JP2003236040A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine providing a game player with a stronger impact and sufficiently exhibiting advertisement effect or the like by displaying a single display content wholly over plural game machines by displaying letters, patterns or the like connected with one another onto decorative plates on the fronts of the game machines adjoiningly provided and by changing the display content. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine 1 displays the display content connected with one another wholly over the plural game machines 1 on a lower part of the decorative plate 6 and changes the display content connected with display contents of other slot machines 1, and may include a display about a previous announcement or a notice of an inner hit and prize winning in a bonus game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine, and more particularly, to display contents such as characters and patterns related to each other on a decorative plate on the front surface of a plurality of gaming machines arranged adjacent to each other. By displaying, it becomes possible to integrally display one display content across a plurality of gaming machines, and it is possible to have new visual effects and decorative effects that have not existed before. For example, the present invention relates to a gaming machine suitable for a slot machine or the like in which a plurality of the same models are often installed in parallel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, slot machines of a plurality of makers are introduced in a game hall of a slot machine which is one of the gaming machines. Then, in the game arcade, as shown in FIG. 6, the slot machines are arranged such that a plurality of the same models are adjacently arranged in units of a plurality of game machines called islands 110.

Generally, when a player of a slot machine enters a game hall, first, he or she selects a desired model from a plurality of slot machines based on appearance and past experience, and then, a slot of the same model. From among the machines, select a slot machine that you feel is preferable and play it. Therefore, since each slot machine maker needs to provide a slot machine that is easily caught by the player and attracts the player's attention, a more colorful character or pattern is displayed on the front of the slot machine. It is equipped with a decorative plate that displays the contents.

The structure of the front surface of the conventional slot machine will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a schematic front view for explaining the structure of the front surface of the conventional slot machine. As shown in the figure, the conventional slot machine 100 is configured to include a lamp 2, an upper decorative plate 103, a front panel 4, an operating unit 5, a lower decorative plate 106, and a medal payout unit 7 from above.

The slot machine 100 includes an upper decorative plate 10
3, the display contents such as different characters and patterns are displayed on the front panel 4 and the lower decorative plate 106, respectively. Typically,
On the upper decorative plate 103, a bonus pattern and a pattern related to the game content are displayed, and on the lower decorative plate 106, a model name, characters related to the model name, a pattern, etc. are displayed. Further, on the front panel 4, a picture for decorating the display window 41 and the operation buttons 51 is displayed. In addition,
Usually, a resin plate is used for the upper decorative plate 103, and a resin plate is used for the lower decorative plate 106.

Although not shown, the slot machine 1
00 includes a gaming machine having a structure in which the upper decorative plate 103 and the front panel 4 are integrated, and a small LCD on the front panel 4.
There is a gaming machine equipped with a panel. On the front panel 4 of these gaming machines, the display window 41 and the operation buttons 5 are similar to the above.
A design or the like for decorating 1 is displayed.

[0007]

However, in the conventional slot machine as described above, when the same model is used,
The upper and lower decorative boards of multiple slot machines are
The exact same pattern was displayed on each. Further, in the conventional slot machine, it is not possible to change the design of the upper decorative plate and the lower decorative plate. Therefore, there is a problem in that even if the display contents in which a design, a model name, and the like are elaborately displayed on the decorative plate on the front surface are lacking in freshness, a stronger impact cannot be given to the player.

Many slot machines have already been developed to satisfy the players' curiosity and willingness to play.
It was sold, and it was difficult to create novel designs and model names, and there was a problem that the advertising effect could not be fully exerted.

Generally, in a slot machine, although the reels provided on the front panel rotate, the patterns on the upper decorative plate and the lower decorative plate do not change. Therefore, some players who play for a long time are tired during the game. In some cases, there is a feeling of feeling, and development of a new slot machine that does not give the player a feeling of boredom has been desired.

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the problems of the above-mentioned conventional techniques, and characters, patterns, etc. related to each other are provided on a decorative plate on the front surface of a game machine arranged adjacent to each other. By displaying, it is possible to integrally display one display content across a plurality of gaming machines, and by changing the display content of a plurality of gaming machines arranged adjacent to each other while integrally interlocking with each other. , It is possible to give new visual effects and decorative effects that have never existed before, which gives a stronger impact to the player, and
The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can fully exert advertising effects.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a decorative plate for displaying a predetermined display content on the front surface thereof. , By displaying the display content related to the display content of the decorative plate on the front of one or more gaming machines arranged adjacent to each other, one display content over a plurality of gaming machines together with the adjacent gaming machine. Is displayed. By doing so, for example, the game machine in which the model name consisting of 7 characters is enlarged and displayed one by one on the decorative board
By arranging the machines side by side, it is possible to display one model name across seven gaming machines, which has a strong impact on the player that has never been seen before and can enhance the advertising effect of the model names.

Further, a gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention,
The display content of the decorative board is configured to change integrally over a plurality of gaming machines while interlocking with the display content of the decorative board on the front surface of the one or more adjacent gaming machines arranged adjacent to each other. In this way, it is possible to change the integrally related pictures and the like displayed across a plurality of adjacent gaming machines in conjunction with each other, and thereby to prevent the player from feeling bored.

Further, a gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention,
The display content of the decorative board is interlocked with the display content of the decorative board on the front surface of the one or more game machines arranged adjacent to each other, and moves across a plurality of game machines. In this way, related pictures and the like can be displayed as if moving the decorative plate across a plurality of gaming machines,
This can give a greater impact to the player.

Further, a gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention,
At least one of the plurality of gaming machines by changing or moving the display content of the decorative board in conjunction with the display content of the decorative board on the front surface of the one or more gaming machines arranged adjacent to each other. On the other hand, it is configured to display predetermined game information. By doing so, it is possible to notify the player of the corresponding gaming machine that the internal hit has occurred by displaying and changing a predetermined pattern or the like.

Further, for example, it is possible to inform other players that one of the game machines of the same model or the same island has won the bonus game. By this, for players who have won the internal winnings and bonus games,
It is possible to give a sense of superiority and satisfaction to the surroundings, or to give a player who has not won the game further motivation and competitiveness.

A gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention,
As the display contents of the decorative plate, characters, pictures, lights, or combinations of these are used. By doing so, the display contents integrally related to the plurality of adjacent gaming machines can be displayed by using different display contents, so that the player can be given a greater impact.

A gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present invention,
The decorative plate is composed of a transparent plate, a screen disposed on the back surface of the transparent plate and displaying a plurality of the display contents, and a pair of rolls for moving the screen.
Thus, by moving the screen on which a plurality of display contents are displayed, it is possible to change a large display content at a low cost.

A gaming machine according to claim 7 of the present invention,
The decorative board is an LCD panel, EL (Electron
ic luminescence) display means or plasma display means. By doing so, it is possible to perform a clearer display, and it is possible to easily control the display content even when the related display content is integrally changed or moved across a plurality of adjacent gaming machines. it can.

[0019]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each embodiment described below, a case where a slot machine is used as a gaming machine will be described, but the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied is not limited to the slot machine. For example, as long as a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is arranged next to each other and provided with a decorative plate capable of displaying a certain display content on the front surface The invention can be applied and the effects of the invention can be exhibited.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a state in which a plurality of (seven) slot machines according to the present embodiment are arranged in parallel. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a model name (in the present embodiment, “JU
7 characters of "GGLER". ) Is displayed as an enlarged pattern of the single letter "J".

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the lower decorative plate 6 of the plurality of slot machines 1 continuously arranged next to the slot machine 1 has one letter of the model name, that is, "U", as shown in FIG. "G", "G", "L", "E", "R"
It is configured to sequentially display the enlarged patterns.

That is, in the present embodiment, each lower decorative plate 6 of the plurality of slot machines 1 installed adjacent to each other.
In addition, the display contents having one meaning are integrally displayed across the plurality of slot machines 1, 1, 1. In the example shown in FIG. 2, seven slot machines 1 are continuously arranged on the island 110 in the game arcade, and letters indicating the model name are integrally formed across the lower decorative plates 6 of the seven slot machines 1. It is displayed.

The characters and patterns to be displayed are not limited to the characters indicating the model name shown in FIG. 2, and a pattern associated with the model name may be displayed, for example.
As shown in FIG. 2, the model name of the slot machine 1 is “JUG
In the present embodiment in which the Japanese translation of “GLER” is “magician”, for example, a playing card pattern or the like reminiscent of “magician” may be displayed.

When the number of characters in the model name is different from the number of slot machines 1 arranged, for example, the model name is 7
If it consists of letters, the slot machine 1 is an island 1 in the playground.
In the case where 9 units are arranged in a row in 10 units, it is possible to display a plurality of playing cards (for example, a ace of spades or a king) on the lower decorative plates 6 of the slot machines 1 on both sides. It is also possible to maintain the uniformity of the display contents displayed on the stand.

Further, in the present embodiment, the characters, pictures and the like displayed on a plurality of units are displayed on the lower decorative plate 6, but the present invention is not limited to this structure.
For example, in place of the lower decorative plate 6 or together with the lower decorative plate 6, it goes without saying that display contents related to each other may be displayed on the upper decorative plate 3. The other configurations of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are almost the same as those of the conventional slot machine, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, by arranging seven slot machines 1 in which a model name or the like consisting of 7 characters is enlarged and displayed one by one, a plurality of slot machines 1 can be arranged. In this way, it is possible to integrally display the display content indicating one meaning or the like. As a result, it is possible to provide a visual and decorative effect which has not been available in the past, and a strong impact can be given to the player.

For slot machine makers,
Characters and patterns to be displayed, such as model name, can be displayed large across multiple slot machines, so the model name of your own slot machine can be made prominent in the amusement arcade, and the advertising effect is greatly enhanced. be able to.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3A and 3B are schematic views of a main part for explaining a decorative plate of the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a perspective view seen from the front side, and FIG. The perspective view seen from is shown. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment,
In the above-described first embodiment, the display contents such as characters and designs fixed on the lower decorative plate 6 are changed by providing the lower decorative plate 6a.

Specifically, as shown in the figure, the lower decorative plate 6a according to the present embodiment has a transparent plate 61 and a plurality of different patterns and the like arranged on the back surface of the transparent plate 61. It is composed of a screen 62, a pair of rolls 63 for moving the screen 62, and an illumination means 64 for illuminating a pattern. Then, the pattern or the like displayed on the screen 62 is changed while interlocking with all the slot machines (see FIG. 2) installed adjacent to each other. Although a roll-shaped film is used as the screen 62 in the present embodiment, it is needless to say that the shape and material are not particularly limited as long as the display content can be displayed.

The transparent plate 61 is a protection means for protecting the internal structure of the screen 62 or the like on which a plurality of pictures are displayed from the player. As shown in FIG. 3, the transparent plate 61 covers the front surface of the screen 62. . Therefore, the display content of the screen 62 can be seen through the transparent plate 61. The transparent plate 61 has a pattern or the like that can be clearly seen from the outside. For example, a transparent resin plate such as an acrylic plate or a glass plate. Is used. Further, the transparent plate 61 does not need to be transparent as a whole, and at least a portion where the display content such as a pattern is displayed is transparent. Therefore, a decorative pattern common to each pattern may be drawn on the non-transparent peripheral portion or the like.

The screen 62 is made of a resin film, and is adapted to display a plurality of display contents such as characters and pictures. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3, one character “J” indicating the model name shown in the above-described first embodiment.
(Fig. 3 (a)) and a playing card pattern (a pattern of spades ace) are drawn (Fig. 3 (b)). This slot machine is designed such that, along with adjacent slot machines, characters, patterns, etc., which express one meaning or the like are integrally drawn across a plurality of slot machines. On the screen 62 of the slot machine installed next to it, the pattern of "U" which is the letter following the above "J" and the pattern of playing cards (for example, the pattern of "2" of ace of hearts and spades) are drawn. It is supposed to be.

This screen 62 has two rolls 63.
It is movably supported in the horizontal direction in a state stretched by. Therefore, the plurality of patterns drawn on the screen 62 are moved by the screen 62, so that the transparent plate 6
It is projected to the outside through 1.

The pair of rolls 63 are arranged horizontally, one is a drive roll connected to a motor (not shown), and the other is biased to stretch the screen 62. It is a passive roll. Roll 63 for driving
Is controlled by a control device (not shown), and is automatically determined at a predetermined time, for example, so as to interlock with the pattern displayed on the lower decorative plate 6 of the adjacent slot machine 1. It is possible to move the screen 62 in the horizontal direction by rotating the screen 62 by the number of rotations. The rotation direction of the motor is not limited to one direction and may be rotated in both directions.

Although not shown, the roll 63 may be arranged vertically and the screen 62 may be moved vertically. Further, the screen 62 that moves in the horizontal direction and the screen 62 that moves in the vertical direction may be overlapped to create a pattern, and by doing so, a more complicated pattern can be displayed.

The illuminating means 64 illuminates the display contents of the screen 62 from the back side, and the illuminating means 64 allows the display contents on the screen 62 to be displayed vividly. Here, this lighting means 6
In the present embodiment, 4 is controlled by a control device (not shown), and is interlocked with a plurality of slot machines while interlocking with the illumination means 64 of the slot machines 1 arranged adjacent to each other. It is designed to light up or blink. The illuminating means 64 is usually a small fluorescent lamp or L lamp.
ED or the like is used. Although not shown in the drawing, for example, two fluorescent lamps are provided as the illuminating means 64, and the brightness of the pattern is determined by distinguishing when one is lit and when two are lit. It can also be changed stepwise.

The other configurations of the slot machine of this embodiment are the same as those of the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.
Same as with.

Next, the display operation on the lower decorative plate 6a in the slot machine of the present embodiment having the above structure will be described. The characters, patterns, etc. displayed on the lower decorative plate 6a are automatically changed while interlocking with the patterns on the lower decorative plate 6a of the slot machines arranged adjacent to each other. For example, at the time of opening the game hall and at a predetermined time, the display of the lower decorative plate 6a of the seven slot machines is changed from the letters of the model name to the design of playing cards all at once. In addition, on the contrary, the change such as changing the design of the playing card to the character of the model name is repeated.

At the opening of the game hall and at a predetermined time, 7
It is possible to sequentially change the one-character pattern of the model name displayed on the lower decorative plate 6a of each slot machine from the leading slot machine to the playing card pattern. For example, the playing card pattern is displayed on all the lower decorative plates 6a, and subsequently, the one-letter pattern of the model name is sequentially displayed from the leading slot machine. By doing so, it is possible to have a strong impact on the player and enhance the advertising effect such as the model name. In addition, the player can feel as if he / she is watching a mass game by looking at the display contents that have never been seen, have a powerful feeling, and change in a unified manner. You can also eliminate boredom and malaise.

Further, as described above, when changing the design displayed on the lower decorative plate 6a of the slot machine, the brightness of the design is changed while interlocking with the design of the adjacent slot machines. You may let me. For example, once the lighting means 64 is turned off to display the picture dark, and at the moment when the pictures change simultaneously, all the pictures are displayed brightly, or when the pictures change sequentially, the changed pictures are brightened. By projecting, the pattern can be projected more beautifully, and the player can be strongly impressed with the slot machine.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the related pattern displayed on the lower decorative plate 6a can be displayed and changed so as to interlock with each other across a plurality of slot machines, which gives a greater impact to the player. Can be given. Further, according to the slot machine of the present embodiment, by using the lower decorative plate 6a that moves the screen 62 displaying a plurality of patterns and the like, it is possible to change a large pattern at a low cost.

Although the slot machine of this embodiment uses a roll type decorative plate as a means for changing the design, the present invention is not limited to this type. For example, as a decorative plate, an LCD panel, EL (Electro
It may be configured to use a nic luminescence) display means or a plasma display means. By doing so, it is possible to perform a clearer display and to easily display and control even a complicated moving image or the like. You can Therefore, it is also possible to control the display so as to continuously move the related patterns and the like across a plurality of adjacent slot machines.

[Third Embodiment] Next, referring to FIG.
A third embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. Figure 4
FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a main part for explaining a decorative plate of a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a perspective view seen from the front side, (b) is seen from the back side. FIG. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the related decorative pattern or the like between the plurality of slot machines which is displayed and changed on the lower decorative board 6a in the second embodiment is displayed on the upper decorative board 3a. It was done. Further, in the present embodiment, predetermined game information such as internal winning and bonus game winning is displayed by changing the pattern and the like while interlocking among a plurality of slot machines. Other configurations are almost the same as those in the first and second embodiments.

Specifically, as shown in the figure, the upper decorative plate 3a of this embodiment has substantially the same structure as the lower decorative plate 6a of the second embodiment, and includes a transparent plate 31 and
A screen 3 arranged on the back surface of the transparent plate 31 and displaying a pattern or the like continuous over a plurality of slot machines.
2 and a pair of rolls 3 for moving the screen 32
3 and illumination means 34 and 34a for illuminating the design.

On the screen 32 of the present embodiment, the design or the like associated with the model name of the slot machine is continuously drawn between the plurality of slot machines. For example, when the model name of the slot machine is “TAIRYO” (large catch), the screen 32 shows, as a continuous pattern, contents related to the meaning of “large catch”, for example, a fish swimming in the sea. The design is designed to be drawn. In the screen 32 shown in FIG. 4, the number of fish drawn is different depending on the position, and there are a position where only a few fish are drawn and a position where dozens (fish swarm) are drawn. is there. The screen 32 is continuously moved in one direction by the roll 33.

FIG. 5 shows the upper decorative plate 3a according to this embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display operation of, showing a state in which six slot machines are arranged in parallel. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, with respect to the lower decorative plate, as in the case of the above-described first embodiment, a plurality of model names of slot machines (in this embodiment, “TAIRYO”) are provided ( It is fixedly displayed across 6 slot machines.

In each of the six slot machines 1a arranged in succession, the movement timing of each screen 32 is controlled, so that a large school of fish can be continuously arranged on the upper decorative plate 3a of each of the six slot machines 1a. Display as if you are swimming. By doing so, the player can enjoy the large sea of the upper decorative plates 3a of the six slot machines 1a.
You can see large-scale fresh images, such as large swarms of fish swimming in succession, that were unthinkable with conventional slot machines.

Here, in the present embodiment, the picture in the sea moves continuously, but by displaying the picture on the transparent plate 31 arranged in front of the screen 32, the picture that does not move is displayed. You can also do it. For example, by drawing the sea surface and fishing boats on the transparent plate 31,
It is possible to project a picture of a fishing boat that travels in search of a large swarm of fish and a fish swimming under the fishing boat. As a result, the player feels as if he or she is sailing in search of a large group of fish on a fishing boat, increasing the motivation for the game and
Fatigue is reduced.

Further, it goes without saying that the pattern which is continuous between the plurality of slot machines is not limited to the pattern of the sea or fish as shown in this embodiment. As a continuous pattern, it is also possible to display a single pattern which is long and continuous in the lateral direction, such as a dragon pattern. By doing so, the upper decorative plates 3a of the plurality of slot machines 1a can be integrated. It can be displayed as if two dragons are flying. That is, it is possible to project a picture, characters, etc. that are long in the horizontal direction as a fresh image with a large scale. Thus, for example, by attracting the interest of a player who is wondering which island or slot machine to play, it is possible to make the slot machine according to the present invention play the game.

Further, the points of the above-mentioned pattern are a large group of fish and a fishing boat. When there are a plurality of points in one pattern in this way, it is advisable to provide a plurality of lighting means. For example, the illuminating means 34 is disposed on the back side of the central portion of the transparent plate 31, and by doing so, the entire pattern can be clearly embossed, and in particular, fish swimming in the sea can be vividly displayed. Further, the illumination means 34a is arranged on the back side of the transparent plate 31 at the position where the fishing boat is drawn, whereby it is possible to display a picture as if the fishing boat had turned on the searchlight. In addition, this illuminating means 34a is usually
An LED or a light bulb is used, and it can be controlled by a control unit (not shown) like the illumination means in the second embodiment.

Further, in this embodiment, by changing the display of the design or the like on the upper decorative plate 3a, the game information such as the advance notice or notification of the internal winning, the winning of the bonus game, etc. is displayed outside.

First, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1
When the possibility of the internal hit increases, the a notifies the player that the internal hit is likely to occur in accordance with the picture content, brightness, etc. of the screen 32. Specifically, in the slot machine 1a, taking the case of the sea pattern shown in FIG. 4 as an example, the lighting means 64 is momentarily turned on, or the pattern is momentarily made brighter.
When the sea becomes bright, how many fish are displayed, or the positional relationship between the large school of fish and the fishing boat, the reliability of the internal notification is changed.
By displaying this pattern, the player is notified that the possibility of internal hits is high. As a result, the player pays attention also to the display content of the upper decorative plate 3a, which can further increase the fun of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1
When the internal hit occurs, the a notifies the player that the internal hit has occurred in accordance with the picture content, brightness, etc. of the screen 32. Specifically, the slot machine 1a
When an internal hit occurs, in the example of the sea pattern shown in FIG. 4, a large school of fish moves directly below the fishing boat and stops. At the same time, the lighting means 64
A is lit to notify the player that an internal hit has occurred. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), the player can easily recognize that the internal hit has occurred by looking at the picture in which the fishing boat illuminates the large school of fish in the sea with the searchlight. In addition, the player feels as if he or she found a large school of fish at the end of a long voyage, and the interest is doubled.

Further, in this embodiment, when the slot machine 1a wins the bonus game, the screen 32
The fact that the bonus game has been won can be displayed according to the picture content, brightness, and the like. In particular,
When the slot machine 1a wins the bonus game,
In the case of the sea pattern shown in Fig. 4, a large school of fish just below the fishing boat
It is designed to be brightly projected by the illumination means 34 and to display a picture in which a fishing boat illuminates a large school of fish in the sea with a searchlight. This pattern is a pattern that means that all favorable conditions are met, and the player can increase the joy of winning the bonus game by seeing this pattern during the bonus game.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the slot machine 1a wins the bonus game, the screen 3 indicates that another player has won the bonus game.
It is also possible to give notification according to the content and brightness of the picture No. 2. Specifically, when one of the plurality of slot machines 1a wins the bonus game, the other slot machines 1a that have not won the bonus game, when the large school of fish shown in FIG. 4 is projected,
With the illuminating means 34 lit, the screen 32 makes two turns at a high speed and returns to the original state again. By moving the pattern in this way, the player who has not won the bonus game can know that one of the slot machines 1a has won the bonus game, and the competition motivation such as “OK, me” is agitated. Therefore, fatigue and the like can be reduced.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1a of the present embodiment, by moving the pattern or the like on the upper decorative plate 3a, the pattern or the like can be continuously moved between a plurality of slot machines. The display content can be changed. For example, in the above example, it is possible to project a large-scale fresh image of a large swarm of fish swimming continuously in the large sea composed of the upper decorative plates 3a of the six slot machines 1a, which has a greater impact. Can be given to the player. Further, in the present embodiment, the design is changed so that the predetermined game information is displayed, so that the player can be notified of the internal hits and the like, and the bonus game can be won integrally over a plurality of slot machines. The player can be informed that the game has been played, and the player's willingness to play can be agitated.

In the present embodiment, as in the case of the lower decorative plate 6a of the second embodiment, LC is used as the upper decorative plate 3a.
D panel, EL (Electronic Lumine)
(Scence) display means or plasma display means may be used, and by doing so, display control that continuously changes and moves across a plurality of slot machines, and interlocks with internal winning and gaming states such as bonus games. The displayed display can be easily controlled, and a clearer display can be performed.

[0057]

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the design related to the design displayed on the decorative board of the gaming machine arranged adjacently is spread over the decorative boards of the plurality of slot machines. By displaying them integrally, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player that has never been seen before, and it is possible to enhance the advertising effect by displaying the model name etc. Also,
By automatically changing the pattern, etc., while interlocking with the pattern displayed on the decorative board of the adjacent gaming machine, the player playing for a long time can change their mood, Fatigue can be reduced.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, by changing the design or the like, it is possible to display the advance notice or notice of the internal win and the winning of the bonus game, so that the player sees the change of the design and Expect a hit, or
It can be easily recognized that the bonus game is internally won. Further, it is possible to inform other players that the particular gaming machine has won the bonus game or the like by the contents of the pattern or the like, and it is possible to prevent the other players' willingness to play.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view for explaining a pattern of the slot machine group according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a main part for explaining a decorative plate of the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a perspective view seen from the front side and (b) is a perspective view. ) Shows a perspective view seen from the back side.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a main part for explaining a decorative plate of the slot machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a perspective view seen from the front side and (b) is a perspective view. ) Shows a perspective view seen from the back side.

FIG. 5 is a schematic front view for explaining a design of a slot machine group according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic top view for explaining how the slot machines are arranged in the game arcade.

FIG. 7 is a schematic front view for explaining the structure of the front surface of the conventional slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1,1a slot machine 2 lamps 3,3a Upper decorative plate 4 Front panel 5 Operation part 6,6a Lower decorative plate 7 medal payout section 31 transparent plate 32 screens 33 rolls 34, 34a Illumination means 61 transparent plate 62 screen 63 rolls 64 lighting means 100 gaming machines 103 Upper decorative plate 106 Lower decorative plate

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine provided with a decorative plate for displaying a predetermined display content on the front surface, wherein the decorative plate on the front surface of one or more gaming machines disposed adjacent to the decorative plate is displayed. A game machine characterized by displaying one display content across a plurality of game machines together with the adjacent game machine by displaying a display content related to the content. 2. The display content of the decorative board changes integrally with a plurality of gaming machines while interlocking with the display content of the decorative board on the front surface of one or more gaming machines arranged adjacent to each other. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The display content of the decorative board is interlocked with the display content of the decorative board on the front surface of the one or more gaming machines arranged adjacent to each other, and moves across a plurality of gaming machines. The gaming machine according to claim 2. 4. The plurality of games are displayed by changing or moving the display content of the decorative board in conjunction with the display content of the decorative board on the front surface of one or more adjacent gaming machines. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein predetermined gaming information is displayed on at least one of the gaming machines. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein characters, pictures, lights, or a combination thereof is used as the display content of the decorative board. 6. The decorative plate is composed of a transparent plate, a screen provided on the back surface of the transparent plate and displaying a plurality of the display contents, and a pair of rolls for moving the screen. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the decorative plate is composed of an LCD panel, EL display means or plasma display means.