JP2010162393A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a constitution capable of accentuating novelty without enlarging the size to a certain extent in a display arranged in a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine 1 is constituted such that game balls can flow down in front of a game board 7, wherein the Pachinko game machine includes the display 5 for displaying predetermined display and a display control means for controlling the display 5. A pair of reflecting parts 121 are arranged near the right and left parts of the display 5. The reflecting parts 121 are constituted such that the display of a partial area (areas to be reflected) in a display part 5a is reflected in such a condition that the display of a predetermined nontarget area of the display part 5a is not reflected in a front view. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

JP 2003-154070 A

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

  In order to deal with such a problem, the present inventors have considered a configuration in which a reflective part such as a mirror is arranged in the vicinity of the display device so that a part of the display part is reflected on the reflective part. According to this configuration, display reflecting the display unit can be performed in the reflection unit, and a novel display configuration can be efficiently realized in cooperation between the display unit and the reflection unit. However, the simple arrangement of the reflection part in the vicinity of the display part is an inconvenient configuration if it is not desired to project a part of the display part on the reflection part. For example, in the case of a display whose design is hindered by being reflected on the reflection part, or in the case where the display including both the display part and the reflection part becomes difficult to see as a whole, a partial area of the display part It is desirable to have a configuration that prevents the image from being reflected on the reflecting portion.

  The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and the display device arranged in the gaming machine can emphasize the novelty without increasing the size so much, and further, the decorativeness is not hindered. It is an object of the present invention to provide a configuration capable of realizing a suitable display mode.

Claim 1. A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down,
A display device having a display unit and performing predetermined display on the display unit;
Display control means for controlling the display device;
A reflection unit configured to display a display of a reflection target area forming a part of the display unit,
The reflection unit is configured to display an image of the reflection target region in a state where an image of a predetermined non-target region on the display unit is not reflected at least when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. A gaming machine.

  According to the invention of claim 1, not only the display of the display device but also the display and the one reflected on the reflecting portion act synergistically to make a coordinated decoration. It becomes the composition to produce. In addition, by providing a portion that is not displayed on the reflection unit in the display unit, it is possible to distinguish between a region that is a display target in the reflection unit and a region that is not a target and perform appropriate display.

The front view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention The front view which shows notionally the game board structure of the gaming machine of FIG. The figure which shows a game board structure when a reflection part exists in a 1st position. Conceptual diagram for conceptually explaining the main configuration of the gaming machine of the first embodiment (configuration in the vicinity of the AA cross section). Explanatory drawing explaining the state in the 2nd position from the front Explanatory drawing explaining the state in which one reflection part exists in a 1st position from a front The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a special electric accessory control routine Figure following Figure 7 The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a design variation start processing routine Flow chart showing an example of the flow of a probability variation processing routine The figure which illustrates the game board structure of the game machine which concerns on Embodiment 2. Explanatory drawing explaining the state in the 2nd position from the front regarding Embodiment 2. Explanatory drawing explaining the state which one reflection part exists in a 1st position regarding Embodiment 2 from a front. (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates notionally a principal part structure (structure of the cross-section of BB) conceptually regarding the gaming machine of Embodiment 2, (B) is a front view showing the relationship between the display part, the reflection part, and the guide part Explanatory diagram explaining more conceptually Explanatory drawing which illustrates notionally the state in the 2nd position at the time of using the displacement structure of the reflection part by rotation regarding the modification of Embodiment 2. Explanatory drawing explaining notably the state which one reflection part exists in a 1st position from the front in the case of using the displacement structure of the reflection part by rotation. Explanatory drawing explaining notionally a principal part structure (structure of CC cross-section vicinity), when the displacement structure of the reflection part by rotation is used. Explanatory drawing which demonstrates notionally the structure of a display part and a reflection part from the front regarding the game machine of Embodiment 3. FIG. Explanatory drawing which demonstrates notionally the principal part structure (structure near a display part) of the gaming machine of Embodiment 4 from the front. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which the shielding member displaced from the state of FIG. 19, and the reflection part was open | released Explanatory drawing which demonstrates notionally the principal part structure (structure of a display part vicinity) of the gaming machine of Embodiment 5 from the front. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which the shielding member displaced from the state of FIG. 21, and the reflection part was open | released Explanatory drawing explaining notionally the principal part structure (structure near a display part) of the gaming machine of Embodiment 6. Explanatory drawing explaining notionally the principal part structure (structure near a display part) of the gaming machine of Embodiment 7. Regarding the gaming machine of the eighth embodiment, (A) is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining the main part configuration (configuration near the display unit) from the front, and (B) is the display unit and reflecting unit in the state of (A). Explanatory drawing which shows the state which looked at from the top Explanatory drawing which shows the state from which the one reflection part was open | released from the state of FIG. A front view illustrating a display device and surrounding components of a gaming machine according to an eighth embodiment 27 is a perspective view of the display device of FIG. 27 and surrounding components. 27 is an exploded perspective view of the display device of FIG. 27 and surrounding components. The perspective view which illustrates the drive mechanism of a screen shielding member regarding the display apparatus and peripheral component of FIG. Regarding the gaming machine of the ninth embodiment, (A) is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining the main part configuration (configuration near the display unit) from the front, and (B) is the display unit and reflecting unit in the state of (A), etc. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which looked at from the top It is a figure which shows the modification of FIG. 31, (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates notionally a principal part structure (structure of a display part vicinity) from a front, (B) is a display part in the state of (A), and Explanatory drawing which shows the state which looked at reflective parts etc. from the upper part It is a figure which shows the example different from FIG. 31, FIG. 32, (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates notionally a principal part structure (structure near a display part) from the front, (B) is in the state of (A). Explanatory drawing which shows the state which looked at a certain display part, a reflection part, etc. from upper direction Regarding the gaming machine of the tenth embodiment, (A) is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining the main part configuration (configuration near the display unit) from the front, and (B) is a display unit and a reflective unit in the state of (A). Explanatory drawing which shows the state which looked at from the top FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which one side is changed to a reflective state. It is a figure which shows an example different from FIG. 35 regarding Embodiment 10, (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates notionally a principal part structure (structure near a display part) from the front, (B) is a figure of (A). Explanatory drawing which shows the state which looked at the display part in a state, a reflection part, etc. from upper direction FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state where one side is changed to a reflective state.

Means 1. A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down,
A display device having a display unit and performing predetermined display on the display unit;
Display control means for controlling the display device;
A reflection unit configured to display a display of a reflection target area forming a part of the display unit,
The reflection unit is configured to display an image of the reflection target region in a state where an image of a predetermined non-target region on the display unit is not reflected at least when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. A gaming machine.

  In this way, not only the display of the display device, but also the display and the one reflected on the reflecting portion act synergistically to make a coordinated decoration, creating a novel aspect. Become. In addition, by providing a portion that is not displayed on the reflection unit in the display unit, it is possible to distinguish between a region that is a display target in the reflection unit and a region that is not a target and perform appropriate display. The configuration of the means 1 is such that when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, the image of the reflection target area is always reflected in a state where the image of the predetermined non-target area on the display unit is not reflected. When the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the reflecting part moves and the reflecting part is set at a specific position), the image of the non-target region is not reflected. The configuration may be such that an image of the reflection target area is reflected.

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reflection unit is configured to reflect the reflection target region in a state of being arranged in the vicinity of the reflection target region in the display unit.

  With this configuration, the image of the display unit of the display device can be more clearly reflected on the reflection unit.

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

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

  Means 3. The reflection unit is configured to project the reflection target region in a state where a reflection surface is arranged in front of the display unit of the display device so as to intersect an outer surface of the display unit. The gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2 to perform.

  With this configuration, a partial area of the display unit is reflected on the reflection part, and a predetermined area different from the reflection area is hardly reflected on the reflection part.

  Means 4. The reflection portion is configured in a plate shape, and a reflection surface is provided on a plate surface on one side, and the reflection surface intersects the outer surface of the display portion in front of the display portion of the display device. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the non-target area is configured on the other side of the plate surface that is configured to reflect the target area and is not provided with the reflection surface.

  In this way, since the reflecting portion is configured in a plate shape and the plate surface is arranged so as to intersect with the outer surface of the display portion, the screen display on the plate surface side provided with the reflecting surface is reflected well on the reflecting portion. The screen display on the side of the plate surface not provided with the reflecting surface is not reliably reflected on the reflecting portion.

  Means 5. The reflection unit is configured to project the display of the reflection target region in a state where the reflection unit is positioned in front of the display unit and the reflection surface is inclined with respect to an outer surface of the display unit. A gaming machine according to 3 or means 4.

  If it does in this way, the display of the said reflection object area | region can be projected clearly, On the other hand, it becomes a suitable structure which can prevent a one part area | region from being reflected on a reflection part.

  Means 6. The reflection unit is configured to project the display of the reflection target region in a state where the reflection unit is positioned in front of the display unit and the reflection surface of the reflection unit is inclined with respect to the front surface of the game board. A gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to means 5.

  If it does in this way, a reflective surface will face both the front side of a game board, and a player side, and it will become the composition which a display part side is easy to be reflected on a reflective surface in front view. On the other hand, in the display unit, the region located on the back side of the reflection unit can be reliably hidden as the non-target region.

  Mean 7 The reflection unit is configured to be displaceable between a first position where the reflection target area is reflected and the non-target area is not reflected when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and a second position different from the first position. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 6, wherein:

  If it does in this way, the mode of the 1st position where a reflective object field will be reflected in a reflective part and a non-target field will be reflected, and a mode different from that will arise, and it will become a reflective part composition rich in change.

  Means 8. 8. The means 7 according to claim 7, wherein when the reflecting portion is in the second position, the reflecting portion is not displayed on the reflecting portion when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. Gaming machine.

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

Means 9. The reflection portion is configured such that at least a part of the reflection surface is substantially flat, while the display portion outer surface of the display device is substantially flat,
The reflective surface is disposed to be inclined with respect to the outer surface of the display unit at the first position, and is displaced so as to be disposed orthogonal to the outer surface of the display unit at the second position. The gaming machine according to means 7 or means 8.

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

  Means 10. The reflection portion is configured such that at least a part of the reflection surface is substantially flat, the reflection surface is inclined with respect to the front surface of the game board at the first position, and the game at the second position. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 7 to 9, wherein the gaming machine is displaced so as to be arranged perpendicular to the front surface of the board.

  In this way, the flat reflective surface is directed to the front side of the game board and the player side at the first position, and the image reflected on the reflective surface is easily visible from the front. The inclination between the flat reflecting surface and the front surface of the game board can be assumed to be, for example, about 30 ° to 90 °, but is preferably about 40 ° to 80 °, more specifically about 45 ° to 60 °. is there.

  Means 11. The game according to means 7 or 8, wherein the reflecting section is disposed in front of the display section at the first position, and is displaced so as to retract from the front of the display section at the second position. Machine.

  If it does in this way, in a 2nd position, since a reflection part will evacuate from the front of a display part, it becomes possible to create the aspect which a reflection part does not interfere with the display of a display part.

  Means 12. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the reflecting portion is configured to be rotatable about a predetermined rotation axis between the first position and the second position.

  In this way, it is possible to easily realize a configuration for retracting the reflecting portion when it is not projected. The rotation axis may be a direction parallel to the front surface of the game board or a direction orthogonal thereto. Note that it may be a rotation axis that intersects the front surface of the game board at a predetermined angle instead of being orthogonal.

  Means 13. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the reflecting portion is configured to be slidable between the first position and the second position.

  In this way, it is possible to easily realize a configuration for retreating when the image is not projected. Specifically, for example, it can be configured to slide parallel to the front surface of the game board or to slide parallel to the outer surface of the display unit.

  Means 14. A reflection unit driving unit configured to drive the reflection unit, wherein the reflection unit driving unit performs control to set the reflection unit at the first position when a predetermined game condition is satisfied; A gaming machine according to any one of means 7 to means 13 for performing.

  If it does in this way, when a certain game condition is satisfied, a reflection part will be set to the 1st position where a display device is reflected, and novel decoration will be performed. Therefore, the decoration effect brought about by the establishment of the game conditions is increased, and the composition is excellent in performance.

  Means 15. The predetermined game condition is a generation condition of at least one of a reach notice occurrence state, a reach occurrence state, a big hit occurrence state, a probability variation big hit occurrence state, and a short time occurrence state. The gaming machine described in 1.

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

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

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

  Means 16. The reflection unit is arranged around the display unit, and when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, the reflection unit arranged around the display unit does not show an image of the non-target region, and the reflection target region The gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, wherein the game machine is configured so that an image of

  In this way, a part of the display unit can be hidden by the reflection unit without blocking the display of the display unit.

  Means 17. The gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein the reflecting section is arranged only in a partial area around the display section.

  In this way, a part of the display unit can be easily hidden.

  Means 18. The reflection part is arranged over a partial area in the vertical direction of the display part on at least one of the left side and the right side of the display part, and when viewed from the front, the predetermined vertical direction area of the display part is reflected. The gaming machine according to the means 16 or the means 17, characterized in that the gaming machine is configured so as not to exist.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can be made not to project the up-and-down direction predetermined field.

  Means 19. The reflective portion is arranged over a partial region in the left-right direction of the display unit on at least one of the upper side and the lower side of the display unit. The gaming machine according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the game machine is configured so as not to be reflected.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can be prevented from projecting a predetermined field in the horizontal direction.

  Means 20. The reflection target area is configured in the display section in the vicinity of the reflection section, and the non-target area is configured at a position away from the reflection section in the display section by a predetermined distance. The gaming machine described in 1.

  In this way, a part of the display unit can be easily hidden.

  Means 21. The reflection unit is arranged on at least one of the left side and the right side of the display unit so that an image at a position separated from the reflection unit by a predetermined distance in the left-right direction is not reflected when the game machine is viewed from the front. The gaming machine according to means 20, wherein the gaming machine is configured.

  In this way, a position that is more than a predetermined distance away from the reflecting portion in the left-right direction can be hidden.

  Means 22. The reflection part is arranged on at least one of the upper side and the lower side of the display part, and when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, an image at a position away from the reflection part by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction is not reflected. The gaming machine according to means 20, wherein the gaming machine is configured as follows.

  In this way, a position that is more than a predetermined distance away from the reflecting portion in the vertical direction can be hidden.

  Means 23. The reflection portion is configured such that at least a part of the reflection surface is substantially flat, and a portion of the reflection surface that is substantially flat is inclined with respect to the front surface of the game board. A gaming machine according to any one of means 16 to means 22.

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

Means 24. The reflection portion is configured such that at least a part of the reflection surface is substantially flat, while the display portion outer surface of the display device is substantially flat,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 16 to means 22, wherein a portion of the reflecting surface that is substantially flat is inclined with respect to the outer surface of the display section.

  In this way, the image of the reflection target area is easily reflected on the reflection part. In particular, when the display unit is configured by a flat panel (a flat liquid crystal panel or the like), a flat image can be reflected more accurately and reflected on a flat portion (flat portion) of the reflecting surface. The inclination of the outer surface of the display unit and the flat portion of the reflecting surface can be assumed to be, for example, about 30 ° to 90 °, but is preferably about 40 ° to 80 °, more specifically about 45 ° to 60 °. It is.

  Means 25. In the non-target region, a jackpot specific symbol capable of specifying a jackpot by a combination of symbols is displayed, and the jackpot specific symbol is configured not to be reflected in the reflecting portion. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24.

  In this way, it is an advantageous configuration when it is not desired to copy the jackpot specific symbol on the reflecting portion.

  Means 26. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 25, wherein a predetermined symbol is displayed in the display target area, and the predetermined symbol is reflected on the reflecting portion. .

  In this way, the display of the predetermined symbol can be extended outside the display screen, and the decorativeness is further enhanced. The predetermined symbol refers to a symbol having a predetermined shape such as an imaginary or real person, character, animal, plant, building, vehicle, or the like. In other words, any symbol that is separated from the outside and itself (that is, the symbol itself) by a predetermined boundary is included in the predetermined symbol.

  Means 27. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 26, wherein a background image is displayed in the display target area, and the background image is reflected on the reflecting portion. .

  In this way, the background image can be effectively expanded. In the present specification, the “background image” refers to an image displayed on the display unit, and generally refers to an image excluding the jackpot specific symbol that can identify the jackpot by a combination of symbols.

  Means 28. 28. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 27, wherein the reflecting portion is made of a mirror member.

  If the mirror member is specially provided in this way, a configuration in which the reflection target area is clearly reflected can be realized.

  Means 29. Any one of means 1 to means 28, wherein an image of the non-target area is not reflected on the reflection part by interposing a blocking member between the non-target area and the reflection part. The gaming machine described in Crab.

  If it does in this way, the predetermined area | region of a display part can be reliably made into non-object by interruption | blocking by the interruption | blocking member.

Means 30. The reflective part is arranged over a predetermined area in the vertical direction of the gaming machine on the side of the display part, and the non-target area is at least other than the area where the reflective part is provided in the vertical direction. Configured in the area,
30. The gaming machine according to claim 29, wherein the blocking member is disposed between the non-target region and the reflecting portion in a vertical direction on a side of the display portion.

  If it does in this way, it will become the suitable structure from which the display of a reflection object area | region becomes easy to be reflected in a reflection part, and the display of a non-object area | region becomes difficult to be reflected in a reflection part.

Means 31. The reflective portion is arranged over a predetermined region in the left-right direction of the gaming machine at least above or below the display portion, while the non-target region is provided with at least the reflective portion in the left-right direction. Configured in areas other than the specified areas,
The blocking member is disposed between the non-target region and the reflecting portion in the left-right direction on the side where the reflecting portion is provided above or below the display portion. The gaming machine according to 29.

  In this way, the display of the reflection target area is easily reflected on the reflection part, while the display of the non-target area is hardly reflected on the reflection part.

  Means 32. 30. The means 29 according to claim 29, wherein the blocking member is configured to be displaceable between a blocking position that blocks between the non-target region and the reflecting portion, and a retracted position that is different from the blocking position. Gaming machine.

  If it does in this way, it will become an advantageous composition when it is desired to arrange a blocking member in a position different from a blocking position except at the time of blocking.

  Means 33. The blocking position is a position where at least a part of the blocking member is disposed in front of the display unit, and the retracted position is a position where the entire blocking member is retracted around the display unit. The gaming machine according to the means 32, which is characterized.

  In this way, the blocking member is positioned in front of the display unit at the time of blocking so that the blocking can be performed more reliably. At the retracted position, the blocking member is retracted around the display unit and does not interfere with the display on the display unit.

  Means 34. The blocking member is configured to divide the front of the display unit into two regions in the blocking position with respect to the surface direction along the outer surface of the display unit, and the reflection target region is in one of the partitioned regions. 34. The gaming machine according to means 33, characterized in that the non-target area is configured in the other area.

  In this way, the reflection target area and the non-target area can be clearly distinguished, and the reflection target area is clearly projected, and the non-target area is not reliably projected.

Means 35. The blocking member includes an auxiliary reflecting portion,
The auxiliary reflection part is configured to project an image of the reflection target area in a state where the blocking member is interposed between the non-target area and the reflection part. A gaming machine according to any one of means 34.

  In this way, the blocking member can perform not only blocking of the non-target region but also extended display of the reflection target region, so that the display mode is novel and more decorative.

  Means 36. The auxiliary reflection part is located on the side facing the reflection target area and on the side facing the non-target area in a state where the blocking member is interposed between the non-target area and the reflection part. The gaming machine according to means 35, wherein the gaming machine is configured not to be positioned.

  In this way, the decoration effect of the reflection target area can be expanded at the blocking position, while the image of the non-target area is hardly reflected on the auxiliary reflection portion.

Means 37. Auxiliary reflection part capable of displaying an image of the reflection target area together with the reflection part,
The auxiliary reflector is configured to be displaceable between a display position where an image of the reflection target region is displayed and a display suppression position different from the display position. The gaming machine described.

  In this way, since the reflection target area can be expanded and displayed by the auxiliary reflection unit, the decoration effect in the reflection target area and its vicinity is further increased. Specifically, when the auxiliary reflection unit is at the display suppression position, the image of the reflection target area may not be completely displayed, and the range that is reflected may be smaller than when the auxiliary reflection unit is at the display position. .

  Means 38. The auxiliary reflection portion is arranged such that the auxiliary reflection portion reflection surface faces the reflection target region side at the display position, and the auxiliary reflection portion reflection surface faces the reflection target region side at the display suppression position. 38. The gaming machine according to means 37, which is configured so as not to operate.

  In this way, a gap is generated in the display of the auxiliary reflecting portion between the display position and the display suppression position, and the decoration effect when in the display position is more pronounced. Note that any of the above auxiliary reflecting portions can be configured by a mirror member.

<Embodiment 1>
Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, an outline of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view conceptually illustrating the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view conceptually illustrating a gaming board configuration of the gaming machine, and FIG. FIG.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the display device 5 is provided above the first type start port 4 and includes a screen 5 a made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD). Various types of images are displayed on the screen 5a, and one of them is a left symbol row, a middle symbol row, and a right symbol row (see FIG. 5 (described later). The number of symbol rows is as described above. It is not limited to (3 columns), and may be 1 column, 2 columns, 4 columns or more, and each symbol column is composed of a plurality of symbols consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. For example, an upper symbol row, a middle symbol row, a lower symbol row, or the like may be arranged, which will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the reflection part will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a decoration unit 120 configured to be displaceable in front of the display unit 5 a in the vicinity of the display device 5 is provided, and as a part of the decoration unit 120 The reflection part 121 is arrange | positioned. As conceptually shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the reflection unit 120 is configured to be rotatable about L1 as an axis center by driving an actuator (stepping motor M in FIGS. 5 and 6). Here, the position can be set to the second position (second rotation position) shown in FIG. 5 and the first position (first rotation position) shown in FIG. 6.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the reflecting portion 121 is configured so that the reflecting surface 121 a is substantially flat and can be reflected (as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4). In the present embodiment, the entire reflecting portion 121 corresponds to a flat portion) and is inclined with respect to the front surface 7d of the game board 7.

  On the other hand, the display unit outer surface 5b of the display device 5 is configured to be substantially flat, and the display unit outer surface 5b and the reflection surface 121a are inclined relative to each other in the above-described reflective state, and the display unit outer surface 5b is reflected. The configuration is easy to be reflected in the part 121.

  The reflecting part 121 can be constituted by a mirror member (mirror). More specifically, the reflecting part 121 is displaceably attached to a surrounding decorative part 105 made of a resin material surrounding the display screen 5a of the display device 5. A mirror member can be arranged. When arranging the mirror member so as to be attached to the surrounding decorative portion 105, it is useful to configure it so that it can be attached and detached.

  As shown in FIG.4 and FIG.6, the reflective part 121 makes the positional relationship in which the reflective surface 121a cross | intersects the outer surface 5b of the display part 5a in the front of the display part 5a of the display apparatus 5 in a reflective state. In this way, even in the reflective state, the entire area of the display unit 5a is not displayed, but a partial area is not displayed on the reflecting surface 121a. Specifically, in the reflective state as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the direction along the outer surface 5 b of the display unit 5 a is changed by the reflecting unit 121 to one side and the other side (in the example of FIG. 6, the upper side and the lower side). ), The reflection target area 122 (a small pattern 107 in FIG. 6 (the small pattern 107 corresponds to a predetermined pattern) on the side of the display unit 5a facing the reflective surface 121a. ) Is displayed, and a non-target region 127 (region in which the symbol rows 8 to 10 are displayed) is configured on the side where the reflecting portion 121 does not face. Thereby, it can be ensured that the side on which the reflecting surface 121a does not face is not projected. Note that the symbol sequences 8 to 10 correspond to jackpot specific symbols that can specify a jackpot by combining symbols, and an area in which such a jackpot specific symbol is displayed is configured as a non-target region that is not reflected in the reflection unit 121. Has been.

  Further, in the above-described reflective state, the reflection unit 121 is configured to reflect the display of the reflection target region 122 in a state where the reflection surface 121a is inclined with respect to the outer surface 5b of the display unit 5a. Has been. In this way, it is possible to clearly display the display of the reflection target area 122, and it is possible to prevent part of the area from being reflected on the reflection portion.

  In addition, the reflecting portion 121 is positioned in front of the display portion 5a in the reflective state, and the reflecting surface 121 of the reflecting portion 121 is inclined with respect to the front surface 7d of the game board 7 as shown in FIG. Is configured to reflect the display of the reflection target area 122. If it does in this way, it will become the structure by which the reflective surface 121a faces the front surface 7d side of the game board 7, and the display part 5a side is easily reflected by the reflective surface 121a. On the other hand, in the display part 5a, the area located on the back side of the reflecting part 121 can be reliably hidden as the non-target area 127.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the gaming machine 7 is viewed from the front, the reflection unit 121 has a first position (see FIG. 6) that reflects the reflection target area 122 and not the non-target area 127, and the first position. It is configured to be displaceable to a second position different from (see FIG. 5). If it does in this way, the aspect of the 1st position where the reflection object area | region 122 will be reflected in the reflection part 121, and the non-object area | region 127 will be reflected, and a different aspect will arise, and it will become a reflection part structure rich in change. As shown in FIG. 5, the reflection unit 121 is configured so that the display of the reflection target area 122 is not reflected when the gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) is viewed from the front in the second position. According to this configuration, since the reflection target region 122 is not reflected on the reflection unit 121 at the second position with respect to the reflective state as illustrated in FIG. 6 (the state where the reflection unit 121 is in the first position), the reflection unit 121 is The variation of the decoration used can be increased further.

  Specifically, as shown in the solid line part of FIG. 4 and FIG. 6, when the reflection part 121 is in the first position (that is, in a reflective state), the reflection surface 121 a is inclined with respect to the outer surface 5 b of the display part 5 a. On the other hand, when the reflection part 121 is in the second position as shown by the broken line part 120 ′ in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the reflection surface 121a is arranged orthogonal to the outer surface 5b of the display part 5a. It is like that. In this way, when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the front, the display unit 5a reflected on the reflection unit 121 is easily visible at the first position, and the display unit 5a reflected on the reflection unit 121 is visible at the second position. It becomes the composition which is hard to be done. In particular, when the display unit 5a is configured by a flat panel, a flat image can be reflected on the reflecting unit 121 more accurately. The inclination or orthogonality between the outer surface 5b of the display unit and the reflection surface 121a can be assumed to be, for example, about 30 ° to 90 °, but is about 40 ° to 80 °, more specifically about 45 ° to 60 °. Inclination is preferred. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the reflecting portion 121 is arranged such that the reflecting surface 121a is also inclined with respect to the front surface 7d of the game board 7 at the first position, and the game board 7 at the second position as shown in FIG. It is arranged to be orthogonal to the front surface 7d. If it does in this way, in the 1st position, the flat reflective surface 121a will face the front 7d side of the game board 7, and it will become easy to project the display part 5a side by the flat reflective surface 121a. The angle formed by the flat reflecting surface 121a and the front surface 7d of the game board 7 can be assumed to be, for example, about 30 ° to 90 °, but is inclined at about 40 ° to 80 °, more specifically 45 ° to 60 °. It is preferable to have an inclination of about 0 °.

  Further, regarding the reflecting portion 121, the position setting of the first position and the second position as described above can be performed when a predetermined game condition is satisfied. For example, it can be performed when a state such as a reach notice occurrence state, a reach occurrence state, a big hit occurrence state, a probability variation big hit occurrence state, a short time occurrence state, or the like occurs. In addition, the structure which displaces the decoration unit 120 which has the reflection part 121 is not limited to a stepping motor, and can be variously performed using a solenoid or other actuator. A configuration for rotating any part to two positions using such an actuator (specifically, a configuration for rotating the decoration unit 120 between the first position and the second position) is well known. Description is omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this way, it is possible to generate a jackpot gaming state, a probability variation state, and the like, and when such a state occurs (for example, when the process of S70 occurs or when the process of S90 occurs). Then, the controller 21 drives the actuator (stepping motor M in the examples of FIGS. 5 and 6) to reflect the state as shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 6 (the state where the reflecting portion 121 is in the first position). It can be. On the other hand, in the normal state, the state where the big hit gaming state has not occurred, or the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied after the big hit gaming state has occurred, the reflection unit 121 is configured as shown in FIGS. There can be two positions. This is merely an example, and the conditions for setting the reflecting portion 121 to the first position and the second position can be various.

<Embodiment 2>
Next, Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 11 is a front view illustrating a gaming board of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display device and a decoration unit when both the reflecting portions 121 are in the second position. is there. Moreover, FIG. 13 is explanatory drawing which shows the state which one reflection part displaced to the 1st position. FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view conceptually illustrating the guide configuration of the decoration unit 120 by the guide portion 129 and the positional relationship with respect to the display portion 5a. Specifically, FIG. 14A conceptually illustrates the vicinity of the cross section BB in FIG. It shows. FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram illustrating the guide portion 129, the decoration unit 120, and the display device 5 from the front. In the second embodiment, the driving configuration of the decoration unit 120 is different from that of the first embodiment, but the positional relationship between the reflecting portion 121 and the display portion outer surface 5b in the first position and the reflecting portion 121 and the outer surface 7d of the game board 7 in the first position. Is the same as that of the first embodiment. Further, the configuration of the reflection unit 121 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the reflection surface 121a is configured to be flat in almost the entire reflection unit 121.

  The second embodiment shows an example in which the reflection unit 121 is configured to be retractable from the front of the display unit 5a. 11 to 14, the reflector 121 is configured to be slidable between the first position shown in FIG. 11 and the second position shown in FIG. 12, and the first position (the reflector on the right side of FIGS. 11 and 13 is arranged). The display unit 5a is disposed in front of the display unit 5a, and is retracted from the front of the display unit 5a in the second position (see the left reflection unit in FIGS. 12 and 13). FIG. 14 shows an example of a slide mechanism. Here, the plate-shaped decoration unit 120 slides to the left and right while being guided by a guide groove 129 a formed in the guide portion 129.

  As shown on the right side of FIG. 13, the reflection unit 121 projects the image of the reflection target region 122 in a state where the image of the non-target region 127 on the display unit 5a is not projected in the state at the first position (that is, the reflective state). It is configured as follows.

  On the other hand, when the reflection unit 121 is in the second position, the display unit 5a is retracted from the front of the display unit 5a, so that the display of the display unit 5a is not interfered by the reflection unit 121. The decoration unit 120 can be driven using an actuator such as a solenoid (not shown). Since the configuration for sliding the component between the two positions by the solenoid is well known, detailed description thereof is omitted. For example, when the solenoid is energized, the configuration is as shown in FIG. It can be configured to be as follows.

Moreover, it is good also as a structure as FIG. 15 thru | or FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram conceptually illustrating the display device 5 and the decoration unit 120 from the front in the first modification regarding the second embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a case where one decoration unit 120 is displaced and the one reflection unit is displaced. It is a figure which illustrates the state from which 121 became the 1st position. FIG. 17A is a cross-sectional view showing the relationship between the display device 5 and the decoration unit 120, and shows a state where the reflecting portion 121 is in the second position. FIG. 17B is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the decoration unit 120 is displaced and the reflecting portion 121 is in the first position. In the example of FIGS. 15 to 17, the reflecting portion 121 rotates at a predetermined position between a first position (see FIGS. 16 and 17B) and a second position (see FIGS. 15 and 17A). It is configured to be rotatable about the axis L0. In this way, it is possible to easily realize a configuration for retreating when not projected. The decoration unit 120 can be driven using an actuator such as a solenoid or a stepping motor (not shown).
<Embodiment 3>
Next, Embodiment 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 18 relates to the gaming machine according to the third embodiment and conceptually shows the vicinity of the display device 5 and the reflection unit 105 from the front. In the present embodiment, the reflection unit 105 is arranged only in a partial area around the display unit 5a, and when the gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) is viewed from the front, the display unit 5a is located away from the reflection unit 105. The image of the configured non-target region 127 (the symbol row 8 to 10 which is the big hit specific symbol) is not reflected. On the other hand, an image of the reflection target region 122 (such as the small pattern 107) arranged in the vicinity of the reflection unit 105 is reflected on the reflection unit 105, and a mirror image 109 is formed. According to this configuration, a part of the display unit 5a can be hidden by the reflection unit 105 without blocking the display of the display unit 5a. Specifically, the reflection unit 105 is arranged only in a partial area around the display unit 5a. In FIG. 18, the reflection unit 105 is arranged on both sides of the left side and the right side of the display unit 5a. It arrange | positions over the up-down direction partial area | region of the display part 5a, and it is comprised so that the up-down direction predetermined area | region of the display part 5a may not be reflected when it looks front.

  In FIG. 18, the reflectors 105 are arranged on both the left and right sides, but the reflector 105 may be one of the left side and the right side of the display unit 5a. Further, the reflection unit 105 may be arranged over a partial region in the left-right direction of the display unit 5a on at least one of the upper side and the lower side of the display unit 5a. In this case, what is necessary is just to comprise so that the predetermined area | region of the left-right direction of the display part 5a may not be reflected when it looks at the front. If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can be prevented from projecting a predetermined field in the horizontal direction.

  Also in the present embodiment, the reflection surface 105 a is configured to be substantially flat over the entire reflection unit 105, while the outer surface 5 b of the display unit 5 a of the display device 5 is configured to be substantially flat, and the reflection surface 105 a of the reflection unit 105. However, it is arranged so as to be inclined (or orthogonal) with respect to the outer surface 5b of the display unit. In this way, the image of the reflection target area 122 is easily reflected on the reflection unit 105. In particular, when the display unit 5a is constituted by a flat panel, a flat image can be reflected more accurately and reflected on the reflecting surface 105a. The inclination or orthogonality between the display portion outer surface 5b and the reflection surface 105a can be assumed to be, for example, about 30 ° to 90 °, but is preferably about 40 ° to 80 °, more specifically about 45 ° to 60 °. It is.

As described above, the reflecting portion 105 has a substantially flat reflecting surface 105a. The reflecting surface 105a is also inclined (or may be orthogonal) with respect to the front surface 7d of the game board 7. There is no. As a result, the reflective surface 105a faces the front surface 7d side of the game board 7, and the display surface 5a side is easily reflected by the reflective surface 105a. The reflection surface 105a and the front surface 7d of the game board 7 can be assumed to have an inclination of, for example, about 30 ° to 90 °, but is preferably about 40 ° to 80 °, more specifically about 45 ° to 60 °. .
<Embodiment 4>
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in this embodiment, the reflection part 105 is arrange | positioned around the display part 5a, and when the game machine (pachinko machine 1) is viewed from the front, the non-target area 127 in the display part 5a is not reflected and the reflection target area 122 is reflected. It is configured as follows. Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the screen shielding member 160 (hereinafter also simply referred to as the shielding member 160) is configured to be rotatable around the axis in the left-right direction. Specifically, the screen shielding member 160 capable of shielding the reflecting portion 105 and a part of the display screen 5a is configured to be rotatable about the left and right axis L4, and the corner of the display screen 5a configured in a rectangular shape. The part can be shielded. In this way, it is possible to effectively make the portion that is less likely to be noticed on the display screen stand out effectively and to easily arrange the screen shielding member.

  Also, the image displayed on the display device 5 is not the target of the reflection target area 122 (the upper area where the character, the small pattern 107, etc. are displayed) that is the target of reflection by the reflection unit 105, as in the above embodiment. The area 127 (area in which the symbol rows 8 to 9 are displayed) can be divided and displayed, and the area to be reflected by the reflecting unit 105 and the area not to be reflected are displayed separately.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the front, a part of the display of the reflection target area 122 is reflected on the reflection unit 105 as shown in FIG. May be configured to be reflected on the reflection unit 105 (for example, the reflection target region 122 may be configured with a reflection unit larger than that shown in FIG. 20 so that the image of the reflection target region 122 is covered by both reflection units).

  Also in this embodiment, similarly to the above embodiment, in the image displayed on the display unit 5a of the display device 5, the non-target region 127 that is not the target of reflection by the reflecting unit 105 (the region below the reflection target region 122 (design) The image regions in columns 8 to 10)) are configured so that the display of the non-target region 127 is not all or almost all visible when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the front.

<Embodiment 5>
Next, Embodiment 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.
Also in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, when the reflection unit 105 is arranged around the display unit 5a and the gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) is viewed from the front, an image of the non-target region 127 on the display unit 5a. Is configured so that the image of the reflection target region 122 is reflected. In the fifth embodiment, the shielding member 165 is configured to be rotatable about an axis L6 in a direction substantially orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 7 (that is, the front-rear direction), and the first rotation position that shields the reflecting portion 105. (See FIG. 21) and a second rotation position to be opened (see the right side of FIG. 22) are configured to be displaceable. Other configurations are the same as those in FIG. If it does in this way, since a shielding member will not displace back and forth, it will become the composition which does not take much space in the front-back direction, and will become a compact structure regarding the front-back direction. Specifically, the shielding member 165 is configured in a plate shape, and the first rotation position shown in FIG. 21 and the state shown in FIG. 22 in a state where the plate surface of the shielding member 165 is parallel to the front surface of the game board 7. It can be displaced to the second rotational position.

<Embodiment 6>
Next, Embodiment 6 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, a reflection target region 222 is configured in the vicinity of the reflection unit 100 in the display unit 5a, and the display unit 5a is not located at a position away from the reflection unit 100 by a predetermined distance in the left-right direction. A target region 227 (specifically, a region that is not reflected in the reflection unit 100 when viewed from the front) is configured. In this way, a part of the display unit 5a can be easily hidden. Specifically, the reflective unit 100 is disposed on both the left and right sides of the display unit 5a, and when the gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) is viewed from the front, the reflective unit 100 is a position that is separated from the reflective unit 100 by a predetermined distance in the left-right direction. The image (the image of the symbol sequence 8 to 10 arranged near the center) is not shown. In addition, although the reflection part 100 is arrange | positioned here on the left and right of the display part 5a, you may arrange | position on the one side among the left side or the right side of the display part 5a.

  The symbol displayed on the display screen 5a is configured to scroll in a direction substantially parallel to at least one of the first sides of the outer edge of the display device 5 having a substantially rectangular shape. In FIG. 23, the special symbols 8 to 10 and a part of the background symbol 108 (the shell symbol 103 (the shell symbol 103 corresponds to the predetermined symbol)) are scrolled up and down or substantially up and down substantially along the side 5c. The reflection part 121 is arrange | positioned in the vicinity of the 1st edge | side (namely, side 5c). As a result, the decoration area can be expanded in the direction orthogonal to the scroll direction (that is, the horizontal direction if the scroll is vertical as shown in FIG. 23).

  In this embodiment, display control is performed by the display control means so that the shell symbol 103 displayed on the display screen 5a is scrolled along the side 5c in the vicinity of the side 5c, and the scrolling shell symbol 103 is scrolled. Is reflected on the reflecting portion 100, and the mirror image 130 is also scrolled as the shell symbol 103 is scrolled.

  In the above example, the reflective unit 100 is arranged on the left and right sides of the display unit 5a. However, the reflective unit may be arranged on at least one of the upper side and the lower side of the display unit 5a. In this case, when the gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) is viewed from the front, an image at a position separated from the reflecting portion by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction can be prevented from being displayed.

  The reflecting portion 100 is made of a mirror member and can be disposed so as to be attached to the surrounding decoration portion 105 (see FIG. 1 and the like). However, the surrounding decoration portion 105 is plated and then plated. The reflection part may be used as a reflection part (that is, a part of the surrounding decoration part 105 may function as a reflection part).

<Embodiment 7>
Next, Embodiment 7 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the seventh embodiment, a configuration in which the reflecting portion 131 having the arrangement as shown in FIG. 6 is fixed so as not to be displaceable (for example, fixed to the surrounding decorative portion of the display device 5) unlike FIG. In this way, the reflection target area 122 can be displayed more easily, and the specific area (non-target area 127) can be hidden by the reflection unit 131.

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

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

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

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

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

<Ninth Embodiment>
Next, Embodiment 9 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33.
31 to 33, a blocking member 185 is provided in addition to the configuration of FIG. Since the configuration excluding the blocking member 185 is the same as that shown in FIG. 18, the detailed description of the excluded portion is omitted.

  In FIG. 31, the blocking member 185 is interposed between the non-target region 127 and the reflection unit 105 so that a part or all of the image of the non-target region 127 is not reflected on the reflection unit 105. The reflection part 105 is arranged over a predetermined area (area Y1) in the vertical direction of the gaming machine 1 on the side of the display part 5a, while the non-target area 127 is provided with at least the reflection part 105 in the vertical direction. It is configured in a region (region Y2) other than the region. The blocking member 185 is disposed between the non-target region 127 and the reflection unit 105 on the side of the display unit 5b. In this way, the display of the reflection target region 122 is easily reflected on the reflection unit 105, and on the other hand, the display of the non-target region 127 is hardly reflected on the reflection unit 105. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary reflection portion 185a is disposed on the side of the blocking member 185 facing the reflection portion 105 (the reflection surface of the auxiliary reflection portion 185a corresponds to the reflection surface of the auxiliary reflection portion. In the embodiment, the auxiliary reflecting portion reflecting surface is configured to be flat). In FIG. 31, the entire blocking member 185 is arranged around the display unit 5a. However, FIG. 32 shows an example in which a part of the blocking member 185 is arranged in front of the display unit 5a. In FIG. 33, a blocking member 185 is disposed so as to cross the left and right in front of the display unit 5a, and the reflection target region 122 and the non-target region 127 are clearly separated by the blocking member 185. .

  In the example of FIGS. 31 to 33, the configuration in which the reflection unit 105 is arranged over a predetermined area in the vertical direction is illustrated, but the reflection unit is a predetermined area in the horizontal direction of the gaming machine on the side of the display unit. It may be arranged over. In this case, the non-target region can be configured at least in a region other than the region provided with the reflective portion in the left-right direction. Can be placed between.

<Embodiment 10>
Next, Embodiment 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the tenth embodiment, an example is shown in which the blocking member 180 is configured to be displaceable to a blocking position where the non-target region 127 and the reflecting portion 102 are blocked and a retracted position different from the blocking position. As shown in FIG. 35, the blocking position is a position where at least a part of the blocking member 180 is arranged in front of the display unit 5a, and the retracted position is displayed as a whole of the blocking member 180 as shown in FIG. It is a position for retreating around the part 5a.

  In the example of FIG. 34, as in the eighth embodiment, a configuration is provided in which the reflective portion 102 is provided on the other surface of the screen shielding member 135 in which at least one surface is decorated. The member 135 is configured to be rotatable around an axis in a direction substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board (specifically, an axis L5 in the vertical direction). Also in the present embodiment, in a state where the screen is shielded by the screen shielding member 135, the reflecting portion 102 is positioned on the back side of the screen shielding member 135 as shown in FIG. At the same time, the reflecting portion 102 becomes invisible. Further, when the screen shielding member 135 is opened, as shown in FIG. 35, the reflective portion 102 arranged on the back side becomes visible, and the reflective portion 102 reflects a part of the display screen 5a. Here, the screen shielding member 135 rotates about the rotation axis L5 in the vertical direction, and each of the pair of screen shielding members 135 is configured to be independently displaceable.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the blocking member 180 is displaced to a blocking position (see the left side of FIG. 35) that blocks between the non-target region 127 and the reflecting portion 102 and a retracted position (see FIG. 34) that is different from the blocking position. It is configured to be possible. Specifically, it is displaceable around the axis L9, and the revolving rotation position (FIG. 34) is arranged around the display unit 5a, and at least a part is located in front of the display unit 5a. The position can be changed between the rotation position for blocking and the tilting position.

  The blocking position is a position where at least a part of the blocking member 180 is disposed in front of the display unit 5a, and the retracted position is a position where the entire blocking member 180 is retracted around the display unit 5a. As shown in FIG. 35, the blocking member 180 is configured to divide the front of the display unit 5a into two regions with respect to the surface direction along the outer surface 5b of the display unit 5a in the blocking position (in FIG. 35, in the vertical direction). The reflection target area 122 is configured in one of the partitioned areas (upper area), and the non-target area 127 is configured in the other area (lower area). ing.

  Note that FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 may be used instead of FIG. 34 and FIG. 36 and 37 show an example in which the blocking portion 180, 180 can block the entire display region 5a in the left-right direction at the blocking position shown in FIG.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and further, within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention other than the following. Various modifications can be made.
(1) At least a part of the reflecting surface of the reflecting portion may be curved. In this case, the reflection surface may have a curved surface shape over substantially the entire surface, or only a part thereof may have a curved surface shape.

  (2) In the reflection part, a plurality of reflection surfaces may be provided. For example, the 1st reflective surface comprised flat and the 2nd reflective surface different from this 1st reflective surface may be provided. If it does in this way, the way of an image will differ by the 1st reflective surface and the 2nd reflective surface, and a different reflection mode will arise in each reflective surface.

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

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 5 ... Display apparatus 5a ... Display part 5b ... Display part outer surface 7 ... Game board 7d ... Front surface 21 ... Control apparatus (display control means)
100,102,105,121,131 ... reflecting part 100a, 102a, 105a, 121a ... reflecting surface 103 ... shell pattern (predetermined pattern)
107 ... Oval design (predetermined design)
108 ... Background image 120 ... Decoration unit 122, 222 ... Reflection target area 127, 227 ... Non-target area 170 ... Solenoid part (reflection part drive means)
180, 185 ... blocking member 185a ... auxiliary reflecting portion S ... stepping motor (reflecting portion driving means)
L0 ... Rotation axis

Claims (1)

A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down,
A display device having a display unit and performing predetermined display on the display unit;
Display control means for controlling the display device;
A reflection unit configured to display a display of a reflection target area forming a part of the display unit,
The reflection unit is configured to display an image of the reflection target region in a state where an image of a predetermined non-target region on the display unit is not reflected at least when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. A gaming machine.

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