JP2004167243A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enhance the presentation effect by fusing the display of a plurality of display parts. <P>SOLUTION: A game result display means for displaying the result of a game and the presentation display of the game comprises a first display means (e.g. rotary reels) and a second display means (e.g. a liquid crystal display device 16) disposed in front of the first display means when the game machine is viewed from the front. The second display means has translucent display parts 23a-23c capable of transmitting and displaying the display of the first display means. A second display control means for controlling the display of the second display means varies the display state of the translucent display parts 23a-23c. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing various displays.

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.

  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).

JP-A-11-244453

  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.

  In addition, although the image on the liquid crystal display is displayed in association with the display using a plurality of rotating reels, the variation 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, in a case where the display of the symbols on the plurality of rotating reels is fused with the display of the plurality of display units, such as an image using a liquid crystal display, various displays are performed to increase a sense of expectation for the game. For example, it is possible to further improve the fun of the game.

  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.

  The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the effect of rendering by fusing the displays of a plurality of display units.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features in order to achieve the above-mentioned object.

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;
Display control means for performing display control in the game result display means,
A game start instructing means for instructing a game start,
A winning combination selecting means for selecting at least one winning combination according to a game start instruction signal from the game start instruction means,
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, 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 control means is capable of receiving, from the first display control means, a display-related information signal including information relating to a stop display position of the symbol stopped and displayed on the first display means. Including
The second display control means changes a light blocking ratio in the transmissive display unit based on a display-related information signal received by the display-related information receiving means.

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;
Display control means for performing display control in the game result display means,
A game start instructing means for instructing a game start,
A winning combination selecting means for selecting at least one winning combination according to a game start instruction signal from the game start instruction means,
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, 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 control means is capable of receiving, from the first display control means, a display-related information signal including information relating to a stop display position of the symbol stopped and displayed on the first display means. Including
Based on the display-related information signal received by the display-related information receiving means, the second display control means changes the light blocking ratio in the transmissive display unit,
A variety of displays in which the display of the first display means and the display of the second display means are combined can further improve the fun of the game.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

<Basic configuration of gaming machine>
A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the components described below.
That is, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has a game result display means for displaying a game result and performing an effect display, and a player having a specific game result displayed on the game result display means. Profit state generating means for generating an advantageous profit state, and display control means for performing display control on the game result display means are provided.

  The game result display means includes a first display means, and a second display means disposed on the front side of the gaming machine with respect to the first display means so as to overlap the first display means.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a game start command means operable by a player, and a game start means for starting a game based on an output of the game start command means. Each time the game start means is operated, the game result display means is operated.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has a game result deriving unit for deriving a game result in accordance with an operation of a player, and the display is performed based on an output of the game result deriving unit. The control means controls display in the game result display means.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has a winning combination selection 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.

  The display control means includes a first display control means for controlling the first display means, and a second display control means for controlling the second display means.

  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.

  The first display means includes a plurality of symbol display units which variably display one or more images and can be stopped.

  The second display means includes a transmissive display section capable of transmissively displaying a symbol displayed on the symbol display section so as to correspond to an area of the symbol display section of the first display section. Here, the number of the symbol display units is not particularly limited, and one, two, three, or the like may be provided. The number of symbols displayed on the symbol display section is not particularly limited, and may be any number such as one, three vertically and 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.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a display state storage unit storing a plurality of display states in the transparent display unit, and selecting a predetermined display state from the plurality of display states stored in the display state storage unit. Display state selecting means for performing the operation. Then, the second display control means performs control to change the display state on the transmissive display unit based on the display state selected by the display state selection means.

  The second display control means may be a display-related information receiving means capable of receiving a display-related information signal relating to a display mode of the first display means from the first display control means, or a winning combination from the winning combination selecting means. At least one of the winning combination information receiving means capable of receiving the winning combination information signal relating to the selection result. Then, based on the display-related information signal received by the display-related information receiving means or the winning combination information signal received by the winning combination information receiving means, control is performed to change the display state of the transparent display unit. The display related information receiving means and the winning combination information may be received by one receiving means instead of separately configuring the display related information receiving means and the winning combination information receiving means.

  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.

  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. Here, the special game generating means and the second display means can be integrally configured. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the effect display of the second display means, a specific symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit so as to overlap the effect display on the second display means, or a specific symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit. It can be hidden.

  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.

<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.

  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 game has a function of converting and controlling a game state to a state advantageous to a player when a specific result is displayed on a game result display section for displaying a game result and the game result display section, and the like. Machine.

  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, a liquid crystal projector and the like may be used.

  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.

  The game result in the case of the ball-and-ball game machine also includes what is displayed when a game medium such as a game ball or a coin enters or passes through a predetermined winning opening provided in the game board.

  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 in which the winning opening is continuously opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied), winning (opening or enlarging the symbol start-up opening), probable change of special figure (fluctuation of the probability of occurrence of the big hit), shortage of special figure (fluctuation of special symbol) Time shortening), Positive probability change (change of appearance probability per hit), Possibility of short time (shortening of fluctuation time of normal symbols), Extension of open power (opening or enlarging the symbol opening) During extended), electrically movable device control open extension (open or expanded time extension of the special winning hole) is that such. Further, the respective profit states may be generated in combination. Further, the number of continuations of each profit state may be increased.

The game start command means refers to, for example, a start switch, a bet switch, the insertion of a game medium, and the like in a pachislo gaming machine. Also, it refers to a predetermined symbol starting port or a predetermined symbol starting gate provided on the game board of the pachinko machine.
The game start means refers to, for example, a control device for controlling a game and a control program thereof.

  The display control means refers to, for example, a display control device and its control program. The display control means includes a first display control means and a second display control means. Here, for example, when the first display unit is a rotating reel, the first display control unit 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.

The display-related information receiving means and the winning combination information receiving means refer to, for example, a receiving circuit formed in a control device serving as the second display controlling means and a control program thereof.
The game result deriving means refers to, for example, a stop switch in a pachislo gaming machine. In this case, the number of stop switches is not particularly limited.

  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”.

  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” in a pachinko machine. , And a control program for generating the “special figure probability change”.

  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.

  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.

  The display state storage means is, for example, a storage device such as a ROM in a control device for controlling a gaming machine. In this case, the display state stored in the display state storage means may be any display state as long as the display state in the transmissive display unit can be distinguished from other areas. A plurality of display modes can be configured by the difference, the change of the light blocking ratio over time, the change of the display color over time, and the displayed characters, graphics, characters, and the like.

  The display state selection means refers to, for example, a control device for controlling a gaming machine and a control program therefor.

  The third display means refers to, for example, a bet number display in a pachislo gaming machine, a production-specific rotating reel, or the like.

  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.

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.

  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.

  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, in which a plurality of obstacles such as nails and windmills are arranged, and a plurality of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Image display device that functions as a special symbol display device for performing a game, a normal symbol display device that incorporates two normal symbol display LEDs of red and green, a plurality of winning holes, and none of the winning holes Out ports for discharging the game balls from the inside of the game section.

  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 constitutes 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.

  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.
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).

<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.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachislo gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  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 facing the surface of the game, 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 7, and three stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c for individually stopping the rotation of each of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c.

  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. This activated line display is composed of three activated line displays 9b, 9c, 9d and two oblique activated line displays 9a, e intersecting with each other, 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. For example, numbers such as “I”, “Nii”, “San” are displayed on the front surface of the activated line lamp, and the inserted game medals corresponding to the activated activated line lamps 10a, 10b, 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.

  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.

  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.

<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.

  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.
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.

  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.

<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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

<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.

  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.

  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, and 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. Note that 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 pachislot gaming machine.

  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.

  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.

  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 is received from the rotation reel stop signal circuit 100, 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.

  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.

<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.

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).
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).

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).
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.
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.

  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 stores a command as shown in FIG. 7 (S21). 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. .

  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.

  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.

  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.

<Display example on rotating reel and liquid crystal display device>
With reference to FIG. 11, a specific display example 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. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c and the liquid crystal display device 16.

  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.

The display example shown in FIG. 11 shows the operation order of the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c in a pachislot gaming machine in which whether or not a winning combination is established is controlled by the operation order of the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c. (So-called pushing order assist type).
That is, in the display example shown in FIG. 11, when the start switch 7 is operated after the start condition of the game is set, for example, a game medal to be provided for the game is inserted from a state where the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are stopped. Then, the rotation of the three rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c starts, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction (a). At this time, a lottery of the winning combination (a lottery including the operation order of the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c) is performed on the main control board 60.

Then, when a predetermined winning combination is internally won, on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16, the light-shielding ratio in the transparent display portion corresponding to the next rotating reel to be operated is lowered, and the rotating reel which must not be operated next is changed to the next rotating reel. Increase the light blocking rate of the corresponding rotating reel.
Specifically, when the rotation of the rotating reel 2b at the center, the rotating reel 2c on the right side, and the rotating reel 2a on the left side are stopped in this order, the rotating reels 2a, 2a, 2b,. If it is determined to control 2b, 2c, etc., first, the light-shielding ratio is changed in the central transmissive display section 23b to increase the visibility of the central rotating reel 2b, and the left transmissive display section 23a and the right transmissive display section 23b are changed. The visibility of the left rotating reel 2a and the right rotating reel 2c is reduced by changing the light blocking ratio in the transmissive display section 23c (b).

  Subsequently, when the central stop switch 8a is operated, the central rotating reel 2b is stopped, and the light-shielding ratio is changed in the right transmissive display section 23c corresponding to the stop switch 8c to be operated next. The visibility of the rotating reel 2c is increased, and the light blocking ratio is kept unchanged in the left transmissive display section 23a, and the visibility of the left rotating reel 2a is reduced (c).

Subsequently, when the right stop switch 8c is operated, the right rotating reel 2c is stopped, and the light shielding ratio is changed in the left transmissive display section 23c corresponding to the next stop switch 8a to be operated. The visibility of the rotating reel 2c is increased (d).
Finally, in all the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the visibility of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, and 2c is high (e). In the example shown in FIG. 11 (e), a predetermined number of game medals are paid out since three symbols corresponding to the winning combination are stopped and displayed side by side on the center horizontal line.

  Note that the light blocking ratio in each of the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c may be set in any manner as long as the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c can be specified. The transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c may be specified based on a difference in display color, a displayed character, figure, or character.

In addition, although different from the description in the above display example, the present invention is not limited to the case where a predetermined winning combination (including a special winning combination such as a big bonus and a regular bonus) is internally won, and the case where a predetermined winning combination is not won. May be configured to perform the above display. In this case, the change in the light blocking ratio of the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c can be notified with different degrees of reliability for the establishment of the winning combination. For example, when a display with a high light-shielding rate of the transmissive display units 23a, 23b, and 23c is performed, that is, when a rotating reel (one of 2a, 2b, and 2c) that should not be operated is completely invisible, The winning combination is established with 100% reliability, and the reliability can be reduced as the light blocking rate of the transmissive display section (any of 23a, 23b, 23c) decreases.
With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that a winning combination will occur, and to improve the fun of the game.

  Further, the above-described effect display may be configured to be performed only when a specific profit state has occurred. In particular, by performing the above-described effect display during the AT (assist time) period, even if the player is inexperienced in the game, the pressing order of the stop switches 8a, 8b, and 8c is not mistaken, and the profit between the players is reduced. The fairness can be achieved, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  Further, the above-described effect display may be configured to be performed according to the selection of the player. That is, a player who is skilled in the game may not need assistance in the order of pressing, the pressing, and the like, and in this case, the above-described effect display may be troublesome. On the other hand, a player who is unskilled in games generally desires assistance in order of pushing, pushing, and the like. Therefore, by performing the above-described effect display according to the player's selection, it is possible to achieve an effect that matches the taste of the player, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game. In this case, it is necessary to provide a selection switch for selecting whether or not to perform the effect display. Note that, instead of providing a selection switch separately, for example, the start switch 7 is configured to also have the function of a selection switch, and if the start switch 7 is operated downward, a normal game start operation is performed. Can be configured to operate the selection switch by operating upward.

  Further, the above-described effect display may be performed over a plurality of games. For example, during the period in which the above-described effect display is performed, during a so-called morning service period at the time of the opening of the game store, during a period from when the small role wins until the predetermined number of games ends, a predetermined period after the replay game wins , The period from the free game winning until the predetermined number of games ends, the replay lottery high probability game period, the big bonus period, the regular bonus period, the single bonus period , A challenge time period, or the like.

<Other embodiments>
Also, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a display state storage means storing a plurality of display states in the transparent display unit,
Display state selection means for selecting a predetermined display state from a plurality of display states stored in the display state storage means,
The second display control means may be configured to change a display state on the transmissive display unit based on a display state selected by the display state selection means.

  With such a configuration, a plurality of display states on the transparent display unit are stored, and a predetermined display state can be selected from the plurality of display states under a predetermined condition including a random number lottery. , Or in the same or similar aspects. For this reason, it is possible to perform a variety of effects without causing the player to feel monotonous with a one-pattern display.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second display control means includes display-related information receiving means capable of receiving a display-related information signal relating to a display mode of the first display means from the first display control means. ,
The display state selection unit may be configured to select a predetermined display state from a plurality of display states stored in the display state storage unit according to a display-related information signal received by the display-related information reception unit. It is possible.

  With this configuration, the display state of the transmissive display unit is selected in relation to the information on the display mode of the first display unit, so that the display of the first display unit and the display of the second display unit are different. It is possible to produce a fusion of Further, the effect display which emphasizes the display of the first display means can be performed by the display of the second display means, so that the player can easily understand the progress of the game or the degree of expectation. For example, when a specific symbol is displayed on the first display unit, the character "NOTE !!" blinks on the second display unit on the specific symbol being displayed, so that " An effect that makes the player think about the meaning of the specific symbol being stopped and displayed is also possible, and the game can have depth.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second display control means includes a winning combination information receiving means capable of receiving a winning combination information signal including information on a result of selecting the winning combination from the winning combination selecting means. ,
The display state selection unit may be configured to select a predetermined display state from a plurality of display states stored in the display state storage unit according to a winning combination information signal received by the winning combination information receiving unit. It is possible.

  With this configuration, since the display state in the transparent display unit is selected in relation to the information on the selection result of the winning combination, before the display to be displayed as a result on the first display means is derived. In addition, it is possible to change the display state of the transmissive display unit by giving a meaning of announcement or notice of the game result. Further, the player who is watching the display of the first display unit which is superimposed on the transparent display unit can detect the change in the display state of the transparent display unit without overlooking it and generate a profit state to the player. You will be able to feel the potential of

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second display means has a plurality of the transparent display units,
The second display control means may be configured to change a display state for each of the plurality of transmissive display units.
With such a configuration, the same, similar, or different display states can be selected in the plurality of transmissive display units, so that the display is formed into one pattern and the player does not feel monotonous, You will be able to perform a variety of effects.

  Further, the transparent display portion or the first display portion that the player particularly wants to visually recognize can be represented by a difference in display state, so that the game can have depth. For example, if there is a transparent display portion on which a predetermined symbol is displayed and a transparent display portion which is not displayed, the player may watch one of them, and by applying such a scene, it is excellent. The effect can be exhibited.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second display control means may be configured to change a display state in the transmissive display section by changing a light blocking ratio in the transmissive display section. .
With such a configuration, the light-shielding ratio of the transmissive display unit can be changed, so that the transmissive display unit or the first display unit that the player particularly wants to visually recognize is represented by the difference in the display state. And add depth to the game. For example, if there is a transmissive display unit having a low light-blocking rate and a transmissive display unit having a high light-blocking rate, the player may watch one of them, and by applying such a situation, an excellent effect is exhibited. can do.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the player can visually recognize the display on the first display unit and the display on the second display unit at the same time without moving his / her eyes, so that it is possible to concentrate on the game. At the same time, it is possible to enjoy the effect display.

  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.

  Further, the transmissive display section only needs to be capable of transmitting and displaying the display of the first display means, and is configured only with a transmissive member (transparent glass, transparent resin, etc.) without providing a liquid crystal in that portion. It may be.

  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 that mainly perform an 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.

  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.

  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.

  Further, the first display control means and the second display control means may be constituted by separate substrates. In this case, if there is an abnormality in the board or the board is broken, only one of the boards may 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.

  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.

  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.

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.

  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.

  Further, the change of the display state of the transmissive display unit is not limited to being performed over the entire transmissive display unit, and the display state of a part or a plurality of parts of the transmissive display unit may be changed, or the transmissive display may be performed. The display state may be changed stepwise within the unit. For example, in the vicinity of the center of the transmissive display section, the light blocking rate is the lowest, so that the player can easily see the first display means, and as the distance from the center of the transmissive display section increases, the light blocking rate increases stepwise. In this manner, display control such as making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the first display means may be performed, or they may be dynamically changed. With such a configuration, not only the display state of each transmissive display unit may be different, but also a more diverse effect can be expected by changing the partial display state in the transmissive display unit. Can be.

  Further, the display state storage means may be configured to store a moving image. By adopting such a configuration, for example, an animation display of a character image or the like can be fun just by looking at it, so that it is possible to direct the player's gaze to that, and to link it to game characteristics, etc. A variety of productions are possible.

  Further, the display state of the transmissive display unit may be different between a case where a predetermined abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine and a case where no abnormality has occurred. For example, if the number of coins to be paid out in the gaming machine becomes insufficient, the coins will not be paid out smoothly. In such a case, it is conceivable to slightly increase the light blocking ratio of the transmissive display unit to urge the player to pay attention to the shortage of coins, and to call a clerk or the like in advance. Of course, the type of abnormality is not limited to the hopper empty, but may be any abnormality, and how to change the display state of the transmissive display unit is arbitrary.

Further, the display state of the transmissive display unit may be configured to be changeable so that the first display unit can be easily viewed. For example, in consideration of the brightness in the store, the color of the lighting equipment provided in the store, and the like, an employee of the store may change or adjust the display state of the transmissive display unit. The operation means for this may have any configuration, and may be provided with a dedicated operation unit inside the housing, or may be an operation unit that is shared with other operations or adjustments. Further, the operation means may be operated by a player.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make adjustments suitable for the game store or the player, and it is possible to exhibit excellent effects such that eyes are hardly tired and a long game is possible.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachislot gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram showing a longitudinal section of a rotating reel and a liquid crystal display device Schematic drawing with a liquid crystal display device in vertical section Schematic diagram of the liquid crystal display device viewed from the front Block diagram showing the configuration of the display control device Flowchart showing the procedure of image display processing in the display control device Flow chart showing the procedure of main interrupt processing Flow chart showing the procedure of VDP interrupt processing Flow chart showing the procedure of synchronous interrupt processing Flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing Explanatory diagram showing a display example on a rotating reel and a liquid crystal display device

Explanation of reference numerals

Reference Signs List 1 gaming machine housing 2a left rotating reel 2b center rotating reel 2c right rotating reel 3a left display window 3b center display window 3c right display window 4 gaming medal slot 5 bet switch 6 stored medal settlement switch 7 start Switch 8a Left stop switch 8b Central stop switch 8c Right stop switch 9a to 9e Active line display 10a to 10c Active line lamp 11a to 11c Display lamp 12 Game medal payout slot 13 Game medal storage tray 14 Decoration parts 15a, 15b Speaker Reference Signs List 16 liquid crystal display devices 17a to 17c backlights 18a, 18b front illumination device 19 liquid crystal panel 20 light guide plate 21 reflection plates 22a, 22b light sources 23a to 23c transmissive display unit 24 non-transmissive area 50 display control device 51 sub CPU
52 ROM
53 RAM
54 VDP
55 VRAM
56 CROM
57 Sound Source IC
58 SRAM
Reference Signs List 60 Main control board 70 Lamp 80 Motor drive circuit 90 Rotary reel position detecting circuit 100 Rotary reel stop signal circuit 110a to 110c Stepping motor

Claims (4)

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 winning combination selecting means for selecting at least one winning combination according to a game start instruction signal from the game start instruction means,
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, 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 control means is capable of receiving, from the first display control means, a display-related information signal including information relating to a stop display position of the symbol stopped and displayed on the first display means. Including
A gaming machine, wherein the second display control means changes a light blocking ratio in the transmissive display section based on a display-related information signal received by the display-related information receiving means. The second display control means includes a winning combination information receiving means capable of receiving a winning combination information signal including information on a selection result of the winning combination,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second display control means changes a light blocking ratio in the transmissive display section based on a winning combination information signal received by the winning combination information receiving means. . A display state storage unit that stores a plurality of display modes in which a change in a light blocking ratio with time in the transmissive display unit is different from each other,
Display state selection means for selecting a predetermined display form from a plurality of display forms stored in the display state storage means based on the display related information signal and / or the winning combination information signal,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second display control unit changes a light blocking ratio in the transmissive display unit based on a predetermined display mode selected by the display state selection unit. .   The second display control means changes a light blocking ratio in the transmissive display section before a game result is derived and displayed on the first display means. The described gaming machine.

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