embodiment,
The flickering of the decorative lamps 25a and 25b alternates between 0.1 and
It is continued for a total of 0.5 to 1 second at intervals of 0.2 seconds. As described above, the number of the decorative lamps 25a and 25b blinking on the sub display unit 23 increases when the reach is reached, and the blinking speed is further increased. It can be recognized not only by the combination of the symbols but also by the display contents of the sub display unit 23.

When the flickering of the decorative lamps 25a and 25b is stopped, the main display section 22 is gradually expanded radially as shown in FIG. That is, the boundary line 29 gradually moves outward from the original size indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG.
Then, the area of the sub display unit 23 gradually decreases, and the decorative lamps 25a and 25b, the holding ball lamp 28, the background, and the like displayed on the sub display unit 23 are erased. Note that the original size of the boundary line 29 is indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIGS. In addition, as the boundary line 29 is enlarged, the symbol row 7 displayed in the main display unit 22 is displayed.
The sizes of the symbols 1, 72 and 73 are also gradually enlarged. Further, the symbols in the middle symbol row 72 during the change are displayed in an extended manner by the change method. That is, the number of symbols displayed in the middle symbol row 72 increases from the middle one to a total of three rows of upper, middle, and lower (FIG. 7).
, The symbols "7", "6", "5" are displayed in the middle symbol row 72.
Is displayed). The portions of the symbols in the symbol rows 71, 72, and 73 that protrude out of the two-dot chain line are visually recognized through the transparent lens 27, so that the display state is slightly different from that inside the two-dot chain line without the transparent lens 27. Since the lens 27 is colorless and transparent, there is no problem in visually recognizing the symbols in the enlarged symbol rows 71, 72 and 73. As described above, in the reach state, the symbols in the symbol rows 71, 72, and 73 are enlarged and displayed, and the symbols in the changing middle symbol row 72 are expanded and displayed, so that the player is in the reach state. Can be strongly recognized. Furthermore, since the state of change of the symbols can be visually recognized, the sense of expectation of the jackpot is amplified, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the fluctuation speed of the symbols in the middle symbol row 72, which has continued to fluctuate in the high-speed fluctuation state, decreases with the expansion of the boundary line 29, and the state of the fluctuation of the symbols in the middle symbol row 72 can be visually recognized. It switches to a low speed fluctuation state (constant speed). This makes it easy to see how the symbols in the middle symbol row 72 change.

Finally, as shown in FIG.
0a is only the main display section 22, and the decorative lamps 25a, 25a
5b, the reserved ball lamp 28, the boundary line 29, the background, and the like are all deleted from the display screen 20a. Also, the symbol rows 71 and 7
The symbols 2 and 73 are displayed in the display screen 20a in an enlarged state. The symbols in the middle symbol row 72 continue to fluctuate at a constant speed (low-speed fluctuation state). By expanding the main display unit 22 of the display screen 20a and deleting the display of the sub display unit 23 in this manner, the player can more strongly recognize that the player is in the reach state. Thereafter, the symbols in the middle symbol row 72 are stopped, and the symbols expanded and displayed in the changing direction are deleted. "Big hit" when forming a big hit symbol array by the symbols stopped in the middle symbol row 72
Otherwise, it is "out".

Next, when a jackpot occurs, the display screen 2
The mode displayed at 0a will be described. In the above-mentioned reach state, when the symbol "7" stops in the middle symbol row 72, a big hit symbol arrangement is performed as shown in FIG. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time (0.5 to 1 second in the present embodiment) from the stop of the symbol “7” in the middle symbol row 72, the display screen 20a is switched to a display mode as shown in FIG. Notify the player that a jackpot has occurred. Note that, even in this state, the entire display screen 20a is the main display section 22, and the sub-display section 23 remains erased.

Thereafter, the special winning opening 34 provided below the game board surface 12 is opened, and the display screen 20a is opened.
Is switched to a jackpot game screen (for example, FIG. 11). As shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot symbol 74, the number of rounds of the jackpot game 75, the character symbol 80, and the like are displayed on the display screen 20a. Then, as the round progresses, the number of rounds 75 is changed, and accordingly, the character pattern 80 is also changed. When the jackpot game has been completed (for example, the game has been continued up to round 16), or when a specified number of balls have not been confirmed in the V zone 52 in the middle round or a prize has not been won within a specified time (a so-called punctured case) ), The state returns to the state before the special symbol starts to change as shown in FIG. And
When the holding ball lamp 28 is lit, the symbol row 71,
The symbols 72 and 73 resume the change.

FIGS. 3 to 6 and 12 show the first embodiment of the present invention.
7 to 11 correspond to the display state, and FIG.
It corresponds to the display state.

According to the above embodiment, the display screen 20a
Is divided into a main display unit 22 and a sub display unit 23, and the main display unit 2
Since the holding ball lamp 28 and the decorative lamps 25a and 25b are displayed on the sub-display unit 23 provided on the outer periphery of the display device 2, a space for disposing other display members and decorative members around the display device 20 can be secured. In addition, since the decoration lamps 25a and 25b are displayed on the sub display unit 23, the decoration effect of the main display unit 22 can be enhanced. In the reach state (for example, in FIG. 6, when the symbol “7” is stopped in the left symbol column 71 and the right symbol column 73), the special symbol (the symbol in the symbol columns 71, 72, and 73) becomes a secondary symbol. Since the effect is extended over the display section 23, the effect of producing the special symbol can be enhanced, and the player can strongly recognize that the player has reached the reach state. Further, the display screen 20a
By displaying the display member and the decorative member on the display device, the device display member and the decorative member which are conventionally provided around the display screen 20a can be omitted. Therefore, the design around the display device 20 is simplified.

Further, since the sub display unit 23 is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the main display unit 22, the sub display unit 23 is
Can be more effectively decorated. In addition, when the special symbol displayed on the main display unit 22 is extended over the sub-display unit 23, the special symbol is radially extended, so that the special symbol can be more effectively produced.

In the reach state, the sub display unit 23
Since the number of decorative lamps 25a and 25b blinking on the display increases, the player can be more conscious of the reach state.

[Other Embodiments] In the above-described pachinko machine (game machine) 10, the structure, shape, material, number, arrangement, operating conditions, and the like of the other parts are limited to the above-described embodiment. Not. For example, each of the following embodiments to which the above embodiment is applied may be implemented. (A) In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10. Gaming machines other than the first-type pachinko machines (for example, the third-type pachinko machines, slot machines, arrange ball machines, video game machines, etc.) having a display device for changing and displaying symbols. The present invention can be similarly applied to

(B) In the above embodiment, the main display unit 22
Is formed in a rectangular shape, but the shape of the main display portion 22 is not limited to this, and can be variously changed as necessary. For example, it can be formed in a circular or elliptical shape. The sub display unit 2
Although 3 is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the main display section 22, the shape and arrangement of the sub-display section 23 can be variously changed as necessary. For example, the sub-display unit 23 is arranged on the upper and lower edges and the left and right edges of the main display unit 22, or the left side of the display screen 20a is the main display unit,
The right side can be used as the sub display unit.

(C) In the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the main display unit 22 is enlarged in the reach state is described. However, the mode in which the main display unit 22 is enlarged is not limited to the case where the reach occurs. For example, the present invention can be applied when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when a jackpot is determined or when probability changes.

(D) In the above embodiment, the display screen 20
The display style of the special symbol to be displayed in a is set to 1 row and 3 columns.
The display may be performed in another display mode. Other display formats include:
1 row and 2 columns, 1 row and 4 columns, 2 rows and 1 column, 2 rows and 2 columns, 3 rows and 1 column,
The present invention can be applied to display modes such as 3 rows, 3 columns, 4 rows, 4 columns, and the like.

(E) In the above embodiment, in the reach state, the decorative lamps 25a and 25b
Although blinking was performed for a total of 0.5 to 1 second at intervals of 0.2 seconds, the blinking time, interval, blinking pattern, and the like can be variously changed as necessary. Further, the shapes, display modes, and the like of the decorative lamps 25a and 25b and the holding ball lamp 28 are not limited.
The display method of the main display unit 22 and the sub display unit 23 can be variously changed.

(F) In the above embodiment, the transparent lens 2
Although 7 is configured to be colorless and transparent, it may be colored and transparent. Further, the transparent lens 27 can be omitted.

The display device for a gaming machine according to the present invention is a display device for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein in the second display state, an image on the main display portion is displayed. First
A display device of a gaming machine that expands and displays a display state. ". According to the display device of a gaming machine having such a configuration, for example, when the game machine reaches the reach state, the symbol on the main display portion is displayed in an expanded manner. In this case, a symbol other than the symbol during the change (the symbol before or after the change) is also displayed, so that it is easy to understand how the symbol changes. Therefore, the effect of the main display can be enhanced.

The display device for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the sub-display is a display for a gaming machine which is arranged to surround an outer periphery of the main display. Device. " According to the display device of the gaming machine having such a configuration, the sub-display unit is arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of the main display unit. Therefore, when the display screen forms the first display state, the main display unit is more likely to be disposed. Can be decorated effectively. Further, when the display state changes from the first display state to the second display state, it is easy to understand how the image on the main display section is radially expanded, so that the main display section can be rendered more effectively.

[0039]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a display device of a gaming machine having a high decoration effect and a high performance effect.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the multifunction device.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen content displayed on the multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen content displayed on the multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen content displayed on the multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen content displayed on the multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen content displayed on the multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen content displayed on the multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen content displayed on the multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen content displayed on the multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen content displayed on the multifunction peripheral.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 20 ... Special symbol display (display device) 20a ... Display screen 22 ... Main display part 23 ... Sub display part 25a, 25b ... Decorative lamp 26 ... Normal symbol display 27 ... Transparent lens 28 ... Retained ball lamp 30 ... First-class start port 34 ... Big winning port 56, 60 ... Start port sensor 62 ... Lower start port 71 ... Left display row 72 ... Middle display row 73 ... Right display row

Claims (4)

[Claims] In a display device of a gaming machine, in a normal state, a display screen is divided into a main display unit and a sub-display unit at a predetermined ratio and displayed in a first display state in which an auxiliary image is displayed on the sub-display unit. A display device for a gaming machine, wherein when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the area of the main display section is switched to a second display state in which the area is displayed larger than the area in the first display state. 2. The display device of a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, when shifting from the first display state to the second display state, a region of the main display portion is continuously enlarged. Machine display device. 3. The display device of a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the second display state, the image of the main display unit is displayed in an enlarged manner from the first display state. apparatus. 4. The display device of a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a display state of an image of the sub display unit is changed in an area of the sub display unit in the first display state. A display device of a gaming machine provided with a display change member capable of performing the operation.