JP2006304848A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabling a novel taste by providing a display device itself with movement according to various types of game states. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with the display device having a first display 51 (51A and 51B) and a second display 52 displaying game states, and a moving means 203 capable of hiding at least a part of the second display and moving the fist display; has a first position allowing the first display to hide at least a part of the second display and a second position reducing the extent where the fist display hides the second display; and allows the moving means to selectively move the first display at least between the first position and the second position according to the game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to the structure of a display device of a gaming machine.

  Normally, a gaming machine is provided with a display device that displays changes in symbols used for determining whether or not a game is successful, effects of various gaming states, and the like so as to be visible to the player. In such a display device, since only the so-called display of the game state is displayed, there is a possibility that the player may lose interest with time.

  In order to create a new interest, a gaming machine that can change the visibility of a display device in accordance with the gaming state is provided (see Patent Document 1). According to the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, an open / close door device having a window portion covering a part of the gaming display unit is provided in order to change the viewing area of the gaming machine display unit. That is, it is possible to see a change between a state in which the gaming machine display unit is covered with the open / close door device and a state in which the gaming machine display unit is exposed to the outside.

However, even the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 only changes the viewing area of the display unit for gaming machines. For this reason, the player is likely to feel monotonous with time, and the fascination cannot be avoided.
JP 2004-275585 A

  The present invention has been proposed in view of the above situation, and provides a gaming machine that enables a new entertainment by causing the display device itself to move according to various gaming states.

  That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the first display and the second display for displaying the gaming state, and at least a part of the second display can be concealed to move the first display. A display device having a moving means, wherein the first display conceals at least a part of the second display; and the first display includes the second display from the first position. And a second position with a low degree of concealment, and the moving means enables the first display to move at least between the first position and the second position. .

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that when the first indicator is in the first position, the first indicator and the second indicator are in a state of overlapping each other. Related to gaming machines.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, when the first indicator is in the first position, the first indicator completely hides the second indicator. According to the described gaming machine.

  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, when the first indicator is in the second position, the first indicator completely exposes the second indicator. The game machine according to any one of the above.

  The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that whether the first display is in the first position or the second position is selected according to a gaming state. It relates to the gaming machine described in.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, when both the first indicator and the second indicator have a display area for displaying the gaming state, and the first indicator is at the second position. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the display area of the first display and the display area of the second display are continuously connected. .

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the moving unit includes a rotating unit that pivotally supports one end of the first display and rotates the first display, and the first display and the second display are The first display unit and the first display unit can be rotated in the direction of the second display unit with one end portion of the first display unit as a rotation axis from the state of overlapping with each other. From the first position where the second display is overlapped, the first display is rotated toward the second display by the rotation means with the one end of the first display as a rotation axis. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine moves to the second position.

  In the invention according to claim 8, the first display device includes a plurality of independent sub-displays for displaying a gaming state, and the plurality of sub-displays are simultaneously and separately provided from the first position and the first display by the moving means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is movable between two positions.

  The invention according to claim 9 is provided with a rotating means for pivotally supporting the one end portion provided for each of the plurality of sub-displays as the moving means and rotating the plurality of sub-displays. From the state in which the sub-display and the second display are overlapped with each other, the one end portion provided for each of the plurality of sub-displays by the rotating means is directed toward the second display with a rotation axis as a rotation axis. Each of the plurality of sub-displays provided by the rotating means from the first position where the plurality of sub-displays and the second display are overlapped with each other. The game according to claim 8, wherein the plurality of sub-displays are moved toward the second display by turning one end of the second display toward the second display to move to the second position. Related to the machine.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the first display and the second display for displaying the gaming state, and the first display can be concealed by at least a part of the second display. A display device having moving means for moving the first display device, wherein the first display device conceals at least a part of the second display device, and the first display device is more than the first position. A second position with a low degree of concealing the display, and the moving means enables the first display to move at least between the first position and the second position. Can be a special interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the invention of claim 2, in the invention of claim 1, when the first indicator is in the first position, the first indicator and the second indicator are superposed on each other. Therefore, at least a part of the second display is hidden by the first display.

  According to the gaming machine of the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or 2, when the first indicator is in the first position, the first indicator completely hides the second indicator. Therefore, the player can view only the first display.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 4, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3, when the first indicator is in the second position, the first indicator is the second display. Since the player is completely exposed, the player can fully see the second indicator.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 5, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 4, whether the first indicator is in the first position or the second position depends on the gaming state. Therefore, the player can obtain a new interest by the movement of the display device itself according to various game states.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 6, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 5, the display area for displaying the gaming state on both the first display and the second display. And when the first display is in the second position, the display area of the first display and at least part of the display area of the second display are continuously connected. Different display areas can be formed depending on the position of one display device, and the interest of the display device can be enhanced.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 7, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 6, as the moving means, the one end of the first display is pivotally supported and the first display is rotated. A rotating means for causing the first display and the second display to overlap each other in a direction toward the second display from the state in which the first display and the second display are overlapped with each other with the one end of the first display as a rotation axis. The first display unit is rotated by the rotating means from the first position where the first display unit and the second display unit overlap. Since the first display moves about the axis toward the second display and moves to the second position, the movement of the first display in the display device becomes simple, and the display device It can enhance interest.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 8, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 6, the first indicator comprises a plurality of independent sub-displays for displaying a gaming state, and the moving means. The plurality of sub-displays can be moved between the first position and the second position simultaneously or separately, so that the configuration of the first display in the display device can be diversified. The interest of the display device can be enhanced.

  According to the gaming machine of the ninth aspect of the invention, in the eighth aspect of the invention, the plurality of sub-displays are pivotally supported by the respective one end portions provided for the plurality of sub-displays as the moving means. Rotating means for rotating is provided, and each one end portion provided for each of the plurality of sub-displays is rotated by the rotating means from a state where the plurality of sub-displays and the second display overlap each other. It is possible to rotate in the direction of the second display as an axis, from the first position where the plurality of sub-displays and the second display are overlapped, by the rotating means Each of the plurality of sub-displays is moved to the second position by rotating the plurality of sub-displays toward the second display with each one end portion provided as a rotation axis. Therefore, the movement of each sub-display in the display device is simplified, and the display device is It is possible to increase.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a front view of the entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a back view of the entire gaming machine, FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the gaming machine, and FIG. FIG. 5 is an overall front view of the game board with the first display in the second position, FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of the symbol display device, and FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the display device, FIG. 8 is a structural cross-sectional view of the symbol display device along line AA in FIG. 5, FIG. 9 is a left side view of the symbol display device, FIG. 10 is a bottom side of the symbol display device, and FIG. FIG. 12 is a partial enlarged view of the Q portion in FIG. 8, FIG. 12 is a flowchart regarding the gaming state transition process, FIG. 13 is a flowchart regarding the motor drive process, FIG. 14 is an image display example when the first display is in the first position, and FIG. It is an example of an image display when a 1st indicator is a 2nd position.

  The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine. The outer guide rail 4 and the inner guide rail 5 of the game ball are erected in a substantially circular shape at the edge of the game board 3 of the gaming machine 1, and the upper part from the upper part on the center line of the game area 6 surrounded by the inner guide rail 5. A display device 9, a start winning port 11 that is an ordinary electric accessory, a large winning port 15 that is a special electric accessory, and an out port 17 are arranged in that order. Below the display device 9, the windmills 22a and 22b, the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21, the left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port 25 on both sides thereof, and the aforementioned large winning port A left drop winning opening 27 and a right dropping winning opening 29 are arranged on both sides of the 15. When game balls win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the determination result is a win (in this embodiment, a big win), a special special gaming state is entered, and the big winning opening 15 is opened, so that the game ball is easy to win. In addition, when the numerical value related to the hitting of the normal symbol acquired by the detection signals of the normal symbol variation start gates 19 and 21 becomes a predetermined value, the start winning opening 11 is in the expanded open state.

  On the front side of the game board 3 is an upper ball receiving tray 32 for receiving the paid-out game balls, a mounting plate 33 for mounting the upper ball receiving tray 32, and receiving the game balls when the upper ball receiving tray 32 is saturated. A lower ball tray 34, lamp indicators 35 and 36 for informing the game state, a speaker 37 for informing the player of the game state by producing sound and sound effects, and a game ball in accordance with the player's launch operation. A launching device H that fires and fires toward 6 is assembled. Reference numeral Cu denotes a card unit.

  The symbol display device 200 of the display device 9 is formed of a first display 51 (a plurality of independent sub-displays in the embodiment) and a second display 52 (see FIG. 5 and the like), and includes a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, and a segment type. Or it consists of display devices which can be controlled electrically, such as an LED display device, an organic EL display device, and a thin film panel. In this embodiment, display areas 551, 552, and 553 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) each including a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) capable of color display are provided.

  The first display 51 and the second display 52 display various gaming states, and can display normal symbols or special symbols such as numbers, alphabets, symbols, pictures (characters), and the like in a variable display and stop display. Yes. Furthermore, in the display area of either the first display 51 or the second display 52, or both, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped as determination symbols, respectively. Yes. The special symbols displayed in the display area of this embodiment are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, There are twelve symbols, '9', '10', and '11'. The first display 51 (particularly the display area) has a normal symbol display area (not shown) in the lower left corner of one of the sub-displays, and the normal symbol is displayed in the display area for a predetermined time ( In this embodiment, it is stopped and displayed with a stop symbol after the fluctuation.

  In addition, the display area of the first display 51 and the second display 52 includes a background (building, landscape, etc.), character (person, animal, plant, thing, etc.) in addition to the special design during the change of the special design. ), Decorative symbols such as characters are displayed, and the decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner due to a predetermined starting condition such as the start of variation of the special symbols.

  The start winning opening 11 is provided directly below the display device 9, and the two movable pieces 11a and 11b are arranged between a substantially vertical narrow open state and a substantially V-shaped enlarged open state by a start winning opening solenoid on the back. It is controlled to change. The opening / opening of the start winning opening 11 is performed when the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area comes to the normal symbol on which the specific symbol is displayed with the fluctuation stopped. In this embodiment, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display area is stopped and displayed with the specific symbol in the gaming state, the start winning opening 11 is expanded once for 0.4 seconds.

  A special symbol variation start switch for detecting a ball won at the start winning port 11 is provided in the path of the winning ball on the back of the start winning port 11, and the detection of the winning ball is related to the hitting of the game. A numerical value is acquired, and in the display area of the first display 51 and the second display 52, the variation of the symbol corresponding to the numerical value is started.

  The normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 are provided on the left and right of the start winning opening 11 and are provided with a normal symbol variation start switch, and pass through both gates 19 and 21 by the normal symbol variation start switch. By detecting a game ball to be played, a numerical value related to the hit of the normal symbol is acquired, and the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area is started. Also, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port 25, and the left dropping winning port 27 and the right dropping winning port 29 are won. A left drop winning opening detection switch and a right drop winning opening detection switch for detecting a ball are provided on the corresponding back of the winning opening.

  The special winning opening 15 is provided below the start winning opening 11 and includes a special winning opening opening solenoid and an opening / closing plate opened and closed by the solenoid. The special winning opening 15 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate is closed, and the special winning opening 15 has a specific area winning opening which is opened simultaneously with the opening of the special winning opening 15 so that a winning can be made. Furthermore, the specific area winning opening is provided with an open / close door that is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid under a predetermined condition. In addition, a specific winning ball detection switch for detecting a specific winning ball is provided in the specific area winning port, and a continuation right to reopen the big winning port 15 is established by detecting the winning ball. In addition, a winning ball count switch for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 15 and has not won the specific area winning port is provided in the approximate center of the big winning port 15.

  The operation of the symbol display device 200 (the first display 51 and the second display 52) and the operation of the big prize opening 15, that is, the operation when the special game is executed (when the big hit is established) will be described. This special game is different from a normal game in that it gives a game privilege to a player. This special game is determined by the main control circuit 140, which will be described later, on the basis of the special game execution determination probability set to a predetermined probability every time the determination condition is satisfied. As described above, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 11 and a winning ball is detected by the special symbol variation start switch, a special symbol variation start switch sends a winning signal to the main control circuit 140 (see FIG. 3). . Along with this, various random number values of the main control circuit 140 are acquired (extracted), and the acquired numerical values are temporarily stored in a special symbol random number storage area or the like of the RAM of the main control circuit 140.

  Based on each stored random number value, determination of jackpot, determination (creation) of fixed stop symbol, determination of presence / absence of reach, determination of symbol variation / stop pattern, type of decorative symbol, and further, first display 51 Determination of the positional relationship with the second display 52 (the first position or the second position shown in FIG. 14, FIG. 15, etc.) is performed, and the symbol display device 200 (the first display 51 and the second display 52 The change of the special symbol in the display area) is started.

  After a predetermined time change from the start of the change of the special symbol, for example, each special symbol is fluctuated and stopped in the order of the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol, and is confirmed and stopped as a stop symbol. At this time, the reach state may be established depending on the determined stop symbol and symbol variation / stop pattern. Here, the reach state means that a specific display mode, that is, a jackpot combination is displayed at a stage before the display control is advanced and the display result is stopped and displayed after the special symbol variation display is started in the display area. This means a display mode for making the player think that the variable display mode is easily performed. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, only the final stop symbol (in this case, the middle special symbol) is left in the display area of the first indicator 51, and the remaining two special symbols are in a specific combination (for example, Reach fluctuation display processing for stopping and displaying so as to be the same symbol) is performed.

  Also, during the reach state, the variation time of the special symbol (mainly the final stop special symbol) in each display area is lengthened, the background image displayed behind the special symbol in each display area is changed, A reach action or the like selected from a display mode (reach action or the like) composed of a plurality of pieces of image information such as displaying characters or characters on the display area is produced. In addition, before entering the reach state, a notice (predictor) for notifying that such a reach state or a big hit is likely may be produced. Examples of the notice include character display and afterimage display on the image display unit 50.

  When the combination of the stop special symbols is a jackpot symbol combination composed of the same symbols, the game shifts to a jackpot (special game). When the big hit state (special game state) is reached, the open / close plate of the grand prize opening 15 is opened and the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 is received, the prize winning hole 15 can be awarded, and the prize winning hole 15 is awarded. If there is, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by a prize ball payout device (not shown). The opening / closing plate is closed after a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed or when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). The number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch is appropriately displayed in the display area as a number from 0 to 10 or as a bar graph.

  When the special winning ball detection switch sw (see FIG. 3) detects the winning ball to the specific area winning port within 2 seconds after the grand winning port 15 is opened or within about two seconds after the grand winning port 15 is closed, the jackpot is detected. The right to continue again is generated, and the opening / closing plate 61 is repeatedly opened a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, a maximum of 15 times or 13 times). In the embodiment, the combination of the jackpot symbol when the jackpot is established is a specific symbol combination, specifically, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “11”. When it is a storm, the maximum number of times that the jackpot continuation right is generated, the so-called number of rounds is 13, while the jackpot symbol combination is' 0 ',' 2 ',' 4 ',' 6 ',' In the case of any of 8 'and' 10 ', the number of rounds is 15.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, after the jackpot (special game or winning game) is finished, a “privilege game” is executed in which a privilege different from the jackpot privilege is given to the player. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 is a model having a probability variation (probability variation) function, and the winning symbol combination ('1', '3', '5') that is displayed with a fixed stop when the jackpot is established is displayed. If it is', '7', '9', or '11'), the probability variation occurs after the big hit, that is, the next jackpot occurrence probability is a normal gaming state (normal probability state, 2/630) to a higher probability fluctuation state (high probability state, 10/630). On the other hand, when the winning symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped is not the probability variation symbol combination, the normal gaming state (normal probability state, 2/630) is set after the jackpot. The probability fluctuation state continues until the next jackpot.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the probability variation state is caused by the bonus game execution after the jackpot, the winning rate to the start winning opening 10 is improved to increase the chance of determining whether or not the jackpot is successful. ing. That is, the start winning opening 10 (movable members 11a, 11b) by the normal symbol (small hit) is increased by increasing the opening / closing time of the normal winning symbol 10 (movable members 11a, 11b) and by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area. This is because the frequency of occurrence of the expanded and opened state of the movable members 11a and 11b) is increased. If a jackpot is again established by the probability variation symbol combination in the probability variation state and the determination opportunity increase state, the probability variation state and the determination opportunity increase state are entered again after the jackpot ends.

  In this way, game value to be given to the player, such as prize value at the time of special game execution such as jackpot continuation right generation, number of rounds, etc., bonus value by bonus game such as probability fluctuation or increased judgment opportunity, etc. (jackpot mode) However, if the symbol is changed depending on the symbol in the winning symbol combination displayed in the fixed stop, the player's interest in the winning symbol combination can be increased, the range of games can be expanded, and the game can be made more interesting.

  This gaming machine 1 includes a back mechanism shown in FIG. Reference numeral 101 in the figure denotes a storage tank for storing game balls, 102 a tank rail, 104 a frame external output terminal board, 105 a lamp relay board, 106 a power receiving board, 107 a prize ball sensor relay board, and 110 a board surface. External output terminal board, 111 is a relay board, 112 is a voice control board, 113 is an FG relay board, 114 is a power supply board, 115 is a lamp control board, 118 is a dispensing control board, 119 is a launcher control board, 121 is a main board A control board, 122 is a card interface connection section, 123 and 124 are power plugs, 161 is a symbol control board, and G is a ground wire.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control circuit 140 receives a computer having a CPU, RAM, ROM, and a plurality of counters, and a control signal transmitted from the computer, and performs predetermined processing based on the control signal. An input / output circuit connecting the display control circuit 150 and the like to be performed, and an input / output circuit connecting the computer and the first relay circuit connected to the special prize opening 15, the lamp control circuit 160, and the like. The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as a jackpot occurrence probability and small hits (per normal symbol for opening and opening the start winning opening 11). It also generates random numbers that determine the probability of occurrence. In addition, the RAM includes a storage area for the detection signal of the special symbol variation start switch and the detection signal for the normal symbol variation start switch, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, and a storage area for temporarily storing various data. And a working area of the CPU. Further, in the ROM, game control programs and control data are written, as well as big and small winning judgment values in each gaming state. Reference numeral 95 is a prize ball payout device, 96 is a ball lending device, and 160 is a lamp control circuit.

  The display control circuit 150 corresponds to a sub-control circuit that performs predetermined display control processing based on a control signal from the main control circuit 140, and is appropriately equipped with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The display control circuit 150 corresponds to a symbol display device together with the main control circuit 140, and the left and right display areas 551 and 553 of the display device 9 (first display 51 (left sub display 51A, right sub display 51B)). , And signals related to display control of game images (special symbols, normal symbols, characters not shown, background images of landscapes, comparison information to be notified, etc.) displayed in the back display area 552 of the second display 52. Received from the control circuit 140, sets display data and performs display control.

  A left drive motor 203 and a right drive motor 204 that drive the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B (see FIG. 7 and the like), which are the first display 51, are provided in the display device 9 and are provided with a display control circuit 150. It is driven and controlled via. That is, the drive of both drive motors 203 and 204 is controlled in accordance with the gaming state displayed in each display area 551,553,552. The left sub display detection switches 211 and 213 and the right sub display detection switches 212 and 214 are connected to the main control circuit 140, and are used for checking and controlling the rotation positions of the drive motors 203 and 204.

  Each display and its positional relationship in the display device will be described with reference to front views of the game board shown in FIGS. In the display device 9 of the game board shown in FIG. 4, the first display 51 occupies the visible portion of the symbol display device 200. The first display 51 is composed of two parts, a left sub display 51A and a right sub display 51B, which are independent sub displays. As can be seen from the comparison with FIG. 5 below, at least a part of the second display 52, particularly in the embodiment, the entire second display is hidden from the player side. Thus, the positional relationship between the first display 51 (the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B) and the second display 52 is the first position.

  In the illustrated left sub-display 51A, a face that faces the player and displays an image is a left display area 551. The left sub-display 51A is provided with a left housing case 501 for protecting the left display area 551 (liquid crystal member). Similarly, the right display area 553 is a surface that faces the player in the right sub-display 51B and displays an image. The right sub-display 51B is also provided with a right housing case 503 for protecting the right display area 553 (liquid crystal member). Between the left housing case 501 and the right housing case 503, a rubber seal packing (not shown), an insertion material such as a magnet, a combination structure of a straight protrusion and a groove, and the like are provided as a visual prevention portion. When the display device is in the first position, the image of the second display device 52 (the back display area 552) is not completely visible.

  In the display device 9 of the game board shown in FIG. 5, the first display 51 and the second display 52 occupy the visible portion of the symbol display device 200. As can be understood from the drawing, the positional relationship in which the first display 51 (the left sub display 51A and the right sub display 51B) hides the second display 52 is less than the first position. Is the second position. That is, when the player faces the display device 9 (symbol display device 200), the apparent area where the second display 52 is covered by the first display 51 is reduced. In the embodiment, when the first display 51 (the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B) is in the second position, the first display (both sub-displays) It is exposed to. A surface on the second display 52 that displays an image facing the player is a back display area 552.

  Next, the main structure of the symbol display device will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 6, the symbol display device 200 is attached to the opening 3 o of the game board from the back side 3 b of the game board 3. The symbol display device 200 includes a substantially frame-shaped base plate 201, and the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B are rotatably attached to the base plate 201 in order from the front side of the game board 3. A second display 52 is attached to the back (front of the drawing in the figure). The positional relationship between the first display and the second display shown represents the first position described above. As shown in the figure, when the first display 51 is at the first position, the left sub-display 51A, the right sub-display 51B, and the second display 52, in order from the front side (game area side) of the game board 3, Since they are arranged in a stacked manner, the first indicator and the second indicator are in a state of overlapping each other.

  A left drive motor 203 and a right drive motor 204 are installed above the base plate 201 of the symbol display device 200. Both drive motors 203 and 204 are moving means for moving the first display to the first position and the second position. Particularly in the embodiment, since the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B can be rotated, both the drive motors 203 and 204 serve as a rotating means. The rotational force of the left drive motor 203 is transmitted to the left drive gear 231 and the left sub display 51A is rotated. Similarly, the rotational force of the right drive motor 204 is transmitted to the right drive gear 232, and the right sub display 51B is rotated. In the figure, reference numeral 211 denotes a left sub-display detection switch, and 212 and 214 denote right sub-display detection switches.

  The structure of the symbol display device 200 will be further described in detail with reference to FIG. The left drive motor 203 is mounted on a left motor base 205, and a left transmission gear 207 is connected to a motor shaft (not shown) of the motor 203. The integrated body of the left drive motor 203 and the left motor base 205 is fixed to the upper surface 201u of the base plate 201 with screws or the like. Similarly, the right drive motor 204 is mounted on the right motor base 206, and a right transmission gear 208 is connected to a motor shaft (not shown) of the motor 204. An integrated body of the right drive motor 204 and the right motor base 206 is also fixed to the upper surface 201u of the base plate 201 with screws or the like.

  A rotation shaft 221 and a rotation shaft 223 are provided at one end of each of the left sub-display 51A, in the embodiment, at an upper portion and a lower portion thereof so as to be in the same straight line. A shaft sliding ring 235 having an inner diameter slightly larger than the shaft diameter of the rotating shafts 221 and 223 is loosely fitted to the upper and lower rotating shafts. A left drive gear 231 is attached to a rotation shaft 221 protruding from the upper part of the left sub display 51A. The rotation shafts 221 and 223 of the left sub-display 51A are rotatably fitted (fitted) to the engagement portion 220 which is a recess formed in the base plate 201 with the shaft sliding ring 235. .

  A rotation shaft 222 and a rotation shaft 224 (see FIG. 10) are also provided at one end portion of the right sub-display 51B, in the embodiment, at the upper and lower portions thereof, so that a shaft sliding ring 235 is provided. It is loosely fitted to the upper and lower pivot shafts. A right drive gear 232 is attached to the rotation shaft 222 protruding from the upper part of the right sub-display 51B. The rotation shafts 222 and 224 of the right sub-display 51B are rotatably fitted (fitted) to the engagement portion 220 which is a recess formed in the base plate 201 with the shaft sliding ring 235. . Thereafter, the rotating shafts 221, 222, 223, and 224 are sandwiched between the engaging portions 220 by the fixing members 241, 242, 243, and 244, and the left sub display 51 </ b> A and the right display 51 </ b> B are mounted on the base plate. It is fixed to 201.

  Of course, the left transmission gear 207 and the left drive gear 231 mesh, and the right transmission gear 208 and the right drive gear 232 mesh. Therefore, the rotation of the drive motor is reliably transmitted to both sub-displays via the rotation shaft. Further, since the shaft sliding ring is fitted to each rotation shaft, the friction generated on the rotation shaft itself is reduced, and the rotation of the sub-display becomes smooth.

  A left detection contact 251 is provided above the left sub display 51A. The left detection contact 251 and the left sub display detection switches 211 and 213 define the starting point and the end point of the rotation of the left sub display 51A. Similarly, a right detection contact 252 is provided above the right sub display 51B. The right detection contact 252 and the right sub display detection switches 212 and 214 define the starting point and the end point of the rotation of the right sub display 51B. Therefore, there is no possibility that the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B exceed the first position and further protrude to the game board 3 depending on the amount of rotation (motor rotation time, etc.). Further, there is no possibility that the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B exceed the second position and come into contact with the second display 52 to be damaged. That is, the safe rotation amount (movement amount) of the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B is guaranteed.

  Base plate side connection portions 245 and 246 are provided at the upper and lower central portions of the base plate 201, and the display side connection portions 247 and 248 of the second display 52 are connected and fixed to the connection portions. The base plate side connection part and the display unit side connection part are slidable structures, and the connection position (depth) of the second display unit 52 is adjusted as necessary.

  As shown in the embodiment, the left and right drive motors are used to rotate each sub-display simultaneously. Alternatively, the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B can be rotated separately with a difference in the operation of the drive motor. In addition, each sub-display can be rotated by appropriately combining gears while using one drive motor. Further, the drive motor of the embodiment uses a DC motor, and the rotation direction is adjusted, started and stopped according to the detection of the sub-display detection switch. Apart from this, by using a known stepping motor, ultrasonic motor, etc., it is possible to accurately control the rotation direction, position, etc. even if the sub-display detection switch is omitted.

  FIG. 8 is a structural cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 5. The state of rotation of the first display 51 (left sub display 51A and right sub display 51B) will be described with reference to FIG. When the first display 51 is at the first position, it is the position of the right sub-display 51B indicated by the two-dot chain line in the drawing. Although not shown, the same applies to the left sub display 51A. At the first position, the display area of the first display 51 and the display area of the second display 52 are parallel to each other on the paper surface, and it can be said that the displays are overlapped with each other.

  When the first display 51 is in the first position, the left detection contact 251 of the left sub display 51A is in contact with the left sub display detection switch 213. Similarly, the right detection contact 252 of the right sub display 51B is also in contact with the right sub display detection switch 214. As the left drive motor 203 rotates, the rotation shaft 221 of the left sub display 51A starts to rotate. The left sub-display 51A is released from the overlapped state of the displays as it rotates counterclockwise as shown. Thereafter, the left detection contact 251 comes into contact with the left sub display detection switch 211, and the rotation of the left sub display stops. Similarly, the right sub-display 51B is released from the overlapped state of the displays as the right sub-display 51B rotates clockwise as shown in FIG. Then, the right detection contact 252 comes into contact with the right sub display detection switch 212, and the rotation of the right sub display stops.

  That is, the first position is a state in which the left sub display detection switch 213 and the left detection contact 251 are in contact, and the right sub display detection switch 214 and the right detection contact 252 are in contact. Both sub-displays 51A and 51B rotate toward the second display 52 from the positional relationship of the first position, the left detection contact 251 contacts the left sub-display detection switch 211, and the right detection contact 252 The state in contact with the right sub-display detection switch 212 is the second position.

  A liquid crystal member 511 and a liquid crystal display control board 521 are housed in the left housing case 501 of the left sub display 51A. Similarly, in the other display units, a liquid crystal member 513 and a liquid crystal display control board 523 are stored in the right storage case 503 of the right sub display 51B, and a liquid crystal member 503 is stored in the back storage case 502 of the second sub display 52. A member 512 and a liquid crystal display control board 522 are accommodated. Reference numeral 9D denotes a decorative body of the display device.

  As can be seen from the left side view of FIG. 9, the right transmission gear 208 and the right drive gear 232 connected to the shaft S of the right drive motor 204 mesh with each other. Therefore, the rotation of the right drive motor 204 is reliably transmitted to the rotation shaft 222, and the first sub-display 51B is rotated between the first position and the second position. The illustrated structure is the same for the left sub-display 51A.

  FIG. 10 shows the bottom side of the symbol display device 200, and the first display 51 (the left sub display 51A and the right sub display 51B) is in the second position. When in the second position, at least a part of the display area, in the embodiment, the left display area 551, the right display area 553, and the back display area 552, the left storage case 501, the right storage case 503, and the back All the display areas are continuously connected in a substantially U shape by the storage cases 502. Each of the storage cases is made of a metal frame, and the liquid crystal members 511, 512, and 513 are arranged on the side facing the player side (the side facing the eye E shown in the figure).

  Therefore, the display areas of the left sub display 51A, the right sub display 51B, and the second display 52 can be seen as if they are connected to one. A connected state (second position) of each display device will be described with reference to FIG. 11 (Q portion in FIG. 8). The end 563 in the right storage case 503 of the right sub-display 51B and the end 562 in the back storage case 502 of the second display 52 are in contact with each other, so that the storage cases of each display are continuous. It is connected to. Both end portions serve as connecting members.

  The engaging projection 570 of the back housing case 502 is thick on the inner side of the housing case and is inclined to the thin side toward the outer side. The end portion 562 is provided on the inclined portion of the engaging protrusion 570. In the right accommodation case 503, the end 563 is located at the edge of the accommodation case. The prescribed alignment can be performed by the contact between the inclined portion (end portion 562) of the engaging protrusion 570 and the end portion 563 of the right housing case 503.

  Next, paying attention to the liquid crystal member 513 in the right housing case 503 and the liquid crystal member 512 in the back housing case 502, each of the end portions 562 and 563 and the engaging protrusion 570 are between the liquid crystal members 512 and 513. The liquid crystal members are close to each other. Therefore, when viewed from the player side, the periphery (particularly the engagement protrusion 570 portion) of the back storage case 502 on the right sub-display 51B side is covered by the connection with the right storage case 503, and the back display area 552 is completely covered. The right display area 553 and the back display area 552 can be continuously connected and viewed. In other words, by arranging the displays so as to be continuous, the area of the display area can be expanded to create a state in which an image can be easily seen, and an effect on production can be improved.

  In the right accommodation case 503 of the right sub-display 51B, a curved portion 573 that contracts toward the rear of the accommodation case, that is, the back side of the gaming machine is formed. As already obvious, the first indicator rotates between the first position and the second position. Therefore, unnecessary contact can be avoided and the rotation can be facilitated by the curved portion. Although not shown, the left sub display 51 </ b> A has an end formed in the same manner as the right sub display 51 </ b> B and is connected to the second display 52. Instead of the above configuration, an engagement projection can be provided on the first display side, and furthermore, even if an appropriate magnet is arranged on each end and engagement projection, the adhesion can be improved. . In any case, accurate connection between the first display and the second display is possible.

  The game state transition process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the description of the processing, the gaming state in the gaming machine indicates various states such as a normal gaming state, a special gaming state, a probability variation state, a time shortening state, a standby screen display state, and a privilege gaming state. The gaming machine of the embodiment is set with at least a “first gaming state” and a “second gaming state”. The second game state in this case is a state in which a big hit (special game or a win game) is executed, and a predetermined number (13 times, 15 times) of rounds is executed. The first game state is the second game state, that is, a state other than the jackpot game. Of course, the modes of the first gaming state and the second gaming state are not limited to this example, and are variously appropriate.

  The gaming state transition process (S10) is executed by the main control circuit 140. First, it is confirmed whether or not the game state is the first game state (S11). If the current game state is the first game state, the presence or absence of the cause for shifting to the second game state is confirmed (S12). In the embodiment, the presence / absence of the transition to the second gaming state is a special symbol, so-called jackpot presence / absence (presence / absence of jackpot determination result). If there is no cause for the transition to the second gaming state, the process ends as it is, and if there is a cause for the transition, the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is set (S13), and the motor drive signal a is sent to the display control circuit 150. It is transmitted (S14).

  When it is confirmed that the game state is not the first game state in S11, that is, when the current game state is the second game state, the presence / absence of the cause for shifting to the first game state is confirmed (S15). In the embodiment, the presence or absence of the transition to the first gaming state is the end of the number of rounds of 13 or 15 that is a big hit game. If there is no cause for the transition to the first gaming state, the process ends as it is, and if there is a cause for the transition, the transition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state is set (S16), and the motor drive signal b is sent to the display control circuit 150. It is transmitted (S17).

  Next, the motor driving process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The motor drive process (S20) is executed by the display control circuit 150. First, the presence / absence of the above-described motor drive signal a is confirmed (S21). If the signal a is present, motor drive processing A is executed (S22). The motor driving process A is a motor rotating operation for rotating the first display 51 from the first position to the second position, and the motor driving signal a is a current flow (direction) for that purpose. The drive motor of the embodiment is a direct current motor. More specifically with reference to FIG. 8, the left sub-display 51A is the rotation until the left detection contact 251 leaves the left sub-display detection switch 213 and contacts 211, and the right sub-display In the device 51B, the rotation is until the right detection contact 252 leaves the right sub-display detection switch 214 and contacts 212.

  On the other hand, if there is no motor drive signal a, the presence / absence of the motor drive signal b is confirmed (S23), and if there is a signal b, motor drive processing B is executed (S24). The motor drive process B is a rotation operation of the motor for rotating the first display 51 from the second position to the first position, and the motor drive signal b is a current flow (direction) for that purpose. This is just the opposite of the motor drive signal a. More specifically, referring to FIG. 8, the left sub-display 51A is the rotation until the left detection contact 251 leaves the left sub-display detection switch 211 and contacts 213, and the right sub-display. In the device 51B, the rotation until the right detection contact 252 leaves the right sub-display detection switch 212 and contacts 214.

  When there is no signal related to motor drive in S21 and S23, the drive motors 203 and 204 are not driven, the current position is maintained, and the process (S20) is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 14 shows an image display example when the first display is at the first position. This shows a situation in which the so-called jackpot has been established as a result of the formation of a special symbol in the first gaming state. In the left display area 551 and the right display area 553, a “big hit” character (design) is displayed. That is, the first display 51 (the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B) appears on the front surface of the display device 9, the second display is completely hidden, and the two displays overlap each other.

  FIG. 15 shows an image display example when the first display is at the second position. In this case, the game state is the second game state, and the bonus game after the jackpot is confirmed is shown. That is, in the display device 9, the first display 51 (the left sub-display 51A and the right sub-display 51B) and the second display 52 appear further on the back side. As can be understood from the figure, the back display area 552 of the second display 52, the left and right left display areas 551, and the right display area 553 are continuously connected to form a continuous display area. . In these three display areas, a “framed ROUND1” graphic is displayed.

  As described above, whether the first display (the left sub display 51A and the right sub display 51B) is in the first position or the second position is selected according to the gaming state at that time. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an interest such as an image display effect adapted to the gaming state.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and can be implemented by appropriately changing a part of the configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in an embodiment, the rotation of the first display is limited between the first position and the second position, and the complete concealment of the second display (first position) and complete exposure (second position) However, it is also possible to temporarily stop and rotate it again by providing a detection switch or the like at an intermediate position between the first and second positions. In this case, only a part of the second display device is hidden or exposed. Therefore, according to the rotation mode of the first display, it can be used for notification of various game information such as reach notice, jackpot probability notice, etc., and the effect on the game effect can be enhanced. Moreover, although the 1st position and the 2nd position are respectively set to the position which completely hides the 2nd display with the 1st display, and the position which exposes completely, it is not restricted to this. For example, by setting the first position and the second position between the position where the first display completely hides the second display and the position where the second display is completely exposed, It is good also as a structure which changes the degree of concealment of the 2nd display by a 1st display.

  In the embodiment, the first display unit is composed of a total of three display units as left and right sub-display units, and in particular, the sub-display units are both configured as doors that rotate in the left-right direction. Here, the number of displays is not limited at all, and the total of the first display and the second display can be two. Furthermore, a larger number of displays can be provided. In addition, the direction of rotation of the first display can also be set to vertical rotation. In addition to the common shape of the plurality of sub-displays, they can be made different from each other as appropriate. In this embodiment, each display region is configured continuously (in a series) by connecting the end portions of each display unit to each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each display region can be configured continuously (in a series) by connecting at least a part of each display. Furthermore, the end of the first display unit is connected to the display area of the second display unit by positioning the first display unit and the second display unit so as to be substantially T-shaped. The region can also be continuous.

  In addition, as a mode of movement of the first display, by using a known rack and pinion in combination, the first display slides right or left or up and down in front of the second display as viewed from the player side. It can also be moved (slided). Therefore, the effect on the game effect can be enhanced similarly.

  As described above, a display device with improved taste can be realized by the present invention. In a conventional gaming machine, the display device is uniform. In contrast, as in the embodiment, the display area visible to the player is changed by changing the position of the display in the display device between the first gaming state and the second gaming state. For this reason, the interest to the player's game can be improved.

  In addition, in the case of a conventional gaming machine, when a display device having a larger display area than before is arranged in the game area (game board), there are restrictions on the arrangement place due to various mechanisms and the like. . For this reason, it is difficult to arrange a display device having a relatively large display area. On the other hand, since the present invention is moved to the back side with the rotational movement of the first display device as in the embodiment, it is possible to make at least two display areas continuous. Therefore, even when the arrangement location of the display device is restricted in the game area, the display area incorporated therein can be made relatively large.

  Although the present invention has been described using the embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine, it can be applied to appropriate gaming machines such as slot machine gaming machines and arrange ball gaming machines.

1 is a front view of an entire gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a reverse view of the whole gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the control system of the gaming machine. It is the whole game board front view in which the 1st indicator is in the 1st position. It is the whole game board front view in which the 1st indicator is in the 2nd position. It is a back perspective view of a symbol display device. It is a disassembled perspective view of a symbol display apparatus. FIG. 6 is a structural cross-sectional view of the symbol display device taken along line AA in FIG. 5. It is a left view of a symbol display apparatus. It is the bottom face side of a symbol display apparatus. It is the elements on larger scale of Q part of FIG. It is a flowchart regarding a game state transition process. It is a flowchart regarding a motor drive process. It is an example of an image display when a 1st indicator is a 1st position. It is an example of an image display when a 1st indicator is a 2nd position.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3 Game board 9 Display apparatus 11 Start winning opening 51 First display 51A Left sub display 51B Right sub display 52 Second display 200 Symbol display apparatus 203 Left drive motor 204 Right drive motor 211, 213 Left sub motor Display detection switch 212, 214 Right sub-display detection switch 221, 222, 223, 224 Rotating shaft 501 Left storage case 502 Back storage case 503 Right storage case 551 Left display area 552 Back display area 553 Right display area

Claims (9)

A display device having a first display and a second display for displaying a gaming state, and a display device having a moving means for moving the first display by enabling at least part of the second display to be concealed;
A first position where the first display conceals at least part of the second display; and a second position where the first display conceals the second display less than the first position; Have
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the moving means allows the first display to move at least between the first position and the second position.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the first indicator is in the first position, the first indicator and the second indicator are superposed on each other.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the first indicator is in the first position, the first indicator completely hides the second indicator.   4. The device according to claim 1, wherein when the first display is in the second position, the first display completely exposes the second display. 5. Gaming machine.   5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein whether the first display is in the first position or the second position is selected according to a gaming state.   Both the first display and the second display have a display area for displaying the gaming state, and when the first display is at the second position, the first display The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least a part of the display area and the display area of the second display are continuously connected. The moving unit includes a rotating unit that pivotally supports one end of the first display and rotates the first display, and the rotation from the state in which the first display and the second display overlap each other. The moving means is configured to be rotatable in the direction of the second display with the one end of the first display as a rotation axis,
From the first position where the first display unit and the second display unit are overlapped, the first display unit is moved to the second position by using the rotating means with one end of the first display unit as a rotation axis. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine moves to the second position by rotating toward the display.   The first display includes a plurality of independent sub-displays for displaying a gaming state, and the plurality of sub-displays are moved between the first position and the second position simultaneously or separately by the moving means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is possible. The moving unit includes a rotating unit that pivotally supports each one of the plurality of sub-displays and rotates the plurality of sub-displays. The plurality of sub-displays and the second display The display device can be rotated in the direction of the second display from the state in which the display devices overlap with each other, with the one end portion provided for each of the plurality of sub-display devices as a rotation axis. There,
From the first position where the plurality of sub-displays and the second display are overlapped with each other, the one end portion provided for each of the plurality of sub-displays by the rotating means is a rotation axis. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of sub-displays are moved to the second position by rotating toward the second display.

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