JP2006325869A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of drawing the attention of persons, staying in a parlor but not playing a game and enhancing the possibility of increasing the number of persons playing the game. <P>SOLUTION: A second display means provided at the front side of a display area of a first display means, as viewed from the front side, includes a transparent display part capable of transparently displaying the display of the first display means, and is provided with a display control means controlling the display of the second display means. When there is no playing of games, since the display control means controls to display a part of a waiting image on the second display, a somewhat unusual waiting image can be provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other game machines including variable display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game and control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display.

  Conventionally, as such a gaming machine, for example, a slot machine having a stop button, a so-called pachislot gaming machine is known. Generally, this pachi-slot machine is a mechanical variation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in a front display window, or an electrical variation display device that displays symbols on a reel on a screen. This is performed by arranging a predetermined symbol combination in the variable display device.

  The game of the pachislot machine is started by first inserting a player's game medium (medal or coin). Then, according to the start operation of the player, the control means controls the drive of the variable display device and rotates each reel to display the symbols in a variable manner. The changed symbol causes the reels to stop rotating automatically after a certain time or by a player's stop operation. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out the game medium.

  Such a pachislot machine has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, there is a case where a gaming state with a better condition than the normal state is given for a predetermined period of time without finishing paying out a single medal. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter referred to as “BB”) that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit to the player. There is a winning combination (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter referred to as “RB”) in which a given game can be performed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachislot machine, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed along the activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as “active line”) is subjected to an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”). It is determined based on the lottery result and the player's stop operation timing. In other words, in order to establish a winning in which medals, coins, etc. are paid out, the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”) is won by the internal lottery process described above, and the winning combination (hereinafter “internal winning”). The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the symbol combination indicating the winning combination) can be stopped on the active line.

  In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently the mainstream.

  In such a mainstream gaming machine, the player is interested in whether or not the player has won the bonus (BB or RB above) internally. Then, in order to respond to the player's interest, lighting by a lamp (so-called WIN lamp) provided at the front of the gaming machine as a notification means for notifying that the bonus has been won internally, a lamp provided behind the reel As in the case of a so-called backlight, it is informed that the bonus has been won internally by the lighting pattern or the type of sound generated.

In addition to the variable display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game and the notification means, there is a gaming machine provided with image display means for displaying information about a game using an image.
In such a gaming machine, the internal winning medicinal hot water is notified by the image display means, and a predetermined standby image (including a moving image) is displayed during a non-game state in which no game is performed.
Here, the non-game state is generally an operation of inserting a medal after one game is completed, or an operation of inserting a medal after an arbitrarily set time without operation of a BET switch, or This refers to the state during the operation of the BET switch.

In the gaming machine provided with the above-described image display means, there is a game machine with a change in display content in a non-game state that lacks a change compared to the effect content displayed during the game (see Patent Document 1). ). Specifically, what is to be displayed is determined from a plurality of preset display contents based on a predetermined condition (for example, a set value and a random number lottery result).
JP 2002-210073 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above (Patent Document 1), the display contents of the position are determined from a plurality of display contents based on a predetermined condition, so that the display contents in the non-gaming state are various. However, it is not possible to display a standby image that draws attention to a person who is not playing a game in a game store.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and it is possible to draw attention to a person who is not playing a game in a game store, and a gaming machine that is highly likely to increase the number of players who play the game. The purpose is to provide.

  The present invention includes a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) and a start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on the player's operation. And a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination for each unit game based on the signal output from the start signal output means, and a symbol display means based on the signal output from the start signal output means. The symbol change means for changing the symbol, the stop signal output means for outputting a signal to stop the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means based on the operation by the player, and the stop signal output means Stop control means for stopping and controlling the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means based on the signal and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means, The symbol display means includes first display means and second display means provided on the front side of the display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side, and the second display means includes the The display unit is configured to include a transmissive display unit capable of transmitting the display of the first display unit, and includes a display control unit (for example, standby image display control process) for controlling the display of the second display unit. The control means constitutes a gaming machine that controls display of a part of the standby image on the second display means when in the non-game state.

  According to the present invention, since a part of the standby image is displayed on the second display means, it is possible to provide an unusual standby image, and no game is played in the game store. It becomes possible to attract attention from the player, and the possibility that the number of players who play the game will increase.

  According to the present invention, since a part of the standby image is displayed on the second display means, it is possible to provide a peculiar standby image, for those who are not playing games in the game store. However, it will be noticed and the possibility that the number of players will increase will increase.

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Example 1]
[Outside view of pachislot]

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

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

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

On the right side of the C / P switch 7, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the symbol change display in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (see FIG. 2 described later) is started (game is started). A start lever 10 is attached so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range. Three stop buttons 11L, 11C, and 11R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 10 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, respectively. On the right side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 4, an operation unit 11a for displaying information related to the game is provided on the right side of the stop buttons 11L, 11C, 11R. The operation unit 11a includes a selection button 11d and a determination button 11e.
Speakers 12L and 12R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and a payout table panel 13 for displaying a combination of winning symbols and a payout number of medals is provided between the two speakers 12L and 12R. ing.
[Description of reel window]

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

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

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

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

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

The fixed display part 2c is an area for displaying a predetermined image. Specifically, one still image or moving image can be displayed by the image displayed on the fixed display portion 2 c and the image displayed on the effect display area 23.
[Description of reel backlight]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The reflection film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and non-reflective areas (transmissive areas) 36BL, 36BC, and 36BR. The non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, and 36BR are formed as a light transmitting portion that is formed of a transparent material and transmits incident light without reflecting, and are displayed when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stop rotating. (A total of three symbols) are provided in front of each of them (the region corresponding to the reel sheet is a light transmitting portion).

  Specifically, the sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, and 36BR are the same as those of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. The reflection area 36 </ b> A reflects incident light and functions as one of illumination means for areas corresponding to the window frame display areas 22 </ b> L, 22 </ b> C, 22 </ b> R and the effect display area 23, among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34. According to this configuration, the player can visually recognize the variable display and the stop display of the symbol display unit through the light transmitting unit of the reflecting means, and thus can enjoy the game by the display mode of the symbol display unit and the liquid crystal display device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the standby image will be described with reference to FIGS.
This standby image is an image displayed when the power is turned on. For example, the standby image 23a may include a manufacturer or distributor logo display such as “ABCDE GROUP-Global Entertainment”.
In addition, product name (title) display, images related to the product. For example, images related to the manufacturer.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the standby image 23a is displayed across the liquid crystal display units 2b of the plurality of gaming machines 1, and is scrolled from the right side to the left side in the figure. That is, the plurality of gaming machines 1 display the standby image 23a in synchronization.
Further, the standby image 23a is displayed when the display start time is when the power is turned on, that is, from when the power is turned on until when a medal to bet on the next game is inserted.

Specifically, the entire standby image 23a is displayed with the three gaming machines 1 (liquid crystal display unit 2b) arranged in parallel as one unit screen. That is, a part of the standby image 23a is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b of one gaming machine 1.
Note that all of the gaming machines 1 arranged in a line (for example, 10) may be used as a unit screen.
Further, the gaming machines 1 arranged in parallel have different display start positions of the standby image 23a. For example, the gaming machine 1 arranged on the leftmost side is the first starting position (first) of the standby image 23a, the neighboring gaming machine 1 is the second starting position following the first starting position, and the neighboring gaming machine 1 is preset as the third start position.

According to the first embodiment, since a part of the standby image 23a is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, it is possible to provide an unusual standby image 23a, and a game is played at a game store. It becomes possible to draw attention to those who do not, and the possibility that the number of people who play games will increase will increase.
[Explanation of main side block diagram]

FIG. 10 is based on a main control circuit 81 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 81, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 81. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 31, speakers 12L and 12R, and a sub-control circuit 82 for controlling the LED lamp 29 is shown.
The main control circuit 81 includes a microcomputer 40 arranged on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 42 and a RAM 43 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 41 are a clock pulse generation circuit 44 and a frequency divider 45 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 46 and a sampling circuit 47 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, the random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 40, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 41. In that case, the random number generator 46 and the sampling circuit 47 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

The ROM 42 of the microcomputer 40 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 10 is operated (start operation), and a stop for determining the reel stop mode according to the stop button operation. A control table, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 82, and the like are stored.
These commands include “demo display command”, “start command”, “bonus game state change instruction command”, “winning combination command”, and the like. These commands will be described later. Note that the sub-control circuit 82 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 81, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82.

  In the circuit of FIG. 12, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 40 are various lamps (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and various display units. (Bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19) and a hopper (for payout) as a game value giving means for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to an instruction from the hopper drive circuit 51 And a stepping motor 59L, 59C, 59R that rotationally drives the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 59 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R, a hopper drive circuit 51 for driving and controlling the hopper 50, a lamp drive circuit 55 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display unit for driving and controlling various display units A drive circuit 58 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 41 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 40 to generate a control command includes a start switch 10S, a BET switch 5, a C / P switch 7, a throw-in medal sensor 6S, and a reel stop. There are a signal circuit 56, a reel position detection circuit 60, and a payout completion signal circuit 61. These are also connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48.

  The start switch 10S detects the operation of the start lever 10. The inserted medal sensor 6S detects medals inserted into the medal slot 6. The reel stop signal circuit 56 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 11L, 11C, 11R. The reel position detection circuit 60 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 41. The payout completion signal circuit 61 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 50S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 50) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 10, the random number generator 46 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 47 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 10 is operated. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 42, the internal winning combination is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 43. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 43 stores a count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated as described above is provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.
Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 42. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

  When the internal winning is performed by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 41 receives an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 56 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 11L, 11C, and 11R, and Based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for controlling to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 49.

If it becomes a stop mode indicating that the winning combination of the internal winning combination is established, the CPU 41 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 51 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 50. At this time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the “medal payout process”.
[Explanation of sub-side block diagram]

  The block diagram of FIG. 11 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 82. The sub control circuit 82 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 31 and sound output control from the speakers 12L and 12R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 81. The sub-control circuit 82 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 81, and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 83 as a main component, and the liquid crystal display device 31. It comprises an image control circuit 91 as a display control means, a sound source IC 88 for controlling sounds output from the speakers 12L and 12R, and a power amplifier 89 as an amplifier.

  The sub-microcomputer 83 receives a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 81 via the IN port 87, and performs a control operation in accordance with the control command, a program ROM 85 as a storage means, and a work RAM 86. Including. The sub control circuit 82 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 84.

The sub CPU 84 determines various effect images based on the data received from the main control circuit 81, the game start command signal from the start lever 10, the selection table stored in the program ROM 85, and the like via the OUT port 90. Then, a signal is sent to the image control circuit 91. Further, the sub CPU 84 can transmit a sound source signal to the sound source IC 88 and generate sound effects and the like from the speakers 12L and 12R via the power amplifier 89.
The program ROM 85 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 84. The work RAM 86 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 84 executes the control program.

The image control circuit 91 includes an image control CPU 92, an image control work RAM 93, an image control program ROM 94, an IN port 95, an image ROM 96, a video RAM 97, and an image control IC 98. The image control CPU 92 performs a control operation based on a control signal received from the sub-microcomputer 83 via the IN port 95.
Further, the image control CPU 92 determines display contents on the liquid crystal display device 31 in accordance with an image control program stored in the image control program ROM 94 based on parameters set by the sub-microcomputer 83.

The image control program ROM 94 stores an image control program related to display on the liquid crystal display device 31 and various selection tables. The image control work RAM 93 is configured as temporary storage means when the image control CPU 92 executes the image control program. The image control IC 98 forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the image control CPU 92 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 31. The image ROM 96 stores dot data for forming an image.
The video RAM 97 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 98 forms an image.
[Description of reel strip]

FIG. 12 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20” and stored in a ROM 32, which will be described later, as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol composed of “Blue 7”, “Red 7”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Plum”, “Replay” and “Cherry” symbols. A column is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow.
[Description of dividend]

The table shown in FIG. 13 shows the winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each gaming state.
[Description of gaming state]

  The gaming state includes a general gaming state (representing that this state is "general gaming"), a general gaming state during BB (representing this state as "BB in operation"), an RB gaming state ( This state is also expressed as “RB in operation”). In general, the state of being in a general gaming state is expressed as “in general gaming”, the state of being in a general gaming state in BB is expressed as “BB in operation”, and the state of being in an RB gaming state is expressed as “in RB operation”.

In addition, although the general gaming state may be further classified depending on whether or not the internal winning is BB or RB, the winning combination that may be won internally is the same, so the classification in this table is in the table It is divided into three states.
The types of winning combinations that may be won internally are determined by a so-called probability lottery table (the probability lottery table will be described later), and this probability lottery table is provided for each gaming state. That is, in a game having the same gaming state, the types of winning combinations that may be won internally are the same.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the general gaming state, when “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” or “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the active line, a BB winning is established. Then, 15 medals are paid out, and the gaming state of the next game becomes the “BB gaming state”.
“RB gaming state” means that when the combination of symbols arranged along the active line is “BAR-BAR-BAR” in “general gaming state”, or in the “BB gaming state”, along the active line This occurs when the combination of symbols arranged side by side is “Replay-Replay-Replay” (so-called “JAC IN”), and 15 medals are paid out. In some cases, RBs starting from “general gaming state” are distinguished from normal RBs, and RBs starting from “BB general gaming state” are distinguished from RBs in BB.

  The “RB gaming state” is a gaming state in which a predetermined symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged by betting one medal, and it is easy to hit an object that can obtain 15 medals. The maximum number of games that can be played in one “RB gaming state” (this is referred to as “RB game possible number”) is 12. Also, in this RB gaming state, the number of times that a prize can be won (this is referred to as the “number of times an RB game can be awarded”) is up to eight. In other words, this “RB gaming state” ends when the number of games reaches 12 times or the number of winnings reaches 8. Then, when the RB gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state.

One BB ends when 30 games are played in the BB general gaming state, or when the RB gaming state is shifted to three times and the third RB ends. Then, when the BB gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state.
In the general gaming state, when the combination of symbols arranged along the active line is “Replay-Replay-Replay”, a re-game winning is established. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the game without consuming the medals.
Further, in the general game state and the BB general game state, it is possible to realize winnings such as “plum small part” and “cherry small part”, but the number of payouts is as shown in the figure.
[General description of probability lottery table]

Next, the probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 14 shows a probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination in the general gaming state when the BET number is “3”.
In this table, the random number range is 0 to 16383, and the internal winning combination is determined using one numerical value extracted from the numerical values in this range.
For example, in the general game, when the extracted random value is 2851, the internal winning combination of this game is “bell”. Further, in the general game, when the extracted random value is 4216 to 16383, the internal winning combination of the game is “losing”.
Although not shown, a probability lottery table in the BB general gaming state is separately stored in the ROM 42 of the main control circuit 81. Generally, the probability lottery table has different winning probabilities for internal winning combinations depending on the gaming state.
[Outline of main flow]

The control operation of the CPU 41 of the main control circuit 81 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, power is turned on (step [hereinafter referred to as ST] 1), and the CPU 41 initializes all output ports (ST2). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a power down error has occurred (ST3). Here, in the case of a power-down error, the process proceeds to ST2, and when it is not a power-down error, the process proceeds to ST4. In the process of ST4, the CPU 41 is initialized. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a RAM error has occurred (ST5). Here, in the case of a RAM error, a RAM error is displayed. More specifically, “rr” is displayed on the medal payout display unit constituted by 7-segment LEDs. Note that the RAM error refers to a problem that the RAM 78 cannot be read / written normally.

  If it is not a RAM error, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is “ON” (ST6). When the setting key-type switch is “ON”, after performing the six-step setting process, the process proceeds to ST12. When the setting key switch is “OFF”, the process proceeds to ST8. In the process of ST8, it is determined whether or not the battery backup is normal. When the battery backup is normal, the return address and the unused area of the RAM 78 are cleared, then all registers are restored to the output state when the power is shut off (ST9), the input port is updated to the state when the power is restored, and the power It returns to the state at the time of interruption (ST10).

  If the battery backup is not normal, the initial value of the set value is set (ST11). Subsequently, the entire area of the RAM 78 is cleared (ST12). Here, the processes after ST12 are also performed when the setting key type switch is “ON” in the determination of ST6 and the process goes through a six-stage setting process. Subsequently, each set value is stored (ST13), and communication data is initialized (ST14). Then, the CPU 41 clears the RAM 78 at the end of the game (ST15). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals (ST16). The case where there is a request for automatic insertion is a case where a re-game winning is established in the previous game. When there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST17), a game medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (ST18), and the process proceeds to ST20. When there is no request for automatic insertion of medals, insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot and the bet button is accepted (ST19), and the process proceeds to ST20.

  In the process of ST20, it is determined whether or not the start lever is “ON”. When the start lever is “ON”, it is determined whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game (ST21). Specifically, the determination is made based on the value of one game monitoring timer set in the process of ST24 described later. When 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the previous game, the game start waiting time is consumed (ST22), and the process proceeds to ST23.

  In the process of ST23, the CPU 41 extracts a random number for lottery. Specifically, random numbers are extracted from the range of 0 to 16383. Subsequently, one game monitoring timer is set (ST24), and a game state monitoring process for determining the current game state is performed (ST25). Next, a probability lottery process is performed (ST26). In this probability lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random number extracted in the process of ST23 and the probability lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state determined in the gaming state monitoring process. In the probability lottery table, as described above, a random value for internal winning is determined in advance for each winning combination.

Next, the CPU 41 performs a winning display lamp lighting lottery process (ST27), and performs a stop control table selection process (a detailed description of this stop control table selection process will be described later) (ST28). As a transmission process at the start of the game, a start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (ST29), and is initialized for starting reel rotation (ST30).
Here, as the start command, the type of the internal winning combination of the game, the gaming state, and the like are transmitted as one command.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON” (ST31). When the stop button is “ON”, the CPU 41 transmits a stop operation command to the sub-control circuit 82 (ST32), and ST34. When the stop button is “OFF”, the process proceeds to ST33. Here, the stop operation command is a command including information that the stop button operation has been performed.
In the process of ST33, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, the process proceeds to ST34 and the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to ST31. In the process of ST34, the number of sliding symbols is determined from the winning request (internal winning combination), the symbol position (reel rotation position at the time of stop operation), the selected stop control table, and the like.

Then, the reels are rotated by the number of sliding frames determined in ST34 (ST35). Next, a stop request for the reel is set (ST36), and it is determined whether or not all reels are stopped (ST37). When all the reels are stopped, the process proceeds to ST38, and when all the reels are not stopped, the process proceeds to ST31.
Then, an all reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (ST38), and after performing the effect process at the end of the game (ST39), a winning search is performed (ST40). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST41). If the winning flag is normal, the process proceeds to ST43. If the winning flag is not normal, an illegal error is displayed. (ST42) and the process is interrupted.

  In ST43, it is determined whether or not the number of winning prizes is zero. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any winning combination (excluding replay) has been established. When a winning is established, medals are stored or paid out according to the state (whether the BB is operating or whether the RB is operating) and the winning combination (ST44), and then a one game end command is sent to the sub-control circuit 82. Is transmitted (ST45).

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not BB and RB are in operation (ST46). If BB and RB are in operation, the process proceeds to ST47. If BB and RB are not in operation, processing of ST50 is performed. Move on. In the process of ST47, a BB / RB game number check process is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is the end of the BB (ST48). When the BB ends, after transmitting the BB end command, the RAM clear process at the end of the BB is performed (ST49), and the process proceeds to ST51. If the BB is not finished in ST48, the process proceeds to ST51. If the BB or RB operation is not in progress in ST46, a BB or RB winning check process (ST50) is performed, and the process proceeds to ST51. In the process of ST51, the bonus 7SEG control process is performed and the process proceeds to ST15.
[Description of non-game state detection processing]

  Next, the non-game state detection process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the sub CPU 84 determines whether or not a power-on command has been received from the main control circuit 81 (ST60). When the power-on command is received, the process proceeds to ST61, and when the command is not received, the process of ST60 is repeated.

  Further, in the process of ST61, a process for turning on the standby flag is performed, and it is determined whether or not a medal insertion command is received from the main control circuit 81 (ST62). When the medal insertion command is received, the process proceeds to ST63, and when the command is not received, the process of ST61 is repeated.

In the process of ST63, a process of turning off the standby flag is performed, and the process returns to ST60.
Here, each gaming machine 1 that is displaying the standby image 23a in synchronism with each other, regardless of whether the other gaming machine 1 has the standby flag turned off and the display of the standby image 23a ends. Unless the standby flag is turned off, the standby image 23a is continuously displayed.
That is, after receiving the power-on command and entering the non-game state, a plurality of standby images (for example, synchronized standby images 23a) are displayed, and the standby flags of the other gaming machines 1 are turned off, Even when the display of the standby image 23a is terminated, the gaming machine 1 whose standby flag is on is configured to continue displaying a plurality of standby images.

Note that a plurality of standby images are employed as the standby images, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when there are a plurality of gaming machines 1 in a non-gaming state, a plurality of standby images are employed. A single standby image that is different from the standby image may be employed. Further, if one gaming machine 1 is in a non-gaming state and another adjacent gaming machine 1 is in a non-gaming state, a plurality of standby images are adopted, and the other adjacent gaming machines 1 are in a gaming state. In some cases, a single standby image may be employed.
In this way, the standby image for single use and multiple use can be switched and displayed, so that not only can the unusual standby image be displayed, but also the standby image can be switched according to the gaming situation. It is possible to display the information, and attention is given to those who are not playing games at the game store, and the possibility that the number of people who play games will increase further increases.
[Standby image display control processing]

Next, the standby image display control process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the sub CPU 84 determines whether or not the standby flag described in the non-game state detection process of FIG. 21 is on (ST64). When the standby flag is on, the process proceeds to ST65, and when the standby flag is off, the process of ST64 is repeated.
In ST65, a standby image is displayed based on the set standby image display start position stored in the image ROM 96 or the like (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the standby image display start position is the first standby image 23a displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the gaming machine 1 arranged on the left side in FIG. , The standby image 23a displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the gaming machine 1 arranged in the middle in FIG. 8 becomes the second display start position (intermediate portion), The standby image 23a displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the gaming machine 1 arranged on the right side in FIG. 8 is the third display start position (the last part).

In ST66, it is determined whether or not the standby flag is off. When the standby flag is off, the process proceeds to ST67, and when the standby flag is on, the process of ST66 is repeated.
And in the process of ST67, an effect image display process is performed and it returns to the process of ST64.
In this effect image display process, display processing is performed based on the winning combination and the lottery result so that a notification image of the winning combination and an image related to information on the game are displayed.
[Example 2]

In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the standby image display start timing according to the first embodiment includes a time when a non-game state has elapsed for a predetermined time in addition to turning on the power.
In the second embodiment, only components different from the configurations described in the first embodiment are described with new reference numerals, and the configurations described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. .

Here, in addition to the configuration of the sub-control circuit 82 described above, the sub-control circuit 82a has a communication interface 99 for communicating with other gaming machines 1 via the communication circuit network 104 as shown in FIG. It has an added configuration.
[Description of non-game state detection processing]

  Next, the non-game state detection process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the sub CPU 84 determines whether or not a power-on command has been received from the main control circuit 81 (ST70). When the power-on command is received, the process proceeds to ST71, and when the command is not received, the process proceeds to ST72.

  In ST71, a process for turning on the standby flag and a process for transmitting a standby command to another gaming machine 1 are performed. Then, in the process of ST72, it is determined whether or not the standby flag is on (ST72). When the standby flag is on, the process proceeds to ST78, and when the standby flag is off, the process proceeds to ST73.

Further, in the process of ST73, it is determined whether or not a single game end command has been received from the main control circuit 81. When the one game end command is received, the process proceeds to ST74, and when the command is not received, the process proceeds to ST70.
In the process of ST74, the timer is set to 30 seconds, the process of starting the timer is performed, and then it is determined whether or not a medal insertion command is received from the main control circuit 81. When the medal insertion command is received, the process proceeds to ST70, and when the command is not received, the process proceeds to ST76.

In ST76, it is determined whether or not the timer has reached zero. When the timer reaches 0, the process proceeds to ST77, and when the timer is not 0, the process proceeds to ST75.
Then, in the process of ST77, a process of turning on the standby flag is performed, a process of transmitting a standby command to another gaming machine 1, and then whether or not a medal insertion command is received from the main control circuit 81 is determined. Judgment is made (ST78). When the medal insertion command is received, the process proceeds to ST79, and when the command is not received, the process of ST78 is repeated.
Furthermore, in the process of ST79, a process of turning off the standby flag is performed, a process of transmitting a standby release command to another gaming machine 1 is performed, and the process returns to the process of ST70.
[Standby control processing]

Next, the standby control process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the sub CPU 84 determines whether or not the standby flag described in the non-game state detection process of FIG. 24 is on (ST80). When the standby flag is on, the process proceeds to ST81, and when the standby flag is off, the process of ST80 is repeated.
Then, in the process of ST81, it is determined whether or not a standby command is received from another gaming machine 1. When the standby command is received, the process proceeds to ST82, and when the command is not received, the process of ST81 is repeated.

In the process of ST82, the number and the machine number of the gaming machines 1 that are on standby (in the non-game state) are updated, and the standby image display start position corresponding to the number and the machine numbers of these gaming machines is then stored in the RAM. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area (ST83).
Then, it is determined whether or not a standby release command has been received from another gaming machine 1 (ST84). When the standby release command is received, the process proceeds to ST85, and when the command is not received, the process of ST84 is repeated.

  Further, in the process of ST85, the number and the machine number of the gaming machines 1 that are on standby (in the non-game state) are updated, and then the standby image display start position corresponding to the number of these gaming machines and the machine number is stored in the RAM. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area (ST86), and the process returns to ST80.

  Here, the standby image 23a is when the display start timing is when the power is turned on, or when no operation is performed by the player for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) after the end of one game. Is displayed when a medal is inserted, that is, from when the power is turned on or when no game operation is performed for a predetermined time after the end of one game until when a medal to bet on the next game is inserted.

  According to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment described above, the sub-control circuit 82 performs control processing related to the standby image 23a (for example, standby control processing, non-game state detection processing, etc.). It is possible to reduce the processing work of the main control circuit 81 and to devise such as adding a new game.

  In the first and second embodiments, the standby image 23a is displayed only on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. However, as shown in FIG. 25, the panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit are displayed. 2c may be one liquid crystal display unit 2d, and the standby image 23a and the like may be displayed on a larger screen. In this way, it is possible to provide a more powerful image, and it is possible to perform standby image display that attracts attention.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the slot machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the panel display part and liquid crystal display part which concern on Example 1 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the reel mechanism which has arrange | positioned the lamp | ramp inside the reel which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view which shows the reel which concerns on Example 1 of this invention, and a circuit board so that LED provided in the inside may be accommodated. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a part of liquid crystal display device which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the function of the LED lamp and fluorescent lamp which concern on Example 1 of this invention. It is a front view showing a plurality of gaming machines on which standby images according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention are displayed. It is a front view which shows the liquid crystal display part on which the standby image based on Example 1 of this invention was displayed. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main control circuit according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel band which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the combination and payout number corresponding to the winning symbol combination in each gaming state according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a main flowchart which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the non-game state detection process which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the standby image display control process which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the non-game state detection process which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the standby control process which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the modification which concerns on the Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2b Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 10 Start lever 11L, 11C, 11R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Symbol display area 22L, 22C, 22R Window frame display area 23 Effect display area 31 Liquid crystal display device 40 Micro Computer 41 CPU
84 Sub CPU
92 Image control CPU

Claims (1)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal instructing the start of the unit game based on the player's operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination for each unit game based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
A symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
Stop signal output means for outputting a signal for commanding stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means based on the operation by the player;
Based on the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, stop control means for stopping and controlling the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means,
The symbol display means includes first display means and second display means provided on the front side of the display area of the first display means when viewed from the front side.
The second display unit includes a transmissive display unit that can display the display of the first display unit through transmission,
Display control means for controlling the display of the second display means;
The display control means controls display of a part of the standby image on the second display means when in a non-game state.

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