JP2004181222A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the attraction of a game by displaying the demonstration for attracting customers based on information on the game. <P>SOLUTION: A game result display means of this game machine comprises a first display means comprising a plurality of pattern display parts for variably displaying and stopping to display a plurality of patterns and a second display means disposed in front of the display area of the first display means from the front view. A demonstration display control means controls the second display means to display information on the game in the areas corresponding to the pattern display parts. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachislot machine, a slot machine, a first type to a third type pachinko machine comprising variable display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game, and control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display, The present invention relates to an arrangement ball, a sparrow ball game machine, a ball game machine such as a slit slot, a video slot, a video poker, and other game machines.

  For example, a pachislot machine has a mechanical variation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in a front display window. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives and controls the variable display device to rotate each reel so that the symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and each reel is rotated automatically or by a player's stop operation. Stop. At this time, a profit is given to the player by paying out a game medium such as a medal or a coin when the symbols of the reels displayed in the display window are in a specific combination (winning mode).

  Also, a plurality of reel drums, a reel band provided on the outer periphery of each of the reel drums, and a reel band in which symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface, and each reel drum that illuminates each section of each of these reel bands from behind In a gaming machine equipped with a light source provided inside and a control means for controlling the light emission of this light source, the reel band is formed so that the pattern portion is translucent and the background portion of the pattern is transparent or translucent, and the light source is a dot A gaming machine is proposed which is composed of a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged in a matrix, and the control means controls the light emission of each of the light emitting diodes to control the light source to be in the form of letters or figures ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

In addition, there is known such a gaming machine that displays a demonstration for bringing a customer when a gaming operation for starting a game is not performed even after a predetermined time has elapsed.
JP 2001-353255 A

  However, the display of the demonstration as described above is simple and may not be interesting for the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by displaying a demonstration for the customer based on information related to the game.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, a game result display means for displaying a game result (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and a liquid crystal display device 31 described later) and a specific game result are displayed on the game result display means. In addition, a profit state generating means (for example, a main control circuit 41 described later) for generating a profit state advantageous to the player, and a demonstration display for the customer based on information related to the game (for example, a demo display described later) ) And a demonstration display control means (for example, a demo display control means 106 described later) for controlling the game result display means so that the game result display means can variably display and stop a plurality of symbols. First display means configured to include a plurality of symbol display units, and second display means provided on the front side of the display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side Is configured to include a, the demonstration display control means, and controls said second display means to display information about the game in a region corresponding to the symbol display section.

  In a specific aspect of the present invention, an internal winning combination determining means (for example, a CPU 43 described later) for determining an internal winning combination and a game for performing display control of the game result display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means. A result display control means (for example, a main control circuit 41 and a sub control circuit 71 described later), and the demonstration display control means controls the game result display means based on the information on the internal winning combination included in the information on the game. It is characterized by doing.

  In a specific aspect of the present invention, the demonstration display control means does not control the game result display means when the information related to the internal winning combination indicates that the specific winning combination is the internal winning combination.

  In a specific aspect of the present invention, the demonstration display control means is configured to be able to control the game result display means so as to display in a plurality of display modes including the specific demonstration display mode, and the information regarding the internal winning combination has a specific role. In the case of indicating that it is an internal winning combination, the game result display means is controlled so as to display in a specific demonstration display mode.

  In a specific aspect of the present invention, the demonstration display control means controls the game result display means based on information relating to a combination different from the combination indicated by the information of the internal winning combination.

  According to the present invention, the game result display means includes a first display means configured to include a plurality of symbol display sections capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and the first display means as viewed from the front side. Second display means provided in front of the display area, and the demonstration display control means controls the second display means so as to display information about the game in the area corresponding to the symbol display section. Thus, a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game is provided.

  Examples will be described below.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  Currently, the mainstream pachislot machine has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a certain combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, without finishing payout of one medal. As such a role, a role that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) that allows the game to be played a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, in the current mainstream pachislot machine, in order to establish a winning combination in which predetermined symbol combinations are arranged along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”) and medals, coins, etc. are paid out. And a symbol combination indicating winning of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and winning the winning combination by internal lottery processing (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line. That is, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, the winning of the internal winning combination cannot be established. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently the mainstream.

  A panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c as substantially vertical surfaces are formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1. The panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described later with reference to FIG. Inside the cabinet 2 (the back side of the liquid crystal display unit 2b), three reels (first display means constituting game result display means) each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of kinds of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are drawn. ) 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a fluctuation display means. The symbols of each reel (rotating drum type display device) can be visually recognized through symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (FIG. 2 described later). Each reel is configured to be capable of rotating at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the left side of the pedestal portion 4, a BET switch 5 for betting medals credited by a push button operation is provided. A medal slot 6 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 4. A C / P switch 7 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal unit 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals obtained by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 7, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 8 at the lower front, and the medals are collected in the medal receiving portion 9.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 7, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the symbol change display in the symbol display areas 21 L, 21 C, 21 R (FIG. 2 described later) is started (game is started). A start lever 10 (game start command means that can be operated by the player) is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range. In the center of the front part of the base 4, on the right side of the start lever 10 are three stop buttons for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (derivation of a game result that can be operated by the player). Means) 11L, 11C, 11R are provided. Speakers 12L and 12R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and a payout table panel 13 for displaying a combination of winning symbols and a payout number of medals is provided between the two speakers 12L and 12R. ing.

  Next, the panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and displays game information during the bonus game. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of medals bet to play the game. The 1-BET lamp 17a is turned on when the BET number is “1”. The 2-BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is “2”. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the BET number is “3”. The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the payout number of medals at the time of winning and the number of stored medals.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b changes depending on the fluctuation display mode, the stop mode, and the operation of the liquid crystal display device 31 described later on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and display symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and display various effects. Here, in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R, when the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R is in a rotating state, or when the corresponding stop button 11L, 11C, 11R is in a stop operable state, the reel 3L , 3C, 3R are transparently displayed so that the player can easily see the symbols, and still images or moving images such as symbols, characters, graphics, symbols, characters, etc. are not displayed.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and represent the frame of the display window of the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. .

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. This effect display area 23 displays an image (a so-called “WIN lamp”) that clearly informs that the establishment of the bonus winning can be realized, an effect for increasing the fun of the game, and the player Displays information necessary for the game to proceed advantageously.

  The fixed display part 2c is an area for displaying a predetermined image. Specifically, the fixed display unit 2c displays “part of the row house” drawn on the display board 33 described later. One still image or moving image can be displayed by the image displayed on the fixed display portion 2 c and the image displayed in the effect display area 23. In the embodiment, one tenant can be displayed.

  Next, the LED lamp 29 provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIGS. This LED lamp 29 is one of the illumination means for the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the illumination means for the area mainly corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34 described later. Function (function as a common illumination means for illuminating them in common). Further, the LED lamp 29 functions as a back illumination unit that illuminates the first display unit from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, three vertical columns of symbols (total 9) appearing in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. The circuit board 24 for LED accommodation is installed on the back side of the individual symbols. Each of the LED storage circuit boards 24 has three LED storage portions, and a plurality of LED lamps 29 are provided therein. Hereinafter, among the total of nine LED storage units, the upper row of LED storage units from the left, Z1, Z2, Z3, the central row of LED storage units from the left, Z4, Z5, Z6, The LED storage units in the row are represented by Z7, Z8, and Z9 in order from the left. The LED lamp 29 illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp 29 is transmitted to the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the reel 3L has a cylindrical frame formed by connecting two annular frames 25 and 26 having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members 27 separated by a predetermined distance (reel width). The structure and the transmission member 28 that transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 53L (FIG. 8) provided at the center of the frame structure to the annular frames 25 and 26 are configured. Note that the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reel 3L is omitted.

  The LED storage circuit board 24 disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions Z1, Z4, and Z7 that store a plurality of LED lamps 29, respectively. The LED storage circuit board 24 is installed such that the LED storage portions Z1, Z4, and Z7 are located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. Although the reels 3C and 3R are not shown, they have the same structure as the reel 3L, and an LED housing circuit board 24 is provided in each of them.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device (second display means constituting the game result display means) 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a perspective view (seen from the back side of the cabinet 2) showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 31. FIG. 6 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 31.

  The liquid crystal display device 31 includes a protective glass 32, a display plate 33, a liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflective film 36, a so-called white light source (includes light of all wavelengths in a ratio that makes a particular color inconspicuous to the human eye). Fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b, 38a, and 38b, lamp holders 39a to 39h, and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving the liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to the terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 34 ) Etc. The liquid crystal display device 31 is provided in front of the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (front side of the display surface) across the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 31 are provided separately (with a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 32 and the display board 33 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 32 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 34. An image is drawn in an area corresponding to the panel display unit 2a and the fixed display unit 2c of the display plate 33. Here, various display units arranged on the back side of the area of the display plate 33 corresponding to the panel display unit 2a and electric circuits for operating the BET lamps 17a to 17c are not shown.

  The liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 34 is set to normally white. Normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light goes to the display surface side, that is, transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 34, the liquid crystal panel 34 is arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbols (variable display and stop display on the symbol display section) can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when such a situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centered on the change display mode and the stop display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The light guide plate 35 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 34 to guide the light from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b to the liquid crystal panel 34 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel). For example, an acrylic resin having a thickness of about 2 cm is used. It is comprised with the translucent member (it has a light guide function).

  The reflection film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and non-reflective areas (transmissive areas) 36BL, 36BC, and 36BR. The non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, and 36BR are formed as a light transmitting portion that is formed of a transparent material and transmits incident light without reflecting, and are displayed when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stop rotating. (A total of three symbols) are provided in front of each of them (the region corresponding to the reel sheet is a light transmitting portion). Specifically, the sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, and 36BR are the same as those of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. The reflection area 36 </ b> A reflects incident light and functions as one of illumination means for areas corresponding to the window frame display areas 22 </ b> L, 22 </ b> C, 22 </ b> R and the effect display area 23, among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34. According to this configuration, the player can visually recognize the variable display and the stop display of the symbol display unit through the light transmitting unit of the reflecting means, and thus can enjoy the game by the display mode of the symbol display unit and the liquid crystal display device.

  The fluorescent lamps 37 a and 37 b are arranged along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 35, and both ends are supported by the lamp holder 39. The fluorescent lamps 37 a and 37 b mainly function as illumination means for the areas corresponding to the window frame display areas 22 L, 22 C, and 22 R and the effect display area 23 in the area of the liquid crystal panel 34. That is, the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b generate light to be introduced into the light guide plate 35 (individually introduce light into the light guide plate 35).

  The fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are disposed toward the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the upper and lower positions on the back side of the reflective film 36. The light coming out of the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b, reflected by the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and incident on the non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, 36BR illuminates the liquid crystal panel 34. Accordingly, the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b mainly illuminate the areas corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R among the areas of the pattern illumination means arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal panel 34 described later. It functions as one of the means (functions as a common illumination means for illuminating them in common). The fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b function as front illumination means for illuminating the first display means from the front side.

  As described above, the first display unit and the second display unit are commonly illuminated by the common illumination unit. That is, since not only the first display means but also the second display means are illuminated with the light emitted from the common illumination means, it is less expensive than providing illumination means dedicated to each display means. Further, it is possible to simplify the illumination control by controlling the common illumination means, and it is also possible to simultaneously realize the same illumination with the two display means.

  Next, functions of the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b, 38a, and 38b will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 7, the moving direction of the emitted light from the lamp is indicated by an arrow.

  FIG. 7 (1) shows the lamp of each lamp when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (when no voltage is applied between the transparent substrates corresponding to the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34). Indicates function.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b is reflected by the reel sheet. A part of the light emitted from the LED lamp 29 provided on the LED housing circuit board 24 passes through the reel sheet. These lights are transmitted through the non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, 36BR and the light guide plate 35 and the liquid crystal panel 34 constituting the liquid crystal display device 31, so that the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. Can do. Therefore, when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b function as symbol illumination means arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  In contrast, light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and introduced toward the light guide plate 35 passes through the liquid crystal panel 34 and enters the player's eyes. That is, the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b function as illumination means for the area of the liquid crystal panel 34 corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R and the effect display area 23 described above.

  FIG. 7 (2) shows a case where each lamp in the case where the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is driven (when a voltage is applied between the transparent substrates corresponding to the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34). Indicates function.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b is reflected by the reel sheet. A part of the light emitted from the LED lamp 29 passes through the reel sheet. Among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34, in the area where the liquid crystal is driven, part of the light is reflected, absorbed, or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. An effect display or the like can be visually recognized. Therefore, when driving the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b correspond to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R in the area of the liquid crystal panel 34. It functions as one of the illumination means for the area.

  Here, when driving a part of the liquid crystal in the area corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R in the area of the liquid crystal panel 34, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are provided on the reels 3L and 3C. , 3R functions as illumination means for the area corresponding to the liquid crystal that is not driven in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34.

  FIG. 8 is based on a main control circuit 41 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 41. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 31 and a sub-control circuit 71 for controlling the speakers 12L and 12R is shown. The main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 71 constitute game result display control means. The main control circuit 41 has functions as internal winning combination determining means, first display control means, and profit state generating means. The internal winning combination determining means determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the output of the game start command means. The first display control means controls the first display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the output of the game result deriving means. The profit state generating means generates a profit state advantageous to the player when a specific game result is displayed on the game result display means. The sub-control circuit 71 controls the second display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the output of the game result deriving means.

  The main control circuit 41 includes a microcomputer 42 arranged on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 42 includes a CPU 43 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 44 and a RAM 45 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 43 are a clock pulse generation circuit 46 and a frequency divider 47 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 48 and a sampling circuit 49 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 42, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 43. In that case, the random number generator 48 and the sampling circuit 49 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 44 of the microcomputer 42 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random sampling performed each time the start lever 10 is operated (start operation), and a stop for determining a reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button. A control table, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 71, and the like are stored. Note that the sub-control circuit 71 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 41, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 71.

  In the circuit of FIG. 8, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 42 are various lamps (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and various display units. (Bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19) and a hopper (for payout) as a game value giving means for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 51 ) 52 and stepping motors 53L, 53C, 53R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 54 that drives and controls the stepping motors 53L, 53C, and 53R, a hopper drive circuit 51 that drives and controls the hopper 52, a lamp drive circuit 55 that drives and controls various lamps, and a display unit that drives and controls various display units. A drive circuit 56 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 43 via the I / O port 57. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 43 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 42 to generate a control command includes the BET switch 5, the inserted medal sensor 6S, the C / P switch 7, the start switch 10S, and the reel stop. There are a signal circuit 58, a reel position detection circuit 59, and a payout completion signal circuit 60. These are also connected to the CPU 43 via the I / O port 57.

  The inserted medal sensor 6S detects medals inserted into the medal slot 6. The start switch 10S detects the operation of the start lever 10. The reel stop signal circuit 58 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 11L, 11C, 11R. The reel position detection circuit 59 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 43. The payout completion signal circuit 60 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 52S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 52) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 8, the random number generator 48 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 49 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 10 is operated. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 44, the internal winning combination is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 53L, 53C, 53R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 45. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 43 via the reel position detection circuit 59. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 45 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 45 stores count values corresponding to the rotational positions within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table is stored in the ROM 44 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 44. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

  When an internal winning is made by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 43 sends an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 58 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 11L, 11C, 11R, and Based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for controlling stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit.

  If it becomes a stop mode indicating the winning of the winning combination in the internal, the CPU 43 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 51 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 52. At this time, the medal detection unit 52S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 52, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 43. As a result, the CPU 43 stops driving the hopper 52 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  FIG. 9 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 71 performs lighting control of the LED lamp 29, display control of the liquid crystal display device 31, and sound output control from the speakers 12L and 12R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 41. The sub-control circuit 71 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 41, and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 72 as a main component, and the housing of the gaming machine 1. A plurality of decorative lamps provided on the body, LED lamp 29, LED drive circuit 77 as display control means such as fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b, image control circuit 81 as display control means of liquid crystal display device 31, speaker 12L, The sound source IC 78 controls the sound output from the 12R, and the power amplifier 79 as an amplifier.

  The sub microcomputer 72 includes a sub CPU 73 that performs a control operation in accordance with a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 41, a program ROM 74 as storage means, and a work RAM 75. The sub control circuit 71 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 73. The program ROM 74 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 73. The program ROM 74 stores an image control program related to display on the liquid crystal display device 31 and various selection tables. The work RAM 75 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the control program is executed by the sub CPU 73.

  The image control circuit 81 includes an image control work RAM 83, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87, and an image control IC 82. The image control IC 82 determines display contents on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on parameters designated by the sub CPU 73. The image control work RAM 83 is used as temporary storage for forming an image by the image control IC 82 and for designating the next image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 from the sub CPU 73 to the image control IC 82. The image control IC 82 forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the sub CPU 73 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 31. The image ROM 86 stores image data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed by the image control IC 82.

  Next, a display example in the liquid crystal display unit 2b will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, in the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the embodiment, after one game is finished (for example, all reels stop rotating), an operation of inserting medals and an operation of the BET switch 5 (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”). ) Is not performed (hereinafter referred to as “non-game state”) for a predetermined time (for example, “1 minute”), basically, a demonstration display (standby screen display) is performed. This demonstration display is a display for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer. The presence / absence of the demonstration display and the display pattern (mode) are changed depending on the internal winning combination. Hereinafter, “demonstration” is abbreviated as “demo”.

  First, a display example in the liquid crystal display unit 2b will be described with reference to FIG.

  After the BET operation and the start operation are performed, as shown in FIG. 10 (1), the variable display of the symbols is performed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. In this game, “Cherry's small part” is determined as an internal winning part. Subsequently, after the player's stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 10 (2), the symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the winning of “Cherry's small role” is awarded. It is established. After the symbol display is stopped, the non-game state has elapsed for “1 minute”, and as shown in FIG. 10 (3), the demonstration display is performed in the effect display area 23. Specifically, the character 91 is displayed below the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  Subsequently, a BET operation and a start operation are performed during the demonstration display. The demonstration display ends when a BET operation is performed. In the game started by this start operation, “BB” is determined as the internal winning combination. Subsequently, after the player's stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 10 (4), the symbol stop display is performed, but the winning combination is not established. Therefore, the internally won “BB” is carried over (the internal winning state or the state where winning establishment is permitted is maintained). After the symbol is stopped and displayed, the non-game state has elapsed for "1 minute", and the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b is as shown in FIG.

  In the liquid crystal display unit 2b shown in FIG. 10 (5), the demonstration display is not performed because “BB” is carried over. As shown in FIG. 10 (5), when the information on the internal winning combination indicates that BB (specific combination) is an internal winning combination, no demonstration display is performed (the demonstration display control means does not display the game result display means). For example, it is possible to notify the player that the internal winning combination is BB (specific combination), thereby increasing the interest of the game.

  Next, a display example in the liquid crystal display unit 2b will be described with reference to FIG.

  A BET operation and a start operation are performed, and the internal winning combination is determined as “BB”. Subsequently, the player's stop operation is performed, and as shown in FIG. 11 (1), the symbol stop display is performed, but the BB winning is not established. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11 (2), a fixed notification image 92 is displayed on the right side of the right symbol display area 21R. The fixed notification image 92 represents a state in which the character 91 is arm-armed. The confirmed notification image is an image that definitely notifies that the winning of a bonus such as BB or RB is permitted. After the symbol is stopped and displayed, the non-game state is "1 minute", and the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b is as shown in FIG. 11 (3). In the liquid crystal display unit 2b shown in FIG. 11 (3), the demonstration display is not performed due to the fact that the fixed notification image 92 is displayed.

  Next, an example of a demonstration display will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 (4) and 11 (5). The demonstration display is determined in ST14 of FIG.

  FIG. 11 (4) shows a demonstration display example 1 in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In this demonstration display example 1, “two” fireworks 93a and 93b are displayed on the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b (over the symbol display area, the window frame display area, and the effect display area).

  FIG. 11 (5) shows a demonstration display example 2 in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In this demonstration display example 2, a large firework 94 centered on the central symbol display area 21C is displayed on the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b. In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, the shape of a part of the fireworks 94 is shown in white. That is, a part of the fireworks 94 is displayed by providing an area where the liquid crystal is not driven. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the symbols that are stopped and displayed through the area representing a part of the fireworks 94.

  Here, the display mode (specific demonstration mode) corresponding to the demonstration display example 2 may be selected only when the information related to the internal winning combination indicates that the BB (specific combination) is an internal winning combination. it can. As a result, an unprecedented interest in recognizing or predicting an internal winning combination can be added to the game through a demonstration display. In addition, when a demonstration display is performed in a part or all of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R so that only a part of the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be grasped, the player The game is started with interest in the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In addition, the function of a demonstration display having the purpose of having a player play a game is enhanced.

  Next, the control operation of the main control circuit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 43 determines whether or not there is a BET operation, that is, whether or not there is an input from the BET switch 5 or the inserted medal sensor 6S (step [hereinafter referred to as ST] 1). When this determination is “YES”, the non-game state timer for counting the duration of the non-game state is cleared (ST2), and the process proceeds to ST3. In ST3, if the demo display is being performed, a demo display end process is performed, and the process proceeds to ST4. In ST4, it is determined whether a star operation has been performed, that is, whether there is an input from the start switch 10S. When this determination is “YES”, reel rotation processing is performed (ST5). Subsequently, an internal winning combination is determined (ST6), an effect display process is performed (ST7), and the process proceeds to ST8. In the effect display process, display contents on the liquid crystal display unit 2b during the game are determined.

  In ST8, it is determined whether or not there is a stop operation by the player, that is, whether or not there is an input from the reel stop signal circuit 58. If this determination is “YES”, the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed is controlled to stop (ST9). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped (ST10). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST11, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST8. In ST11, a timer for non-game state timing is set, and the process proceeds to ST12.

  In ST12, it is determined whether or not the value of the non-game state timing timer indicates that “1 minute” has elapsed. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST13, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST1. In ST13, it is determined whether or not the internal winning bonus is carried over. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST1, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST14. In ST14, a demonstration display process is performed, and the process proceeds to ST1. In the demo display process, the mode of the demo display (for example, demo display example 1, demo display example 2 etc.) is determined based on the game information such as the internal winning combination of the game played last time, the result of random lottery, etc. Process to execute the demo display.

  Here, the demonstration display processing is performed only when the bonus is not carried over, but even when the bonus is carried over, the demonstration display is performed based on the game information, the result of the random number lottery, etc. Also good. Further, the demonstration display related process is performed by the main control circuit 41, but a part of the process may be shared by the sub control circuit 71. For example, the sub control circuit 71 can perform the processes of ST2, ST11 to ST14 based on commands (information) transmitted from various switches, sensors, or the main control circuit 41.

  Next, the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described. The structure, electric circuit, etc. of the gaming machine of the second embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the sub-control circuit 71 performs a demonstration display related process.

  With reference to FIG. 13, a block diagram including function realizing means (operation unit) of the sub control circuit 71 necessary for realizing the function of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The sub control circuit 71 includes the following units.

Received by the reel stop control means 101 of the main control means 41, the receipt of an “all reel stop command” indicating that all reels 3L, 3C, 3R have been controlled to stop (one game has been completed), and BET Based on the input signal from the switch 5, a non-gaming state timing timer 103 that counts the duration of the non-gaming state,
Information on games such as internal winning combination information, bonus carry-over information, information indicating whether or not a confirmed notification image is displayed, random number lottery results, and / or stored contents of demo pattern storage means 105 described later Demo pattern selection means 104 for selecting (determining) the display mode of the demo display (hereinafter referred to as “demo pattern”),
Demo pattern storage means 105 having information on a plurality of types of demo patterns,
Demo display control means 106 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the demo pattern selected (determined) by the demo pattern selection means 104 on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Since the demo pattern selection means 104 controls the liquid crystal display device 31 based on information relating to the game or the like, the player can have a pleasure of selecting a gaming machine that will play a game based on the demo pattern. improves). It is also possible to select a gaming machine based on the notified information about the game (internal winning combination information, carry over combination information, etc.). The demo pattern selection means 104 is configured to be able to control the game result display means so as to display in a plurality of display modes including a specific demonstration display mode.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are employed as the first display means, and the liquid crystal display device 31 is employed as the second display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, CRT, LCD, plasma display, 7 segment LED, LED dot matrix, lamp, LED, fluorescent lamp, organic EL display, disk, electronic paper, flexible LED, flexible liquid crystal, liquid crystal projector, FED, etc. are the first display means, It can be employed as second display means or third display means. Further, a third display means different from the first display means and the second display means is provided on the gaming machine front side of the second display means, the position between the first display means and the second display means, It can also be provided on the display means on the rear side of the gaming machine. The display result of the first display means, the second display means, or the third display means is composed of still images, moving images, and the like. In addition, a combination of a plurality of or all of the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means may be integrally configured. In this case, it may be possible to replace the unit with an integrated unit. In this case, it is preferable that the work of disassembling or assembling can be saved and the maintenance can be improved. In addition, when parts or structures that can be shared in the unit can be adopted, it is possible to contribute to cost reduction, which is preferable. Of course, the same effect can be expected even if the illumination means included in the common illumination means is included in this unit.

  The profit state includes a state in which a winning combination of a predetermined combination (for example, replay, BB, RB, small combination, single bonus, etc.) is established, free game, information necessary for the player to advance the game advantageously Is a state where the probability of winning a predetermined role is high, a state where the probability of winning a predetermined role is high, a predetermined role, and the probability that winning of a predetermined role carried over is permitted. The so-called “challenge time” in which the reels are controlled to stop based on the operation state of the stop button of the player in a high state, the small hit, medium hit, big hit, hit (the so-called “design start opening” is opened or enlarged) State), so-called “probability fluctuation state”, so-called “short time”, or a combination thereof. Here, the small hit, the middle hit, and the big hit relate to the opening of the so-called “big prize opening” of the ball game machine.

  In the embodiment, the explanation is made by using an internal winning combination or the like as information related to the game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, information relating to a game can be adopted as the profit state. In addition, as information related to the game, information on the number of times that a winning of a predetermined combination is established from the number of times that a predetermined combination (for example, BB, RB, single bonus, small combination, replay, etc.) is won internally can be adopted. .

  In addition, as a mode of “demo pattern”, “a mode for performing notification”, “a mode for not performing notification”, “information related to information (such as a combination) different from information (information such as an internal winning combination) indicated by information related to the game Can be employed (so-called “gase notification”) or the like. For example, in the case of informing information related to a role different from the information indicated by the information of the internal winning combination, adding an interest to the game that the notification predicts whether the information is indicated by the information of the internal winning combination. Can do. Further, this mode can be distinguished by “character color”, “font”, and the like.

  Further, when the internal winning combination determining means determines a specific winning combination (for example, bonus) as the internal winning combination, one or a plurality of or all of the lighting means included in the common lighting means can be turned off. For example, the LED lamp 29 provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R can be turned off each time a corresponding operation button or a different operation button is operated. These structures increase the interest of the game. Further, the front illumination means (fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b) can be provided for each of the symbol display portions (reels 3L, 3C, 3R).

  In addition, one, a plurality, or all of the illumination means included in the common illumination means can be variably displayed. For example, a video image such as a still image or a moving image can be displayed on the first display means (reel sheet) by changing the lighting state of the LED lamp 29 or changing or continuously changing the color of emitted light. Further, a self-luminous plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like can be adopted as the illumination means (an example of the third display means), and video display can be performed on the first display means. These structures increase the interest of the game.

  Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when a special game result is displayed on the first display means or the second display means (for example, a symbol combination indicating that a bonus winning is established); It can also be provided. Further, the special game state generating means and the second display control means can be configured on a single control board. In addition, the game state can be displayed (information relating to the game is notified to the player) by a superposition image of the image displayed on the first display means and the image displayed on the second display means. In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform the effect display of the second display means so as to avoid the specific symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit or to overlap the specific symbol. When the game state is displayed by the superimposed image, the profit state may be generated with a higher probability than when the game state is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to include an effect that increases the player's expectation more than ever, contributing to an increase in interest.

  In the embodiment, the start lever 10 is employed as the game start command means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a BET switch 5, a medal slot 6, a medal sensor 6S, a start switch 10S, and the like may be employed.

  The display includes visual display, auditory display, olfactory notification, lamp lighting mode, or a combination thereof. The display mode includes color, color, pattern, shape (outer shape, internal shape), and the like. Further, the game result can be displayed after the operation of the game start command means or after the operation of the game result deriving means.

  In the embodiment, the LED driving circuit described above is used as display control means such as a plurality of decorative lamps, LED lamps, and fluorescent lamps provided in the case of the gaming machine, but is not limited thereto, and lighting control of the LED lamps is not limited thereto. May be performed by another display control means. In this case, for example, in the lighting control of the LED lamp, electric power may be supplied so that it is always lit from when the power is turned on to the gaming machine until the power is turned off. The lighting here includes blinking display at minute time intervals. In this way, even if an abnormality occurs in the LED drive circuit described above by always lighting, the light from the LED lamp is always radiated to each symbol display area, so that the player always opens each symbol display area. It is possible to visually recognize the symbols arranged on each reel.

  Further, the lighting control of the fluorescent lamp may be performed by another display control means. In this case, for example, in the lighting control of the fluorescent lamp, electric power may be supplied so that the lamp is always turned on after the power is turned on to the gaming machine. As a result, even if an abnormality occurs in the LED drive circuit as described above, the light from the fluorescent lamp is always radiated to the symbol display area, so that the player always passes the symbols on each reel through these symbol display areas. The symbols placed on can be visually recognized.

  In the embodiment, the above-described sub CPU performs display control of a plurality of decorative lamps and the like provided in the housing, sound output control, and image display control of the liquid crystal display device, but is not limited thereto. The control may be performed by a sub CPU different from the sub CPU. For example, when display control of a plurality of decorative lamps provided in the housing is performed by a sub CPU different from the sub CPU, for example, when an abnormality occurs in display control, the sub CPU in which an abnormality has occurred Alternatively, since only the circuit configuration including the sub CPU in which an abnormality has occurred needs to be replaced with a normal one, it is possible to save the trouble and labor of removing the cause of the abnormality, which is preferable. Further, when sound output control or image display control is performed by a sub CPU different from the sub CPU, for example, when abnormality occurs in sound output control or image display control, the sub CPU in which abnormality has occurred Alternatively, only the circuit configuration including the sub CPU in which an abnormality has occurred may be replaced with a normal one.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device described in the embodiments may include an image enlargement unit that enlarges an input image to a predetermined magnification. For example, image data for 640 × 480 dots may be converted into image data for 1024 × 768, and the converted image data may be output to a display unit (the terminal unit described above). By doing so, the image data amount for the screen is smaller than the actual one, and the ROM capacity and the reduction of the image data creation time can be expected.

  In the embodiment, the symbol display area is divided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, but is not limited to this. It can also be made not to be divided. For example, two, three, or a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc. may be visible in one symbol display area. Further, when the first display means and the third display means are provided on the back side or the back side of the second display means, a part or all of the first display means and a part or all of the third display means are displayed as one display. You may comprise so that a player may visually recognize through an area | region. When the reflecting means is manufactured, it may be easier to manufacture than the case where the plurality of transmitting portions are configured separately.

  In the embodiment, the symbol display unit is provided for each reel for rotating and displaying a plurality of symbols, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one symbol display area may be provided in the second display means for one, a plurality, or all of a plurality of reels (a plurality of variable display portions) for rotating and displaying a plurality of symbols. Further, the entire second display means may be a symbol display area, or its size may be changed.

  The symbol display area only needs to be able to display the display of the first display means as a symbol, and may be configured only by a member (transparent glass, transparent resin, or the like) that displays the symbol without providing liquid crystal in that portion.

  The first display means or the third display means may be a movable structure capable of moving in the up / down / left / right directions, reciprocating, induced vibration or rotation. In that case, you may comprise so that a symbol display part may move according to the movement. By these operations, a deeper effect can be expected, and there are cases where it can be applied to the relationship with game characteristics.

  The display mode of the specific demonstration may be displayed when the storage means of the gaming machine stores more than a predetermined number of specific winning combinations that have not been won yet. A player who sees such a display can have a sense of expectation that a lot of profits can be obtained by playing the game with the gaming machine, and the game performance is improved.

  In addition, when it is determined to display according to a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined random number lottery) even if the storage means of the gaming machine does not store that a predetermined number or more of a specific combination that has not yet won has been established. May display the display mode of the specific demonstration. By doing so, the appearance rate to be notified in the display mode of the specific demonstration is increased, the player can expect the possibility and can tackle the game, and the game performance is further improved.

  Further, in addition to the slot machine as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine, an arrangement ball, a sparrow ball gaming machine, a video slot, and a video poker. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the above-described operation in the slot machine is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Here, in the current mainstream pachinko machines, in recent years, a gaming machine in which an electrical display device such as a liquid crystal display device is provided at the center of the gaming board has been widespread. In this electrical display device, a plurality of symbols represented by images (hereinafter referred to as “special symbols”) are variably displayed, and three rows of rotating reels of the slot machine are displayed in a pseudo manner. When the change display of the special symbol is stopped, it becomes a predetermined stop mode (a stop mode in which the same special symbol is arranged like “7-7-7” and is generally called “hit”). If it is, the game is shifted to a special game state that is advantageous to the player. In general pachinko machines, the display of special symbols is started on the condition that a game ball launched into the game board by operating the launch handle wins a predetermined winning opening (so-called “start winning opening”), The special symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In such a pachinko machine, the liquid crystal display device (second display means) and the first display means (for example, a drum-type reel) on the rear side of the display area (display surface) of the liquid crystal display device when viewed from the front side. ) May be provided. Then, special symbols may be variably displayed on one or both of the first display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device) and the second display means (for example, a drum-type reel).

  The aforementioned game result display means may include first display means and second display means provided in front of the display area of the first display means when viewed from the front. The game result display means may include first display means and second display means provided in front of the display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side.

  The first display means and / or the second display means described above may be curved. The degree of bending may be approximately the same between the first display unit and the second display unit. By doing so, it may lead to an improvement in design and may improve the appearance. The same effect can be expected even when the first display means is curved with a small curvature radius or a large curvature radius.

  The demonstration display control means may include two (first and second) demonstration display control means having different operating conditions. In that case, one or both of them can control the display on the game result display means so that the demonstration display is performed in a plurality of display modes including the specific demonstration display mode, and the specific demonstration display mode includes two demonstration displays. The display control means may be common or separate.

  For example, the operating condition of the first demonstration display control means is to display the demonstration display for a predetermined time so that the demonstration display is performed for 5 seconds 10 seconds after it is determined that the game is not playing, and the demonstration display is performed for 5 seconds 10 seconds later. The operation condition of the second demonstration display control means is such that the demonstration display is performed for 20 seconds 60 seconds after it is determined that the game is not playing, and the demonstration display is performed for 60 seconds 60 seconds after that. In addition, the demonstration display is repeated intermittently at a predetermined time interval different from the operating condition of the first demonstration display control means.

  The display control by the two demonstration display control means as described above selects at least one display form from one or more demonstration display forms, and controls the operation of the game result display means based on the selection result. May be. With such a configuration, various effects can be further improved or interesting, and a very suitable and remarkable effect can be achieved as a customer demonstration.

  Alternatively, two (first and second) demonstration display control means may control different display means.

  For example, the first demonstration display control means controls only the game result display means, and the second demonstration display control means controls display devices such as speakers and lamps other than the game result display means.

  In addition, one or both of the two demonstration display control means may perform display control so that the demonstration display is performed even during the game. In such a case, a customer who is playing a game can see various effect displays and may feel relaxed. Furthermore, it is also suitable as a customer demonstration for a player who is looking for which gaming machine to use.

  In any case, the two demonstration display control means can be configured to operate with functions equivalent to the demonstration display control means exemplified so far.

  The aforementioned reflecting means refers to means having at least a function of refracting part or all of the light guided to the light guiding means toward the liquid crystal panel and illuminating the liquid crystal panel.

  The game start command means described above may be a symbol start port that generates an output when a winning or passing game ball is detected. The game start command means in a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine is a special symbol start winning port (or starting gate), a normal symbol starting winning port (or starting gate), or various determination symbols starting winning ports (or It may be a starting gate).

  When the above-described internal winning combination determining unit determines that a specific combination is an internal winning combination, one or more lighting units included in the common lighting unit may be turned off. Or you may make it light-extinguish without fail.

  There may be a case where one, a plurality, or all of the lighting means included in the common lighting means are turned off substantially at the same time when the internal winning combination determining means determines the specific winning combination as the internal winning combination. Or you may make it light-extinguish without fail.

  Various forms of the variable display of the illumination means included in the common illumination means are conceivable, but the specific variable display may be configured to be executable, and the specific variable display is in non-specific variable display and a part of the illumination means. Or, the brightness of all the display units is different. Still images, moving images, specific characters, numbers, figures, and characters that are not displayed during non-specific variable display are displayed. The variable display speed is different from non-specific variable display. Or the like. Moreover, you may employ | adopt arbitrary things. Further, when the specific variable display is displayed, the profit state may be generated with a higher probability than when the specific variable display is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to include an effect that increases the player's expectation more than ever, contributing to an increase in interest.

  As what is employ | adopted as the above-mentioned 3rd display means, what was employable as a 1st display means and a 2nd display means may be described. As the third display means, one or a plurality of effect display reels may be employed, and 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. In this case, a symbol display area for allowing the player to visually recognize the display area of the third display means may be provided in the second display means. By doing so, it becomes easy for the player to visually recognize the display contents of the display area of the third display means, which is very suitable.

  Further, it may be controlled so that the player can visually recognize the superposed image of the image of the second display means and the image of the third display means. You may comprise so that a profit state may generate | occur | produce. By doing so, it is possible to include an effect that increases the player's expectation more than ever, contributing to an increase in interest.

  Further, 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, figure, doll, animal, insect, structure, fish, or vehicle. For example, if you win a specific role, if you win a specific role, or if the number of the same winning combination that has not been won yet exceeds a predetermined number, the specific image will be movable When displayed on a different display means, the movable object may be movable such as rotating, swinging, reciprocating, or vibrating. Further, the movable object may be constituted by a plurality of members, and a part of the movable object may be movable. In this case, it may be possible to expect even more various effects by displaying other than the image display device.

  Moreover, you may provide a front illumination means in the near side of a 1st display means and a 2nd display means. In this case, even when the store is dark, it is possible to provide sufficient illumination to both display means, and to allow the player to clearly see the image displayed on the display means. It can be expected that the production will be enjoyed further.

  The above-described rear illumination means illuminates the second display means from the back side. Further, the front illumination means described above illuminates the second display means from the back side. Further, the front illumination means may illuminate the second display means from the side.

  According to the above embodiment or its modification, the following effects can be further obtained.

  In the gaming machine of the embodiment, since the demonstration for the customer is displayed based on the information related to the game, various demonstrations can be displayed according to any of various information stored in the storage means of the gaming machine. It can be expected that there will be a remarkable customer effect.

  In addition, since a demonstration for attracting customers is displayed based on the internal winning combination, there is a possibility that an internal winning combination can be predicted, and various demonstrations can be displayed, so that a significant customer effect can be expected.

  In particular, when the internal winning combination is a specific combination, if the demonstration is not displayed, the player may feel uncomfortable depending on the player, and a specific profit state will occur with a few games with the uncomfortable feeling. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that it may be, and it can be expected to have a greater customer impact than ever before.

  In addition, when the internal winning combination is a specific combination, when a specific demonstration is displayed, there is a possibility that it can be predicted that the specific combination is won internally by the specific display mode. Demonstrations can be displayed, and a significant customer effect can be expected.

  By displaying information related to the game in the area corresponding to the symbol display portion where the player pays the most attention or naturally pays attention, the effect of the customer demonstration display becomes higher.

  By displaying a customer demonstration based on information about a role different from the information indicated by the information of the internal winning combination, for example, the appearance rate of the above-mentioned specific demonstration is also increased, and the type of display mode of the customer demonstration However, even if it is remembered, it may not match the role indicated by the information of the internal winning combination, so the player may disappoint, but select a gaming machine with some sense of expectation The effect of the customer demonstration display will be remarkably enhanced.

  (1) Game result display means for displaying a game result, 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, and information relating to the game A gaming machine comprising demonstration display control means for controlling the game result display means so as to display a demonstration for a customer based on the game.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, and a game result display for performing display control of the gaming result display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means Control means, and the demonstration display control means controls the game result display means based on the information related to the internal winning combination included in the information related to the game.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), when the information related to the internal winning combination indicates that the specific winning combination is an internal winning combination, the demonstration display control means does not control the gaming result display means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (2), the demonstration display control means is configured to be able to control the game result display means so as to display in a plurality of display modes including a specific demonstration display mode, and the internal winning combination When the information regarding the game indicates that the specific winning combination is an internal winning combination, the gaming result display means is controlled so as to display in the specific demonstration display mode.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the game result display means includes a plurality of symbol display units capable of variably displaying and stopping one or a plurality of symbols. The display unit includes a first display unit and a second display unit provided in front of the display area of the first display unit when viewed from the front side, and the demonstration display control unit corresponds to the symbol display unit. A gaming machine, wherein the second display means is controlled so as to display information relating to the game in an area to be played.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5), the demonstration display control unit is configured to display the game result based on information related to a combination different from the combination indicated by the internal winning combination information. A gaming machine characterized by controlling the machine.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, game result display means for displaying game results (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and liquid crystal display device 31 described later) and specific game results are displayed on the game result display means. In this case, profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player (for example, a main control circuit 41 described later) and display of a demonstration for customer based on information about the game (for example, demo display described later) Etc.) and demonstration display control means (for example, demo display control means 106 described later) for controlling the game result display means.

  In a specific mode of the present embodiment, display control of an internal winning combination determining means (for example, a CPU 43 described later) for determining an internal winning combination and display of game result display means is performed based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means. Game result display control means (for example, a main control circuit 41 and a sub control circuit 71 described later), and the demonstration display control means is configured to display the game result display means based on the information related to the internal winning combination included in the information related to the game. It is characterized by controlling.

  In a specific aspect of the present embodiment, the demonstration display control means does not control the game result display means when the information related to the internal winning combination indicates that the specific winning combination is the internal winning combination.

  In the specific mode of the present embodiment, the demonstration display control unit is configured to be able to control the game result display unit so as to display in a plurality of display modes including the specific demonstration display mode, and information regarding the internal winning combination is a specific role. When it is shown that is an internal winning combination, the game result display means is controlled to display in a specific demonstration display mode.

  In a specific aspect of the present embodiment, the game result display means includes a plurality of symbol display units (for example, a reel sheet described later) that can variably display and stop one or a plurality of symbols. Display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be described later) and second display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 31 to be described later) provided in front of the display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side. ), And the demonstration display control means displays the second display means so as to display information relating to the game in an area corresponding to the symbol display section (for example, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R described later). It is characterized by controlling.

  In a specific aspect of the present embodiment, the demonstration display control means controls the game result display means based on information relating to a combination different from the combination indicated by the information of the internal winning combination.

The perspective view of the slot machine of an Example. The figure which shows a panel display part and a liquid crystal display part. The external view of the reel mechanism which has arrange | positioned the lamp | ramp inside the reel. The figure which shows the reel and the circuit board for LED accommodation provided in the inside. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 3 is a development view of a part of the configuration of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the function of a LED lamp and a fluorescent lamp. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of an Example. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of an Example. The figure which shows the example of a display of a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display of a liquid crystal display part. The flowchart which shows a demonstration display related process. The block diagram containing a function implementation | achievement means (operation | movement part).

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 2a ... Panel display part, 2b ... Liquid crystal display part, 2c ... Fixed display part, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4 ... Base part, 5 ... BET switch, 6 ... Medal slot 7 ... C / P switch, 8 ... medal payout port, 9 ... medal receiving part, 10 ... start lever, 10S ... start switch, 11L, 11C, 11R ... stop button, 12L, 12R ... speaker, 13 ... payout table panel , 16 ... Bonus game information display section, 17a ... 1-BET lamp, 17b ... 2-BET lamp, 17c ... Maximum BET lamp, 18 ... Payout display section, 19 ... Credit display section, 21L, 21C, 21R ... Symbol display area 22L, 22C, 22R ... window frame display area, 23 ... effect display area, 24 ... LED storage circuit board, 29 ... LED lamp, 31 ... liquid crystal display device, 32 Protective glass, 33 ... display plate, 34 ... liquid crystal panel, 35 ... light guide plate, 36 ... reflective film, 37 ... fluorescent lamp, 39 ... lamp holder, 41 ... main control circuit, 42 ... microcomputer, 43 ... CPU, 44 ... ROM, 45 ... RAM, 46 ... clock pulse generator, 47 ... frequency divider, 48 ... random number generator, 49 ... sampling circuit, 51 ... hopper drive circuit, 52 ... hopper, 53L, 53C, 53R ... stepping motor, 54 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Motor drive circuit, 55 ... Lamp drive circuit, 56 ... Display part drive circuit, 57 ... I / O port, 58 ... Reel stop signal circuit, 59 ... Reel position detection circuit, 60 ... Dispensing completion signal circuit, 71 ... Sub control Circuit 72 ... Sub microcomputer 73 ... Sub CPU 74 ... Program ROM 75 ... Work RAM 76 ... IN port 77 ... LED drive circuit, 78 ... sound source IC, 79 ... power amplifier, 81 ... image control circuit, 82 ... image control IC, 83 ... image control work RAM, 86 ... image ROM, 87 ... video RAM, 92 ... definite notification image 101 ... Reel stop control means, 103 ... Non-game state timing timer, 104 ... Demo pattern selection means, 105 ... Demo pattern storage means, 106 ... Demo display control means.

Claims (5)

Game result display means for displaying game results;
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;
Demonstration display control means for controlling the game result display means so as to display a demonstration for the customer based on information about the game,
The game result display means includes a first display means configured to include a plurality of symbol display units capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Second display means provided on the front side of the display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side,
The demonstration display control means controls the second display means so as to display information related to the game in an area corresponding to the symbol display section. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
An internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination;
Game result display control means for performing display control of the game result display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means,
The demonstration display control means controls the game result display means based on information on the internal winning combination included in the information on the game.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the demonstration display control means does not control the game result display means when the information on the internal winning combination indicates that the specific winning combination is an internal winning combination. A gaming machine.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the demonstration display control means is configured to be capable of controlling the game result display means so as to display in a plurality of display modes including a specific demonstration display mode, and information regarding the internal winning combination A gaming machine characterized by controlling the game result display means to display in a specific demonstration display mode when a specific winning combination indicates an internal winning combination.   5. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the demonstration display control unit controls the game result display unit based on information about a combination different from the combination indicated by the information of the internal winning combination. A featured gaming machine.

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