JP2005279066A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a constitution putting an emphasis on novelty without increasing the size of a display not so much, concerning the display arranged on a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine 1 is constituted such that game balls can flow down in front of a game board 7, and has the display 5 for displaying a predetermined indication, and a display control means controlling the display 5. Further, a pair of reflecting portions 100 are arranged in the left and right vicinity of the display 5, and the indication of the display 5 is reflected on the reflecting portions 100. Furthermore, a shielding members 120 capable of shielding the reflecting portions 100 is arranged, the shielding members 120 are constituted so as to be switched between a shielding position and an open position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, for example, a pachinko machine is widely known as a kind of gaming machine. In such a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a variety of designs are applied to game parts (for example, windmills, decoration lamps, display devices, etc.) arranged in the game area, and the decoration effect is enhanced to attract the player's interest as much as possible. It is configured as follows.
JP 2003-154070 A

  Among the gaming parts as described above, display devices made of liquid crystal or the like are regarded as important parts that attract the attention of players, and product providers who provide products make this display device innovative and have decorative properties. Etc. to increase the level of player satisfaction. However, it has been extremely difficult to increase the size of the display device due to factors such as cost and arrangement space. That is, when the display device is increased in size, the cost is naturally increased, and the cost of the gaming machine itself is increased. In addition to display devices, game boards often include windmills, winning holes, nails, etc., and it is necessary to secure a flow path for the flow of game balls. Since the device is composed of electrical parts, it is desirable to secure an area for decorative parts such as resin members in the vicinity of the display screen in order to harmonize the electrical parts with the front of the game. Then, the arrangement space of the display device is necessarily limited. Therefore, there has been a demand for a display device that can emphasize the novelty without increasing its size.

  The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a configuration that can emphasize novelty without increasing the size of a display device arranged in a gaming machine.

Means and the like effective for solving the above problems are shown below. In addition, the effect etc. are demonstrated as needed.
Means 1. A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down,
A display device for performing a predetermined display;
Display control means for controlling the display device;
A reflection unit arranged in the vicinity of the display device and configured to reflect the display of the display device;
A shielding member that can be displaced to a shielding position that shields at least a part of the reflecting part, and an open position that opens the reflecting part from the shielding position;
A gaming machine comprising: shielding member driving means for driving the shielding member.

  In this way, not only the display of the display device, but also the display and the one reflected on the reflecting portion act synergistically to make a coordinated decoration, creating a novel aspect. Become. Moreover, since at least one part of a reflection part is shielded or open | released according to a condition, the variation of the decoration using a reflection part can be increased further.

  Moreover, as a structure which arrange | positions a reflection part in the reflection part in the vicinity of a display apparatus, when the said game machine is seen from the front or diagonally forward, a part of the display reflected on a display screen is close to a grade reflected on a reflection part. The display screen of the display device and the reflecting portion are arranged without a gap in the plane direction parallel to the front surface of the game board, or the display screen and the reflection in the plane direction. The structure etc. which a part arrange | positions through a slight gap (gap less than the diameter of a game ball) are mentioned.

  In the present invention, the front-rear direction of the gaming machine means a direction orthogonal to the front surface (board surface) of the gaming board (that is, the depth direction of the gaming machine), and the player side (that is, when the gaming machine is used) The facing side) is the front side, and the back side of the gaming machine (that is, the back side as viewed from the player) is the rear side. The up and down direction of the gaming machine is a longitudinal direction when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and the left and right direction is a short direction when the gaming machine is viewed from the front.

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the shielding member can be set at a position different from the open position and the shielding position.

  According to this configuration, since the shielding member can be set at three or more positions, the appearance of the reflecting portion can be set to several types depending on the situation. Therefore, the variation of the decoration using a reflection part can be increased further. Specifically, for example, a configuration in which the shielding member is driven by a stepping motor can be used.

  Means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the shielding member driving means drives the shielding member to be set at the open position when a predetermined game condition is satisfied.

  In this way, when a certain game condition is satisfied, the shielding member is set to the open position, and a novel decoration using the reflecting portion is performed. Therefore, the decoration effect brought about by the establishment of the game conditions is increased, and the composition is excellent in performance.

  Means 4. The predetermined game condition is a generation condition of at least one of a reach notice occurrence state, a reach occurrence state, a big hit occurrence state, a probability variation big hit occurrence state, and a short time occurrence state. The gaming machine described in 1.

  In this way, a novel decoration mode occurs in a state that is advantageous to the player, such as a reach notice occurrence state, a reach occurrence state, a big hit occurrence state, a probability variation big hit occurrence state, a short time occurrence state, It becomes the structure which can further increase interest.

  Throughout the present specification, “reach notice” is a notice display that suggests the possibility of a reach condition. It should be noted that this “reach notice” only needs to increase the possibility of reach as much as possible compared to the normal case where no reach notice occurs. For example, when the number of jackpots that occurs when 100 reach notices are compared with the number of jackpots that occur in 100 normal conditions (when no reach notice occurs), 100 reach notices occur. A configuration in which the number of jackpots that occur in some cases is greater. Specifically, as viewed from the player side, when the display screen is in a special reach notice mode (for example, when a special symbol is generated or a special background mode is generated), A configuration in which reach is generated with a predetermined probability can be given. The reach notice may indicate not only the possibility that a reach will occur but also the possibility that a big hit will occur.

  Further, throughout this specification, the “short-time occurrence state” is compared with a reference state (here, a state in which a digital (main digital or small digital) variation time is set to be the longest is set as a reference state). A state in which the digital rotation time is shortened. In this specification, the symbol sequence of the display device is the main digital, and the digital used for the lottery other than the main digital is the small digital. Specifically, there is a state in which the rotation efficiency of the main digital (that is, symbol fluctuation) or small digital is shortened and the rotation efficiency is increased after an arbitrary big hit. For example, in a state where the fluctuation time per symbol fluctuation is shortened and the rotation efficiency is increased, or in a configuration where specific numbers are arranged in small digital and the electric chew or mini attacker opens. A configuration in which the rotation time of the small digital can be shortened.

  Means 5. The shielding member is configured to be rotatable around an axis line in a direction substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board, and is displaced to a first rotation position that shields the reflecting portion and a second rotation position that is opened. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be possible.

  In this way, since the shielding member is not displaced in the lateral direction, the reflecting portion can be shielded and opened without taking up much space in the lateral direction.

  Means 6. The shielding member is formed in a plate shape, the plate surface direction of the shielding member is substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board at the first rotation position, and the plate of the shielding member at the second rotation position. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine is displaced so that a plane direction intersects a front surface of the gaming board.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition for shielding and opening of a reflective part.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to means 5 or 6, wherein the shielding member is configured to be rotatable about an axis in the vertical direction.

  In this way, the shielding member can be opened and closed without taking much space in the vertical direction.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to means 5 or 6, wherein the shielding member is configured to be rotatable about a horizontal axis.

  In this way, the shielding member can be opened and closed without taking much space in the left-right direction.

  Means 9. The shielding member is configured to be rotatable around an axis line in a direction substantially orthogonal to the front surface of the game board, and is provided at a first rotation position for shielding the reflecting portion and a second rotation position for opening. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4, which is configured to be displaceable.

  If it does in this way, since a shielding member will not displace back and forth, it will become the composition which does not take much space in the front-back direction, and will become a compact structure regarding the front-back direction.

  Means 10. The shielding member is formed in a plate shape, and can be displaced between the first rotation position and the second rotation position in a state where the plate surface of the shielding member is substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board. 10. The gaming machine according to means 9, characterized in that

  In this way, the front and rear spaces are not required so much and the front and rear are compact.

Means 11. In the shielding member, an auxiliary reflecting portion capable of projecting the display screen of the display device is provided,
The shielding member is configured so that the auxiliary reflecting portion cannot be visually recognized at the shielding position, and the auxiliary reflecting portion is visible at the open position to display the display screen. A gaming machine according to any one of 5 to 10.

  In this way, when the shielding member is opened, the decoration can be performed using not only the reflecting portion but also the auxiliary reflecting portion, so that the gap between the shielding and the opening is further increased, and the impact is increased and the decorative property is improved. High configuration.

  Means 12. Any one of means 1 to means 4, wherein the shielding member is configured to be slidable, and is configured to be displaceable between a first slide position that shields the reflecting portion and a second slide position that is opened. The gaming machine described in 1.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can displace a shielding member simply, without using a complicated composition.

  Means 13. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the shielding member is configured to slide in a direction along the front surface of the game board.

  In this way, a space in a direction perpendicular to the front surface of the game board (ie, the front-rear direction) is not required, and the front-rear space can be effectively reduced.

  Means 14. The gaming machine according to claim 13, wherein the shielding member is formed in a plate shape and slides in a direction along the front surface in a state where the plate surface is parallel to the front surface of the game board.

  If it does in this way, it will become a still more compact composition about the direction of order.

  Means 15. Means 1 to means characterized in that at least a part of the reflecting surface of the reflecting portion is substantially flat, and the flat reflecting surface is inclined with respect to the front surface of the game board. 14. The gaming machine according to any one of 14.

  If it does in this way, a flat reflective surface will face the front side of a game board, and it will become the composition which is easy to project a display part side by a flat part. The flat reflecting surface and the front surface of the game board and the inclination can be assumed to be, for example, about 30 ° to 90 °, but preferably about 40 ° to 80 °, more specifically about 45 ° to 60 °. .

  Means 16. Means 1 to means characterized in that at least a part of the reflecting surface of the reflecting portion is substantially flat, and the flat reflecting surface is arranged orthogonal to the front surface of the game board. 14. The gaming machine according to any one of 14.

  In this way, since the reflecting portion does not take much space in the plane direction parallel to the game board, the reflecting portion can be efficiently arranged on a gaming board having a large restriction in arranging components. .

Means 17. The reflection portion is configured such that at least a part of the reflection surface is substantially flat,
On the other hand, the outer surface of the display unit of the display device is configured to be substantially flat, and the outer surface of the display unit and the flat part of the reflection surface are arranged relatively inclined or orthogonal to each other. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 16.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition in which a display part outer surface tends to be reflected in a reflection part. In particular, when the display unit is constituted by a flat panel, a flat image can be reflected more accurately and reflected on the flat portion of the reflecting surface. The inclination or orthogonality between the outer surface of the display unit and the flat portion of the reflection surface can be assumed to be, for example, about 30 ° to 90 °, but about 40 ° to 80 °, more specifically about 45 ° to 60 °. Is preferable.

  Means 18. On the display screen of the display device, a predetermined symbol is displayed on the end portion side where the reflecting portion is provided, and the predetermined symbol is reflected when the reflecting portion is in an open position. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 17, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be reflected in a part.

  In this way, the display of the predetermined symbol can be extended outside the display screen, and the decorativeness is further enhanced.

  Means 19. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 18, wherein a background image displayed on the display device is reflected on the reflection part in a state where the reflection part is opened.

  In this way, the background image can be effectively expanded. The background image referred to in the present embodiment includes all images displayed in combination with a jackpot specific symbol (such as a plurality of symbol strings) configured to be able to identify a jackpot.

  Means 20. The background image displayed on the display device is changed to a specific background image based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, and the shielding member is in the open position only when the specific background image is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the specific background image is projected on the reflecting portion.

  In this way, the background image changes to the specific background image when a predetermined game condition is satisfied (for example, when a probability change occurs, or when a short-time state occurs). Therefore, the specific background image can be made more characteristic as compared with the normal background image.

  Means 21. In the gaming machine, the background image is configured to change to the specific background image based on the occurrence of the probability variation state, and the shielding member is set to the open position only while the probability variation state is continued. A gaming machine according to claim 20, characterized by:

  In this way, the production of the state that is advantageous to the player, such as the probability variation state, has higher production performance than the other states, and can have more impact.

Means 22. A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down,
A display device for performing a predetermined display;
Display control means for controlling the display device;
A reflection unit arranged in the vicinity of the display device and configured to project the display of the display device;
The reflection portion is configured to be displaceable,
A gaming machine comprising a reflecting portion driving means for driving the reflecting portion.

  In this way, not only the display of the display device, but also the display and the one reflected on the reflecting portion act synergistically to make a coordinated decoration, creating a novel aspect. Become. Furthermore, since the reflection part can be displaced, it becomes a more novel configuration capable of creating a plurality of reflection modes.

  Means 23. Means 22 is characterized in that the reflecting portion is configured to be displaceable between a first position where the display device is projected when the gaming machine is viewed from the front and a second position different from the first position. The gaming machine described.

  If it does in this way, the aspect of the 1st position in which a display apparatus is reflected in a reflection part and the aspect different from it will arise, and it will become a reflection part structure rich in change.

  Means 24. The gaming machine according to claim 23, wherein the reflection unit is configured so that the display of the display device is not reflected on the reflection unit at the second position.

  According to this configuration, since the reflection portion is not reflected at the second position, it is possible to further increase the variations of the decoration using the reflection portion.

  Means 25. The gaming machine according to means 22 or 24, wherein the reflection unit driving unit controls the reflection unit to be set at the first position when a predetermined game condition is satisfied.

  In this way, when a certain game condition is satisfied, the reflecting portion is set to the first position where the display device is reflected and a novel decoration is performed. Therefore, the decoration effect brought about by the establishment of the game conditions is increased, and the composition is excellent in performance.

  Means 26. The predetermined game condition is means for generating at least one of a reach notice occurrence state, a reach occurrence state, a big hit occurrence state, a probability variation big hit occurrence state, and a short time occurrence state. The gaming machine described in 1.

  In this way, a novel decoration mode occurs in a state that is advantageous to the player, such as a reach notice occurrence state, a reach occurrence state, a big hit occurrence state, a probability variation big hit occurrence state, a short time occurrence state, It becomes the structure which can further increase interest.

  Means 27. The reflecting portion is configured to be displaceable between a viewable position that is visible when the gaming machine is viewed from the front and an invisible position that is not visible. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  If it does in this way, the state where a reflective part can be visually recognized will arise, and the state which cannot be visually recognized will arise, the variation of a state will increase further, and it will become the structure which is easy to give interest more.

  Means 28. The gaming machine according to any one of means 23 to means 28, wherein the reflecting portion is configured to be rotatable about an axis in a direction substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board.

  In this way, it is possible to realize a configuration that can be easily displaced and a configuration that does not take up too much space.

Means 29. The reflecting portion is configured to have a flat reflecting surface,
29. A gaming machine according to any one of means 23 to 28, wherein an angle formed between the reflection surface and a board surface of the game board is changeable.

  If it does in this way, it will change how it looks to the reflection part when it sees from the front, and the variation of a decoration increases.

Means 30. The reflection portion is configured to have a flat reflection surface,
On the other hand, the display unit outer surface of the display device is also configured to be substantially flat,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 23 to means 27, wherein an angle formed between the reflection surface and the outer surface of the display unit is changeable.

  In this way, since the way the display screen is reflected changes, the variation in reflection increases.

  Means 31. The gaming machine according to any one of means 23 to means 27, wherein the reflecting portion is configured to be slidable.

  In this way, a configuration that can be easily displaced can be realized. In particular, when the reflecting portion is driven using an actuator (solenoid or the like) that is linearly displaced, it is easy to drive.

  Means 32. The reflection portion is configured such that at least a part of the reflection surface is substantially flat, and the flat portion of the reflection surface is inclined at the first position with respect to the front surface of the game board. 32. A gaming machine according to any one of means 23 to 31 characterized by the above.

  If it does in this way, the flat part of a reflective surface will face the front side of a game board in a 1st position, and it will become the composition which is easy to project a display part side by a flat part. The flat portion on the reflecting surface and the front and inclination of the game board can be assumed to be, for example, about 30 ° to 90 °, but preferably about 40 ° to 80 °, more specifically about 45 ° to 60 °. is there.

Means 33. The reflection portion is configured such that at least a part of the reflection surface is substantially flat,
On the other hand, the outer surface of the display unit of the display device is configured to be substantially flat,
The game according to any one of means 23 to means 31, wherein the reflecting portion is arranged such that a flat portion of the reflecting surface is inclined or orthogonal to the outer surface of the display portion at the first position. Machine.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which a display part outer surface tends to be reflected in a reflection part in a 1st position. In particular, when the display unit is constituted by a flat panel, a flat image can be more accurately reflected and projected on the flat part. The inclination or orthogonality between the outer surface of the display unit and the flat portion of the reflection surface can be assumed to be, for example, about 30 ° to 90 °, but about 40 ° to 80 °, more specifically about 45 ° to 60 °. Is preferable.

  Means 34. In the display screen of the display device, a predetermined symbol is displayed on an end portion side where the reflecting portion is provided, and the predetermined symbol is reflected on the reflecting portion at the first position. 34. A gaming machine according to any one of means 23 to 33, wherein the gaming machine is configured.

  In this way, the display of the predetermined symbol can be extended outside the display screen, and the decorativeness is further enhanced.

  Means 35. 34. The gaming machine according to any one of means 23 to 33, wherein a background image displayed on the display device is reflected on the reflecting portion at the first position.

  In this way, the background image can be effectively expanded.

  Means 36. The background image displayed on the display device is configured to change to a specific background image based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, and the reflection unit displays the specific background image on the display device. The gaming machine according to claim 35, characterized in that the specific background image is reflected only when the first background is set.

  In this way, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied (for example, when a probability change occurs or when a short-time state occurs), the background image is changed to a specific image. In that case, the background image If it is configured to be expanded by the reflecting portion, the specific background image can be made more characteristic as compared with the normal background image.

  Means 37. Based on the occurrence of the probability variation state in the gaming machine, the display device is configured to change the background image to the specific background image, and the reflection unit is in the first position only while the probability variation state is continued. The gaming machine according to means 36, characterized in that the gaming machine is set as follows.

  In this way, the production of the state that is advantageous to the player, such as the probability variation state, has higher production performance than the other states, and can have more impact.

  Means 38. The game machine according to any one of means 23 to means 37, wherein the reflection part forms a part of a decorative part, and the decorative part is configured to be displaceable.

  If it does in this way, it will become a decorative part which has novel and various decoration variations. In addition, the reflection part can be manufactured and managed as a part of the decorative part.

Means 39. The reflective part is attached to a decorative part;
The gaming machine according to any one of means 23 to means 37, wherein the reflecting portion is displaced by driving the decorative part.

  If it does in this way, it will become a decorative part which has novel and various decoration variations. Further, the decorative part and the reflection part can be manufactured and managed as separate parts.

Means 40. The decorative part is configured in a substantially plate shape, and is decorated on at least one outer surface side in the thickness direction, and a reflective portion is provided on the other outer surface side,
40. The gaming machine according to any one of means 23 to 39, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be displaceable between a position where the one outer surface side is the front and a position where the other outer surface side is the front.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can use properly decoration by one outer surface side, and reflection by the other outer surface side.

  Means 41. 41. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 40, wherein the reflecting portion is made of a mirror member.

  If the mirror member is specially provided in this way, a configuration in which the display device is clearly projected can be realized.

  According to the invention of claim 1, not only the display of the display device but also the display and the one reflected on the reflecting portion act synergistically to make a coordinated decoration. It becomes the composition to produce. Moreover, since at least one part of a reflection part is shielded or open | released according to a condition, the variation of the decoration using a reflection part can be increased further.

  According to the invention of claim 2, not only the display of the display device but also the display and the one reflected on the reflecting portion act synergistically, and the coordinated decoration is made. It becomes the composition to produce. Furthermore, since the reflection part can be displaced, it becomes a very novel configuration capable of creating a plurality of reflection modes.

<Embodiment 1>
Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, an outline of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view conceptually illustrating a gaming machine according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating a gaming board configuration of the gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a shielding member 120 in a shielding position. It is a figure which shows a case.

  The pachinko machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided by being arranged in a plurality of lateral directions at an upper part of a counter board of a pachinko island base installed in a gaming hall, for example. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 at the front, and a glass door frame 3 is attached to the front frame 2. The glass door frame 3 is supported by an opening 81 that can be opened and closed by a hinge portion 81 having a vertical axis of rotation, and is a metal frame (illustrated) in which glass (corresponding to a transparent plate) is fitted. Abbreviation). Two glasses (a front glass and a rear glass (not shown)) are fitted into the frame to constitute a glass unit. The frame for holding the glass may be made of resin.

  A game board 7 having a configuration as shown in FIG. 2 is arranged behind the glass door frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 7 has a substantially circular game area (area surrounded by the rails 22). The game area 7 includes a first type start port 4, a special display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”). 5) and a special winning opening 6 are also provided. The first type starting port 4 is provided with a path for a game ball, and a blade 4a is supported at the path entrance so as to be opened and closed. The display device 5 can be configured as a symbol display device that dynamically displays symbols, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an upper tray 3 a from which a prize ball is paid out is attached to the lower part of the glass door frame 3. A lower tray 2a is mounted below the front frame 2. The lower receiving tray 2a discharges and stores extra balls such as a winning ball that cannot fit into the upper receiving tray 3a, a ball extracted from the upper receiving tray 3a, or a foul ball from the outlet of the extra ball. A launching handle 17 for launching a game ball is mounted on the right side of the lower tray 2a in the front frame 2 so as to be rotatable. A motor (not shown) as a driving means is mounted on the back side of the front frame 2 corresponding to the firing handle 17, and the motor is rotated by the turning operation of the firing handle 17, whereby the hitting ball (see FIG. (Not shown) is intermittently operated and adjusted to a resilience according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 17. Therefore, a ball launcher is constituted by the motor and the hitting ball.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the display device 5 is provided above the first type start port 4 and includes a screen 5 a made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD). Various types of images are displayed on the screen 5a, and one of them is a left symbol row, a middle symbol row, and a right symbol row. The number of design rows is not limited to the above (3 rows), and may be 1 row, 2 rows, 4 rows or more. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Moreover, the structure which a symbol row | line | column aligns up and down may be sufficient. For example, a configuration in which the upper symbol row, the middle symbol row, the lower symbol row, and the like are arranged may be employed. The symbol configuration will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the display device 5, the symbol variation of the symbol sequence is started by winning a game ball at the first type starting port 4. For example, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row, the right symbol row, and the middle symbol row, but this is only an example, and may be stopped in another order. When symbol fluctuations in all symbol sequences are stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbol”) is a predetermined combination (specific display result, hereinafter referred to as “hit combination”), that is, In some cases, the same kind of symbols are arranged along the jackpot line (for example, 777). This combination of stop symbols is hereinafter referred to as “big hit symbol”. In this embodiment, there are a total of five types of jackpot lines: one that extends in the horizontal direction (upper, middle, and lower three types) and one that extends in the diagonal direction (two types, lower right and lower left). Not limited to. For example, the number of jackpot lines is one, and it may be what is usually called “one line”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric combination is activated, and a jackpot gaming state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player arrives, and it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 enters the reach gaming state prior to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. Here, the reach gaming state refers to the state immediately before the jackpot gaming state, for example, the symbol variation in the right symbol row stops on the jackpot line with the same kind of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row, and After that, if the symbol variation in the middle symbol row is stopped at the same kind of symbols as the stop symbols in the left and right symbol rows, a combination of jackpots is finally included. In addition, when the symbol variation stops, the game changes in a combination that results in a big hit gaming state, and when it stops at that symbol, when it finally becomes a big hit gaming state, the state in the variation is also included in the reach gaming state. This is usually called full rotation (all symbols) reach.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the grand prize winning port 6 is provided below the first type starting port 4 and includes one V zone 11, two passages 12 and 13, and a shutter 14. The shutter 14 is operated by a prize winning solenoid 15 (hereinafter also simply referred to as “solenoid 15”), and opens and closes the V zone 11 and the entrances of the passages 12 and 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 7 is provided with a start port switch 18, a V zone switch 19 and a count switch 20. The start port switch 18 detects winning of a game ball to the first type start port 4. The V zone switch 19 detects the winning of the game ball in the V zone 11, and the count switch 20 detects the winning of the game ball in the big winning opening 6. A control device 21 is provided to control the solenoid 15 and the display device 5 based on the detection results of the switches 18 to 20, respectively. The control device 21 includes a read memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The CPU corresponds to display control means in the claims. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU. In more detail, the control device 21 includes a main board that performs main control of the pachinko machine 1, a display control board that controls each unit according to a signal from the main board, a volume adjustment board, an LED board, and a payout control. In order to prevent unauthorized signals from being input to the main board, the signal transmission direction is only one direction from the main board to the sub board. ing.

  As one of the controls by the CPU, there is a so-called probability variation in which the occurrence probability of the big hit gaming state is varied according to the condition. Specifically, a low probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a low probability of about 1/300, and a high probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times as high The probability mode is switched according to the type of jackpot symbol. That is, if the jackpot symbol is a predetermined special symbol (eg, odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and if it is a predetermined normal symbol (eg, even symbol), the low probability mode is set. Note that the multiple of the occurrence probability in the high probability mode with respect to the occurrence probability in the low probability mode may be a value other than the above-described value (about 5).

Next, the reflection part will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the reflection unit 100 is disposed in the vicinity of the display device 5 and a shielding member 120 described later is in an open position as shown in FIGS. Is reflected on the reflector 100 (see FIG. 5). Therefore, not only the display of the display device 5 but also the display and the one reflected on the reflection unit 100 act synergistically to make a coordinated decoration. FIG. 4 conceptually shows a state in which the display device 5 and its vicinity are viewed from the front (from the front when the direction orthogonal to the front of the game board is the front-rear direction) in (A). Fig. 2 conceptually shows a cross section near the display unit. As shown in FIG. 4, at least a part of the reflecting surface 100 a is configured to be substantially flat, and the reflecting portion 100 is a flat portion (a portion where the reflecting surface is configured to be flat in the reflecting portion 100, In the example of FIG. 4, almost the entire reflecting portion 100 corresponds to a flat portion) and is arranged to be inclined with respect to the front surface 7 d of the game board 7.

  On the other hand, the display unit outer surface 5b of the display device 5 is configured to be substantially flat, and the display unit outer surface 5b and the reflection surface are disposed so as to be inclined relative to each other, and the display unit outer surface 5b is easily reflected on the reflection unit 100. It has a configuration. In the present embodiment, substantially the entire reflecting portion 100 is configured as a flat portion.

  The reflecting unit 100 can be configured by a mirror member (mirror), and more specifically, as a part of the surrounding decoration unit 105 made of a resin material surrounding the display screen of the display device 5 or on the surrounding decoration unit 105. This mirror member can be arranged so as to be attached. When arranging the mirror member so as to be attached to the surrounding decorative portion 105, it is useful to configure it so that it can be attached and detached. Here, the mirror member is attached to the surrounding decoration portion 105, but the surrounding decoration portion 105 may be plated, and the plated portion may be used as the reflection portion.

  Further, the game board 7 is provided with an arrangement hole 7a for arranging the display device 5, and a part of the reflecting portion is inserted into the arrangement hole 7a so that the front side from the rear side of the front surface 7d of the game board 7 is front side. It is arranged over to. Here, the surrounding decoration portion 105 is arranged in a form inserted into the arrangement hole 7 a, and the display device 5 is provided so as to be fixed to the surrounding decoration portion 105.

  In the display device 5, the display screen 5a has a substantially rectangular shape (specifically, a rectangular shape) with respect to the surface direction parallel to the front surface 7d of the game board 7 (the display portion outer surface 5b is also substantially rectangular). The reflecting part 100 is arranged in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display device 5 so as to reflect the vicinity of the outer edge. Thereby, the term which expands the display area of the display apparatus 5 by the reflection part 100 will be obtained. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, etc., reflecting portions 100, 100 are arranged in the vicinity of two opposite sides of the outer edge of the display device 5 in a plane direction parallel to the front surface 7 d of the game board 7. The display of the display device 5 can be expanded in a predetermined direction (left and right direction in FIG. 1). For example, if the configuration in which the reflecting portions are arranged in the vicinity of two sides facing each other in the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. 1, the display effect is brought about on the left side and the right side of the display device 5, and a wide decoration effect is obtained. be able to.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, at least a background image 400 (big hit) displayed on the display device 5 when the shielding member 120 described later is in the open position (here, the open position corresponds to the second slide position). Is configured to be reflected on the reflection unit 100, and the display device 5 can effectively expand a background image that hardly occupies much space. It is like that. Here, the background image 400 that produces the underwater state is used, and the underwater state is extended by the reflection unit 100 in a wider range.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the shielding member 120 is in the open position, display control is performed so that a predetermined symbol is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen 5a, and an image of the predetermined symbol on the display screen and a predetermined symbol are displayed. The composite design 200 is configured by a mirror image in which the design is reflected on the reflection part. The predetermined design has at least a half design portion of a predetermined overall design, and a composite design 200 corresponding to the overall design by the half design portion and a mirror image 111 in which the half design portion is reflected on the reflection unit 100. Can be configured. In this way, since the entire design can be shown by displaying only half of the design, it is possible to effectively reduce the display space related to the predetermined pattern in the display device 5 without impairing the decorativeness. The entire design can be displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, a character partial image 110 showing a part of a predetermined character is displayed as a predetermined symbol, and the character partial image 110 and the character partial image 110 are displayed. The composite design 200 is configured by the mirror image 111 projected on the reflection unit 100. In this way, if the character image is displayed on the reflection unit 100 and linked with the display, the decoration effect is higher than the case where only the display device displays.

  The character partial image may have an image structure including an image corresponding to at least half of the character's face or body (in FIG. 6, half of the body), the image corresponding to the face or body, A composite image 200 showing the character's face or the entire body is constituted by a mirror image 111 in which an image corresponding to half of the body is projected on the reflection unit 100. Further, such a predetermined symbol can be configured to be displayed on the display screen when a predetermined game condition is satisfied. For example, a predetermined symbol can be displayed when a state such as a reach notice occurrence state, a reach occurrence state, a big hit occurrence state, a probability variation big hit occurrence state, a short time occurrence state, or the like occurs. In FIG. 6, the character partial image 110 is displayed when a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a reach state as shown in FIG. 6) occurs. The game state generation process will be described later.

  Next, game state generation control will be described. 7 to 10 show various routines executed by the control device 21. Each processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group and the flag F.

  The counter group includes a round counter R, a winning counter P, and a probability variation counter C. The round counter R is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter P is for counting the number of winning game balls B to the big winning opening 6 based on the detection result of the count switch 20. The probability variation counter C is used to determine the end of the high probability mode, and takes values of “2”, “1”, and “0”. Note that the initial values of the counters R, P, and C are all “0”.

  In addition, the counter group includes an internal random number counter for determining occurrence of a big hit gaming state, an outreach random number counter for determining outreach, etc., a respective symbol counter for determining stop symbols, and a reach And a reach type counter for determining the type of operation. Here, the outreach by the outreach random number counter refers to a state in which the winning combination is not finally made after the above-described reach gaming state. The flag F is used to determine whether or not the game ball B has won a prize in the V zone 11, and is set to “0” when no prize is detected by the V zone switch 19, and when a prize is detected. Set to “1”. It has already been explained that there are two types of probability modes, a low probability mode and a high probability mode, but the low probability mode is set as the initial value.

 Now, when the game is started by the player, the control device 21 starts with the first type of the game ball B based on the detection result of the start port switch 18 in step S10 of the special electric accessory control routine of FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a winning at the start port 4. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied, each value of the internal random number counter and the outlier reach random number counter is acquired and the value of each symbol counter is set in step S20. On the basis of the symbol sequences 8 to 10, the symbol is removed and acquired. Acquisition here refers to a process of reading the value of each counter and storing the value in a memory.

  Next, a symbol variation start process is executed in step S30. Specifically, in step S31 of FIG. 9, the symbols in the symbol rows 8 to 10 are variably displayed on the display device 5, respectively. This display makes it appear to the player that the three reels of left, middle and right are rotating. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is the same as the jackpot value. As the jackpot value, two types of values (low probability jackpot value and high probability jackpot value) are prepared. The former is a value for generating the jackpot gaming state with the low probability described above, and the latter is a value for generating with a high probability. For example, when the internal random number counter is a value that is updated every predetermined time in the range of “0” to “299”, “7” is set as the low probability jackpot value, and “7”, “17” , “27”, “37”, “47” are the jackpot values for high probability. Then, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be 1/300 when the low probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value, and 1/60 when the high probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value. When the low probability mode is set in the previous control cycle, the low probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value. When the high probability mode is set, the high probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value.

  If the determination condition of step S32 is satisfied, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S33. On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S32 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S34 whether or not the value of the outreach random number counter is the same as the predetermined outreach value. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step S35, a symbol corresponding to the detach reach value (hereinafter referred to as “disconnect reach symbol”) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. If the determination condition in step S34 is not satisfied, the off symbol in step S20 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S36. Then, after storing the stop symbol in the above steps S33, S35, S36, the symbol variation start processing routine is terminated.

  After the process of step S30 (symbol variation start process) is performed as described above, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stored in any of the steps S33, S35, and S36 in step S40 of FIG. Replace with the stopped symbol. The symbol fluctuations in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stopped by the symbol after replacement.

  In step S50, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped. Subsequently, in step S60, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a jackpot combination. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated. If it is satisfied, a big hit signal ON is output to an output terminal (not shown) in step S70. Further, in step S80, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If the symbol is a special symbol (step S80: Yes), the probability variation jackpot signal ON is not shown in step S90. Output to the output terminal. Subsequently, in step S100, the round counter R is reset. In step S110, the winning counter P is reset and the flag F is set to “0”.

  Subsequently, the solenoid 15 is excited in step S120 of FIG. Then, the shutter 14 falls and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is opened. With this opening, the game ball B can be awarded to the V zone 11 and the passages 12 and 13. In step S130, the round counter R is incremented by "1".

  Next, in step S140, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter P is equal to or less than a predetermined value Pmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 6 is yet. If this determination condition is satisfied (step S150: Yes), the process returns to step S140. As a result, after the start of opening the grand prize winning opening 6, as long as there are no more Pmax game balls B won or the scheduled closing time arrives, the big winning prize opening 6 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if any one of the determination conditions in steps S140 and S150 is not satisfied, the solenoid 15 is demagnetized in step S160. Then, the shutter 14 is raised, and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is closed.

  In step S170, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter R is equal to or less than Rmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S180 whether or not the flag F is “1”. If the determination condition of step S180 is satisfied (step S180: Yes), the process returns to step S110 of FIG. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 6 repeats the opening / closing cycle until the game ball B wins the V zone 11 at most Rmax times. For example, when the predetermined value Pmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the big prize opening 6 is set to “about 29.5” seconds, and the predetermined value Rmax is set to “16”, the big prize is won. After the opening of the mouth 6, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls B win the big winning opening 6 or (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The winning opening 6 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big winning opening 6 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball B wins the V zone 11. If any one of the determination conditions in steps S170 and S180 is not satisfied, “big hit signal OFF” is output to the output terminal in step S190. Further, in step S200, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If the symbol is a special symbol (step S200: Yes), the probability variation jackpot signal OFF is output in step S210. Output to. Subsequently, a probability variation process is executed in step S220, and then the special electric accessory control routine is terminated.

  In the probability variation processing routine of FIG. 10, it is determined in step S221 whether or not the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (in this case, an even symbol). If this determination condition is not satisfied (step S221: No), that is, if the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0” in step S227 (high probability mode) When the probability variation counter C is “0” (in the high probability mode) (S227: Yes), in step S228, the probability variation signal ON is output to an output terminal (not shown). Output. Subsequently, in step S229, the high probability mode is set, and the probability variation counter C is set to “2”. After executing the processing of step S229, the probability variation processing routine is terminated. Thus, when the big hit gaming state is continuously generated with the special symbol (odd symbol) during the high probability, the high probability mode is continued.

  On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S221 is satisfied, that is, if the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (even symbol), it is determined in step S222 whether the probability variation counter C is not "0". If the determination condition is not satisfied (C = 0), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 2, 1), the probability variation counter C is decremented by “1” in step S223. In step S224, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0”. If the determination condition is not satisfied (C = 1), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 0), in step S225, the probability changing signal OFF is output to an output terminal (not shown). In S226, the low probability mode is set. Once the high probability mode is set in this way, the probability is high until the probability variation counter C becomes “0”, that is, after the high probability mode is set, until the big hit gaming state is continuously generated twice with an even number of symbols. The mode continues. When the big hit gaming state with an even number of symbols continues twice, the high probability mode ends and the mode is switched to the low probability mode.

  Note that the processing procedure in the present embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the symbol variation process (step S31) may be performed after the stop symbol storage process (steps S33, S35, S36).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball B has won the first type starting port 4, the values of the respective counters are acquired and the symbol columns 8 to 10 are variably displayed. A stop symbol is stored based on the value of each counter, and the symbol variation is stopped by the stop symbol. If the combination of symbols displayed when the game is stopped is a big win combination, a big win gaming state that is advantageous to the player occurs, and the game ball B is won in the V zone 11 at the maximum Rmax times until the big prize opening 6 open / close cycles are repeated.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is increased two times, the next time and the next time. That is, once the high probability mode is set, the probability of occurrence of two big hit gaming states is increased from the next time, but if the big hit gaming state occurs again with an odd symbol during that period, the high probability mode is set. . On the other hand, if a big hit gaming state occurs in the normal symbol (even symbol) after the period has elapsed, the high probability mode ends (switches to the low probability mode).

  The symbol displayed on the display screen 5a is configured to scroll in a direction substantially parallel to at least one of the first sides of the outer edge of the display device having a substantially rectangular shape. In FIG. 5, the special symbols 8 to 10 and a part of the background symbol (shell symbol symbol 103) are configured to scroll up and down or substantially up and down substantially along the side 5c, and the first side ( That is, the reflecting portion 100 is disposed in the vicinity of the side 5c). As a result, the decoration area can be expanded in the direction orthogonal to the scroll direction (that is, the horizontal direction if the scroll is vertical as shown in FIG. 5).

  Display control is performed by the display control means so that the symbol 103 displayed on the display screen 5a is scrolled along the side 5c in the vicinity of the side 5c, and the scrolled symbol 103 is reflected on the reflection unit 100. It is configured. As the shell symbol 103 scrolls, the mirror image 130 appears to scroll.

  Note that a composite design may be configured by a symbol displayed on the display screen 5a and a mirror image obtained by reflecting the symbol on the reflection unit 100, and the composite design may be scrolled along the first side. . For example, the synthetic design 200 may be configured to scroll up and down by scrolling up and down a predetermined symbol 110 as shown in FIG.

  Further, in this configuration, the reflection portion is disposed on at least one of the left and right sides of the display screen 5a of the display device 5, and the reflection target area is configured at a position close to one side on the display screen. Specifically, the reflection units 100 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the display screen 5a, and reflection target areas are formed at positions closer to the left and right sides than the center of the display screen 5a.

  Moreover, although the reflection part 100 is arrange | positioned at the right and left of the display screen 5a of the display apparatus 5, the non-target area | region (area | region which displays a symbol row) is comprised in the position away from the peripheral part in the display screen 5a.

  Specifically, the reflection units 100 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the display screen 5 a of the display device 5, and a non-target region (region for displaying a symbol row) is formed near the center of the display screen 5. . As a result, the vicinity of the center is not reflected on the reflection unit 100, and the image near the left and right edges can be effectively expanded.

Next, the shielding member will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the reflecting portion 100 is configured such that a shielding member 120 that can be shielded is displaceable, and a solenoid portion 107 that drives the shielding member 120 (the solenoid portion 107 corresponds to a driving unit in the claims). And a drive control means (such as a CPU (not shown)) for controlling the solenoid unit 107. As conceptually shown in FIG. 11, the shielding member 120 includes a shielding position (first slide position) that shields the reflecting unit 100 by driving by a driving unit (see also FIGS. 3 and 12), and a two-dot chain line. The position is changed to an open position (second slide position) (see also FIGS. 1, 2, 4, and 5) where the reflective portion 100 is opened and the reflective portion 100 is visible as shown in FIG. Has been. Thereby, the reflective part 100 can be visually recognized or cannot be visually recognized depending on the situation, so that the variation of the decoration using the reflective part can be further increased.

  The solenoid unit 107 is configured by a metal member such as iron when the coil unit 107a is energized when a predetermined game condition is satisfied when the shielding member 120 is held in the shielding position by urging by the coil spring 107b in a normal state. The shaft portion 107c is displaced so as to be pulled into the coil portion 107a, and the shielding member 120 connected to the shaft portion 107c via the connecting portion 108 is displaced in conjunction with the shaft portion 107c and set to the open position. Thereby, when a certain game condition is satisfied, the shielding member 120 is set to the open position, and a novel decoration using the reflecting portion 100 is performed. Therefore, the decoration effect brought about by the establishment of the game conditions is increased, and the composition is excellent in performance.

  5 and 6 show the display example of the display device and the example of the aspect of the reflection unit, but the display example may be as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 show an example in which the shielding member 120 is displaced when a predetermined game condition is satisfied. Here, as shown in FIG. 13, at least a background image displayed on the display device 5 is projected on the reflection unit 100. In a normal state, the reflection unit 100 is covered by a shielding member as shown in FIG. 12. Although it is shielded, as shown in FIG. 13, when a predetermined game condition is established, the background image 400 displayed on the display device 5 is changed to a specific background image based on it, and the shielding member 120 is set to the open position. . That is, the shielding member 120 is set to the open position on the condition that the specific background image is displayed. Thereby, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied (for example, when a probability variation occurs, or when a short-time state occurs), the background image is changed to a specific image. Thus, the specific background image can be made more characteristic as compared with a normal background image.

  12 and 13, the background image 400 is configured to change to a specific background image based on the occurrence of the probability variation state in the pachinko machine 1, and only during the probability variation state as illustrated in FIG. 13 is continued. The shielding member 120 is set to the open position. In this way, the production of the state that is advantageous to the player, such as the probability variation state, has higher production performance than the other states, and can have more impact. The predetermined game condition is not limited to the probability variation state, but may be a reach notice occurrence state, a reach occurrence state, a big hit occurrence state, a probability change big hit occurrence state, a short time occurrence state, or the like. In this way, a novel decoration mode occurs in a state that is advantageous to the player, such as a reach notice occurrence state, a reach occurrence state, a big hit occurrence state, a probability variation big hit occurrence state, a short time occurrence state, It becomes the structure which can further increase interest.

<Embodiment 2>
Next, Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating the configuration of the display device 5, the reflection unit 100, and the shielding member 140 from the front regarding the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating the display unit outer surface 5b, the reflection unit 100, and the shielding member 140 of the display device 5 from above. FIG. 15 shows a state in which the shielding member 140 is opened from FIG. First, referring to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, in the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, a member capable of shielding the reflecting portion 100 (a shielding member 140 configured in a plate shape) is disposed so as to be displaceable. And a stepping motor S that rotationally drives the shielding member 140 (the stepping motor S is an example of a driving unit in the claims) and a drive control unit (such as a CPU) that controls the stepping motor S. Yes. The shielding member 140 is driven by the stepping motor S based on the control by the drive control means, and is in a shielding position (FIG. 14) that shields the reflecting portion 100 and an open position (FIG. 15) where the reflecting portion 100 is visible. The position is changed. Further, in the present embodiment, the shielding member 140 is configured to be rotatable around an axis in a direction substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board 7 (more specifically, around an axis L1 in the vertical direction). As shown in FIG. 15, it is configured to be displaceable between a first rotation position that shields the reflection unit 100 and a second rotation position that opens the reflection unit 100 as shown in FIG. 14 and 15, the configurations of the reflection unit 100 and the display device 5 are configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the background image 400 is displayed in the open position illustrated in FIG. 15 as in FIG. 5. Has been.

  Moreover, you may make it like FIG. FIG. 16 illustrates a configuration in which the plate surface of the shielding member 140 is substantially parallel to the display unit outer surface 5b at the first rotation position and is substantially orthogonal to the display unit outer surface 5b at the second rotation position. 14 to 16, the shielding member 140 is displaced based on the driving of the stepping motor S. However, the shielding member 140 may be displaced by a solenoid. Various configurations can be adopted for rotating the predetermined component by the solenoid, and the configuration itself for rotating the predetermined component is well known and will not be described in detail. For example, FIG. 27 to FIG. The same configuration as 30 can be used.

  Moreover, you may make it like FIG. 17, FIG. 17 and 18, a screen shielding member 150 capable of shielding a part of the display screen 5 a of the display device 5 is provided, and the screen shielding member 150 corresponds to a shielding member that shields the reflection unit 100. Yes. The screen shielding member 150 is arranged to be displaceable as in the examples of FIGS. 14 to 16, and a stepping motor (shielding member driving means) (not shown) that drives the screen shielding member 150 and a CPU that controls the stepping motor. (Shielding member drive control means).

  Based on the control by the CPU (shielding member drive control means), the screen shielding member 150 can visually recognize the screen shielding position that shields the display screen 5a and the reflection unit 100 and at least a part of the shielded display screen. The position is changed to the screen open position, and a part shielded by the screen shielding member 150 at the screen shielding position as shown in FIG. 17 is reflected on the reflection unit 100 at the screen opening position as shown in FIG. It is configured to be reflected. Thereby, since the part reflected in the reflection part can be shielded or opened, the reflection mode of the reflection part changes accordingly.

The screen shielding member 150 is configured to be able to shield both a part of the display screen 5a and the reflecting unit 100, and at a screen open position as shown in FIG. 18, the part of the display screen 5a and the reflecting unit 100 are separated. Both are opened, and a part to be shielded is configured to be reflected on the reflection unit 100. Thereby, since both a part of a screen and a reflection part can be visually recognized by opening of a shielding member, it becomes a structure with a very big impact. Further, the screen shielding member 150 here is configured to be rotatable around an axis L3 in a direction substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board (specifically, the vertical direction), similarly to the shielding member 140 of FIG. Yes.
<Embodiment 3>
Next, Embodiment 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the shielding member is configured to be rotatable around a horizontal axis. Specifically, the screen shielding member 160 capable of shielding the reflecting portion 105 and a part of the display screen 5a is configured to be rotatable about the left and right axis L4. And it is comprised so that the corner | angular part of the display screen 5a comprised in rectangular shape can be shielded. In this way, it is possible to effectively make the portion that is less likely to be noticed on the display screen stand out effectively and to easily arrange the screen shielding member.

  In addition, the image displayed on the display device 5 includes a reflection target area (an information area where characters, an oval, etc. are displayed) to be reflected by the reflection unit 105 and other areas (an area where a symbol string is displayed). Thus, it is possible to divide and display a region that is a target of reflection by the reflection unit 105 and a region that is not.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the front, a part of the display of the reflection target area may be transferred to the reflection unit 105 as shown in FIG. It may be configured to be displayed in 105.

  On the other hand, the image displayed on the display device 5 is configured with at least a non-target region (a region below the reflection target region (here, a region where a symbol row is displayed)) that is not a target of reflection by the reflection unit 105. When the machine 1 is viewed from the front, all the non-target areas are not displayed.

<Embodiment 4>
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the fourth embodiment, the shielding member 170 is configured to be rotatable about an axis L6 in a direction substantially orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 7 (that is, the front-rear direction), and the first rotation position that shields the reflecting portion 105. And it is comprised so that a displacement to the 2nd rotation position to open | release is possible. Other configurations are the same as those in FIG. If it does in this way, since a shielding member will not displace back and forth, it will become the composition which does not take much space in the front-back direction, and will become a compact structure regarding the front-back direction. Specifically, the shielding member 170 is formed in a plate shape, and the first rotation position shown in FIG. 21 and the state shown in FIG. 22 are shown in a state where the plate surface of the shielding member 170 is parallel to the front surface of the game board 7. It can be displaced to the second rotation position.

<Embodiment 5>
Next, Embodiment 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.
The reflecting unit 100 is configured to be displaceable, and includes a solenoid 70 that drives the reflecting unit 101 (the solenoid 70 corresponds to the reflecting unit driving unit) and a reflecting unit drive control unit (not shown) that controls the solenoid 70. ). Here, the control device 21 functions as a reflection unit drive control unit. The reflection unit 100 is configured to be displaceable between a first position where the display screen of the display device 5 is projected and a second position where it is not projected when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the front. FIG. 23 shows a state where the reflection unit 101 is in the second position, and FIG. 24 shows a state where the reflection unit 100 is in the first position.

  If it does in this way, since a reflective part becomes visible or becomes invisible according to a situation, the variation of the decoration using a reflective part can be increased further. The reflecting portion 101 is configured to be rotatable around an axis L2 in a direction (specifically, a vertical direction) substantially parallel to the front surface (board surface) of the game board 7, and at a second position as shown in FIG. The reflection surface of the reflection unit 101 is configured to be in a direction substantially orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 7. Note that the reflective portion 101 may be tilted inward (center side of the display screen) from the state of FIG. 23 at the second position.

<Embodiment 6>
Next, Embodiment 6 will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the sixth embodiment, a configuration is provided in which the reflective portion 102 is provided on the other surface of the screen shielding member 135 in which at least one surface is decorated, and the screen shielding member 135 is connected to the front surface of the game board. It is configured to be rotatable around an axis line in a substantially parallel direction (specifically, an axis line L5 in the vertical direction). In the present embodiment, in a state where the screen is shielded by the screen shielding member 135, the reflecting portion 102 is positioned on the back side of the screen shielding member 135 as shown in FIG. At the same time, the reflecting portion 102 becomes invisible. Further, when the screen shielding member 135 is opened, as shown in FIG. 26, the reflecting portion 102 arranged on the back side becomes visible, and the reflecting portion 102 reflects a part of the display screen 5a. Here, the screen shielding member 135 rotates about the rotation axis L5 in the vertical direction, and each of the pair of screen shielding members 135 is configured to be independently displaceable.

  Also here, a non-target image (an image of a symbol array) that is not a reflection target of the reflection unit 102 is displayed in a predetermined portion of the display screen 5a, and the non-target image is at least a front view of the gaming machine. In some cases, the reflection part is not reflected. Here, an identification image that can identify a big hit state by a combination of a plurality of symbol sequences is a non-target image. Specifically, the lower area from the predetermined position is all non-target images.

  The image displayed on the display device 5 is configured to be capable of being divided and displayed in a reflection target region (a region in which a character, an oval or the like is displayed) to be reflected by the reflection unit 102 and a region display other than that. An area which is a target of reflection by 102 and an area which is not so can be distinguished and displayed.

  In addition, when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, the display of the reflection target area may be entirely reflected on the reflection part, and a part of the display of the reflection target area is transferred to the reflection part. May be. On the other hand, the image displayed on the display device 5 is a non-target region (a region below a predetermined position (here, a region where a symbol string is displayed)) that is not subject to reflection by at least the reflection unit 102, as in the above example. And when the game machine is viewed from the front, the display of the non-target area is not shown.

  27 to 30 illustrate a display device and peripheral components of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment, FIG. 27 is a front view illustrating the display device and peripheral components, FIG. 28 is a perspective view, and FIG. 29 is an exploded view. FIG. 30 is a perspective view illustrating a drive mechanism for the shielding member. As described above, the screen shielding member 135 is configured to be rotatable around the vertical axis L5, and specifically, is rotated by the mechanism shown in FIGS. Yes. When the configuration is outlined, the arm portions 177 and 178 are interlocked by the displacement of the drive shaft 175 provided in the solenoid portion 170, and accordingly, the screen shielding member 135 is rotated around the axis L5. As shown in FIG. 27, the drive mechanism having such a configuration is attached to a surrounding decoration unit 190 arranged around a display screen constituted by components 181 to 188 (see FIG. 29) and the like.

<Embodiment 7>
Next, Embodiment 7 will be described. Embodiment 7 demonstrates the example in which the auxiliary | assistant reflection part which can project the display screen of a display apparatus is provided in a shielding member. FIG. 31 has a configuration obtained by modifying FIG. 17, and similarly to FIG. 17, the screen shielding member 150 that can shield a part of the display screen 5 a of the display device 5 corresponds to a shielding member that shields the reflecting portion 100. doing. The screen shielding member 150 is arranged to be displaceable as in the examples of FIGS. 14 to 16, and a stepping motor (shielding member driving means) that drives the screen shielding member 150 and a CPU (shielding) that controls the stepping motor. Member drive control means). Further, in the present embodiment, the screen shielding member 150 is displaced so that the auxiliary reflecting portion 155 is not visible at the shielding position and is visible at the open position (see the broken line portion in FIG. 31). It has become. In this configuration, when the shielding member is opened, decoration can be performed using not only the reflecting portion but also the auxiliary reflecting portion, so that the gap between the shielding and opening is further increased, and the impact is higher and the decorative property is higher. It becomes.

  Based on the control by the CPU (shielding member drive control means), the screen shielding member 150 can visually recognize the screen shielding position that shields the display screen 5a and the reflection unit 100 and at least a part of the shielded display screen. The position is changed to the screen open position, and a part shielded by the screen shielding member 150 at the screen shielding position as shown in FIG. 31 is reflected on the reflecting unit 100 at the opening position as shown in FIG. It becomes like this.

  The screen shielding member 150 is configured to be able to shield both a part of the display screen 5a and the reflection unit 100, and at a screen open position as shown in FIG. 32, the part of the display screen 5a and the reflection unit 100 are separated. Both are opened, and a part to be shielded is configured to be reflected on the reflection unit 100. Thereby, since part of the screen and the reflecting portion 100 can be visually recognized by opening the screen shielding member 150, the configuration has a very large impact. Further, the screen shielding member 150 here is configured to be rotatable around an axis L3 in a direction substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board (specifically, the vertical direction), like the shielding member 140 of FIG. ing. Further, in the present embodiment, in the open position as shown in FIG. 32, the screen shielding member 150 is turned upside down as shown in the broken line part of FIG. 31, and is arranged on one side in the thickness direction of the screen shielding member 150. The auxiliary reflection portion 155 thus made becomes visible. Specifically, the screen shielding member 150 is displaced so that the reflection surface of the flat auxiliary reflection portion 155 is inclined with respect to the display portion outer surface 5b, and the display content (for example, background image) of the display screen 5a is displaced. Etc.) is also reflected on the auxiliary reflecting portion 155. In this state, the content displayed on the display screen 5a is expanded by both the reflection unit 100 and the auxiliary reflection unit 155, and a highly decorative aspect that attracts the player's interest is obtained.

<Eighth embodiment>
Next, Embodiment 8 will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the eighth embodiment, an example in which the reflecting unit 100 is configured to be slidable is shown. As shown in FIGS. 33 to 35, the reflecting unit 100 slides in the horizontal direction by driving the solenoid unit 107 as an actuator, and the first reflecting position (the end of the reflecting unit 100 is moved to the position X1 as shown in FIG. 34). And the second reflection position as shown in FIG. 35 (when the end of the reflection unit 100 is at the position X2). In the present embodiment, the display mode (FIG. 34) of the display device 5 when the reflection unit 100 is at the first reflection position and the display mode (FIG. 35) when it is at the second reflection position are changed. The special symbols 201 and 202 are displayed at the second reflection position where the display screen 5a can be seen more widely. Therefore, when the reflection unit 100 is at the first reflection position, the composite design constituted by the display device 5 and the mirror image of the reflection unit 100, and when the reflection unit 100 is at the second reflection position, the mirror image of the display device 5 and the reflection unit 100 is obtained. Is different from the synthetic design composed of.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and further, within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention other than the following. Various modifications can be made.
(1) The reflecting portion 100 may be configured such that at least a part of the reflecting surface is substantially flat, and the flat portion may be arranged orthogonal to the front surface 7d of the game board 7. Moreover, you may arrange | position so that the display part outer surface 5b and the reflective surface 100a may orthogonally cross.

  (2) The reflection part 100 may be arrange | positioned over the perimeter so that the display screen 5a of the display apparatus 5 may be enclosed in the surface direction parallel to the front surface of a game board.

  (3) At least a part of the reflecting surface of the reflecting portion may be curved. In this case, the reflection surface may have a curved surface shape over substantially the entire surface, or only a part thereof may have a curved surface shape.

  (4) In the reflection portion, a flat first reflection surface and a second reflection surface different from the first reflection surface may be provided. If it does in this way, the way of an image will differ by the 1st reflective surface and the 2nd reflective surface, and a different reflection mode will arise in each reflective surface.

  (5) The reflection part may be arrange | positioned in the vicinity of only one side of the outer edge of the display apparatus comprised in rectangular shape.

  (6) The display unit outer surface of the display device may be arranged to be inclined with respect to the front surface of the game board. In this case, the reflection surface of the reflection unit may be arranged parallel to the front surface of the game board, or may be arranged inclined with respect to the front surface.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is exemplified as the display device, but other than this, the display device may be used. For example, the display device may be configured by a TFT liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like.

The front view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention The front view which shows notionally the game board structure of the gaming machine of FIG. The figure which shows the state which has a shielding member in a shielding position Conceptual diagram for conceptually explaining the main configuration of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining a display mode Explanatory drawing explaining the display mode different from FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a special electric accessory control routine Figure following Figure 7 The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a design variation start processing routine Flow chart showing an example of the flow of a probability variation processing routine Explanatory drawing explaining the drive structure of a shielding member notionally The figure which shows an example in case a shielding member exists in a shielding position The figure which shows the state which the shielding member displaced to the open position from the state of FIG. FIG. 2 conceptually illustrates a configuration of a main part of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, a view of the vicinity of the display device viewed from the front and a view viewed from above. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which the reflection part opened about the gaming machine of FIG. The figure which shows the example different from FIG. 14 regarding the gaming machine of Embodiment 2. The figure which shows the example different from FIG. 14, FIG. 16 regarding the gaming machine of Embodiment 2. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which the shielding member displaced from the state of FIG. 17, and the reflection part was open | released Explanatory drawing explaining notionally the principal part structure (structure of display apparatus vicinity) of the gaming machine of Embodiment 3. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which the shielding member displaced from the state of FIG. 19, and the reflection part was open | released Explanatory drawing explaining notionally the principal part structure (structure of display apparatus vicinity) of the gaming machine of Embodiment 4. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which the shielding member displaced from the state of FIG. 21, and the reflection part was open | released Explanatory drawing explaining notionally the principal part structure (structure of display apparatus vicinity) of the gaming machine of Embodiment 5. FIG. 23 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the reflecting portion is displaced to the first position. Explanatory drawing explaining notionally the principal part structure (structure of display apparatus vicinity) of the gaming machine of Embodiment 6. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the reflecting portion is opened with respect to the gaming machine of FIG. A front view illustrating a display device and surrounding components of a gaming machine according to a sixth embodiment 27 is a perspective view of the display device of FIG. 27 and surrounding components. 27 is an exploded perspective view of the display device of FIG. 27 and surrounding components. The perspective view which illustrates the drive mechanism of a shielding member regarding the display apparatus and peripheral component of FIG. Explanatory drawing explaining notionally the principal part structure (structure of display apparatus vicinity) of the gaming machine of Embodiment 7. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the reflecting portion is opened with respect to the gaming machine of FIG. Explanatory drawing which illustrates notionally the principal part structure of the gaming machine of Embodiment 7. Explanatory drawing which shows notionally the principal part structure (structure of display device vicinity) of Embodiment 7 of Embodiment 7, and illustrates a display mode in case a reflective part exists in a 1st reflective position. Explanatory drawing which illustrates a display mode in case a reflective part exists in the 2nd reflective position.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 5 ... Display apparatus 5a ... Display screen 5b ... Display part outer surface 7 ... Game board 7d ... Front surface 21 ... Control apparatus (display control means)
100,101,102 ... reflecting part 100a, 101a, 102a ... reflecting surface 103 ... shell pattern (background image, predetermined pattern)
107: Solenoid part (shielding member driving means)
110 ... Character partial image (predetermined pattern)
120,140 ... shielding member 150,160 ... screen shielding member (shielding member)
155 ... Auxiliary reflection part 170 ... Solenoid part (reflection part drive means)
400 ... Background image S ... Stepping motor (reflecting portion driving means)

Claims (2)

A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down,
A display device for performing a predetermined display;
Display control means for controlling the display device;
A reflection unit arranged in the vicinity of the display device and configured to reflect the display of the display device;
A shielding member that can be displaced to a shielding position that shields at least a part of the reflecting part, and an open position that opens the reflecting part from the shielding position;
A gaming machine comprising: shielding member driving means for driving the shielding member. A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down,
A display device for performing a predetermined display;
Display control means for controlling the display device;
A reflection unit arranged in the vicinity of the display device and configured to project the display of the display device;
The reflection portion is configured to be displaceable,
A gaming machine comprising a reflecting portion driving means for driving the reflecting portion.

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