JP2004167023A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a performance rich in ideas and intriguing to be displayed and provide a player with various amusement without an adverse influence to a game by combining a game display primarily provided on a game machine with displays of a plurality of display parts. <P>SOLUTION: A game result display means for displaying a game result and a performance is display-controlled by a display control means and is provided with a plurality of the display parts including a specified display part (including a first display means (rotary reels 2a, 2b and 2c) and a second display means (a liquid crystal display device 16)). The display control means is provided with a display state storing means for storing a piece of information on a display state of the specified display part at a specified, first timing and a display state reset means for resetting the information on the display state on the specified display part at a specified, second timing, based on a piece of the information on the display state stored in the display state storing means, and display-controls a plurality of the display parts based on a piece of the information on the display state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing various displays.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming machine, a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and a video game machine, various effects have been performed to enhance the fun of the game. For example, in a conventional pachislot gaming machine, a liquid crystal display is disposed on the front side of the pachislot gaming machine separately from a plurality of rotating reels, and the effect image related to the game content is displayed on the liquid crystal display.
[0003]
In addition, there is a technique related to a pachislot gaming machine using an EL (electroluminescence) lamp to display a line that becomes valid according to the number of inserted game medals (see Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-244453
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional pachislot gaming machine, since the plurality of rotating reels and the liquid crystal display are arranged at separate positions, when the display using the plurality of rotating reels is concentrated, the display on the liquid crystal display is overlooked. On the contrary, if the user concentrates on the display on the liquid crystal display device, there is a problem that the display using a plurality of rotating reels cannot be sufficiently enjoyed.
[0006]
Also, although the image on the liquid crystal display is displayed in association with the display using a plurality of rotating reels, the variable display of the symbol on the plurality of rotating reels and the image using the liquid crystal display are fused. It is not a matter of course, and further improvements are needed to enhance the effect of the production. In this regard, when variable display of symbols on a plurality of spinning reels and display on a plurality of display units are merged, such as an image using a liquid crystal display, various displays are performed to increase a sense of expectation for a game. For example, it is possible to further improve the fun of the game.
[0007]
Furthermore, if a plurality of image display units are provided in the liquid crystal display and a predetermined function is assigned to each image display unit, various ways of enjoying can be enjoyed.
[0008]
On the other hand, in the case where the variable display of the symbol on the plurality of spinning reels and the image of the other display are fused, particularly when the liquid crystal display is provided with a plurality of image display portions, the game is not adversely affected. Careful consideration is needed.
It should be noted that other types of gaming machines also have the same problems as the above-mentioned conventional pachislot gaming machines, and there has been a demand for the development of a technology for further enhancing the effect of the effect.
[0009]
The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described circumstances, and by combining displays on a plurality of display units, it is possible to provide a rich and interesting presentation of effects, and to provide various displays without adversely affecting a game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can enjoy various ways of enjoying.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features in order to achieve the above-mentioned object.
[0011]
That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention, a game result display means for displaying a game result and performing an effect display,
Profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when a specific game result is displayed on the game result display means;
In a gaming machine comprising: a display control means for performing display control in the game result display means,
The game result display means has a plurality of display units including a specific display unit,
The display control means,
Display state storage means for storing information regarding a display state of the specific display unit at a predetermined first timing;
At a predetermined second timing, based on the information about the display state stored in the display state storage means,
A display state return unit that resets information on the display state in the specific display unit,
The display control of the plurality of display units is performed based on the information on the display state.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.
[0013]
<Basic configuration of gaming machine>
A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the components described below.
[0014]
That is, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is advantageous for the player when a specific game result is displayed on the game result display means for displaying the game result and performing the effect display, and when displaying a specific game result on the game result display means. Profit state generating means for generating a profit state, and display control means for performing display control on the game result display means are provided.
[0015]
The game result display means has a plurality of display units including a specific display unit.
Here, the specific display unit refers to a display unit that may set information about a display state. For example, it refers to a display unit that may set the priority to a specific priority.
[0016]
Further, the plurality of display units are display units each having a predetermined function, and the display unit refers to, for example, a display unit having a predetermined effect display function or a display unit having a television screen display function. Further, the display unit is not limited to one having a fixed area, but also includes one in which the area moves.
[0017]
Further, the display control means may include a display state storage means for storing information relating to a display state of the specific display unit at a predetermined first timing, and a display state storage means for storing the display state storage means at a predetermined second timing. The display device further includes a display state restoring unit that resets information on the display state in the specific display unit based on the information on the display state, and performs display control on the plurality of display units based on the information on the display state.
[0018]
The display state storing means and the display state returning means are constituted by a predetermined control device and a predetermined control program.
[0019]
In addition, the specific display unit includes a transparent display unit, a display window displayed on the second display unit, further television image (for example, a horse race / baseball broadcast, etc.) information, various advertisement information, game machine capture information, It may be a display section for displaying a game description, an error message, a warning message, and the like.
[0020]
The information on the display state includes the display priority of the display unit, the coordinates (including two-dimensional and three-dimensional) regarding the display position, the size of the display unit, the enlargement ratio of the display unit, and the reduction of the display unit. The ratio, the vertex coordinates of the display unit (including two and three dimensions), the number of vertices of the display unit, the shape of the display unit (including two and three dimensions), and the like.
[0021]
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a game start instructing unit for instructing a game start.
In this case, the predetermined first timing may be a timing based on an output of a game start command signal from the game start command means.
Thereby, at the timing when the game is started, it is possible to set a favorable display environment for performing the game.
[0022]
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has a winning combination selecting unit for selecting one or a plurality of winning combinations from the plurality of winning combinations based on the output of the game start command unit, The display control means operates based on the output of the relevant winning combination selection means. In this case, it is possible to provide a winning combination selection result notifying unit for notifying the selection result in the winning combination selecting unit. The notification in the corresponding winning combination result notification means may be any notification method such as visual, auditory, olfactory, or tactile.
[0023]
Further, the display control means can set information on a specific display state on the specific display unit at the predetermined first timing.
Thus, in the period after the first timing, the display state of the specific display unit can be returned to the original state based on the information on the set display state.
[0024]
Further, the operation of the display state returning means may be configured on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed after a predetermined game result is displayed by the game result display means.
Thus, during this period, it is possible to perform an effect display rich in interest, such as performing a display other than an effect directly related to the game.
[0025]
Further, when a predetermined return prohibition condition is satisfied, the operation of the display state return means may be prohibited.
Thus, for example, even when a jackpot effect is being performed and the predetermined second timing is reached, the jackpot effect can be displayed in an intended display state.
[0026]
Further, the operation of the display state returning means may be configured on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the game result was displayed by the game result display means.
Thereby, it is possible to avoid a display state that adversely affects the game during the period in which the game is played.
[0027]
Further, the game result display means may include a first display means, and a second display means provided in front of the first display means when the gaming machine is viewed from the front.
The specific display unit may be a transparent display unit provided on the second display unit and capable of displaying the display of the first display unit.
[0028]
Further, the information relating to the specific display state may be set to a higher display priority than set on a display unit other than the transparent display unit.
That is, for example, the transmissive display section can be set to the first rank which is a high rank, and the other display sections can be set to the second rank which is a low rank.
[0029]
In addition, in general, it is possible to rank items having a high degree of necessity according to the situation of the game, so that they can be easily viewed. However, the ranking is not necessarily limited to this, and the order may be based on other various requirements.
Further, a display state information setting means may be provided outside the gaming machine or the like so that the information on the display state can be artificially set by a player or the like.
[0030]
The predetermined first timing may be, for example, a timing based on a game start command signal output from the game start command unit.
However, in the specific display sections that do not overlap each other, the setting of the information regarding the display state can be set arbitrarily.
[0031]
Further, the predetermined second timing can be, for example, after a predetermined period has elapsed from the output of the game start command signal from the game start command means, whereby the period for performing the game can be ensured. It becomes possible.
[0032]
The display control means may include a first display control means for controlling the first display means and a second display control means for controlling the second display means.
[0033]
Since the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is configured as described above, when the game is being performed, the display unit is arranged so as not to adversely affect the game, Can be a display unit arrangement that can produce effects that are not directly related to the execution of the game, and it is possible to display interesting and interesting effects, and to enjoy a variety of ways of enjoying without affecting the game You can enjoy.
[0034]
Also, since the information on the display state of the specific display unit is stored at a predetermined first timing, and the display state of the specific display unit is restored based on the stored information at a predetermined second timing, Display control of the display unit with a high degree of freedom becomes possible.
[0035]
For example, when the information on the display state is the size of the specific display unit, the size of the specific display unit is stored at a predetermined first timing, and the period from the second timing to the specific timing is stored in the specified timing. Even if the size of the display unit is changed, the size returns to the stored size at the predetermined second timing, so that the period from the predetermined first timing to the predetermined second timing can be freely specified. The size of the display unit can be changed and controlled.
[0036]
Further, the predetermined first timing is not limited to the timing based on the output of the game start command signal from the game start command means, and may be any other appropriate timing. The output timing from the game medium insertion detecting means (so-called bet switch) to be detected may be used. In a pachinko machine or the like, for example, the output timing from a start winning opening or the like may be used.
[0037]
Further, for example, the timing may be substantially the same time as the start and / or end of the display of the image on the game result display means, or may be a predetermined timing during the display of the image. At about the same time as the power of the gaming machine is turned on, at about the same time as RAM clear, at about the same time as backup recovery, at about the same time as the start and / or end of the demonstration display performed while waiting for customers, and at the same time as the occurrence of an error message. At approximately the same time, approximately at the same time as the generation of the warning message, at the same time as the timing at which the display order is externally set by the player, etc., at the same time, a predetermined signal output from the hall control center to each gaming machine is received. The substantially same period as the above may be set as the predetermined first timing or the like. Further, a predetermined first period may be set after a predetermined period has elapsed from each of these timings.
[0038]
Further, the predetermined first timing is substantially at the same time as the variable display start and / or the variable display end of the game result display means, substantially simultaneously with the variable display start and / or the variable display end of the first display means, At about the same time as variable display start and / or variable display end of the display means, at the same time as variable display start and / or variable display end of a specific symbol display means, or at any time during variable display by these display means. Timing.
[0039]
The image displayed on the first display unit based on the control of the first display control unit is superimposed on the image displayed on the second display unit based on the control of the second display control unit, and the game state is displayed. It can be displayed. Here, the first display means and the second display means may be provided separately, and both may be provided at a predetermined interval. Further, the first display means and the second display means can be integrally formed.
[0040]
Further, the number of the symbol display units is not particularly limited, and any number such as one, two, three, etc. may be provided. The number of symbols displayed on the symbol display unit is not particularly limited, and may be any number such as one, three vertically, three horizontally, three diagonally, and the like. The second display means may be provided so as to straddle a plurality of symbol display sections. In this case, the second display means can be configured to have a larger area than the first display means.
[0041]
Further, in addition to the first display means and the second display means, a third display means may be provided. In this case, the arrangement order of the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means may be any order.
[0042]
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, when a special game result is displayed on at least one of the first display means and the second display means, to generate a special game state advantageous to the player. Special game generating means.
[0043]
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a front illuminating unit for illuminating the first display unit from the front side of the gaming machine, and a rear side for illuminating the first display unit from the back side of the gaming machine. Lighting means is provided. Here, the front illumination means or the rear illumination means can be provided for each of the symbol display units.
[0044]
<Specific examples of each means etc.>
Next, specific examples of each of the above-described units will be described. The following specific examples are examples of each means in the gaming machine according to the present invention, and are not limited to these specific examples.
[0045]
The gaming machine is, for example, a pachislot gaming machine, a pachinko machine (a first type, a second type, a third type), an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, a video slot game machine, a video poker game machine, and a slot machine. What kind of a game has a game result display unit for displaying a game result, and a function of converting and controlling a game state advantageous to a player when a specific display is performed on the game result display unit. Machine.
[0046]
The game result display means is a display device for displaying a game result, and includes a first display means and a second display means. For example, a CRT, an LCD, a plasma display, a seven-segment display, a dot Any display device such as a matrix display, a lamp, an LED, a fluorescent lamp, an EL (electroluminescence) display, a rotating reel, a rotating disk display, a flexible LED, a flexible liquid crystal display, and a liquid crystal projector may be used.
[0047]
The game result displayed on the game result display means is displayed according to the operation of the game start instruction means or the operation of the game result derivation means, and is displayed as a still image, a moving image, or a combination thereof. You.
In addition, the game result in the case of the ball game machine includes a game result such as a game ball or a coin that is displayed when a game medium such as a game ball or a coin enters or passes through a predetermined entrance provided in the game board.
[0048]
The profit state generated by the profit state generating means is, for example, in a pachislot machine, a small winning combination, a replay game, a free game, an assist game, a replay lottery high probability game, a BB (big bonus), and an RB (regular bonus) ), SB (single bonus), AT (assist time), CT (challenge time), etc. In the case of a pachinko machine, a small hit (opening of a big winning opening) and a middle hit (opening of a big winning opening) , Jackpot (the state where the winning opening is continuously opened by satisfying the predetermined conditions), hit (opening or expanding the symbol start-up opening), probable change of special figure (fluctuation of the probability of big hit appearance), shortage of special figure (fluctuation of special symbol) Time shortening), Positive probability change (change of appearance probability per hit), Positive change (shortening of fluctuation time of normal symbols), Prolongation of open power (opening of the symbol opening or Extended amount of time), electrically movable device control open extension (open or expanded time extension of the special winning hole) is that such. Further, each of the profit states may be generated in combination. Further, the number of continuations of each profit state may be increased.
[0049]
The game start instruction means refers to, for example, a start switch, a bet switch, and the like in a pachislo gaming machine.
The game start means refers to, for example, a control device for controlling a game and a control program thereof.
[0050]
The display control means refers to, for example, a display control device and its control program. Further, the display control means may be constituted by a first display control means and a second display control means. Here, for example, when the first display means is a rotating reel, the first display control means refers to a control device for controlling rotation and stop of the rotating reel and a control program thereof. Further, for example, when the second display means is a liquid crystal display device, the second display control means refers to a control device having a video processor or the like and a control program thereof.
[0051]
The display related information receiving means and the winning combination information receiving means mean, for example, a receiving circuit formed in the second display control device and a control program thereof.
Also, the term game result deriving means may be used, and the game result deriving means refers to, for example, a stop switch in a pachislot gaming machine. In this case, the number of stop switches is not particularly limited.
[0052]
The winning combination selecting means refers to, for example, a control device for selecting “winning” based on random number drawing and a control program thereof. In this case, “winning” includes various game states derived as a result of random number drawing, such as “losing” and “replay”.
[0053]
The special game generating means refers to, for example, a control device and a control program for generating a `` big bonus '', a `` regular bonus '' in a pachislot gaming machine, and a `` big hit '', It refers to a control device and a control program for generating “special figure probability change” and the like.
[0054]
The first display means refers to, for example, a rotating reel in a pachislot gaming machine. Note that the stop switch may not be effective based on a predetermined condition while the rotating reel is rotating. Also, for example, in a pachinko machine, it refers to a special symbol, a normal symbol, or the like that includes one or a plurality of liquid crystal display devices, one or a plurality of rotating reels, and the like.
[0055]
The second display means refers to, for example, a liquid crystal display device. In this case, a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display device includes a transmissive display section that can display the symbol display of the rotating reel through the display. That is, the area other than the transmissive display section has a diffusing section for diffusing the light rays from the backlight of the liquid crystal display device, while the transmissive display section does not have this diffusing section.
[0056]
The third display means refers to, for example, a bet number display in a pachislot gaming machine, a special-purpose spinning reel, and the like. Further, the third display means may function as a winning combination selection result notifying means.
[0057]
The display on each display means is not limited to a visual display, but may be an auditory display, an olfactory display, a display in a lamp lighting mode, or a display in which these displays are combined. Furthermore, when performing a visual display, it is possible to display a color, a pattern, a shape, or a combination thereof. When the winning probability or the like is displayed, the reliability can be changed. In this case, the reliability may be changed according to the number of game media to be put into the game. That is, when the number of game media inserted in the game is equal to or more than a predetermined number, or when the number of credited game media is equal to or more than a predetermined number, an effect that increases reliability can be performed.
[0058]
The front illuminating means refers to, for example, a lamp, an LED, or the like for illuminating a rotating reel from a front side of the gaming machine in a pachislot gaming machine or a pachinko machine.
The rear illuminating means refers to, for example, a back lamp for illuminating a rotating reel from an inner surface side in a pachislot gaming machine or a pachinko machine.
[0059]
Further, the operation of each of the above means can be configured to be performed based on a predetermined lottery result. Further, the operation state of each of the means may be configured to be set based on an operation of a clerk, an operation of a player, an operation of a salesperson, and the like.
[0060]
In addition, the current mainstream pachinko machine will be described in a supplementary manner. The current mainstream pachinko machine includes a game board for firing a game ball by a launching device (not shown) to play a game. This game board has a substantially circular game section surrounded by guide rails, and in the game section, a plurality of obstacles such as nails and windmills are arranged, and a plurality of special symbols are variably displayed. Image display device functioning as a special symbol display device, a normal symbol display device incorporating two ordinary symbol display LEDs of red and green, a plurality of winning openings, and any of the winning openings. And an out port for discharging a missing game ball from the gaming section.
[0061]
Also, a special symbol starting port for starting the variable display of the symbol on the image display device on the condition of winning the game ball, and a normal symbol for starting the variable display of the normal symbol display device on the condition that the game ball passes. It has a starting port.
Further, in a case where the stop display mode of the symbol on the image display device forms a predetermined prize mode, the game ball is easily accepted for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times (for example, a big hit state, a middle hit state, a small hit state, etc.). It has a special winning opening that can be switched.
[0062]
Also, when a predetermined display result is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device, the special symbol starting port is opened or enlarged (for example, a hit state).
If the special symbol is a specific symbol (probability-variable symbol), a so-called probability-variable game in which the probability of a “big hit” is increased in a game after the special game is completed.
[0063]
As the specific symbol (probability-variable symbol), an odd symbol among the "big hit" symbols represented by, for example, numbers "0" to "11" is the specific symbol (probability-variable symbol).
[0064]
<Appearance of pachislot machine>
Hereinafter, a specific embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example of a typical gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.
[0065]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachislo gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0066]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachislot gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has rotating reels 2a, 2b, and 2c disposed in the gaming machine housing 1 at a position substantially above the center of the front surface of the gaming machine housing 1. There are provided three display windows 3a, 3b, 3c side by side facing the surface of the game medal, and below the display windows 3a, 3b, 3c, a game medal slot 4, for inserting a game medal to be provided for a game, The bet switch 5 for inserting game medals to be used in the game within the credited range, the stored medal settlement switch 6 for paying out credited game medals, and the rotation of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are started simultaneously. Switch 7a, and three stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c for individually stopping the rotation of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c.
[0067]
The three display windows 3a, 3b, 3c are provided with a total of five effective line displays 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e so as to cross the display windows 3a, 3b, 3c. The activated line display is composed of three activated line displays 9b, 9c, 9d and two oblique activated line displays 9a, 9e intersecting the three activated line displays 9a, 9e, and is activated by the number of game medals provided for the game. The numbers change. Also, on the left side of the display window 3a, three activated line lamps 10a, 10b, 10c for displaying a correspondence relationship between the number of game medals provided for the game and the activated line displays 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e. Is provided. On the front of the activated line lamp, for example, numerals such as "I", "Ni", and "San" are displayed, and the inserted game medals are corresponding to the activated activated line lamps 10a, 10b, and 10c. The number and active line display 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e are clearly indicated. Further, a plurality of display lamps 11a, 11b, 11c for displaying game information in the pachislot gaming machine are provided above and below the activated line lamps 10a, 10b, 10c. The display lamps 11a, 11b, and 11c function as a third display unit, and are used for various displays such as permission to insert a game medal, permission to start a game, internal winning of a bonus game, prohibition of a game, and stopping. Can be.
[0068]
A game medal payout opening 12 for paying out game medals is provided in a lower front portion of the gaming machine housing 1 and a game medal storage plate for storing game medals so as to face the game medal payout opening 12. 13 are provided. In addition, a decorative portion 14 and a pair of speakers 15a and 15b are provided on the upper front surface of the gaming machine housing 1.
[0069]
Although not shown, a hopper for paying out gaming medals when a predetermined prize mode is formed is provided in the gaming machine housing 1.
[0070]
<Rotating reel>
The rotating reels 2a, 2b, and 2c are members that function as first display means in the present embodiment, and are arranged three in a row. Each of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c rotates by driving of a stepping motor or the like. Each of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c is made of a light-transmitting member, and a reel tape (not shown) on which light-transmitting and a plurality of symbols are displayed is attached. It is attached.
[0071]
The number of rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c is not limited to three, but may be two, four, or any number. The types of symbols displayed on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are not particularly limited. For example, "7", "bell", "orange", "cherry", "JAC", "BAR" , "Person", "animal", "fish", "vehicle", and the like.
The rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a longitudinal section of the rotating reel (represented by 2a) and the liquid crystal display device 16.
[0072]
As shown in FIG. 2, the rotating reel 2a is provided therein with three backlights 17a, 17b, 17c for illuminating the rotating reel 2a from inside. The number of backlights is not limited to three, but may be one, two, or four or more according to the number of symbols stopped and displayed in the display window 3a. Lamps, LEDs, and the like can be used as the backlights 17a, 17b, and 17c.
[0073]
In front of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c, front illuminating devices 18a, 18b for illuminating the liquid crystal display device 16 from the back side and illuminating the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c from the front side are arranged vertically. , One for each. As the front illumination devices 18a and 18b, for example, a fluorescent lamp, a lamp, an LED, or the like can be used. The front illumination devices 18a and 18b may be provided only on the upper side or the lower side instead of the upper and lower pairs.
[0074]
<Liquid crystal display device>
The liquid crystal display device 16 is a member that functions as a second display unit in the present embodiment, and as shown in FIG. 2, overlaps with the rotating reels 2a, 2b, and 2c so as to be located on the front side of the pachislot gaming machine. It is arranged.
[0075]
The liquid crystal display device 16 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the liquid crystal display device 16 in a longitudinal section, and FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the liquid crystal display device 16 as viewed from the front.
[0076]
As shown in FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display device 16 is provided with a liquid crystal panel 19, a light guide plate 20, and a reflection plate 21 in this order from the front side of the pachislot gaming machine. Light sources 22a and 22b composed of lamps, lamps, LEDs, and the like are provided.
[0077]
As shown in FIG. 4, the portions corresponding to the display windows 3a, 3b, 3c of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c can transparently display the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. The transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c are provided. That is, the non-transmissive area 24 other than the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c has a diffusing section for diffusing light rays from the front illumination devices 18a and 18b, while the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c. Does not have this diffusion. Further, the entire liquid crystal display device 16 is illuminated by light sources 22a and 22b disposed above and below the light guide plate 20.
[0078]
In the liquid crystal display device 16 according to the present embodiment, the symbols displayed on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c can be visually recognized through the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c, and furthermore, the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c and The effect image can be displayed on the entire screen including the opaque region 24.
[0079]
<Main control board and display control device>
With reference to FIG. 5, a main control board for performing display control on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c and a display control device 50 for performing display control on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main control board 60 and the display control device 50.
[0080]
The control device for controlling the pachislot gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a main control board 60, a display control on a screen of the liquid crystal display device 16 under the control of the main control board 60, and a sound from the speakers 15 a and 15 b. And a display control device 50 for controlling the generation of the light and the lighting / flashing of the lamp 70. Here, the main control board 60 functions as a first display control unit, and the display control device 50 functions as a second display control unit.
[0081]
As shown in FIG. 5, the display control device 50 is a device controlled by a sub CPU 51 connected to a main control board 60, and includes a ROM 52 storing a control program and the like and a RAM 53 serving as a temporary storage area. A VDP (video processor) 54, a VRAM (video RAM) 55, and a CROM (character ROM) 56 are provided as portions for performing display control on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16. The VDP 54 is controlled by the sub CPU 51. Operates to perform display control on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16. Further, a sound source IC 57 and an SRAM (sound RAM) 58 are provided as a part for controlling the sound generated from the speakers 15a and 15b, and the sound source IC 57 operates under the control of the sub CPU 51 to control the sound from the speakers 15a and 15b. Sound effects and the like are generated. Further, the sub CPU 51 also controls lighting and blinking of the lamp 70. The lamp 70 shown in FIG. 5 is a general term for a light source unit used for decoration and effects, such as various lamps and LEDs mounted on a pachislo gaming machine.
[0082]
The main control board 60 is connected to a motor drive circuit 80 for controlling the rotation of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c, a rotating reel position detecting circuit 90, and a rotating reel stop signal circuit 100.
[0083]
The motor drive circuit 80 is a circuit for controlling the stepping motors 110a, 110b, 110c for driving the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c, respectively. The rotating reel position detecting circuit 90 is a circuit for detecting the rotating positions of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. Stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c are connected to the rotating reel stop signal circuit 100. When the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c are operated, a rotating reel stop signal is transmitted to the main control board 60. I do.
[0084]
The main control board 60 controls the motor drive circuit 80 based on the rotation positions of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c detected by the rotating reel position detection circuit 90, and controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. I do. When the rotation reel stop signal from the rotation reel stop signal circuit 100 is received, the motor drive circuit 80 and the rotation reel position detection circuit 90 are controlled to stop the rotation reels 2a, 2b, 2c at desired positions.
[0085]
The stop control of the spinning reels 2a, 2b, 2c may be based on a predetermined lottery result, or may be based only on the operation of the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c by the player regardless of the lottery result.
Although not shown, a plurality of switches and the like for performing various controls are connected to the main control board 60.
[0086]
<Control procedure in display control device>
The procedure of the image display processing in the display control device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an image display process in the display control device 50, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a main interrupt process, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a VDP interrupt process, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the timer interrupt process.
[0087]
In the image display processing in the display control device 50, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub CPU 51, the RAM 53, and the like are initialized (S1), the checksum is calculated for the buffer, and the backup is performed (S2). Is invalid, the backup buffer is restored (S3).
[0088]
Subsequently, command processing (S4) is performed to determine whether or not the buffer is completed (S5). Here, if the buffer is not completed, the data updating process (S6) is performed, and the acquired data is accumulated as a buffer (S7).
[0089]
On the other hand, if the buffer is completed, it is determined whether the timer flag is on (S8). If the timer flag is on and the screen is ready for updating, the VDP flag is on. It is determined whether or not (S9).
[0090]
Here, if the VDP flag is turned on and the drawing preparation is completed, the timer flag and the VDP flag are reset (S10, S11), the buffer is transmitted to the VDP 54 (S13), and the buffer is cleared (S14). .
If the timer flag is not turned on, the process of step S9 is not performed, and if the VDP flag is not turned on, the processes of steps S10 to S14 are not performed.
[0091]
Subsequently, a backup is performed by calculating a checksum for the buffer (S15), the process returns to step S3, and the subsequent processes are repeated.
Various interrupt processes are performed for this image display process.
[0092]
The main interrupt process from the main control board 60 is an interrupt process for transmitting a control command to the display control device 50, and the command is stored (S21) as shown in FIG. In the case of a pachislot gaming machine, since the strobe signal is relatively long at 20 msec, the signal from the main control board 60 may be captured in the command processing (S4) in the image display processing without performing the main interrupt processing. .
[0093]
The VDP interrupt process is an interrupt process for notifying that the preparation for drawing in the VDP 54 is completed, and a VDP flag is set as shown in FIG. 8 (S31). In the image display control process, the determination process in step S9 is performed based on the VDP flag.
[0094]
The synchronous interrupt process is an interrupt process for controlling the drawing timing on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16, and a timer flag is set every 1000/60 ms as shown in FIG. 9 (S41). In the image display control process, the determination process in step S8 is performed based on the timer flag. In the present embodiment, drawing is performed every 1000/30 ms on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16 to change the image.
[0095]
The timer interrupt process is an interrupt process for updating the timer by software. As shown in FIG. 10, the counter is updated every 2 ms (S51). Note that the timing of the timer interrupt processing is not limited to 2 ms, and may be any value within a range of 2 ms to 10 ms, for example.
[0096]
<Example of display on rotating reel and liquid crystal display>
With reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, specific display examples on the screens of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means and the liquid crystal display device 16 as the second display means will be described.
[0097]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a pattern 1 of a display example on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c and the liquid crystal display device 16.
[0098]
In FIG. 11, the down arrow in the figure indicates that the symbols are changing as the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are rotating, and the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c indicated by black circles indicate that the stop operation is performed. The stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c indicated by white circles indicate the state after the stop operation is performed.
[0099]
Pattern 1 of the display example shown in FIG. 11 describes each of the transparent display portions 23a, 23b, and 23c that transparently displays each symbol row of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, and 2c, and a winning probability of a big bonus game in the gaming machine. The game information display unit 200 is configured to switch the display order (front and back) based on a predetermined timing and a display priority at that timing.
[0100]
That is, in pattern 1 of the display example shown in FIG. 11, in FIG. 11A, the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are stopped, and the rotating reels 2a, 2b, The stopped symbol 2c can be visually recognized.
[0101]
On the other hand, a game information display section 200 for displaying winning probability information of a big bonus game or the like is displayed in front thereof so as to partially overlap the center and right transparent display sections 23b and 23c. In the region where the display unit 200 overlaps, a part of the center and right transmission display units 23b and 23c is hidden and cannot be viewed.
[0102]
Next, from the state where the spinning reels 2a, 2b and 2c are stopped (a), when the start switch 7 is operated after the game start conditions such as the insertion of a game medal for the game are completed, three rotations are performed. The rotation of the reels 2a, 2b, 2c starts, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction (b). At approximately the same time as the operation of the start switch 7, the display priority of each display unit indicating the state of the display unit in FIG. In this display example, the display priority order is determined such that the higher the display order is, the higher the order is. Therefore, in the state of FIG. , The transparent display units 23a, 23b, and 23c are ranked second. At the same time, the specific display priorities set in advance, that is, the transparent display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c are located on the near side (order 1), and the game information display section 200 is located on the back side (order 2). The display of these two types of display units 23a, 23b, 23c and 200 is switched back and forth based on the priority display order of display (b).
At this time, a lottery of a winning combination (a lottery including the operation order of the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c) is performed on the main control board 60.
[0103]
Then, as the game progresses, the left stop switch 8a is operated (c), the center stop switch 8b is operated (d), and the right stop switch 8c is operated (e). During the period when the game is in progress, the display state in which the transparent display units 23a, 23b, and 23c are located on the near side and the game information display unit 200 is located on the back side is maintained. This can avoid a situation in which the game information display unit 200 adversely affects the game during the progress of the game.
[0104]
In the state shown in FIG. 5E, the big hit symbol (Don-chan) on the right rotating reel 2c does not stop at the upper stage, and as a result, the big hit symbol (Don-chan) on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c is horizontally aligned. And no jackpot was generated.
[0105]
Thereafter, if the start switch 7 is not operated even after the lapse of a predetermined period, the order stored in the priority display order storage means described above, that is, the game information display unit 200 is set to the order 1, the transparent display units 23a and 23b. , 23c are assigned a rank of 2 for each of the display units 23a, 23b, 23c, 200, and the second display control means uses the priority display order to determine the order of the two display units 23a, 23b, 23c, 200. Switches display before and after. As a result, the display state of each of the display units 23a, 23b, 23c and 200 is as shown in FIG.
[0106]
FIG. 12 shows a pattern 2 of a specific display example on the screen of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c and the liquid crystal display device 16.
[0107]
In this pattern 2, a transparent display section 23a, 23b, 23c that transmits each symbol row of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c, and a game information display section 210 for explaining a winning probability of a big bonus game in the gaming machine and the like. The relative display position is switched based on the predetermined timing and the display priority order at that timing, which is the same as that of the pattern 1 described above, but in this pattern 2, the size of the game information display unit 210 changes. It is supposed to.
[0108]
That is, in FIG. 9A, the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are stopped, and the stopped symbols of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c can be visually recognized through the transparent display portions 23a, 23b, 23c. It has become.
[0109]
On the other hand, a game information display section 210 for displaying winning probability information of a big bonus game or the like is displayed in front thereof so as to overlap a part of the center and right transparent display sections 23b and 23c. In the region where the display unit 210 overlaps, a part of the center and right transmission display units 23b and 23c is hidden and cannot be viewed. This is the same as pattern 1.
[0110]
Next, from the state where the spinning reels 2a, 2b and 2c are stopped (a), when the start switch 7 is operated after the game start conditions such as the insertion of a game medal for the game are completed, three rotations are performed. The rotation of the reels 2a, 2b, 2c starts, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction (b). At approximately the same time as the operation of the start switch 7, the display priority of each display unit indicating the state of the display unit in FIG. Since the display priority of the pattern 2 is determined such that the display unit having the lower order moves to the outside or the back side of the display unit having the higher order, in the state of FIG. Means the first rank, and the transparent display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c have the second rank. At the same time, a specific display priority set in advance, that is, the entirety of the transparent display units 23a, 23b, and 23c is displayed substantially at the center position (order 1), and the size of the game information display unit 210 is changed. The display of these two types of display units 23a, 23b, 23c, and 210 is moved based on the priority display order of moving below the transparent display units 23a, 23b, and 23c while reducing (order 2) and displaying each of them. Switching is performed (b).
[0111]
Then, as the game progresses, the left stop switch 8a is operated (c), the center stop switch 8b is operated (d), and the right stop switch 8c is operated (e). During the period in which the game is in progress, the display state in which the transparent display portions 23a, 23b, and 23c are located substantially at the center and the game information display portion 210 is located below is maintained. This can prevent the game information display unit 210 from adversely affecting the game during the progress of the game.
[0112]
The state shown in FIG. 5E is a state in which no big hit has occurred, similarly to the pattern 1.
After this, if the start switch 7 is not operated even after a predetermined period has elapsed, the order stored in the priority display order storage means described above, that is, the game information display unit 210 has the order 1, the transparent display units 23a and 23b. , 23c is assigned a rank of 2 for each of the display units 23a, 23b, 23c, 210, and the second display control unit determines the priority of the two display units 23a, 23b, 23c, 210 based on the priority display order. Switch display movement. FIG. 5F shows the display state of each of the display units 23a, 23b, 23c, and 210 thus displayed.
[0113]
In the pattern 1 and the pattern 2, the three transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c are assigned as a set and the order is given. However, the display sections overlapping the game information display sections 200 and 210 are the two transmissive display sections 23b. , 23c, the order of the set of the two transparent display units 23b, 23c and the game information display units 200, 210 may be given. In this case, the transparent display section 23a that does not overlap with the game information display sections 200 and 210 does not need to be given a rank, or is given the same rank as the other transparent display sections 23b and 23c. Is also good.
[0114]
Further, although different from the description in the patterns of the above display examples, not only in the case where the profit state such as the big bonus game is internally won, but also in the case where the profit state such as the big bonus game is not won, the pattern of each of the above patterns is displayed. The display may be performed.
[0115]
Further, when the display using the actual rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c is shifted to the display on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16, or when the actual rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are used from the display on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16. When the display is shifted to a special display, a special effect such as raster, morphing, crossfade, enlargement, and reduction can be provided.
[0116]
Each of the effects described above can be performed in conjunction with a winning combination notification lamp, which is a winning combination selection result notifying unit. This allows the player to recognize the lottery result without missing it, so that the fun of the game can be further improved.
[0117]
The start time and end time of each of the above-described effect displays can be set arbitrarily. For example, each effect display described above may be configured to be performed only when a profit state of AT (assist time) has occurred, for example. By performing the above-described effect display at the AT, it is possible for even a player who is not yet skilled in the game to perform so-called eye-catching, thereby achieving fairness in profits among the players and further improving the fun of the game. Can be.
[0118]
In addition, during the period in which each of the above-described effect displays is performed, during a so-called morning service period at the time of opening of the game store, during a period from when the small role wins to the end of the predetermined number of games, after the replay game wins The period until the predetermined number of games ends, the period from the time when the free game is won until the predetermined number of games ends, the period of the replay lottery high probability game, the period of the big bonus, the period of the regular bonus, the period of the single bonus It may be a period, a challenge time period, or the like.
[0119]
Further, the second display means may be curved. In this case, the degree of the curvature may be such that the first display means and the second display means are substantially the same. By doing so, the design may be improved and the appearance may be improved, and in some cases, the gaming machine may be differentiated from a gaming machine having another flat display means. In addition, if the display or the effect display using the curvature can be further displayed, the effect of the effect can be further increased. The same effect can be expected even if the first display means is curved with a smaller radius of curvature or a larger radius of curvature.
[0120]
The game start command means may be a symbol starting port for generating an output when a winning or passing of a game ball is detected.
[0121]
What is adopted as the third display means may be one described as a specific example which can be adopted as the first display means and the second display means. For example, as the third display means, one or a plurality of effect display-dedicated rotating reels may be employed, and the first display means and the third display means may be provided on the front or back of the second display means. In this case, a symbol display area for the player to visually recognize the display area of the third display means may be provided in the second display means. By doing so, the player can easily see the display content of the display area of the third display means, which is extremely preferable.
[0122]
Further, control may be performed so that a player can visually recognize a superimposed image of the image of the second display means and the image of the third display means, and when the control occurs, the profit state is more likely than when the control is not performed. May be configured to occur. By doing so, it is possible to include an effect that increases the sense of expectation of the player more than before, which can contribute to an increase in interest.
[0123]
Any one of the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means may be a movable object having a shape such as a character, a figure, a doll, an animal, an insect, a structure, a fish, or a vehicle. For example, when a specific role is won, when a specific prize is achieved, when the number of the same winning combination that has not yet been won is a predetermined number or more, a specific image is displayed on a display means different from the movable object. In such a case, the movable object may move such as rotation, swing, reciprocation, and vibration. Further, the movable object may be composed of a plurality of members, and a part of the movable object may be movable. In this case, there may be a case where even more diverse effect can be expected by displaying other than the image display device.
[0124]
Further, the display of the first display means or the second display means may be controlled so as to generate a perspective toward the movable object or a part of the movable object. In that case, the player's line of sight can be directed to the movable object, and a new effect of fusion of display by the movable object and effect display can be added.
[0125]
When the above-described effect display is controlled by a game other than the AT to be more advantageous to the player than usual (for example, during the above-described big bonus, during the regular bonus, during the CT, when a particular role is won). In such a case, such a case may occur when the number of identical winning combinations that have not been won yet is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. By doing so, it may be possible to give a player who is luckily playing a game in an advantageous state a sense of superiority.
[0126]
Further, the same effect can be expected even if the above-described effect display is generated with a higher probability in the case where the game control is performed so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the case where the game control is not performed. it can.
[0127]
Further, the effect display as described above may be performed over a plurality of games. If the effect is controlled so as to be more advantageous to the player than usual (for example, during the above-mentioned big bonus, during the regular bonus, during the CT, during the AT, or when a particular role is won, a prize is still won). (For example, when the number of identical winning combinations that have not been determined is equal to or greater than a predetermined number). By doing so, it may be possible to give a player who is luckily playing a game in an advantageous state a sense of superiority.
[0128]
<Other embodiments>
Further, a gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention includes game start command means for commanding a game start, and the predetermined first timing is based on an output of a game start command signal from the game start command means. The timing can be based on the timing.
[0129]
In this manner, information relating to the display state of the specific display section is stored based on the output of the game start command means, and the display state of the specific display section is returned at a predetermined second timing based on the stored information. For example, when the information about the display state is the size of the specific display unit, the size of the specific display unit is stored at the output timing of the game start command means, and the predetermined second timing In the period up to, even if the size of the specific display portion is changed, the size returns to the stored size at the predetermined second timing, so that the predetermined first timing to the predetermined second timing Until then, the size of the specific display section can be freely changed and controlled.
[0130]
In the gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, the display control means may set information on a specific display state in the specific display unit at the predetermined first timing. It is.
[0131]
Thereby, the information relating to the display state of the specific display section is stored at the predetermined first timing, and the display state of the specific display section is restored at the predetermined second timing based on the stored information. Therefore, for example, when the information regarding the display state is the size of the specific display unit, the size of the specific display unit is stored at a predetermined first timing, and the size of the specific display unit is stored approximately at the same time. Is set to a specific size. During the period up to the predetermined second timing, the stored size is restored at the predetermined second timing regardless of how the size is changed from the specific size. From this timing to the second predetermined timing, the size of the specific display unit can be freely changed and controlled.
[0132]
Further, in the gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, the operation of the display state return means may be performed on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since a predetermined game result was displayed by the game result display means. Can be configured.
[0133]
In this case, the information regarding the display state of the specific display unit is stored at a predetermined first timing, and the specific result is displayed based on the stored information when a predetermined time has elapsed since the predetermined display result was displayed on the game result display means. Since the display state of the display unit is configured to be restored, for example, when the information regarding the display state is the size of the specific display unit, the size of the specific display unit is stored at a predetermined first timing. Then, when a predetermined display result is displayed on the game result display means, a predetermined time has elapsed, and the original size is restored based on the stored information.
[0134]
In the period from when the predetermined display result is displayed on the game result display means to when the predetermined time elapses, the predetermined display result is displayed on the game result display means regardless of how the size is changed from the specific size. After returning to the stored size after a lapse of a predetermined time, the game is displayed freely on the game result display means at a predetermined first timing until the predetermined time elapses. The size of the specific display unit can be changed and controlled.
[0135]
Further, a gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention can be configured such that when a predetermined return prohibition condition is satisfied, the operation of the display state return means is prohibited.
[0136]
In this case, the display priority of the transparent display unit is stored at a predetermined first timing, and a higher display priority is set for the transparent display unit than other display units, and the storage priority is stored at a predetermined second timing. By configuring so as to restore the display priority of the transparent display unit based on the information, it is possible to control the display of the display unit with a high degree of freedom.
[0137]
For example, assuming that the light transmittance is set to be the highest as a display mode of the transmissive display unit (in a state where the first display means is most easily recognized by a player), a predetermined second timing is set from a predetermined first timing. During the period up to the timing, the first display means is controlled so as to be most visible to the player.
[0138]
According to such a configuration, it is possible to convert and control a period during which the player wants to visually recognize the first display means and a period during which the player does not need to visually recognize the first display means, which is extremely preferable. is there.
[0139]
In the gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, the gaming result display means is provided on the first display means and the front side of the first display means when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. A second display means,
The specific display unit is a transparent display unit provided on the second display unit and capable of displaying the display of the first display unit through transmission,
The information on the specific display state can be configured to have a higher display priority than set on a display unit other than the transparent display unit.
[0140]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the transparent display unit is provided for each rotating reel that rotates and displays a plurality of symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, one transmission display unit may be provided for one, a plurality, or all of a plurality of rotating reels (a plurality of variable display units) for rotatingly displaying a plurality of symbols. Also. The entire second display means may be a transmissive display section. Further, the size of the transmissive display section may change.
[0141]
Further, the transmissive display section only needs to be able to transmit and display the display of the first display means, and is configured only by a transmissive member (transparent glass, transparent resin, or the like) without providing a liquid crystal in that portion. It may be.
[0142]
The third display means may be a specific example that can be used as the first display means and the second display means. For example, as the third display means, one or a plurality of spinning reels mainly for effect display (for example, a notice of an internal winning combination, a notice and notification of occurrence of a special profit state, etc.) may be adopted.
[0143]
Further, the first display means and the third display means may be provided on the back side or the back side of the second display means. Needless to say, in this case, a transparent display unit for facilitating or visually recognizing the display of the third display means to the player may be provided for the second display means. In addition, control may be performed so that a player can visually recognize a superimposed image of the image of the second display means and the image of the third display means. When the control occurs, the control is higher than when no control occurs. You may be comprised so that a profit state may generate | occur | produce with a probability. With such a configuration, it is possible to further include an effect that increases the player's sense of expectation.
[0144]
Further, any one of the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means may be one or more movable objects having a shape such as a character, a figure, a doll, an animal, an insect, a structure, a fish, and a vehicle. Good. For example, when a specific role is internally won, when a specific prize is generated, when a specific internal winning same role that has not yet been won is a predetermined number or more, a specific image is displayed on a display device different from the movable object. In such a case, the movable object may move such as rotation, swing, reciprocation, and vibration. Further, the movable object may be composed of a plurality of members, and a part of the movable object may be movable. In this case, a variety of effects can be expected by using a display other than the image display device. Further, it is possible to add a new effect of fusion of display by a movable object and variable display such as an image.
[0145]
Further, the first display control means and the second display control means may be constituted by separate substrates. In this case, when the board is abnormal or damaged, only one of the boards needs to be replaced, so that the working efficiency and the cost of parts can be reduced. In addition, both substrates may be configured as the same substrate, in which case some electronic components can be commonly used.
[0146]
Further, the first display control means and the winning combination selection means may be configured on the same substrate, and a command signal may be transmitted from the substrate to issue a command to the second display control means. In this case, the substrate constituting the first display control means and the winning combination selecting means must perform a very large number of processes, but the second display control means has a separate substrate configuration, so This allows more time and reduces bugs lurking in the control means.
[0147]
The display-related information signal only needs to be able to identify a part or all of the symbols displayed as a game result on the first display means. Specifically, when the first display means is a plurality of spinning reels, the information that the bonus symbol has been stopped and displayed as a game result may be included in the lower stage of one spinning reel. Further, an identification number may be assigned to each symbol drawn on the rotating reel, and the symbol may be included. In the case of the variable display means different from the rotating reel, it is sufficient if the form such as the symbol displayed on the display unit can be identified. Further, by including the display position of the symbol or the like, the display of the first display means and the display of the second display means can be further integrated.
[0148]
Further, a third display control means for controlling the display of the third display means may be provided, and the display mode of variable display or stop display on the third display means may be similarly notified to the second display control means. Good.
Of course, the second display control means and the third display control means may be formed on the same substrate.
[0149]
Further, the first display means or the third display means may be movable such as movement in up, down, left, right, front and rear directions, reciprocation, induced vibration or rotation. In this case, the transmissive display unit may be configured to move in accordance with its movement. By these operations, a more profound effect can be expected, and the present invention can be applied to the relation with game characteristics.
[0150]
The information related to the specific display state refers to information for displaying a predetermined display unit in a form that is easy for the player to see, and the information related to the display state is displayed on the display unit in the direction in which the front of the gaming machine is viewed from the player. In the case of "position", the information on the specific display state is such that, when a plurality of display units including the specific display unit are positioned overlapping with each other as viewed from the player, the specific display unit is viewed from the player. Is information indicating a position on the near side of a display unit other than the specific display unit.
[0151]
In addition, in the case where the information regarding the display state is “the position when the display surface of the game result display means is a plane” of the display unit, the information regarding the specific display state is the second display means. Or information indicating a predetermined position (for example, an average line-of-sight height of a sitting player in the vicinity of a coordinate which is the center in the width direction of the second display means), or This is information indicating a transmissive display unit or a predetermined position near the transmissive display unit.
[0152]
Further, in the case where the information regarding the display state is the “size” of the display unit, the information regarding the specific display state is information indicating a size larger than the display units other than the specific display unit. , Is information indicating a predetermined size that is easy for the player to visually recognize.
[0153]
By performing this display control, the player wants to pay more attention to the display of the specific display unit than to the display of one or more display units other than the specific display unit at the predetermined first timing, or to perform the specific display. Want to make the display of the part easily visible to the player, or do not want the player to pay attention to the display of one or more display parts other than the specific display part, or one or more displays other than the specific display part In some cases, it may be possible to achieve the purpose of making the display of the section difficult to be visually recognized by the player. Of course, since the information about the display state at the predetermined first timing is stored, the display of the specific display unit at the predetermined first timing at the predetermined second timing based on the stored information is stored. It is possible to return to the state, and by performing this control in accordance with the progress of the game, the playability is significantly improved.
[0154]
The display control means may be configured to set information on a special display state on the specific display unit at a predetermined first timing.
[0155]
The information related to the special display state refers to information for displaying a predetermined display unit in a mode that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and the information related to the display state is displayed on the display unit in the direction in which the front of the gaming machine is viewed from the player. In the case of "position", the information on the special display state is such that, when a plurality of display units including the specific display unit are positioned so as to overlap with each other when viewed from the player, the specific display unit is viewed from the player. Is information indicating a position on the back side of the display unit other than the specific display unit.
[0156]
Further, in the case where the information regarding the display state is “the position when the display surface of the game result display means is a plane” of the display unit, the information regarding the special display state is more than the display unit other than the specific display unit. Information indicating a predetermined outside position.
[0157]
Also, in the case where the information regarding the display state is “size” of the display unit, the information regarding the special display state is information indicating a size smaller than the display units other than the specific display unit. Is information indicating a predetermined size that is difficult for the player to visually recognize.
[0158]
By performing this display control, at a predetermined first timing, the player wants to pay more attention to the display of one or more display units other than the specific display unit rather than the display of the specific display unit, or Want to make the display of one or more display units other than the display unit easily visible to the player, or do not want the player to pay attention to the display of the specific display unit, or display the display of the specific display unit to the player. In some cases, it may be possible to achieve an object such as making it difficult to view.
[0159]
Of course, since the information about the display state at the predetermined first timing is stored, the display of the specific display unit at the predetermined first timing at the predetermined second timing based on the stored information is stored. It is possible to return to the state, and by performing this control in accordance with the progress of the game, the playability is significantly improved.
[0160]
Further, during a plurality of game units, the information on the game state set on the specific display unit may not change.
[0161]
Further, when the predetermined number of winning combinations that have not yet been won are stored in the control means of the gaming machine, the display state return means is not activated even when the predetermined second timing comes. It may be controlled.
When seeing the display in such a mode, the player plays a game with the gaming machine. Expectations may be gained that many profits may be obtained, and the playability is improved.
[0162]
Even if it is not stored in the control means of the gaming machine that the number of specific winning combinations that have not yet been won is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, if it is determined that the winning combination is to be displayed according to a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined random number lottery), the display is performed. Control may be performed so that the state return unit does not operate.
By doing so, the appearance rate of the state in which the display state return unit does not operate is increased, and the player can work on the game, expecting the possibility that many benefits may be obtained, and furthermore, Playability is improved.
The predetermined number in these cases may be one.
[0163]
In addition, information on a specific display state is different between a case where the number of specific winning combinations that have not yet been won is stored in the control means of the gaming machine and a case where the number is not stored. You may comprise.
When seeing the display in such a mode, the player plays a game with the gaming machine. The expectation that many profits may be obtained can be held, and the game performance is improved.
[0164]
Here, the timing is not specified as an instant but includes a predetermined period after a predetermined game state occurs. For example, the predetermined timing based on the output of the game start command signal may mean a predetermined period from the output of the game start command signal.
[0165]
Further, as a control realization method, in the case of 2D image drawing control, it is often realized by sprite processing, and in the case of 3D image drawing control, it is often realized by processing using a so-called Z order.
Further, the specific display section is not limited to one display section.
[0166]
Further, the following are examples of the gaming machine according to the modified embodiment of the present invention.
[0167]
That is, a game result display means for displaying a game result and performing an effect display,
Profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when a specific game result is displayed on the game result display means;
Display control means for performing display control in the game result display means,
A game start instructing means for instructing a game start,
A gaming machine comprising: a winning combination selecting unit that selects at least one winning combination from among a plurality of winning combinations in response to a game starting command signal from the game starting command unit;
The game result display means includes a first display means, and a second display means disposed in front of the first display means when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and the second display means includes A transmissive display unit capable of transmitting and displaying the display of the first display means,
The display control means includes first display control means for controlling display on the first display means, and second display control means for controlling display on the second display means,
The second display means has a plurality of display units,
The second display control means includes: display priority storage means for storing a predetermined display priority in accordance with a display state of the plurality of display units at a predetermined first timing; Display priority return means for assigning the predetermined display priority to the plurality of display units based on the predetermined display priority stored in the display priority storage means; A gaming machine wherein the plurality of display units are configured to be display-controllable based on the order.
[0168]
Further, the predetermined first timing may be a timing based on an output of a game start command signal from the game start command means.
Further, the second display control means may set the plurality of display units to a specific display priority based on a game start command signal from the game start command means.
[0169]
Further, the operation of the display priority order returning means may be configured on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the game result was displayed by the game result display means.
In addition, when the predetermined return prohibition condition is satisfied, the operation of the display priority order return means may be prohibited.
[0170]
Further, the specific display priority may be configured such that, of the plurality of display units, a display unit that transparently displays the symbol display unit of the first display unit has a higher priority.
[0171]
【The invention's effect】
A gaming machine according to the present invention, a game result display means for displaying a game result and performing an effect display,
Profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when a specific game result is displayed on the game result display means;
In a gaming machine comprising: a display control means for performing display control in the game result display means,
The game result display means has a plurality of display units including a specific display unit,
The display control means,
Display state storage means for storing information regarding a display state of the specific display unit at a predetermined first timing;
At a predetermined second timing, based on the information on the display state stored in the display and display state storage means, and a display state return means for resetting the information on the display state in the specific display unit,
Based on the information on the reset display state, the plurality of display units are configured to be display-controllable, so that it is possible to provide a rich and interesting effect display and without adversely affecting the game. You can enjoy various ways of enjoying.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a pachislo gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a longitudinal section of a rotating reel and a liquid crystal display device.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a liquid crystal display device in a longitudinal section.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the liquid crystal display device as viewed from the front.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a display control device.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an image display process in the display control device.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a main interrupt process;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a VDP interrupt process;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a synchronous interrupt process;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a timer interrupt process;
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a pattern of display example 1;
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a pattern of display example 2;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 gaming machine housing
2a Left reel
2b Central rotating reel
2c Right rotating reel
3a Left display window
3b Central display window
3c Right display window
4 game medal slot
5 bet switch
6 Reservoir payment switch
7 Start switch
8a Stop switch on left side
8b Central stop switch
8c Stop switch on the right
9a to 9e Effective line display
10a-10c Effective line lamp
11a-11c Indicator lamp
12 game medal payout exit
13 game medal storage tray
14 Decoration section
15a, 15b speaker
16 Liquid crystal display
17a-17c backlight
18a, 18b front lighting device
19 LCD panel
20 Light guide plate
21 Reflector
22a, 22b light source
23a-23c Transparent display unit
24 opaque area
50 Display control device
51 Sub CPU
52 ROM
53 RAM
54 VDP
55 VRAM
56 CROM
57 Sound Source IC
58 SRAM
60 Main control board
70 lamp
80 Motor drive circuit
90 Rotary reel position detection circuit
100 rotation reel stop signal circuit
110a-110c Stepping motor
200 game information display

Claims (6)

A game result display means for displaying a game result and performing an effect display,
Profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when a specific game result is displayed on the game result display means;
In a gaming machine comprising: a display control means for performing display control in the game result display means,
The game result display means has a plurality of display units including a specific display unit,
The display control means,
Display state storage means for storing information regarding a display state of the specific display unit at a predetermined first timing;
At a predetermined second timing, based on the information on the display state stored in the display state storage means, and a display state return means for resetting the information on the display state in the specific display unit;
A gaming machine, wherein display control of the plurality of display units is performed based on information on the display state. 2. A game start command means for commanding a game start, wherein said predetermined first timing is a timing based on an output of a game start command signal from said game start command means. The described gaming machine. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit sets information relating to a specific display state on the specific display unit at the predetermined first timing. 4. The operation of the display state returning means is configured to be performed on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since a predetermined game result is displayed by the game result display means. A gaming machine described in any of the above. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when a predetermined return prohibition condition is satisfied, the operation of the display state return means is prohibited. The game result display means,
A first display means, and a second display means disposed in front of the first display means when the gaming machine is viewed from the front,
The specific display unit is a transparent display unit provided on the second display unit and capable of displaying the display of the first display unit through transmission,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the information on the specific display state is a display priority higher than that set on a display unit other than the transparent display unit. .

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