JP2005218670A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine effectively allowing a player to view various kinds of announcement information without hindering a game played by the player in the game machine provided with a main display and a sub display. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine provided with the main display 5 and the sub display 6 comprises: a game control means for controlling the advance of the game and outputting a picture display signal so as to display a picture related with the game on the main display 5 and the sub display 6 according to the situation of the game; and an announcement information control means for receiving the announcement information transmitted from the outside of the game machine, displaying the received announcement information on the main display 5, and displaying the announcement information displayed on the main display on the sub display 6 after the display by the main display. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine installed in various game halls (hotels, casinos, game rooms dedicated to specific gaming machines, etc.), and more particularly, to a gaming machine provided with two or more image display devices.

  Conventionally, various types of gaming machines have been proposed, and for example, those incorporating an image display device (display) are known. This image display device is installed to play the game (card game) inherent to the gaming machine like a card game machine, or is installed auxiliary to improve the game play of the game machine. May be. For example, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, during the game, a spinning reel that changes mechanically and the progress of the game are displayed according to the progress of the game so that the player can display a performance image, Information and the like are displayed.

Also, depending on the gaming machine, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, various information other than the game such as a television image or an advertisement is displayed on the image display device installed on the side of the gaming area of the gaming machine ( (Referred to as “notification information”) is also displayed.
JP 2003-284864 A

  By the way, when displaying the notification information as described above on the image display device installed in the gaming machine, if the image display device has an indispensable configuration for executing the game, it will interfere with the game. There is. Also, in a gaming machine in which a plurality of image display devices (main display and sub display) are provided and a game is played on the main display or an effect image related to the game is displayed, the sub is provided so as not to obstruct the game. When the notification information is displayed on the display side, there is a problem that the player's attention cannot be directed and the effect as the notification information cannot be obtained.

  The present invention has been made based on the above-described problems, and in a gaming machine having a main display and a sub display, various kinds of notification information can be effectively visually recognized by the player without interfering with the game played by the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine including a main display and a sub-display, and controls the progress of the game, and the main display and / or the sub-display according to the game situation. A game control means for outputting an image display signal so that an image related to a game is displayed on the display, and notification information transmitted from outside the gaming machine is received, and the received notification information is displayed on the main display, And a notification information control means for enabling notification information displayed on the main display to be displayed on the sub display after being displayed on the main display.

  The main display in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration displays an image (for example, an effect image or the like according to the game) that the game originally played by the gaming machine or that the player always sees when playing the game. The In addition, the sub-display is installed at a position different from the main display, and various images that the player does not always see while playing the game, for example, images that are complementarily viewed when the game is executed. And character information (payout information, game explanation information, etc.) are displayed.

  In such a configuration, the notification information is displayed on the main display, so that the player can surely view the notification information (attention can be directed to the notification information), and the main display After the display, the notification information is displayed on the sub-display, so that the game can be prevented from being disturbed. In this case, the notification information may be displayed on the main display and then switched to the sub display, or may be displayed on the main display in a display area other than the game area, for example, so as not to interfere with the game. The notification information may be displayed on the sub display.

  In the above configuration, the game control means includes a program relating to the progress of the game, various tables relating to the game, a ROM storing work commands, a work RAM, and various operation commands and display images on each display according to the program. The main CPU etc. which control the whole game processing operation in a gaming machine, such as outputting an image display signal to the image control means which controls, etc. are comprised. The notification information control means has a reception function for receiving notification information transmitted from outside the gaming machine, a function for displaying the received notification information on the main display in a predetermined format, and then displaying it on the sub-display. It may be anything, and the above-described game control means or image control means for controlling the images on both displays may execute such a function, or may be constituted by a dedicated IC or the like for controlling notification information. These game control means, image control means, and notification information control means may be mounted on the same circuit board, or may be separately mounted on different circuit boards.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the notification information control means displays the received notification information in a predetermined display area other than the game area of the main display. Is displayed in a large display area.

  In such a configuration, in the gaming machine where the game is played on the main display, the notification information is displayed in a predetermined display area other than the game area, so that there is no hindrance to the game, and after that, on the sub display Since the display area is larger than the display area, the notification information can be viewed not only by the player but also by the surrounding players.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the notification information control means switches and displays the notification information displayed on the main display on the sub display.

  In such a configuration, since the notification information is not displayed on the main display but is switched to the sub display, it is possible to prevent the notification information from interfering with the game. In this case, as an opportunity to switch the notification information being displayed on the main display to the sub display, for example, regardless of the game situation, the notification information control means may be a fixed time after displaying the notification information on the main display. The notification information control means may be modified as appropriate according to the game content of the gaming machine, for example, so that the notification information control means performs at the timing when the game start command is received in association with the game situation. Is possible.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine includes a changing unit that changes the display of the notification information, and the notification information control unit is configured to control the notification information generated by the player's operation of the changing unit. A function for receiving a display change signal is provided, and by receiving the display change signal, the size or position of the display area of the notification information on the main display is changed and / or switching to the sub-display is executed. It is characterized by.

  With such a configuration, the notification information displayed on the main display can be changed in size or display position of the display area or switched to the sub display by the player's operation (intention). Become. In this case, the changing means can be configured by an operation button provided on the housing of the gaming machine or a touch panel attached to the image display surface of the main display so as to be easily operated.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine having a main display and a sub-display, the progress of the game is controlled, and an image related to the game is displayed on the main display and / or the sub-display according to the game situation. A game control means for outputting an image display signal so that is displayed, and notification information transmitted from the outside of the gaming machine is received, and after the received notification information is displayed on the sub-display, it is other than the game area of the main display Notification information control means for displaying in a predetermined display area.

  In such a configuration, since the notification information is first displayed on the sub-display, it becomes possible for the surrounding players to visually recognize the notification information, and thereafter, other than the game area of the main display that the player visually recognizes during the game. Therefore, it is possible to make the player visually recognize the notification information without interfering with the game. In this case, the notification information displayed on the sub display does not interfere with the game, and may be displayed as it is.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine includes a changing unit that changes a display of the notification information, and the notification information control unit is configured to control the notification information generated by the player's operation of the changing unit. A function for receiving a display change signal is provided, and by receiving the display change signal, the size or position of the display area of the notification information on the main display is changed and / or switching to the sub-display is executed. It is characterized by.

  With such a configuration, the notification information displayed on the main display can be changed in size or display position of the display area or switched to the sub display by the player's operation (intention). Become.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, in a gaming machine having a main display and a sub-display, it is possible to make the player effectively view various types of notification information without interfering with the game performed by the player. .

  Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, the gaming machine is described as a slot machine.

  1 to 3 are diagrams showing the configuration of the slot machine, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the main display, and FIG. 3 is a sub-display. It is sectional drawing which shows this structure.

  A reel unit that supports three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, each of which has a plurality of types of symbol rows drawn on its outer peripheral surface, is rotatably supported in a horizontal row inside the casing 2 forming the outer shape of the slot machine 1 Is installed. Further, a main display 5 for displaying effect images, notification information, and the like accompanying the change display of the reels is provided on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the center portion of the housing 2. In this case, the main display 5 is configured as a transmissive liquid crystal display device that allows the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to be visually recognized. In order to expose the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the reel unit, Three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are formed. One effective line 8 is written in the center of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Also, on the upper side of the housing 2, information that the player does not always watch during the game is displayed, for example, payout table, explanation information about the gaming method of the slot machine, information about a specific game (bonus game etc.), etc. A sub-display 6 is provided.

  In the configuration example shown in the figure, the display ramp 5a in the upper half of the main display 5 is a basic game of the slot machine 1 arranged in the above-described display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the upper region thereof. A PAID meter 7 indicating a payout when winning in a certain slot game, a BET meter 9 indicating the number of coins bet on one game, and a CREDIT meter 10 indicating the number of coins currently stored. The substantially lower half area 5b of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is an area where a game by the slot machine is not performed, and notification information to be described later is displayed in this area. The effect image related to the slot game may be performed in the entire area or may be performed in a part of the area.

  The control panel 11 located below the main display 5 is provided with a coin insertion slot 12 for a player to insert coins. The control panel 11 includes an error switch 13, a help switch 14, a spin switch 15 for starting rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a cashout switch 16, a BET switch 17, a maximum BET spin switch 18, and a repeat. A BET spin switch 19 is provided.

  The error switch 13 is a switch for turning on the error lamp 23 on the ceiling portion of the housing 2 and calling a store clerk in the amusement hall by being pressed when a malfunction or the like occurs in the slot machine 1. is there. The help switch 14 is a switch for displaying an explanatory note on the sub-display 6 when there are unclear points in the game method of the slot machine 1 or the contents of a bonus game to be described later. The cashout switch 16 is a switch used to pay out coins stored in the slot machine 1 to a coin tray 21 from a payout opening 20 described later.

  The BET switch 17 is a switch that is used when betting coins stored in the slot machine 1 on a game. Each time the BET switch 17 is pressed, one coin is bet. ing. The number of coins bet on a single game is referred to as “BET number”. The maximum BET spin switch 18 bets the maximum number of coins that can be bet on one game, for example, four coins in the game by one pressing operation, and rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It is a switch for starting. The repeat BET spin switch 19 is a switch for betting the same number of coins as the BET number of the previous game on the game by a pressing operation and starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  At the bottom of the housing 2, a payout opening 20 for paying out coins at the time of winning a prize and a coin tray 21 serving as a tray for coins to be paid out from the payout opening 20 are provided. A sound transmission port 22 is provided for outputting sound emitted from a speaker housed in the body 2 to the outside of the housing 2.

  Next, the configuration of the main display 5 and the sub display 6 in the slot machine having the above configuration will be described. First, the structure of the main display 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a view showing a cross section of the main display 5 together with the reel 3C. The main display 5 includes a picture sheet 53 made of a transparent film material on which various pictures are printed, a liquid crystal display device 54 using a transparent liquid crystal display device in which pixel electrodes and the like are arranged, And the light-guide plate 33 is laminated | stacked and comprised. In this case, a display window 4C is formed on the pattern sheet 53 and the light guide plate 33 so as to expose the pattern of the reel 3C. A touch panel 51 for detecting the coordinate position touched by the player is disposed on the transparent acrylic plate 52.

  Above and below the liquid crystal display device 54, liquid crystal backlights 292 and 293 are provided as illumination for the liquid crystal display device 54, and when these liquid crystal backlights 292 and 293 are turned on, The displayed image is clearly visible to the player.

  Symbol illumination lamps 57, 58 for illuminating symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided on the inner surface side upper portion and lower portion of the main display 5. Since the symbol illumination lamps 57 and 58 are controlled to be lit when power is supplied, the symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be clearly seen by the player. For these symbol illumination lamps 57 and 58, a cold cathode tube is mainly employed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, a lamp housing 62 is provided near the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The lamp housing 62 is provided with a reel back lamp (not shown) that is lit to make the symbols easily visible.

  The symbol drawn on the symbol sheet 53 is always visible to the player regardless of the effect control state of the slot machine 1. The liquid crystal display device 54 displays various effect images and is also a display area for displaying notification information.

  FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the sub-display 6. Similar to the main display 5, the sub display 6 has a structure in which a pattern sheet 63, a liquid crystal display device 64, and a light guide plate 67 are laminated on the inner surface side of the transparent acrylic plate 65. Liquid crystal backlights 296 and 297 are provided above and below the liquid crystal display device 64. Since no reel is provided behind the sub-display 6, no symbol illumination lamp is installed.

  The main display 5 and the sub display 6 of the slot machine 1 in this embodiment are configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a CRT, a plasma display, or the like may be used. Further, in this embodiment, the sub-display 6 is disposed at the upper part of the housing, but can be appropriately modified depending on the gaming machine, such as being installed on the side of the gaming area, A sub display may be provided.

  Next, a description will be given of the control of the progress of the game in the slot machine of the present embodiment and the configuration of the control means for controlling the effect image and notification information displayed on both displays.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of such a control means.
The above control means includes a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the slot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. An image control circuit (image control means) 171 for controlling an image displayed on the main display 5 and the sub display 6 is provided.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 120 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 120 includes a CPU 121 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 122 that is a storage unit, and a RAM 123.

  The CPU 121 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 124 that generates a reference clock pulse, a frequency divider 125, a random number generator 126 that generates a random number to be sampled, and a random number sampling circuit 127. As a means for sampling random numbers, random number generation and sampling may be executed by the calculation of the CPU 121 in the microcomputer 120.

  In the ROM 122 of the microcomputer 120, in addition to a program for controlling the game of the slot machine 1, a symbol table referred to when determining symbols arranged along the active line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, When determining the symbols to be stopped along the effective line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the winning symbol combination table referred to for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the winning confirmation after the reels stop A probability lottery table, a stop control table, and the like referred to are stored.

  Actuators whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 120 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotate and drive reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and coins that are game media, respectively, for payout. There are a hopper 30 including a driving unit, a main display 5 and a sub display 6, various lamps (such as an error lamp 23), and the like. These are connected to the output terminal of the I / O port of the CPU 121 via the motor drive circuit 31, the hopper drive circuit 32, the image control circuit 171, and the lamp drive circuit 45, respectively. These drive circuits receive control signals such as drive commands output from the CPU 121 and control the operation of each actuator.

  Further, a power amplifier 42 as an amplifier that amplifies sound output from the speaker 43 installed in the housing is connected to the output terminal of the CPU 121 via a sound source IC 41 that controls sound. The sound source IC 41 receives a control signal such as a control command output from the CPU 121 and controls the power amplifier 42 and the speaker 43.

  As an input signal generating means for generating an input signal required by the microcomputer 120, a coin sensor 12S for detecting a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 12, an error switch 13, a help switch 14, a spin switch 15, a cash out switch 16, a BET switch 17, a maximum BET spin switch 18, and a repeat BET spin switch 19, and signals generated from these switches are input to the CPU 121 via the input terminal of the I / O port. Further, as an input signal generating means for generating an input signal, a reel position detection circuit for receiving a pulse signal from a reel position detector (not shown) and generating a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. 34 and a payout completion signal circuit 36 that issues a signal for detecting the completion of coin payout when the count value of the coin detection unit 35 that detects coins paid out from the hopper 30 reaches the specified number of pieces of data. Yes, signals generated from these are also connected to the input terminal of the I / O port of the CPU 121.

  The random number generator 126 generates random numbers belonging to a predetermined numerical range, and the random number sampling circuit 127 performs an appropriate timing after the spin switch 15, the maximum BET spin switch 18 and the repeat BET spin switch 19 are pressed. Perform random sampling. It is determined to which range the sampled random number belongs in the probability lottery table stored in the storage unit in the ROM 122. If it belongs to the determined range, a stop symbol signal is generated to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the determined symbol is stopped along the active line 8.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 123. From each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a reset pulse is obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 121 via the reel position detection circuit 34. The CPU 121 clears the drive pulse count value stored in the RAM 123 to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 123 stores the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The symbol table stored in the ROM 122 associates the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbol. Specifically, the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated is used as a reference. A code number assigned sequentially for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is associated with a symbol code indicating a symbol provided corresponding to each code number.

  Further, the winning symbol combination table stored in the ROM 122 is a table in which a winning symbol combination, a winning coin payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. This is referred to when stopping control of the variable display operation of the inner reel 3C and the right reel 3R and when confirming a winning after all reels are stopped.

  When the internal winning is performed by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling described above, the CPU 121 determines each reel based on the position signal sent from the reel position detection circuit 34 and the selected stop control table. A signal for stopping the driving of 3L, 3C, 3R is transmitted to the motor driving circuit 31.

  All reels are stopped, and the combination of symbols stopped along the active line 8 is a stop mode indicating that a winning is achieved, and when the cashout switch 16 is pressed, the CPU 121 sends a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 32. And a predetermined number of coins are paid out from the hopper 30. At that time, the coin detection unit 35 counts the number of coins paid out from the hopper 30, and inputs a coin payout completion signal to the CPU 121 when the counted value reaches a designated number. As a result, the CPU 121 stops driving the hopper 30 via the hopper drive circuit 32 and ends the medal payout process.

  The image control circuit 171 constitutes image control means for controlling display images on the main display 5 and the sub-display 6 based on a control command from the microcomputer 120, and includes an image control program ROM, an image control CPU, An image control work RAM, an image control IC, and the like are provided. In this case, the image control CPU determines display contents on the main display 5 and the sub-display 6 according to the image control program stored in the image control program ROM based on the image display signal transmitted from the microcomputer 120. The touch panel 51 disposed on the main display 5 is connected to the image control circuit 171. When a player touches the touch panel, the touch position is recognized, and the main display 5 The position of the displayed notification information is changed, the size is changed, and the display display is switched.

  The microcomputer 120 and the image control circuit 171 display the notification information distributed from the notification information distribution server 200 installed outside the slot machine on the main display 5 or the sub display 6 in a predetermined format. It has a function as a control means. Specifically, the microcomputer 120 receives character data (which may include image data) from the notification information distribution server 200, processes the received data into a predetermined format, and transmits it to the image control circuit 171. Then, it is displayed on the main display 5 or the sub display 6. In this case, the image control program ROM, the image control CPU, and the image control work RAM in the image control circuit 171 receive the notification information displayed on the main display 5 and the sub display 6 after a predetermined time. Or changing the size of the notification information displayed on the main display 5, changing the display position, or switching the display to the sub-display 6 based on the input signal from the touch panel 51. It has the function of.

  The notice information here includes information not directly related to the game (slot machine game), for example, event information held in the game hall, various advertising information, etc., and such notice information is distributed. The notification information distribution server 200 to be connected is connected to each gaming machine via a communication means such as a local area network (LAN) or the Internet laid in the hall.

  Next, with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 4, the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6, and the display mode of the main display 5 of FIG. .

  First, an initialization process at the start of the game is performed (S101), and then the CPU 121 enters a game start waiting state (S102). Here, the player waits for operation of the BET switch 17 or detection of coin insertion of the coin sensor 12S and operation of the spin switches 15, 18, and 19. When the player starts the game, that is, when the spin switch 15 is operated by the player, a random lottery process is performed in which the random number sampling circuit 127 extracts a random number for lottery generated by the random number generator 126 (S103). In this probability lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted random number value and the probability lottery table.

  When the probability lottery process ends, the reel rotation stop control process is continued (S104). In this reel stop control process, first, a predetermined area of the RAM 123 in which the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are written is initialized by the CPU 121 at the start of the reel rotation, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are initialized by the stepping motor 49L. , 49C, 49R. Next, the CPU 121 determines the stop position of each reel from the internal winning combination, the symbol position (reel rotation position) in the probability lottery process, the stop symbol table selected according to the internal winning combination, and the like. The driving of each stepping motor is stopped so that the position is reached.

  Then, after all the reels are stopped, a winning search process is performed by the CPU 121, and a gaming medium credit process or a payout process corresponding to a combination of symbols actually arranged on the winning line is performed (S105). Thereafter, notification information processing is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 (S106).

  The notification information processing (S106) may be executed at any timing of the series of game processing operations described above, and is not limited to a specific timing. In an actual game, control is performed so as to shift to a special game state (for example, a game state in which a player can acquire a large amount of coins, such as a bonus game) according to a combination of stop symbols. May be.

  In the notification information processing described above, as shown in FIG. 6, the notification information control means determines whether or not the notification information is distributed from the notification information distribution server 200 (S201), and the notification information is distributed. The notification information is displayed on the main display 5. As shown in FIG. 7, this display is performed at an arbitrary position in the lower area 5b that is not related to the upper area 5a where the game is actually performed, for example, a position immediately below the rotating reel (display position) as shown in the figure. 1), lower left corner (display position 2), lower right corner (display position 3), and the like.

  Then, the notification information control means measures the display time on the main display 5 and switches the notification information to the sub display 6 when the predetermined time has elapsed (S204). At this time, since the display in the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 does not disturb the player's game, it is preferable that the display is larger than the display on the main display 5 as shown in FIG. That is, by displaying in large size in this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to visually recognize the information and to make it easier for the surrounding players to visually recognize the notification information. The notification information displayed on the sub-display 6 is not displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed (S205, S206), and the same processing is performed when new notification information is distributed.

  Note that the display content of the notification information displayed on the main display 5 can be changed by the player's operation. Here, when the player touches the touch panel 51 on the screen (S207), for example, the position of the notification information displayed at the display position 3 shown in FIG. 7 is changed (display position 1 or 2). Or the display size is increased (decreased) or switched to the sub-display 6 (S208).

  In this way, the notification information is not switched forcibly to another screen after a certain period of time, but is configured to give the player the right to select the notification information, thereby further enhancing the advertising effect of the notification content. It becomes possible to raise.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to above-described embodiment, For example, it can implement as follows.

  The notification information control unit of the above-described embodiment is configured to display the notification information on the main display 5 and then switch the display to the sub-display 6. However, the display on the main display 5 may be left as it is. With this configuration, the notification information can be shown to the player at all times. Further, the notification information is configured not to be displayed after a predetermined time, but may be controlled so that it is always displayed without being displayed or scrolled on the main display or the sub display. Moreover, you may attach a color to notification information so that it may be visually recognized easily. Further, the notification information may be displayed on the main display 5 or the timing for switching to the sub display 6 may be executed in association with the gaming situation. For example, the notification information is displayed on the main display 5 between games that are played continuously (from the end of one game until the spin switch is operated to start the next game), After the game is started, it may be displayed small outside the game area of the main display 5 or may be switched and displayed on the sub display 6. According to such control, the display on the main display 5 can be set large regardless of the game area.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the notification information is input to the microcomputer, it is first displayed on the main display 5. However, after the large display is first displayed on the sub-display 6, the game and the game You may display on the main display 5 between.

  Further, in the configuration in which the display mode of the main display 5 is changed by the player's operation, the changing means is a configuration in which a change button or the like is provided on the casing portion in addition to the touch panel 51 provided on the screen of the main display. It may be. Further, the display of the notification information may not be changed without providing such changing means.

  In addition, the arrangement position and configuration of the main display and the sub display can be variously changed according to the type of gaming machine. For example, in the slot machine described above, the main display may be installed at the lower position or the side position of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The area where the notification information is displayed may be any area in the display.

  In addition to the slot machine as described in the above-described embodiment, the present invention includes various types of gaming machines provided with a main display that is always visible to the player during a game and provided with a sub-display other than the main display. It is possible to apply to. In this case, for example, in a configuration in which a large number of gaming units are incorporated in one table unit, such as a card game or a horse racing game, the sub display is configured as a common display installed in the table unit. There may be.

It is a figure showing an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the slot machine. Sectional drawing of a main display. Sectional drawing of a sub display. The block diagram which shows the example of 1 structure of the notification information control means which controls the game operation | movement of a slot machine, and the display of the notification information displayed on a main display and a sub display. The flowchart which shows a series of game operation examples in a slot machine, and a notification information display example. The flowchart which shows the process sequence example of notification information. The figure explaining the example of notification information display on a main display.

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1 slot machine (game machine)
3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Main display 6 Sub display 120 Microcomputer

Claims (6)

In gaming machines with a main display and sub-display,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and outputting an image display signal so that an image related to the game is displayed on the main display and / or the sub-display according to the game situation;
Notification that is received from outside the gaming machine, is displayed on the main display, and the notification information displayed on the main display can be displayed on the sub-display after being displayed on the main display Information control means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The notification information control means displays the received notification information in a predetermined display area other than the game area of the main display, and displays the display information in a display area larger than the display area on the main display on the sub display. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification information control means switches and displays the notification information displayed on the main display on the sub display. The gaming machine includes a changing means for changing the display of the notification information,
The notification information control unit has a function of receiving a display change signal of notification information generated by the player's operation of the change unit, and displays the notification information display area on the main display by receiving the display change signal. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the size or position of the game machine is changed and / or switching to a sub-display is executed. In gaming machines with a main display and sub-display,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and outputting an image display signal so that an image related to the game is displayed on the main display and / or the sub-display according to the game situation;
Notification information control means for receiving notification information transmitted from the outside of the gaming machine, displaying the received notification information on the sub-display, and then displaying it on a predetermined display area other than the gaming area of the main display;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The gaming machine includes a changing means for changing the display of the notification information,
The notification information control unit has a function of receiving a display change signal of notification information generated by the player's operation of the change unit, and displays the notification information display area on the main display by receiving the display change signal. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein a change in size or position and / or switching to a sub-display is executed.

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