JP2004057593A - Display device for game machine and game machine provided with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To integrate a pattern display part and a performance display part with a simple configuration. <P>SOLUTION: A display device for a game machine is constituted in such a manner that a plurality (e.g., 12) of light emitting areas 50 are arranged in a line in an axial line direction on the peripheral surfaces of each of reels 2L-2R, a plurality of LED (light emitting diode) elements are disposed on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 2L-2R so as to correspond to the light emitting areas 50, and the light emitting areas 50 corresponding to the LED elements emit the lights. Thus, a performance is conducted on the basis of the light emitting states of the LED elements through the use of the LED elements (the performance display part) which are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of rotary bodies (the pattern display part). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine, and particularly to a display device for a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Generally, a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine is provided with a symbol display capable of changing and displaying symbols. The symbol display is provided with a plurality of cylindrical reels on the peripheral surface of which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn, and the reels are rotated in the circumferential direction to variably display the symbols. There are things that can be done.
[0003]
For example, in a pachislot machine, a symbol display having three reels is arranged. The player individually stops the three reels that have started rotating in response to a predetermined operation (for example, inserting a game medal and operating a start switch) by pressing a stop switch corresponding to each reel, and stopping the reels. When the combination of the symbols becomes a predetermined bonus arrangement (for example, “777”), the game enters a bonus game in which a large number of game medals can be obtained.
[0004]
In the pachislot machine, for example, an effect display (for example, a liquid crystal display) is provided separately from the symbol display, and the player is notified of the entry into the bonus game by the display contents of the effect display. There is something that I did.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the case of the above-described configuration, there is a problem in that if the user tries to look at the display screen of the effect display during the game, he / she must look away from the symbol display and cannot concentrate on the reel movement.
Therefore, for example, as in the invention disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-107377, by arranging an effect display (for example, an LED display) that can be scanned in front of the symbol display, the effect can be obtained by combining the symbol display with the effect. It is conceivable that the display and the display are integrated.
[0006]
However, in the case of this configuration, it is necessary to provide a space for arranging the effect display on the front side of the symbol display, and a driving device for scanning the effect display must be provided, and the mechanism is not provided. There is a problem that it becomes complicated.
In addition, a plurality of LED elements arranged in a lattice are fixed in the inner space of the cylindrical reel, and the reel is formed of a translucent material, so that the combination of the light emission of the plurality of LED elements can be obtained. It is also conceivable that the display contents based on the information can be visually recognized through the peripheral surface of the reel.
[0007]
However, in the case of this configuration, since the irradiation light from the LED elements is scattered when transmitting through the peripheral surface of the reel, the display contents of the plurality of LED elements cannot be clearly displayed. In addition, since the LED elements are arranged in a lattice, a large number of LED elements are required, and there is a problem that the cost is increased.
The present invention has been made under such a background, and is a game in which a symbol display unit (rotating body) and an effect display unit (a plurality of light emitters, a one-dimensional display array device) are integrated with a simple configuration. It is an object of the present invention to provide a display device for a game machine and a gaming machine provided with the display device.
[0008]
Another object of the present invention is to provide a display device for a gaming machine capable of performing an entertaining effect and a gaming machine provided with the same.
[0009]
Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of types of display contents (designs) are drawn on a peripheral surface, and the plurality of types of display contents are displayed at a display position (8) by being rotated in a circumferential direction. A rotating body (2L to 2R) capable of changing and displaying the contents, and a plurality of light emitting bodies (51, 51R, 51G, 51B) provided on a peripheral surface (201) of the rotating body. A game machine display device (1).
[0010]
It should be noted that the alphanumeric characters in parentheses indicate corresponding components and the like in embodiments described later. Hereinafter, the same applies in this section.
According to this configuration, an effect based on the lighting mode can be performed using a plurality of light-emitting members (effect display units) arranged on the peripheral surface of the rotating body (symbol display unit). Therefore, in comparison with the configuration in which the effect display is arranged in front of the symbol display or the configuration in which a plurality of LED elements are arranged in a grid in the space inside the reel, the symbol display and the effect display are performed. Can be integrated with a simple configuration.
[0011]
Also, since the plurality of light emitters are arranged on the peripheral surface of the rotating body, an interesting effect can be performed by turning on / off the light emitter while rotating the rotating body. The plurality of light emitters may be arranged so as to extend in a direction intersecting the peripheral surface of the rotating body.
In this case, as in the third aspect of the present invention, the plurality of luminous bodies (51, 51R, 51G, 51B) are viewed in a direction intersecting the circumferential direction of the rotating bodies (2L to 2R). It is preferable that the rotating bodies are arranged so as to be continuous from one end to the other end (linear, diagonal, staggered, stepped, etc.).
[0012]
Further, as in the invention described in claim 4, it is preferable that the plurality of light emitters (51, 51R, 51G, 51B) are arranged at a boundary position between display contents.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lighting control unit for turning on / off each of the plurality of light emitting bodies (51, 51R, 51G, 51B) in association with the rotation state of the rotating bodies (2L to 2R). The display device for a game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising (20).
[0013]
According to this configuration, while the display contents drawn on the peripheral surface of the rotating body are fluctuating, the plurality of light emitting bodies are turned on / off in association with the rotating state of the rotating body, so that the afterimage of lighting is two-dimensionally displayed. (For example, “7”) at the display position. Thereby, a more interesting effect can be performed.
In the invention according to claim 6, a plurality of types of display contents (designs) are drawn on the peripheral surface, and the plurality of types of display contents are variably displayed at the display position (8) by being rotated in the circumferential direction. And a one-dimensional display array device (5L to 5R) provided on the peripheral surface (201) of the rotating body and extending in a direction intersecting the circumferential direction of the rotating body. It is a display device (1) for a gaming machine characterized by including.
[0014]
According to this configuration, it is possible to use the one-dimensional display array device (effect display unit) arranged on the peripheral surface of the rotating body (symbol display unit) to perform an effect based on the lighting mode of those devices. Therefore, in comparison with the configuration in which the effect display is arranged in front of the symbol display or the configuration in which a plurality of LED elements are arranged in a grid in the space inside the reel, the symbol display and the effect display are performed. Can be integrated with a simple configuration.
Further, since the one-dimensional display array device is arranged on the peripheral surface of the rotating body, an interesting effect can be performed by turning on / off the one-dimensional display array device while rotating the rotating body.
[0015]
It is preferable that the one-dimensional display array device (5L to 5R) is arranged at a boundary between display contents.
The invention according to claim 8 further includes a lighting control means (20) for turning on / off the one-dimensional display array device (5L to 5R) in association with the rotation state of the rotating body (2L to 2R). The display device for a game machine according to claim 6, wherein the display device includes a display device.
[0016]
According to this configuration, during the change of the display content drawn on the peripheral surface of the rotating body, the one-dimensional display array device is turned on / off in association with the rotating state of the rotating body, so that the afterimage of lighting is two-dimensional. It can be visually recognized at the display position as a target display (for example, the number “7”). Thereby, a more interesting effect can be performed.
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of types of display contents (designs) are drawn on a peripheral surface, and the plurality of types of display contents are variably displayed at a display position (8) by being rotated in a circumferential direction. A plurality of rotating bodies (2L to 2R), a plurality of light emitting bodies (51, 51R, 51G, 51B) provided on a peripheral surface (201) of at least one of the plurality of rotating bodies; A gaming machine comprising: lighting control means (20) for turning on / off each of the plurality of light emitters in association with the rotation state of the at least one rotating body.
[0017]
According to this configuration, by turning on / off the plurality of light-emitting bodies while rotating the rotating body, predetermined information based on the lighting mode (for example, entry into a bonus game, winning in a bonus lottery, The fact that "1" is stored in the flag (flag notification, etc.) can be notified to the player.
According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of types of display contents (designs) are drawn on the peripheral surface, and the plurality of types of display contents are variably displayed at the display position (8) by being rotated in the circumferential direction. A plurality of rotating bodies (2L to 2R), and a one-dimensional structure which is provided on a peripheral surface (201) of at least one of the rotating bodies and extends in a direction intersecting the circumferential direction of the rotating body. And a lighting control unit (20) for turning on / off the one-dimensional display string device in association with the rotation state of the at least one rotating body. Gaming machine.
[0018]
According to this configuration, by turning on / off the one-dimensional display array device while rotating the rotator, predetermined information based on the lighting mode (for example, the effect of entering a bonus game or winning a bonus lottery). The player can be notified of the fact that "1" is stored in the bonus flag (flag notification, etc.).
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachislot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
The pachislo machine is provided with a symbol display device 1 having, for example, three cylindrical reels (a left reel 2L, a middle reel 2C, and a right reel 2R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on a peripheral surface. These reels 2L to 2R are arranged, for example, adjacent to each other in the axial direction (lateral direction), and are rotatable around the axis by driving step motors 3L, 3C, 3R connected to the respective reels. When the three reels 2L to 2R are stopped, symbols for three reels 2L to 2R are stopped and displayed at the display positions. At this time, the symbols are arranged on a total of five stop lines including three stop lines extending left, right, upper, middle, and lower, and two stop lines extending diagonally diagonally (FIG. 2). reference).
[0020]
By inserting game medals into a pachislot machine through, for example, a medal insertion slot (not shown), up to a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game medals can be deposited in the machine as electronic data. . The medal inserted from the medal insertion slot is determined by the inserted medal determination device 31 as to whether the medal is a prescribed game medal. If the inserted game medals are prescribed game medals, they are deposited inside the machine, and if they are not prescribed game medals, they are discharged outside the machine. The number of game medals deposited in the pachislot machine is displayed on the stored number display 32. The game medals exceeding the predetermined number are paid out of the machine from the medal payout device 33.
[0021]
After depositing the game medals in the pachislot machine, by pressing the bet switch 34, one to three game medals can be bet. That is, one game medal is bet by one push operation of the bet switch 34, and in response to this, the number displayed on the stored number display 32 is reduced by one. When one to three game medals are bet, the number of stop lines corresponding to the number of the game medals is activated. Note that a bet for a game medal may be made by inserting one to three game medals from a medal insertion slot.
[0022]
When the start switch 35 is operated after betting the game medals, the three reels 2L to 2R provided in the symbol display device 1 start rotating at the same time. The rotational positions of these three reels 2L to 2R can be detected by the reel position detectors 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. Specifically, the reel position detectors 4L to 4R are photo interrupters each including an infrared LED and a photodiode, and the projections formed on the reels 2L to 2R are formed as the reels 2L to 2R rotate. The light passes periodically between the infrared LED and the photodiode, and the light incident on the photodiode from the infrared LED is blocked at regular time intervals. Each of the reel position detectors 4L to 4R outputs a detection signal (reel position detection signal) every time the incident light from the infrared LED to the photodiode is interrupted, and the time when this detection signal is output is used as a reference. As a point, the rotational positions of the reels 2L to 2R can be detected based on the elapsed time from the reference point.
[0023]
The rotation of the three reels 4L to 4R can be individually stopped by pressing the corresponding three stop switches 30L, 30C, 30R. When all the reels 2L to 2R are stopped by pressing the respective stop switches 30L to 30R, a combination of symbols arranged on the activated stop line is a predetermined bonus arrangement (for example, “777”). If there is, enter a bonus game in which a large number of game medals can be obtained.
[0024]
The rotation of each of the reels 2L to 2R does not always stop immediately in response to the pressing operation of the stop switches 30L to 30R. That is, a bonus lottery is performed in response to the operation of the start switch 35, and if the lottery result is a winning, so-called pull-in control is performed so that the symbols are easily stopped on the stop line in the bonus arrangement. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the bonus lottery is not a winning, the symbols are not stopped in the bonus arrangement on the stop line by so-called slip control.
[0025]
When the game in the pachi-slot machine is finished, the game medals stored in the pachi-slot machine can be paid out by pressing the settlement switch 36. At this time, every time one game medal is paid out, the display of the stored number display 32 is reduced by one.
The game content of the pachislot machine is mainly controlled by the main board 20. On the main board 20, for example, in addition to the CPU 21, the RAM 22, and the ROM 23, a step motor control unit 24 that outputs a signal (step motor rotation control signal) for controlling the rotation of the step motors 3L to 3R is provided. , A random number generator 25 that generates random numbers used for various lotteries such as a bonus lottery. The bonus lottery is performed in the CPU 21 based on the random number acquired from the random number generator 25. In the present embodiment, when the bonus lottery is won, "1" is stored in the bonus flag stored in the RAM 22, and thereafter, the pull-in control is performed until the symbols are stopped in the bonus arrangement on the stop line. I have.
[0026]
On the main board 20, step motors 3L to 3R, reel position detectors 4L to 4R, stop switches 30L to 30R, inserted medal discriminator 31, stored number display 32, medal payout device 33, bet switch 34, start switch 35 And a display for controlling the display of various display devices 37 (for example, a medal payout number display for displaying the number of game medals paid out from the medal payout device 33) in addition to the settlement switch 36 and the pachislot machine main body. The audio sub-control board 38 and the audio sub-control board 40 for controlling the audio output from the speaker 39 for exciting the game are connected.
[0027]
On the peripheral surface of each of the reels 2L to 2R of the symbol display device 1, LED arrays 5L, 5C, and 5R (one-dimensional display array devices) each having a plurality of LED elements are arranged. The light emission mode of the LED elements in each of the LED arrays 5L to 5R is controlled by the corresponding LED array control ICs 7L, 7C, 7R based on signals (LED array control signals) received from the antennas 6L, 6C, 6R. You. The LED array control signals to the LED array control ICs 7L to 7R are transmitted from the effect device control board 41 connected to the main board 20 via the antennas 42L, 42C, 42R corresponding to the reels 2L to 2R.
[0028]
2 and 3 are external views showing a specific example of the symbol display device 1. FIG.
In the specific example shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of (for example, 12) light-emitting regions 50 are arranged in a line in the axial direction of the reels 2L to 2R between two adjacent predetermined symbols on the peripheral surface of each of the reels 2L to 2R. They are arranged side by side (in a straight line). The plurality of LED elements of the LED arrays 5L to 5R attached to the respective reels 2L to 2R are arranged opposite to the respective light emitting areas 50, and the light emitting areas 50 corresponding to the light emitting LED elements emit light. It has become.
[0029]
In this specific example, a case is shown in which the light emitting areas 50 of the respective reels 2L to 2R are arranged in the same manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the light emitting areas 50 are arranged in a different manner for each of the reels 2L to 2R. May be. Further, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the light emitting areas 50 are arranged on all the reels 2L to 2R, but may be, for example, a configuration in which the light emitting regions 50 are arranged only on the middle reel 2C.
The light emitting areas 50 of the reels 2L to 2R are not limited to the configuration arranged in one row as in the above specific example, but may be arranged in a grid or V shape, for example.
[0030]
In the specific example shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of light emitting areas 50 are arranged in different modes for each of the reels 2L to 2R. However, in FIG. 3, symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 2L to 2R are omitted.
On the left reel 2L, a plurality of (for example, six) light-emitting regions 50 are arranged in a row at predetermined intervals (for example, one LED element) in the axial direction between two adjacent predetermined symbols. At the same time, a plurality of (for example, six) light emitting regions 50 are arranged at regular intervals in the axial direction along the axial direction at positions spaced at a constant interval (for example, one symbol) in the circumferential direction with respect to the row of these light emitting regions 50. (For example, one LED element) are arranged in a row with a space therebetween. Thus, a total of twelve light emitting regions 50 are arranged side by side in a staggered manner.
[0031]
On the middle reel 2C, a plurality of (for example, 12) light-emitting regions 50 are arranged (obliquely) in a line in a direction intersecting with the axial direction.
On the right reel 2R, a plurality of (for example, a total of 12 light emitting areas in 6 × 2 rows) light emitting areas 50 are arranged in two rows along the axial direction on the right side between two adjacent predetermined symbols. A plurality of (for example, a total of 12 light emitting regions in 6 × 2 rows) light emitting regions 50 are arranged along the axial direction on the left side of the position at a certain interval (for example, one symbol) in the circumferential direction with respect to these light emitting regions 50. They are arranged side by side in two rows. As a result, two light emitting sections each including a total of 12 light emitting areas 50 are arranged in a stepped manner with each other.
[0032]
The plurality of LED elements of the LED arrays 5L to 5R attached to the reels 2L to 2R are arranged so as to be continuous from one end to the other end of the reels 2L to 2R when viewed in the axial direction of the reels 2L to 2R. ing. The plurality of LED elements of the LED arrays 5L to 5R are arranged to face the respective light emitting areas 50, and the light emitting areas 50 corresponding to the light emitting LED elements emit light.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect based on the light emission control of each light emitting region 50. However, in FIG. 4, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 2L to 2R are omitted.
[0033]
In the example shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of (for example, 24) light emitting regions 50 are arranged in a row in the axial direction on the peripheral surface of each of the reels 2L to 2R. If the light emitting mode of each light emitting region 50 is periodically changed in synchronization with the rotation (associated with the rotation state) while rotating each of the reels 2L to 2R, as shown in FIG. The afterimage of the lighting according to the periodic change can be brought up at the display position 8 as the display content P (for example, the number “7”; two-dimensional display). Thereby, a more interesting effect can be performed.
[0034]
By using such an effect, for example, it is possible to notify that the player will enter a bonus game, or to win a bonus lottery, and to notify (flag notification) that "1" is stored in the bonus flag. .
When the flag is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “777”) appears at the display position 8 so that the symbol can be stopped on the activated stop line in any combination to enter the bonus game. It may be configured to notify whether or not to do. In this case, during the effect based on the light emission control of each light emitting area 50, even if the stop switches 30L to 30R are pressed, the reels 2L to 2R do not stop, and after the effect ends, the stop switches 30L to 30R are turned off. A configuration may be such that a stop operation of each of the reels 2L to 2R can be performed by a pressing operation.
[0035]
2 to 4, the configuration in which the plurality of light emitting regions 50 are arranged in a row has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to these configurations. It may be arranged. Even in such a configuration, if the rotation positions of the reels 2L to 2R are detected and the positions of the light emitting areas 50 corresponding to the rotation positions can be accurately recognized, each light emission is performed while rotating the reels 2L to 2R. By changing the light emission mode of the region 50 at a predetermined timing, an afterimage as described with reference to FIG.
[0036]
5 and 6 are cross-sectional views showing the internal structure of the left reel 2L according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 shows a cross section orthogonal to the axial direction, and FIG. FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration inside the left reel 2L in this embodiment. In the following description, only the configuration of the left reel 2L will be described, but the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R have the same configuration as the left reel 2L.
[0037]
With reference to FIGS. 5 to 7, in the present embodiment, the left reel 2 </ b> L has a peripheral wall 201 having a design drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof and a plurality of left reels 2 </ b> L constituting one end surface (right end surface) of the left reel 2 </ b> L. (For example, eight ribs) 202. The eight ribs 202 are radially arranged at a fixed angle (for example, 45 °) from each other in the circumferential direction of the left reel 2L, for example. The LED array 5L and the LED array control IC 7L are integrally formed, and the LED array 5L and the LED array control IC 7L are provided on the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 201 at a constant angular interval (for example, 90 °) in the circumferential direction. A plurality of sets (for example, four sets) are attached with a space. As described above, since the LED array control IC 7L is disposed in the rotated left reel 2L, it is preferable that the LED array control IC 7L be small and lightweight.
[0038]
The antenna 61 for receiving the LED array control signal from the effect device control board 41 is formed, for example, in an annular shape, and faces the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 201 at a position near the rib 202 in the left reel 2L. Extending. Thus, even when the left reel 2L rotates, the antenna 61 does not contact the peripheral wall 201, the LED array 5L, and the like. The rotation shaft 301 of the step motor 3 </ b> L is connected to the joint of the eight ribs 202.
[0039]
By arranging a plurality of (for example, four) LED arrays 5L on the peripheral wall 201 of the left reel 2L as in the present embodiment, even when the rotation speed of the left reel 2L is low, the LED arrays 5L are arranged at a constant short cycle. Since the display content P can be opposed to the display position 8, the display contents P can clearly appear at the display position 8 based on the light emission control of each LED array 5L.
Power is supplied directly from the power supply E to the LED array control IC 7L. That is, a ring-shaped electrode 71 is attached to the peripheral edge of the peripheral wall 201 on the side opposite to the rib 202, and the inner peripheral surface of the electrode 71 is connected to a power source E and can be energized. The member 72 is in contact. With this configuration, even when the left reel 2L is rotating, the contact member 72 is always in contact with the electrode 71, so that power can be supplied from the power supply E to the LED array control IC 7L without interruption.
[0040]
An LED array control signal based on the control signal sent from the main board 20 to the effect device control board 41 is transmitted to the LED array control IC 7L via wireless communication between the two antennas 42L and 61. This wireless communication may be configured to be achieved by, for example, communication via radio waves, or may be configured to be achieved via another communication means such as optical communication.
The LED array control IC 7L controls the light emission mode of the plurality of LED elements 51 constituting the LED array 5L based on the LED array control signal received by the antenna 61. A resistor 52 is interposed downstream of each LED element 51 in the direction of conduction.
[0041]
8 and 9 are cross-sectional views showing the internal structure of a left reel 2L according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 shows a cross section orthogonal to the axial direction, and FIG. 2 shows a cross section along the line. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration in the left reel 2L in this embodiment. In the following description, only the configuration of the left reel 2L will be described, but the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R have the same configuration as the left reel 2L. The same components as those of the embodiment described in FIGS. 5 to 7 are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and description thereof will be omitted.
[0042]
8 to 10, in the present embodiment, power is supplied to the LED array control IC 7L from the solar cell 73. That is, a flexible solar cell film 73A carrying the solar cell 73 is attached to the entire inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 201 of the left reel 2L. In the left reel 2L, a lamp unit 74 is disposed so as to face the peripheral wall 201 of the left reel 2L. By illuminating the lamp 74A included in the lamp unit 74, light can be applied to a plurality of cells 731 constituting the solar cell 73, and electric power can be generated in the solar cell 73.
[0043]
The antenna 62 for receiving the LED array control signal from the effect device control board 41 is formed, for example, in an annular shape, and faces the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 201 on the opposite side of the rib 202 in the left reel 2L. Extending. Thus, even when the left reel 2L rotates, the antenna 61 does not contact the peripheral wall 201, the LED array 5L, and the like.
FIG. 11 is a circuit diagram showing a modification of the configuration of the LED arrays 5L to 5R.
[0044]
In this modification, for example, a plurality of light emitting chips 501 each including three LED elements 51R, 51G, and 51B capable of emitting red, green, and blue light are arranged in a row. Each light emitting chip 501 can emit light in a plurality of colors by adjusting the light emission amounts of the three LED elements 51R to 51B. According to this configuration, by controlling the light emission mode of each of the LED elements 51R to 51G during rotation of each of the reels 2L to 2R, it is possible to make colorful display contents appear at the display position 8. A resistor 53 is interposed on each of the LED elements 51R and 51B on the upstream side in the direction of current flow.
[0045]
According to the configuration of the present invention as described above, a configuration in which an effect display is arranged in front of a symbol display, or a configuration in which a plurality of LED elements are fixed in a grid shape in a space inside a reel. As compared with the configuration, the symbol display unit (reels 2L to 2R) and the effect display unit (LED elements 51, 51R, 51G, 51B; LED arrays 5L to 5R) can be integrated with a simple configuration.
The present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.
[0046]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the LED elements are arranged on the reels 2L to 2R that are stopped by pressing the stop switches 30L to 30R has been described. However, the reels and the like that are separately provided and used for performing an effect are provided. LED elements may be arranged.
Further, the display contents displayed at the display position 8 when the LED elements emit light during the rotation of each of the reels 2L to 2R are not limited to the pattern shown in FIG. 4, but may be, for example, a message (a commercial message or the like). There may be.
[0047]
The LED arrays 5L to 5R as a one-dimensional display array device attached to the reels 2L to 2R are not limited to those constituted by a plurality of LED elements 51, 51R, 51G, and 51B. For example, the axis of the reels 2L to 2R A liquid crystal display extending one-dimensionally along the direction may be used.
The rotating body for causing the symbols to be variably displayed at the display position 8 is not limited to the cylindrical reels 2L to 2R, but may be, for example, an endless belt having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface. In this case, LED elements may be arranged on the peripheral surface of the belt.
[0048]
Although a pachislot machine has been described as an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to a pachislot machine, but can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine. When the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine, a so-called jackpot notification or the like, which indicates that the probability (reliability) of rushing into a jackpot game in which a large number of game balls can be obtained is provided by the effect using LED elements, is provided. May be.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of a pachislot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an external view showing a specific example of a symbol display device.
FIG. 3 is an external view showing a specific example of a symbol display device.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an effect based on light emission control of each light emitting region.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the left reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing a cross section orthogonal to the axial direction.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the left reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing a cross-section along the axial direction.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration in a left reel according to the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing an internal configuration of a left reel according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a cross section orthogonal to the axial direction.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing an internal configuration of a left reel according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a cross section along an axial direction.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration inside a left reel according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a circuit diagram showing a modification of the configuration of the LED array.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Symbol display device
2L-2R reel
201 Perimeter wall
5L-5R LED array
8 Display position
20 Main board
51 LED element
51R, 51G, 51B LED element
P Display contents

Claims (10)

A rotating body that is capable of displaying a plurality of types of display content on a peripheral surface and rotating the plurality of types of display content at a display position by being rotated in a circumferential direction;
A display device for a gaming machine, comprising: a plurality of light-emitting members provided on a peripheral surface of the rotating member. 2. The display device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of light emitters are arranged so as to extend in a direction intersecting a peripheral surface of the rotating body. 3. The luminous body according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of luminous bodies are arranged so as to be continuous from one end to the other end of the rotator when viewed in a direction crossing the circumferential direction of the rotator. Display device for gaming machines. The display device for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the plurality of light emitters are arranged at a boundary position between display contents. The display for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising lighting control means for turning on / off each of the plurality of light emitters in association with a rotation state of the rotating body. apparatus. A rotating body that is capable of displaying a plurality of types of display content on a peripheral surface and rotating the plurality of types of display content at a display position by being rotated in a circumferential direction;
A display device for a gaming machine, comprising: a one-dimensional display array device provided on a peripheral surface of the rotating body and extending in a direction intersecting a circumferential direction of the rotating body. 7. The display device for a game machine according to claim 6, wherein the one-dimensional display array device is arranged at a boundary position between display contents. 8. The display device for a gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising lighting control means for turning on / off the one-dimensional display array device in association with a rotation state of the rotating body. A plurality of rotators capable of displaying a plurality of types of display contents on a peripheral surface and rotating the plurality of types of display contents at a display position by being rotated in a circumferential direction;
A plurality of light emitters provided on a peripheral surface of at least one of the plurality of rotors;
A gaming machine comprising: lighting control means for turning on / off each of the plurality of light emitters in association with the rotation state of the at least one rotating body. A plurality of rotators capable of displaying a plurality of types of display contents on a peripheral surface and rotating the plurality of types of display contents at a display position by being rotated in a circumferential direction;
A one-dimensional display array device provided on a peripheral surface of at least one of the plurality of rotating bodies and extending in a direction intersecting a circumferential direction of the rotating body;
A gaming machine comprising: lighting control means for turning on / off the one-dimensional display array device in association with a rotation state of the at least one rotating body.

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