JP2004181223A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance player's interest in a game. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a game result display means including reels (3L, 3C, 3R) and a liquid crystal display (31) arranged in front of a display area on the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) viewed from the front side. The liquid crystal display (31) displays a specific image (91) across almost all over a liquid crystal display part (2b) including symbol display areas (21L, 21C, 21R) where the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) are visualized. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

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

  For example, a pachislot machine has a mechanical fluctuation display device in which a plurality of rotating reels for variably displaying a plurality of symbols are arranged in a front display window. In response to the start operation of the player, the control means drives and controls the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols variably, and automatically or by stopping the rotation of each reel by the player's stop operation. Stop. At this time, when the symbols of the respective reels displayed in the display window have a specific combination (winning mode), the player is paid out a game medium such as a medal or a coin, thereby giving a profit to the player.

Also, a plurality of reel drums, a reel band provided on the outer periphery of each of the reel drums, and a pattern drawn on an outer peripheral surface of the reel drum, and each reel drum illuminating each of the reel bands from behind. In a gaming machine equipped with a light source provided inside the light source and control means for controlling the light emission of the light source, the reel band is formed such that the design portion is translucent and the background portion of the design is transparent or translucent, and the light source is a dot. A gaming machine has been proposed in which a plurality of light emitting diodes are 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 emit light in a character or figure shape ( For example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-353255 A

  However, there is a demand for a gaming machine having a higher interest in the game than the effect of a gaming machine in which the light emission of each light emitting diode is controlled to control the light source to emit light in a character or figure shape as described above.

  An object of the present invention includes a game result display means for displaying a game result, a first display means, and a second display means provided on a front side of a display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by displaying a specific image over substantially the entire display area of the second display means including the symbol display area in which the second display means can visually recognize the first display means. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game result display means for displaying a game result, and a 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 (for example, , A main control circuit 41 described later, etc.), the game result display means includes first display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) and a first display when viewed from the front side. A second display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 31 described later) provided on the near side with respect to a display area of the means, and the second display means is a symbol display area in which the first display means can be visually recognized. A specific image (for example, a specific image to be described later) covering substantially the entire display area (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 2b to be described later) of the second display means including a symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R (to be described later). Can be displayed The features.

  According to the present invention, there are provided a game result display means for displaying a game result, and a profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when a specific game result is displayed on the game result display means. In the gaming machine, the game result display means includes first display means, and second display means provided on the near side of the display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side, and the second display means. The means displays a specific image covering substantially the entire display area of the second display means including the symbol display area in which the first display means can be visually recognized, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachi-slot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin, a medal, a game ball, a token, and the like, and a card or the like that stores information of a game value given or given to a player. However, the following description will be made assuming that medals are used.

  Currently mainstream pachislot machines have multiple types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a certain combination is established, a gaming state having better conditions than a normal state is maintained for a predetermined period without ending one payout of medals. As such a hand, a hand that can perform a game that gives a player a relatively large profit a predetermined number of times (hereinafter, referred to as a “big bonus”, abbreviated as “BB”), and gives a relatively small profit to the player There is a role (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) that allows the user to play the game a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, in the current mainstream pachislot machines, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an "effective line"), and in order to achieve a prize in which medals, coins and the like are paid out. A symbol combination that indicates a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”) and a winning combination of the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) by an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”). It is required that the player perform a stop operation at a timing when can be stopped on the activated line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is achieved, 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 with good timing (a high degree of technical intervention called "eye-catching") is the mainstream at present.

  A panel display 2a, a liquid crystal display 2b, and a fixed display 2c as substantially vertical surfaces are formed on the front (upper part of the front) of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1. The panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 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 (a first display unit constituting a game result display unit) in which a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface. 3) 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal line to form variable display means. The symbols on each reel (rotary display device) are visible through symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R (FIG. 2 described later). Each reel is configured to be able to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A substantially horizontal 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 a medal credited by a push button operation is provided. On the right side of the pedestal portion 4, a medal insertion slot 6 is provided. A C / P switch 7 that switches the credit / payout of medals obtained by the player with a push button operation is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 4. By the switching of the C / P switch 7, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 8 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 9.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 7, the reel is rotated by the operation of the player, and the symbol variation display in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R (FIG. 2 described later) is started (the game is started). Lever (game start command means operable by a player) 10 is rotatably mounted within a predetermined angle range. At the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, on the right side of the start lever 10, three stop buttons for stopping the rotation of each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (a game result derivable that can be operated by a player) Means) 11L, 11C, 11R are provided. Speakers 12L and 12R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and between the two speakers 12L and 12R, a payout table panel 13a for displaying a combination of winning symbols, a payout number of medals, and the like is provided. ing. Further, a decorative panel 13b as a substantially vertical surface is formed below the front of the cabinet 2 (below the front button (below the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R)).

  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 section 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 light up according to the number of medals bet for playing the game. The 1-BET lamp 17a is turned on when the BET number is “1”. The 2-BET lamp 17b lights up when the BET number is “2”. The maximum BET lamp 17c is turned on when the BET number is “3”. The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 each include a 7-segment LED, and display the number of paid out medals and the number of stored (credited) medals when a winning is established.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display contents of the liquid crystal display unit 2b are changed by the variable display mode and the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the operation of the liquid crystal display device 31 described later.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R are provided corresponding to the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and display the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and perform various effect displays. Here, when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are in a rotating state, or when the corresponding stop buttons 11L, 11C, 11R are in a state in which a stop operation can be performed, the reels 3L are displayed in the respective symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. , 3C, 3R are transparently displayed so that the player can easily recognize the symbols, and no staging display is performed using still images or moving images, for example, symbols, characters, figures, symbols, characters, and the like.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R are provided so as to surround the respective symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, and represent the frames of the display windows of the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 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 in the area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The effect display area 23 displays an image (indicating a so-called “WIN lamp”) that definitively informs that the winning of the bonus can be achieved, an effect for increasing the interest of the game, and a player. Displays information and the like necessary to advance the game advantageously.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, there are three vertical symbols (9 in total) appearing in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The LED storage circuit board 24 is installed on the back side of each of the symbols. The LED housing circuit board 24 has three LED housing sections, and a plurality of LED lamps 29 are provided here. Hereinafter, of the total of nine LED storage units, the LED storage units in the upper row are Z1, Z2, and Z3 in order from the left, and the LED storage units in the center row are Z4, Z5, Z6, and the bottom in the order from the left. The LED housing sections in the column are represented by Z7, Z8, 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 a light transmitting property, and the light emitted by the LED lamp 29 is transmitted to the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the reel 3 </ b> L is a cylindrical frame formed by connecting two annular frames 25 and 26 of the same shape by a plurality of connecting members 27 at a predetermined interval (reel width). And a transmission member 28 that transmits the driving force of a stepping motor 53L (FIG. 8) provided at the center of the frame structure to the annular frames 25 and 26. Note that a 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 sections Z1, Z4, and Z7 each storing a plurality of LED lamps 29. The LED storage circuit board 24 is installed such that the LED storage sections Z1, Z4, and Z7 are located on the back side of each of the symbols (a total of three symbols) that can be visually recognized by the player through the symbol display area 21L. Although not shown, the reels 3C and 3R have the same structure as that of the reel 3L, and the LED storage circuit board 24 is provided inside 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 showing the schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 31 (as viewed from the back side of the cabinet 2). 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 reflection film 36, a so-called white light source (including light of all wavelengths at a ratio at which a specific color is inconspicuous to human eyes). A flexible substrate (not shown) composed of a fluorescent lamp 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b, a lamp holder 39a to 39h, and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted. ). The liquid crystal display device 31 is provided on the front side of the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (on the front side of the display surface) so as to straddle the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 31 are provided separately (at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 32 and the display panel 33 are made of a translucent member. The protective glass 32 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 34 and the like. An image is drawn in an area corresponding to the panel display section 2a and the fixed display section 2c of the display panel 33. Here, the various display units disposed behind the region of the display panel 33 corresponding to the panel display unit 2a and the 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 employing the normally white liquid crystal panel 34, the liquid crystal panel 34 is disposed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbol (variable display and stop display of the symbol display unit) 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 variable 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 (illuminates the liquid crystal panel), and is made of, for example, an acrylic resin having a thickness of about 2 cm. It is composed of a light transmitting member (having a light guiding function).

  The reflection film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film with a silver vapor-deposited film formed thereon, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflection film 36 includes a reflection area 36A and non-reflection areas (transmission areas) 36BL, 36BC, 36BR. The non-reflection regions 36BL, 36BC, and 36BR are formed as light transmission portions that are formed of a transparent material and transmit incident light without reflection, and are displayed when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. (A total of three symbols) is provided at a position in front of each (a region corresponding to the reel sheet is a light transmitting portion). Specifically, the sizes and positions of the non-reflection regions 36BL, 36BC, 36BR match those of the symbol display regions 21L, 21C, 21R. The reflection area 36A reflects the incident light, and functions as one of the illumination means mainly for the areas corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R 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 portion of the reflection means, and can enjoy the game with the display modes of the symbol display unit and the liquid crystal display device.

  The fluorescent lamps 37 a and 37 b are arranged along the upper end and the lower end of the light guide plate 35, and both ends are supported by a lamp holder 39. The fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b function as illumination means mainly for areas corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R 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 (introduce light into the light guide plate 35 individually).

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

  As described above, the first display means and the second display means are commonly illuminated by the common illumination means. That is, not only the first display unit but also the second display unit is illuminated with the light emitted from the common illumination unit, so that the cost is lower than providing the illumination unit dedicated to each display unit. Further, by controlling the common lighting means, the lighting control can be simplified, and the same lighting can be simultaneously realized by the two display means.

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

  FIG. 7A shows the state 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 of the liquid crystal panel 34 corresponding to the area). Indicates the function.

  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. Since these lights pass through the non-reflection areas 36BL, 36BC, 36BR, the light guide plate 35 and the liquid crystal panel 34 constituting the liquid crystal display device 31, the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. Can be. Therefore, when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is not driven, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b function as illumination means for the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 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 eyes of the player. That is, the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b function as illumination means for the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34 corresponding to the above-described window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R and the effect display area 23.

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

  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. In the area of the liquid crystal panel 34 where the liquid crystal is driven, a part of the light is reflected, absorbed, or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. The effect display and the like can be visually recognized. Therefore, when driving the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b correspond to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R of the area of the liquid crystal panel 34. It functions as one of the lighting means of the area.

  Here, when driving the liquid crystal in a part of the area of the liquid crystal panel 34 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b are driven by the reels 3L, 3C. , 3R, and functions as illumination means for the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34 corresponding to the undriven liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R.

  FIG. 8 shows a main control circuit 41 for controlling a game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. 2 shows a circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 31 and a sub-control circuit 71 for controlling the speakers 12L and 12R. The main control circuit 41 and the sub-control circuit 71 constitute a game result display control means. The main control circuit 41 has functions as an internal winning combination determination unit, a first display control unit, and a profit state generation unit. The internal winning combination determining means determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the output of the game start instructing means. The first display control means controls the first display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the output of the game result derivation 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. Further, the sub control circuit 71 controls the second display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the output of the game result derivation means.

  The main control circuit 41 has a microcomputer 42 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and further includes a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 42 includes a CPU 43 for performing a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 44 and a RAM 45 as storage means.

  The CPU 43 is connected to 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 random numbers to be sampled. As means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be performed 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 number 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 and various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 71 are stored. Note that the sub-control circuit 71 does not input commands, information, and the like to the main control circuit 41, and one-way communication from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 71 is performed.

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

  Further, a motor driving circuit 54 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 53L, 53C and 53R, a hopper driving circuit 51 for driving and controlling the hopper 52, a lamp driving circuit 55 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display unit for driving and controlling various display units. The 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 a BET switch 5, a inserted medal sensor 6S, a C / P switch 7, a start switch 10S, a 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 a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. The start switch 10S detects an operation of the start lever 10. The reel stop signal circuit 58 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each of the stop buttons 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 of the reels 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, a random number generator 48 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a sampling circuit 49 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 10 is operated. The internal winning combination is determined based on the sampled random numbers and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 44. 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. A reset pulse is obtained from each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 43 via the reel position detection circuit 59. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 45 is cleared to “0”. As a result, the RAM 45 stores the count value corresponding to the rotation position within one rotation of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table is stored in the ROM 44 for associating the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number is sequentially provided for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on a rotation position at which the above-described reset pulse is generated, and is provided corresponding to each code number. And a symbol code indicating the symbol that has been assigned.

  Further, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 44. In the 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 at the time of stop control of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and when performing a winning confirmation after stopping all the reels.

  When the internal winning is performed by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 43 transmits the operation signal transmitted 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 54.

  In a stop mode indicating the winning of the internally won combination, the CPU 43 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 51 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 52. At that time, the medal detection unit 52S counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 52, and when the counted value reaches the specified 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 driving 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 output control of sound from the speakers 12L and 12R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 41. The sub-control circuit 71 is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 41, has a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 72 as a main component, and has a housing of the gaming machine 1. A plurality of decorative lamps provided on the body, an LED driving circuit 77 as display control means for the LED lamp 29, the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b, an image control circuit 81 as display control means for the liquid crystal display device 31, a speaker 12L, It comprises a sound source IC 78 for controlling the sound emitted by the 12R, and a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier.

  The sub-microcomputer 72 includes a sub-CPU 73 that performs a control operation according to 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 an operation program of the sub CPU 73. The program ROM 74 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 73. Further, the program ROM 74 stores an image control program relating 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. The image control IC 82 determines the display content on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the parameters specified 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 used to designate an image to be displayed next 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 according 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.

  Here, in the embodiment, moving image computer graphics are used to improve the performance output in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. At this time, a part of the image data is cut out and the image data is superimposed (sprite processing). For this reason, in the image ROM 86, for example, an area in which white is designated (set) so that the variable display or the stop display of the person, the animal, the symbol, the character, the graphic, and the symbol arranged on the reel can be visually recognized. , And sprite image data such as a figure including the image data, background image data, and the like. The sprite image data is an image to be superimposed and displayed as a sprite screen on a background image (background surface). The image control work RAM 83 stores sprite image data to be displayed on the background image. At this time, when a plurality of sprite images (sprite planes) are used, the sprite images are stored in accordance with the priority order (the order of overlapping display). This priority is uniquely determined by the sprite number, and the higher the sprite number, the higher the priority. The video RAM 87 stores image data corresponding to an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  The image control IC 82 generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, stores the image data in the video RAM 87, and displays the stored image data on the liquid crystal display unit 2b to draw a sprite image to be displayed on a background image. Control. Specifically, when displaying a sprite image, various processes such as determination of priority (display priority) of sprite image data, transparency determination, and translucency determination are performed. Then, the sprite display is performed by designating the position of the sprite image and combining the sprite image with the background image at the designated position. That is, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (second display means) is generated by combining a plurality of images based on the priority order. As a result, it is possible to reduce the data amount of moving image graphic content required for moving image computer graphics. Also, development of moving image computer graphics is facilitated.

  In the embodiment, moving image computer graphics are used to improve the performance output in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The image control IC 82 basically generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, stores the image data in the video RAM 87, and displays the stored image data on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, thereby displaying the image data on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Controls the rendering of images. The image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is stored in an image ROM 86 that stores data (compressed image data). Further, the image is compressed and stored by a reproduction direction designation compression (for example, so-called AVI cine pack compression), and is expanded (enlarged) and displayed (reproduced display) during reproduction (when a specific image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b). ) And may not be enlarged.

  When the image is enlarged and displayed as a moving image, the image control IC 82 reads out the compressed image data of the image intermittently from the image ROM 86 one frame at a time, and sequentially reads the compressed image data for one frame in an image control work RAM (SDRAM). 83. Then, the image control IC 82 sequentially performs a decompression process for decompressing the compressed image data for one frame stored in the image control work RAM 83, stores the decompressed data in the video RAM 87, and stores the data in the video RAM 87. The data is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. That is, the image control IC 82 has a function as an enlargement unit that performs an expansion process for expanding the compressed image data.

  When the decompression process of one frame of the compressed image data is completed by the image control IC 82, the one frame of the compressed image data stored in the image control work RAM 83 becomes unnecessary, and such data is read from the image ROM 86. Overwritten by the subsequent compressed image data. As a result, it is possible to reduce the data amount of the moving image graphic content required for the moving image computer class.

  When the image is enlarged and displayed as a still image, the image control IC 82 reads out the compressed image data of the image from the image ROM 86 and stores it in the image control work RAM 83. Then, the image control IC 82 performs a decompression process for decompressing the compressed image data stored in the image control work RAM 83, and displays the data on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  When the image is not enlarged and displayed as a still image or a moving image, the image control IC 82 as the enlargement means reads out the compressed image data of the image from the image ROM 86 and stores it in the image control work RAM 83. The stored compressed image data is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b as an image without being expanded. That is, the function of controlling the drawing of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is achieved without performing the function as the enlargement unit.

  Here, when the image is enlarged and displayed (enlarged display), it is used as a preview image and a preview moving image, and when not enlarged and displayed, it is used as a background image and a background moving image.

  In the image ROM 86, in addition to the data of the image, for example, white is designated in order to make the variable display or stop display of a person, an animal, a symbol, a character, a graphic, or a symbol arranged on a reel visible ( Stored are sprite image data, background image data, and the like for superimposing (sprite processing) image data of figures and the like including the set area. The video RAM 87 stores image data corresponding to an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Here, in the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the embodiment, after one game is completed (for example, all reels stop rotating), an operation of inserting a medal 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”), and then a demonstration display (standby screen display) is basically performed. This demonstration display is a display for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer or the like. In addition, the presence or absence of the demonstration display and the display pattern (aspect) are changed according to information about a game such as an internal winning combination. Hereinafter, “demonstration” is abbreviated as “demo”.

  FIG. 10 shows a display example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. FIG. 10A is displayed when a start operation is performed, a specific combination (for example, RB) is determined as an internal winning combination, and the RB does not win, and the game enters a non-gaming state. 4 shows an enlarged display mode of an image. In this way, when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, the second display means (the liquid crystal display device 31) provided on the player side specifies substantially the entire display area of the second display means including the symbol display area. Is displayed based on the result of the determination of the internal winning combination determination means, it is possible to display a powerful effect in which the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the profit state is significantly increased. Playability is also greatly enhanced. Also, the risk of the player overlooking is extremely low.

  Here, Don-chan 91, which is a character (appearance) relating to the theme of the gaming machine 1, is displayed continuously over substantially the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b (over the symbol display area, the window frame display area, and the effect display area). Have been. Thereby, a powerful performance can be realized. In this way, when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, the second display means (the liquid crystal display device 31) provided on the player side specifies substantially the entire display area of the second display means including the symbol display area. Is displayed, and it is powerful, and the danger of the player overlooking it is low. Here, an image displayed on the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b is referred to as a “specific image”. In addition, the effect by various image displays may be performed with this Don-chan 91 as a background image. As described above, the enlarged display of Don-chan 91 allows the player to recognize that the RB has been determined as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 10 (B) is displayed when a start operation is performed, a specific combination (for example, BB) is determined as an internal winning combination, and the BB does not win and a non-game state is established. 4 shows an enlarged display mode of an image (specific image).

  Here, Don-chan 92, which is an enlarged display of the above-mentioned Don-chan 91, is displayed seamlessly and continuously over substantially the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b. Specifically, the entirety of Don-chan (display target) 92 is enlarged so as to be invisible. That is, only a part of Don-chan 92 can be visually recognized. In addition, an effect by various image displays may be performed using the Don-chan 92 as a background image. As described above, by displaying Don-chan 92 in an enlarged manner, the player can recognize that BB has been determined as the internal winning combination.

  As described above, in the non-gaming state, the degree of the player's expectation of the game can be changed by changing the mode of the enlarged display of the specific image according to the determined internal winning combination.

  FIG. 10C illustrates an enlarged display mode of an image (specific image) displayed when a start operation is performed and a specific combination (for example, RB) is determined as an internal winning combination. Here, as shown, Don-chan 91 is displayed as a background image in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the above-described window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R. Specifically, Don-chan 91 is displayed enlarged on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, white is designated for the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are of a predetermined color other than the transparent color. It is specified.

  White color can be realized by setting the liquid crystal in the area of the liquid crystal panel 34 corresponding to the above-mentioned light transmitting portion not to be driven. Thereby, the player clearly recognizes the change display and the stop display of the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R corresponding to the light transmitting portions for which white has been designated. be able to. That is, the player can visually recognize the symbols in the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and can visually recognize the Don-chan 91 (a part of the Don-chan 91 in the drawing). In addition, the effect by various image displays may be performed in the effect display area 23 using the Don-chan 91 as a background image.

  As described above, the enlarged display of Don-chan 91 allows the player to recognize that the RB has been determined as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 10D illustrates an enlarged display mode of an image (specific image) displayed when a start operation is performed and a specific combination (for example, BB) is determined as an internal winning combination. Here, Don-chan 92, which is an enlarged display of the above-mentioned Don-chan 91, is displayed as a background image of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the above-described window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R. Specifically, Don-chan 91 is displayed enlarged on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, white is designated for the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are of a predetermined color other than the transparent color. It is specified. In addition, Don-chan 92 is enlarged and displayed so that the entirety thereof cannot be visually recognized. That is, only a part of Don-chan 92 can be visually recognized. In addition, an effect by various image displays may be performed in the effect display area 23 using the Don-chan 92 as a background image. As described above, by displaying Don-chan 92 in an enlarged manner, the player can recognize that BB has been determined as the internal winning combination.

  In this way, by changing the mode of the enlarged display of the specific image according to the determined internal winning combination, the degree of expectation of the player for the game can be changed. Further, the player can determine the symbol to be stopped and perform "pushing".

  Here, the image data of Don-chan 91 and 92 described above is constituted by 3D shape data having X, Y, and Z coordinate points that define the shape of the object, and is expressed as data indicating a 3D shape polygon.

  Also, the image is enlarged and displayed in a time-series manner (in a stepwise or continuous manner with the passage of time) from the enlarged display mode of the image shown in FIG. You may comprise. Specifically, when a start operation is performed, a specific combination (for example, BB) is determined as an internal winning combination, and the BB does not win, the game enters a non-gaming state. ) Is enlarged and displayed as shown in FIG. 10B, and then enlarged and displayed in chronological order like Don-chan 92 shown in FIG. Also, the display may be reduced from Don-chan 92 shown in FIG. 10B to Don-chan 91 shown in FIG. 10A. It is possible to have a deep production effect. Further, the speed and direction of the change of the enlarged display or the reduced display may be changed. Then, it is possible to have a more profound effect.

  In addition, the change of the time-series enlarged display as described above is performed in such a manner that the image is enlarged and displayed in a time-series manner from the image enlarged display mode shown in FIG. Can also be adopted. In this case, when a start operation is performed and a specific combination (for example, BB) is determined as an internal winning combination, a time-dependent enlarged display change as described above is performed to provide a deep effect. It becomes possible. In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the game.

  On the back side of the decorative panel 13b when viewed from the front side, another display means different from the above-described reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 31 (the light-transmissive decorative panel 13b is used as a display screen). It is also possible to provide different display means for the different display means. In this case, the separate display means has basically the same structure as the liquid crystal display device 31 described above, and the decorative panel 13b is a translucent member so that the display content of the separate display means can be visually recognized through the decorative panel 13b. It consists of.

  Next, a case where the specific image shown in FIG. 10 is displayed across different display means will be described with reference to FIGS. 11, 12, 13, and 14. FIG. FIGS. 11, 12, 13, and 14 show display examples of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b and an image displayed on the separate display unit.

  FIG. 11 is an enlarged image displayed when a start operation is performed, a specific combination (for example, RB) is determined as an internal winning combination, and the RB does not win, and the game enters a non-game state. The display mode will be described.

  Here, Don-Chan 93 (a character) with his arms folded is displayed seamlessly over substantially the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b (over the symbol display area, the window frame display area, and the effect display area). The image displayed by the separate display means is an image representing the lower body 94 of the above-mentioned Don-chan 93. That is, one still image or moving image can be displayed by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b and the image displayed on the separate display means (the images that are related to each other are displayed). ). Thereby, a powerful performance can be realized. In the embodiment, it is a still image representing a character standing with his arms crossed. In the embodiment, a still image is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a moving image may be displayed. In addition, the effect by various image displays may be performed with this Don-chan 93 and the lower body 94 of Don-chan 93 as a background image.

  FIG. 12 shows an image (specified) displayed when the player enters the non-gaming state without performing a start operation, determining a specific winning combination (for example, BB) as an internal winning combination, and winning a winning of the BB. 2 shows an aspect of enlarged display of an image).

  Here, Don-chan 95, which is a further enlarged display of Don-chan 93, is displayed on the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b. Specifically, the entirety of Don-chan 95 is enlarged and displayed so that it cannot be visually recognized. That is, only a part of Don-chan 95 can be visually recognized. The image displayed on the separate display means is an image representing the lower body 96 of the above-mentioned Don-chan 95.

  FIG. 13 shows an enlarged display mode of an image displayed when a start operation is performed and a specific combination (for example, RB) is determined as an internal winning combination. Here, as shown, Don-chan 93 is displayed as a background image of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the above-described window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R. The image displayed by the separate display means is an image representing the lower body 94 of the above-mentioned Don-chan 93.

  FIG. 14 shows an enlarged display mode of an image (specific image) displayed when a start operation is performed and a specific combination (for example, BB) is determined as an internal winning combination. Here, Don-chan 95, which is a further enlarged display of Don-chan 93, is displayed as a background image of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R. The image displayed by the separate display means is an image representing the lower body 96 of the above-mentioned Don-chan 95.

  Further, when viewed from the front side, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the liquid crystal display device 31, and another display means are provided on the rear side of the payout table panel 13a, and further different display means are provided. Display may be performed. In this case, the further display means has basically the same structure as the liquid crystal display device 31 described above, and the payout table panel 13a allows the display contents of the further display means to be visually recognized through the payout table panel 13a. It is composed of a translucent member. Then, one still image or moving image can be displayed by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the liquid crystal display device 31, the image displayed on another display means, and the image displayed on another display means. You may.

  The embodiments have been described above, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

  In the embodiment, the internal winning combination or the like is adopted as the information on the game, and the specific image (specific image) is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the profit state may be information on the game, such as information on the game, information on the carried-over role, and information on the game, such as the fact that the winning combination is a specific role. Further, as the information on the game, information on the number of times a predetermined combination has been won based on the number of internal wins for a predetermined combination (for example, BB, RB, single bonus, small combination, replay, etc.) may be adopted. . In this way, when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, the second display means (the liquid crystal display device 31) provided on the player side specifies substantially the entire display area of the second display means including the symbol display area. Is displayed on the basis of the information on the game, so that the effect display that is powerful and has a remarkably high effect in the game state can be performed. Also, the risk of the player overlooking is extremely low. In addition, interest in the game increases.

  Further, the probability that a specific image is displayed when a specific combination is internally won can be made higher than the probability that a specific combination is internally won for a different combination. As a result, the reliability of the specific image with respect to the internal winning of the specific combination increases, and the player can proceed with the game, expecting the specific image to be displayed. In other words, the probability of displaying a specific image when a specific role is determined to be an internal win is higher than the probability of displaying a specific image when a role different from the specific role is determined to be an internal win. Therefore, the player can strongly recognize the expectation of the occurrence of the profit state by looking at the specific image. Also, when a specific image is displayed even when a role different from the specific role is determined to be an internal winning role, the chances of appearing the powerful specific image increase, the staging effect increases, Leads to improvement.

  In addition, when displaying a specific image based on "the winning combination is a specific combination" included in the information on the game, when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, it is provided on the player side. A specific image is displayed over substantially the entire display area of the second display means (such as the liquid crystal display device 31) including the symbol display area, so that the player can feel a sense of accomplishment and view the image again. Therefore, it is possible to arouse a desire to play a game in order to achieve a winning of a particular role, and as a result, it is possible to realize an effect with an extremely (significantly) highly visual effect.

  Further, in the embodiment, the character is integrally displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b and the decorative panel 13b (images related to each other are displayed). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by displaying a state in which a predetermined display object (object) moves from the liquid crystal display unit 2b side to the decorative panel 13b side or from the decorative panel 13b side to the liquid crystal display unit 2b side, images related to each other are displayed. You can also. As a result, a more powerful effect display can be realized. As described above, the first display unit and the second display unit are provided with separate display units, and the second display unit and the separate display unit display images related to each other. A powerful performance can be performed. In addition, a related image can be visually recognized even from a place away from the gaming machine, and it becomes possible for the player to be interested in the gaming machine, and as a result, to improve the gaming ability.

  In the embodiment, the above-described specific image is displayed when the specific combination (BB, RB) is determined as the non-gaming state and the internal winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (Including when returning and ending), powering on the gaming machine (including when power is turned on and after turning on), during a bonus game (including when starting a bonus game and when ending a bonus game), and during a profit state (a profit state) (Including at the start and at the end of the profit state).

  Further, the specific image is a still image, but is not limited thereto, and may be a moving image. The compressed data of the moving image may be in a format that allows high-speed reproduction, slow reproduction, trick mode reproduction such as reverse reproduction, random access reproduction, and the like during reproduction. In addition, a moving image may be displayed in which a specific image (specific image) is used as a display start point in or near the symbol display area. For example, an initial image is displayed in a symbol display area or an area including the symbol display area at a predetermined timing, the initial image is gradually enlarged, and the variable display is performed on an image covering substantially the entire display area of the second display means. May be configured. The initial image is displayed, for example, by superimposing a symbol substantially the same as the symbol stopped and displayed on the first display means on the second display means, so that the effect that the symbol on the first display means is enlarged. The effect is very high. Further, this allows the display mode of the first display unit and the display mode of the second display unit to have relevance (integralness), thereby increasing the effect of the effect. Alternatively, the payout table panel 13a may be used as a display screen of another display means. Further, as the specific image, an image covering substantially the entire display area of the second display means and another display means (for example, substantially the entirety of the separate display means) may be displayed.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the specific image, Don, which is a character related to the theme of the gaming machine 1 described above, is employed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an image relating to a specific combination (eg, design, character, graphic, symbol) , Including still images or moving images composed of characters, etc.), images (including, for example, still images or moving images composed of patterns, characters, graphics, symbols, characters, etc.) for informing of game-related information, etc. May be adopted. Further, any of a 2D image and a 3D image may be adopted as the specific image.

  Further, the light transmittance of some or substantially all of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is increased (light transmittance is increased), and a specific image is formed by both the first display means and the second display means (display of the image). Realization). For example, by configuring the still image of the first display unit and the image display (still image or moving image) of the second display unit to be fused, it is possible to produce and display a more realistic image. Become. Also, for example, one display object (image) is constituted by a variable display or a stop display of the reel (the first display means) (a symbol that has been stopped and displayed) and a display image of the liquid crystal display device (the second display means). You may make it.

  In the embodiment, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the second display means (including a plurality of symbol display units (reel sheets and the like) capable of variably displaying and stopping one or a plurality of symbols) are provided. Although the liquid crystal display device 31 is adopted as the display means, it 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. as the first display means, It can be adopted as the second display means, the third display means or another display means. In addition, a third display means different from the first display means and the second display means is provided on the near side of the second display means in a game machine front view, a position between the first display means and the second display means, The display means may be provided on the rear side of the gaming machine as viewed from the front. The display result of the first display means, the second display means or the third display means is composed of a still image, a moving image and the like. Further, a combination of a plurality or all of the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means may be integrally configured. In this case, there is a case where the unit can be replaced by an integrally formed unit. In such a case, there is a case where the trouble of the disassembling operation or the assembling operation can be saved, and this can contribute to the maintainability, which is preferable. In addition, if a part or structure that can be shared in the unit can be adopted, it is preferable because it can contribute to cost reduction. Of course, the same effect can be expected even if the lighting unit included in the common lighting unit is included in this unit.

  In addition, the profit state includes a state where winning of a predetermined combination (for example, replay, BB, RB, small combination, single bonus, etc.) is established, a free game, and information necessary for a player to advance a game advantageously. Is notified, the state where the probability of internally winning the predetermined role is high, the state where the probability of winning the predetermined role is high, the probability that the predetermined role that has been carried over and the predetermined role that is carried over are permitted or not. The so-called "challenge time" in which the reels are stopped and controlled based on the operation timing of the player's stop button in a high state, basically, a small hit, a medium hit, a big hit, a hit (the so-called "symbol start opening" is opened or expanded). State), a so-called “probability variation state”, a so-called “time reduction”, or a combination thereof. Here, the small hit, the middle hit, and the big hit relate to the opening of the so-called "big winning opening" of the ball-and-ball game machine.

  Further, when the internal winning combination determination means determines that a specific combination (for example, a bonus) is an internal winning combination, one or more or all the lighting means included in the common lighting means can be turned off. For example, the LED lamp 29 provided for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be turned off each time a corresponding operation button or another operation button is operated. With these configurations, the interest in the game increases. Further, the front illuminating means (fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b) can be provided for each symbol display unit (reel 3L, 3C, 3R).

  Further, one, a plurality, or all of the illumination units included in the common illumination unit may be configured to 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 mode of the LED lamp 29 or changing the color or continuous change of the emitted light. In addition, a self-luminous plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like may be employed as an illumination unit (an example of a third display unit), and an image may be displayed on the first display unit. With these configurations, the interest in the game increases.

  Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a special game result is displayed on the first display means or the second display means (for example, a symbol combination indicating winning of a bonus is displayed); It can also be provided. Further, the special game state generating means and the second display control means can be formed on a single control board. Further, a game state can be displayed (information relating to the game is notified to the player) by a superimposed image of the image displayed on the first display means and the image displayed on the second display means. Further, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect display of the second display means can be performed 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 sense of expectation of the player more than before, which can contribute to an increase in interest.

  In the embodiment, the start lever 10 is employed as a game start command means for starting a game (operable by a player), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a BET switch 5, a medal slot 6, a inserted medal sensor 6S, a start switch 10S, and the like can be employed.

  The display includes a visual display, an audible display, an olfactory notification, a lamp lighting mode, and the like, or a combination thereof. The display mode includes a color, color, pattern, shape (outer shape, inner shape), and the like. Further, the game result can be displayed after the operation of the game start instruction means or the operation of the game result derivation means.

  Also, when the game result deriving means is in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be stopped (such as a state in which the operation of the stop button is permitted), or when the first display means is in the variable display (variable display), the symbol is displayed. A specific image may be displayed by lowering the light transmittance of the region (it is difficult for the player to visually recognize). That is, a dark color (excluding non-transparent colors such as a transparent color and a semi-transparent color) is used as a color designated for an image (for example, a sprite image) displayed by the liquid crystal display device 31 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. May be adopted. In this case, it is possible to strongly expect the player to generate a profit state, and a remarkable improvement in the effect can be expected.

  In the embodiment, the above-described LED drive circuit is a display control unit such as a plurality of decorative lamps, LED lamps, and fluorescent lamps provided in the housing of the gaming machine. May be performed by another display control means. In this case, for example, in the lighting control of the LED lamp, power may be supplied so that the gaming machine is always turned on after the power is turned on until the power is turned off. Lighting here includes blinking display at minute time intervals. In this way, even if an abnormality occurs in the above-described LED drive circuit by constantly turning on the light, the light from the LED lamp is always applied to each symbol display area, so that the player always displays each of the symbol display areas. This is suitable because the symbols arranged on each reel can be visually recognized through the reels.

  Further, the above-described 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, power may be supplied so that the gaming machine is always lit from when the power is turned on until the power is turned off. As a result, even if an abnormality occurs in the LED drive circuit in the same manner as described above, the light from the fluorescent lamp is always applied to the symbol display area. Can be visually recognized.

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

  Further, the liquid crystal display device described in the embodiment may include an image enlarging 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, the image data creation time, and the like can be reduced.

  In addition, in the embodiment, the symbol display area is divided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, but is not limited to this. It is also possible not to classify. That is, it is also possible to provide one symbol area or “three” symbol display sprite images (predetermined images) specifying colors other than transparent and translucent colors such as white, and provide one symbol display area. The symbol display area may be deformed (variably displayed) such as by changing (enlarging or reducing) the size of the symbol display area. For example, two, three or a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the like may be visually recognized in one symbol display area. When the first display means and the third display means are provided on the back 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 in one display. You may comprise so that a player may visually recognize through an area | region. When manufacturing the reflection means, it may be easier to manufacture than when a plurality of transmission parts are divided and configured. Further, the first display means or the third display means may be movable in the vertical, horizontal, front and rear directions, reciprocating, induced vibration or rotation. In that case, the symbol display area may be configured to move in accordance with its movement. By these operations, a more profound effect can be expected, and in some cases, it can be applied to the relation with game characteristics.

  Further, the present invention can be applied to other game machines such as a pachinko game machine, an arrangement ball, a play ball game machine, a video slot, and a video poker, in addition to the slot machine as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a game program that executes the above-described operation of the slot machine for a home game machine in a pseudo manner. In this case, the recording medium for recording the game program may be a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium.

  Here, among the currently mainstream pachinko machines, in recent years, gaming machines provided with an electric display device such as a liquid crystal display device at the center of the game board have become widespread. In this electric display device, a plurality of symbols (hereinafter, referred to as “special symbols”) represented by images are variably displayed to simulate the three rows of rotating reels of the slot machine. When the variable display of the special symbol is stopped, a predetermined stop mode (a stop mode in which the same special symbols are arranged as in "7-7-7" and generally called a "big hit") is obtained. If so, a transition is made to a special game state advantageous to the player. In a general pachinko machine, a special symbol fluctuating display is started on the condition that a game ball fired in the game board by operating a firing handle wins a predetermined winning opening (so-called "start winning opening"), After a predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In such a pachinko machine, the liquid crystal display device (second display means) and the first display means (for example, a drum type reel) are provided behind the display area (display surface) of the liquid crystal display device when viewed from the front side. ) May be provided. Then, a special symbol 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 above-described game result display means may include a first display means and a second display means provided before the display area of the first display means when viewed from the front. Further, the game result display means may include a first display means, and a second display means provided before the display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side.

  The above-mentioned rear lighting means illuminates the second display means from behind. Further, the above-mentioned front illumination means illuminates the second display means from behind. Further, the front illumination means may illuminate the second display means from the side.

  The above-mentioned first display means and / or second display means may be curved. The degree of the curvature may be such that the first display means and the second display means are approximately the same. By doing so, the design may be improved and the appearance may be improved. The same effect can be expected even if the first display means is curved with a smaller radius of curvature or a larger radius of curvature.

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

  The above-mentioned game start instructing means may be a symbol starting port for generating an output when a winning or passing of a game ball is detected. The game start command means in the ball game ball is a special symbol starting port (or a special symbol starting gate), a normal symbol starting port (a normal symbol starting gate), various judgment symbol starting ports (or a judgment symbol starting gate), and the like. .

  When the above-described internal winning combination determining means determines that a specific combination is an internal winning combination, one or a plurality of lighting means included in the common lighting means may be turned off. Alternatively, the light may be turned off without fail.

  At about the same time when the internal winning combination determination means determines a specific combination as the internal winning combination, one or more or all of the lighting means included in the common lighting means may be turned off. Alternatively, the light may be turned off without fail.

  The variable display of the illumination unit included in the common illumination unit may be in various forms. However, the specific variable display may be configured to be executable, and the specific variable display is a non-specific variable display and a part of the illumination unit. Or, the brightness of all the display units is different, a still image, a moving image, a specific character, a number, a figure, and a character that are not displayed during the non-specific variable display are displayed, and the variable display speed is different from that of the non-specific variable display. And so on. Also, any one may be adopted. In addition, 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 sense of expectation of the player more than before, which can contribute to an increase in interest.

  The above-mentioned third display means may be one that is described as being employable in the first display means and the second display means. 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 or behind 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, the display content of the display area of the third display means can be easily recognized by the player, which is very preferable.

  Further, control may be performed so that a player can visually recognize a superimposed image of the image of the second display means and the image of the third display means, and when the control occurs, the probability is higher than when the control is not performed. You may be comprised so that a profit state may arise. By doing so, it is possible to include an effect that increases the sense of expectation of the player more than before, which can contribute to an increase in interest.

  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, a figure, a doll, an animal, an insect, a structure, a fish, and a vehicle. For example, if a particular role is won, if a particular role is won, or if the number of the same winning role that has not yet been won exceeds a predetermined number, a specific image is displayed on the movable object. When the moving object is displayed on a different display means, the movable object may move such as rotation, swing, reciprocation, and vibration. Further, the movable object may be composed of a plurality of members, and a part of the movable object may be movable. In this case, there may be a case where even more diverse effect can be expected by displaying other than the image display device.

  Further, the front illumination means may be provided in front of the first display means and the second display means. In this case, even when the store is dark, sufficient illumination can be given to both display means, and the image displayed on the display means may be clearly visible to the player in some cases. We can expect that we can enjoy direction more.

  (1) A game comprising: a game result display means for displaying a game result; and a profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to a player when a specific game result is displayed on the game result display means. In the machine, the game result display means includes first display means, and second display means provided on the near side with respect to a display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side, and wherein the second display means is provided. The gaming machine, wherein the display means displays a specific image covering substantially the entire display area of the second display means including a symbol display area in which the first display means can be visually recognized.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the specific image is displayed based on information regarding a game.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), based on an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on an output of the game start instructing means for starting a game, and on a determination result of the internal winning combination determining means. Game result display control means for performing display control of the game result display means, wherein the specific image is displayed based on the information on the internal winning combination included in the information on the game. Machine.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (3), the probability that the specific image is displayed when the internal winning combination determining means determines a specific combination as an internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. A gaming machine characterized by a higher probability that the specific image will be displayed when a different combination from the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination.

  (5) In the gaming machine described in (2), the specific image is displayed based on the fact that the winning combination included in the game-related information is a specific winning combination. .

  (6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), further including another display unit different from the first display unit and the second display unit, wherein the second display unit and the another display unit are provided. Is a gaming machine that displays images that are related to each other.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a game result display unit that displays a game result, and a profit state generation unit that generates a profit state advantageous to the player when a specific game result is displayed on the game result display unit. For example, in a gaming machine provided with a main control circuit 41 described later), the game result display means includes first display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) and a first display means as viewed from the front side. A second display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device 31 described later) provided on the near side of a display area of the display unit, wherein the second display unit is a symbol display capable of visually recognizing the first display unit. A specific image (for example, a specific image to be described later) covering substantially the entire display region (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 2b to be described later) of the second display means including a region (for example, a symbol display region 21L, 21C, 21R to be described later). ) And wherein the door.

  In a specific mode of the present embodiment, a specific image is displayed based on information about a game.

  In a specific mode of the present embodiment, an internal winning combination determining unit (for example, a main control to be described later) that determines an internal winning combination based on an output of a game start instructing unit (for example, a start lever 10 to be described later) for starting a game. Circuit 41, etc.) and game result display control means (for example, a main control circuit 41 described later) for controlling display of the game result display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means. , Is displayed based on the information on the internal winning combination included in the information on the game.

  In the specific mode of this embodiment, the probability that a specific image is displayed when the internal winning combination determining means determines the specific winning combination as the internal winning combination is different from the case where the internal winning combination determining means is different from the specific combination. It is characterized by a higher probability that a specific image will be displayed when the role is determined to be an internal winning combination.

  In a specific mode of this embodiment, the specific image is displayed based on the fact that the winning combination included in the information on the game is a specific winning combination.

  In a specific mode of the present embodiment, another display means different from the first display means and the second display means is provided, and the second display means and the different display means display images related to each other. And

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a panel display unit and a liquid crystal display unit. FIG. 4 is an external view of a reel mechanism in which a lamp is arranged inside the reel. The figure which shows the reel and the circuit board for LED storage provided in the inside. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 2 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the function of an LED lamp and a fluorescent lamp. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electric circuit according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a sub control circuit according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a liquid crystal display unit. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a liquid crystal display unit and a decorative panel. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a liquid crystal display unit and a decorative panel. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a liquid crystal display unit and a decorative panel. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a liquid crystal display unit and a decorative panel.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Gaming 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 exit, 9 medal receiving section, 10 start lever, 10 S start switch, 11 L, 11 C, 11 R stop button, 12 L, 12 R speaker, 13 a dividend table panel , 13b: decorative 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, 3 ... Liquid crystal display device, 32 ... Protective glass, 33 ... Display plate, 34 ... Liquid crystal panel, 35 ... Light guide plate, 36 ... Reflection film, 37 ... Fluorescent lamp, 39 ... Lamp holder, 41 ... Main control circuit, 42 ... Microcomputer 43, CPU, 44, ROM, 45, RAM, 46, clock pulse generation circuit, 47, frequency divider, 48, random number generator, 49, sampling circuit, 51, hopper drive circuit, 52, hopper, 53L, 53C , 53R: stepping motor, 54: motor drive circuit, 55: lamp drive circuit, 56: display drive circuit, 57: I / O port, 58: reel stop signal circuit, 59: reel position detection circuit, 60: payout completion Signal circuit, 71: sub-control circuit, 72: sub microcomputer, 73: sub CPU, 74: program ROM, 75: work R M, 76 IN port, 77 LED drive circuit, 78 sound source IC, 79 power amplifier, 81 image control circuit, 82 image control IC, 83 image work RAM, 86 image ROM, 87 video RAM.

Claims (1)

A game result display means for displaying a game result,
When a specific game result is displayed on the game result display means, in a gaming machine comprising a profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player,
The game result display means includes a first display means, and a second display means provided on the near side of a display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side,
The gaming machine, wherein the second display means displays a specific image covering substantially the entire display area of the second display means including a symbol display area in which the first display means can be visually recognized.

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