JP2010234168A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing various displays in a position visible easily by a player, without reducing visibility of the display for a display by structure of a prize device or a game ball, and capable of confirming internal constitution of the prize device by the player, so as to keep fairness and to prevent a suspicion from being given. <P>SOLUTION: The display 1000 is provided in front of a jackpot pocket device 24, and the display 1000 includes a transmissive display area 1010 allowing display in front of a space of the jackpot pocket device 24, controls the display of a presentation image capable of concealing the space, in a position of covering the front side of the space of the jackpot pocket device 24, and interrupts the display control for the presentation image over a prescribed time based on satisfaction of a prescribed condition, to bring the space of the jackpot pocket device 24 into a state of not being concealed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In the present invention, a winning device is provided in a game area, and the winning device has a space in which a winning game ball can move and is visible to the player, and operates in a state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous state. The display device is provided in front of the winning device, and the display device relates to a gaming machine including at least a transmissive display area that can be displayed in front of the space of the winning device.

  Conventionally, in this type of game machine, a prize winning device is used to entertain the process from when a game ball wins a variable prize device until it is determined whether or not it passes through a special area (V zone). A space in which the game ball can move is provided, and the structure of the space is devised to show the player the process until the game ball passes through the special area (V zone), and a display device is provided behind the space. Is provided for display effects (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  Further, in a blade game in another gaming machine, a display device is provided in front of a special area (V zone) portion of the variable prize device, and a game ball won in the variable prize apparatus is in the special area (V zone). In order to notify the passage of the special region (V zone) on the display device, various symbols and the like are displayed (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2005-270585

JP 2004-181143 A

  However, in the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 1 described above, since there is a display device behind the space in which the game ball can move in the variable winning device, the game ball and the display fit in the same field of view, and the game ball moves. The display effects overlap, making it difficult for the player to check the game ball, especially when the game ball passes through the special area (V zone), and the fun of the wing game is reduced. There was a problem.

  In addition, since the display device is incorporated inside the variable winning device, the structure of the space in which the game ball moves becomes complicated, and it becomes more difficult to check the game ball, and the display device becomes smaller due to the limitation of the arrangement space. There was a problem that the production by display was not powerful and was not interesting. In particular, since there is a display device in the rear of the space, there is a problem in that the display is hidden and the confirmation of the display content is deteriorated by the components constituting the space and the winning game balls.

  Furthermore, in the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 2, since the display device is provided in front of the special area (V zone) in the variable prize device, the display device is further reduced, and the display effect is not powerful and interesting. There was a problem of being scarce. In addition, since the game ball and the display device do not overlap, there is a problem that the player needs to check both the game ball and the display, and the concentration on the game is distracted.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above-described problems of the prior art, and allows a player to easily display a powerful display in front of the winning device, and displays the structure of the winning device and the game ball. It is possible to display various information at a position that is easy for the player to see without degrading the confirmability of the player, and to hide the display so that the player can check the internal structure of the winning device. An object is to provide a gaming machine that is not given.

The gist of the present invention for achieving the object described above resides in the inventions of the following items.
[1] A winning device (24) is provided in the game area (3), and the winning device (24) has a space in which a winning game ball can move and is visible to the player, which is advantageous to the player. The display device (1000) is provided in front of the winning device (24), and the display device (1000) is at least in front of the space of the winning device (24). In a gaming machine (1) having a transmissive display area (1010) capable of display,
There is a display control means (300) for controlling the display of the image on the display device (1000) and controlling the display of the effect image capable of concealing the space at a position covering the front of the space of the winning device (24). And
The display control means (300) includes non-transparent image data that conceals the space and transparent image data that can be seen through the space in the image data used for the effect image,
The display control means (300) changes the display control of the effect image from the display using the non-transparent image data to the display using the transparent image data for a predetermined time based on the establishment of the specific condition. A gaming machine (1) characterized in that the space is not concealed.

[2] A winning device (24) is provided in the gaming area (3), and the winning device (24) has a space in which a winning game ball is movable and visible to the player, and a game ball is placed in the space. It is provided with a pair of movable pieces (24a, 24a) which are movable members that can be received, and the pair of movable pieces (24a, 24a) can be operated in an open state advantageous for a player and a disadvantageous closed state, A display device (1000) is provided in front of the winning device (24), and the display device (1000) can display at least in front of the space of the winning device (24). In a gaming machine (1) comprising:
The display device (1000) controls the display of an image, covers the front of the space of the winning device (24), and conceals the space at a position where the swinging tip side of each movable piece (24a, 24a) is not covered. Display control means (300) for controlling the display of possible effect images,
The display control means (300) includes non-transparent image data that conceals the space and transparent image data that can be seen through the space in the image data used for the effect image,
The display control means (300) changes the display control of the effect image from the display using the non-transparent image data to the display using the transparent image data for a predetermined time based on the establishment of the specific condition. A gaming machine (1) characterized in that the space is not concealed.

  [3] The display control means (300) displays a winning notification image, which is a display indicating that a game ball has been won, on the winning device (24) as the effect image [1] or [ 2] The gaming machine (1).

[4] The effect image has a plurality of types of effect patterns on display control,
The display control means (300) is capable of switching and displaying the effect pattern, and when the display is switched and displayed, the display control of the effect image is set in a state in which the space is not concealed for a predetermined time. The gaming machine (1) according to [1], [2] or [3].

  [5] The display control means (300) sets the display control of the effect image to a state in which the space is not concealed for a predetermined time regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. A gaming machine (1) according to [1], [2], [3] or [4].

  [6] The display control means (300) sets the display control of the effect image at an irregular time so as not to hide the space for an irregular time regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. The gaming machine (1) according to [1], [2], [3] or [4], which is characterized by the above.

The present invention operates as follows.
According to the gaming machine (1) described in [1], the display device (1000) is provided in front of the winning device (24) in the gaming area (3), and the display device (1000) At least a transparent display area (1010) that can be displayed in front of the space of the winning device (24) is provided, and display of images on the display device (1000) is controlled by the display control means (300). In particular, under the control of the display control means (300), an effect image capable of concealing the space is displayed at a position covering the front of the space of the winning device (24).

  As described above, since the display device (1000) is provided in front of the winning device (24), the display device (1000) is incorporated into the winning device (24) without complicating the configuration. There is no significant restriction on the arrangement space of the device (1000), and the visibility of the effect image is not lowered by the structure of the winning device (24) and the game ball, and various displays can be performed at positions easy for the player to see. it can. In particular, by displaying the effect image so as to hide the space of the winning device (24), the game ball moving in the space and the display of the effect image do not overlap each other, and the player concentrates on the display contents. I can enjoy it.

  On the other hand, the display control means (300) suspends the display control of the effect image for a predetermined time based on the establishment of the specific condition so as not to conceal the space of the winning device (24). Thus, by providing a period during which no effect image is displayed on the display device (1000), the most important internal space configuration that determines whether or not the gaming state changes through the transmissive display area (1010). It can be confirmed, can maintain fairness, and does not distrust the player.

  Here, the display control means (300) changes the display control of the effect image from the display using the non-transparent image data to the display using the transmission image data for a predetermined time based on the establishment of the specific condition. The space of the winning device (24) is not concealed. As described above, even if the display is being performed on the display device (1000), if the display uses transmission image data that can be seen through the space, the internal configuration of the winning device (24) can be easily configured through this display. Can be confirmed.

  According to the gaming machine (1) described in [2], the effect image covers the front of the space of the winning device (24), but the movable piece (24a, 24a) that can receive the game ball in the space. ) Of the movable piece (24a, 24a) is displayed in an uncovered position, so that the movable piece (24a, 24a) is always visible regardless of whether or not the effect image is displayed. The visibility of the process of winning the game ball guided to 24a into the space is not hindered.

  According to the gaming machine (1) described in [3], the display control means (300) is a winning notification image which is a display indicating that a gaming ball has won the winning device (24) as the effect image. Is displayed.

  According to the gaming machine (1) described in [4], the effect image includes a plurality of types of effect patterns on display control, and the display control means (300) can switch and display the effect patterns. When the display is switched and displayed, the display control of the effect image is performed for a predetermined time so that the space of the winning device (24) is not concealed. This makes it possible to represent the effect image in various variations, maintain the player's interest in the effect image, and clearly notify the player of the timing for switching and displaying.

  According to the gaming machine (1) described in the above [5], the display control means (300) controls the display of the effect image for a predetermined time at regular intervals regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. The space of the winning device (24) is not concealed. Thereby, even if it is a case where establishment of specific conditions is a low probability, it can be made to confirm the structure inside the space of a prize-winning apparatus (24) regularly.

  Alternatively, as described in [6] above, the display control unit (300) controls the display of the effect image at irregular intervals regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, You may make it make it the state which does not conceal the space of winning apparatus (24). Thereby, it is possible to produce a display change that cannot be predicted by the player.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the display device is provided in front of the winning device, so that the configuration is not complicated so that the display device is incorporated in the winning device, and the display device is arranged on the space. There are no major restrictions, the visibility of the effect image is not reduced by the structure of the winning device and the game ball, and various displays can be performed at positions that are easy for the player to see, especially to hide the space of the winning device. By displaying the effect image, the game ball moving in the space and the display of the effect image do not overlap each other, and the player can concentrate on and enjoy the display contents.

  In addition, based on the establishment of the specific condition, the display control of the effect image is interrupted for a predetermined time so as not to conceal the space of the winning device, thereby providing a period during which the effect image is not displayed on the display device. Through the transmissive display area, it is possible to check the most important internal space configuration that determines whether or not the gaming state changes, and when the game ball wins the winning device, When viewing the space, it is possible to check the behavior of the winning game ball, check the entry of the game ball into the special area, maintain fairness, and distrust the player There is no feeling.

  Further, when the effect image is displayed in a position that covers the front of the space of the winning device, but does not cover the swinging tip side of the movable piece that can receive the game ball in the space, The swinging tip side of the movable piece is always visible regardless of whether or not the effect image is displayed, and does not hinder the visibility of the process of winning the game ball guided to the movable piece into the space.

It is a front view which shows the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing a display area of a display device provided on a glass plate. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing an outline of the front of the space of the big prize opening device provided in the game area. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing another display area of the display device provided on the glass plate. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram showing the concept of display control related to the interruption of the display of the effect image. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a timing chart for explaining the timing of making the display control of the effect image non-display state for a predetermined time based on the establishment of the specific condition. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a timing chart for explaining the timing to turn the display control of the effect image in a non-display state for a predetermined time every predetermined time. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing an interrupt control process related to the non-display state. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing another interrupt control processing regarding the non-display state. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing still another interrupt control process related to the non-display state. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect image relatively simple content. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect image having a relatively complicated content. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of another effect image having a relatively complicated content. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of yet another effect image having a relatively complicated content. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of other effect image. It is a block diagram explaining the various functions which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment that represents the present invention will be described based on the drawings.
1 to 16 show a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is for playing a game ball by launching a game ball into the game area 3 formed on the game board 2, and winning the game ball at a plurality of start winning ports 21 and 22. As a result, a blade accessory game of a predetermined process is executed, and a special game state advantageous to the player is generated as a result of execution of the game. Hereinafter, a case where a pachinko machine is employed as the gaming machine 1 will be described as an example.

First, an outline of the entire gaming machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 that forms a game area 3 in which a plurality of objects for moving a launched game ball and advancing the game are arranged, and a glass plate 4 that covers the front side of the game area 3. It has a glass frame 5 that is fixed and has decorative lamps, LEDs, speakers, and the like attached around it. Here, the glass plate 4 may be a resin plate having transparency.

  The glass frame 5 is provided with a substantially circular opening through which the game area 3 of the game board 2 can be visually recognized, and the glass plate 4 covering the opening has a space of a special prize opening device (winning device) 24 described later. A display device 1000 including a transmissive display area 1010 that can be displayed in the front is provided. Also, below the glass frame 5, there are an upper tray 6 for storing game balls, a lower tray 7 for receiving balls overflowing from the upper tray 6, and a handle for a player to perform a game ball launch operation. 8 etc. are provided.

  The game area 3 is formed in a substantially circular shape on the front side of the game board 2 and is surrounded by a guide rail 9 that guides a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 8, and the front side is formed by the glass plate 4. Covered. In the game area 3, in addition to a plurality of accessories such as a big prize opening device 24, which is the center of the wing accessory game, lamps, LEDs, etc., which are decoration devices, are arranged.

  The game in the gaming machine 1 is executed by the first start winning port 21, the second start winning port 22, the big winning port device 24, the special area 25 inside the big winning port device 24, the display device 1000, and the like. In addition, as other functions, a windmill 10 and a number of game nails that change the falling direction of the game ball launched into the game area 3, and a pair of normal symbol operations arranged on the left and right sides of the game area 3 Gates 31a and 31b, a pair of sleeve winning openings 32a and 32b, a pair of drop winning openings 33a and 33b, and the like are also provided.

  As shown in FIG. 16, detection means for detecting a winning (passing) game ball is provided inside the various winning awards. That is, the first start winning port 21 is provided with a first start winning port switch 121, and the second start winning port 22 is provided with a second start winning port switch 122. In particular, the special prize opening device 24 includes a special area detection switch that is a special area detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special area 25, in addition to a winning detection switch 124 that is a winning detection means for detecting a winning game ball. 125, and a count switch 126 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general area 26 is provided.

  A right gate switch 131a is provided inside the right normal symbol operating gate 31a, and a left gate switch 131b is provided inside the left normal symbol operating gate 31b. Further, a right sleeve winning port switch 132a is provided inside the right sleeve winning port 32a, and a left sleeve winning port switch 132b is provided inside the left sleeve winning port 32b. Further, a right dropping prize opening switch 133a is provided inside the right dropping prize opening 33a, and a left dropping prize opening switch 133b is provided inside the left dropping prize opening 33b.

  When a game ball is won at various winning ports, a winning ball is detected by each winning port switch, and each time a winning ball is detected, a predetermined number of winning balls assigned to each winning port are paid out. In the present embodiment, the first start winning port 21 and the second start winning port 22 each have five, right sleeve winning port 32a, left sleeve winning port 32b, right dropping winning port 33a, and left dropping winning port 33b. Are each assigned 8 and 15 are assigned to the special winning opening device 24. However, the normal symbol operation gates 31a and 31b are passing gates, and even if game balls pass, no prize balls are paid out. At the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 34 through which game balls that have fallen without entering any of the bonuses are discharged to the outside.

Next, the structure of main actors in the game area 3 will be described in detail.
The first start winning opening 21 is a winning opening generally called a start chucker. It is set as a starting condition for starting a wing combination game of a predetermined process that a game ball wins the first start winning opening 21. When the winning of the game ball is detected by the first starting winning opening switch 121 (see FIG. 16) inside the first starting winning opening 21, each movable piece 24a of the big winning opening device 24 is opened for a predetermined time. It is set to work.

  The second start winning port 22 is arranged immediately below the first start winning port 21 and, apart from the first start winning port 21, the game ball wins to satisfy the above-described starting condition. . When the winning of the game ball is detected by the second starting winning port switch 122 (see FIG. 16) inside the second starting winning port 22, each movable piece 24a of the big winning port device 24 is opened for a predetermined time. It is set to work.

  The second start winning opening 22 includes a pair of movable pieces 22a and 22a for changing the winning probability of the game ball. Each movable piece 22a is an ordinary electric accessory that is swingably disposed on both sides and is opened and closed by an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 142 (see FIG. 16). Each movable piece 22a is set to operate based on the display result of the normal symbol display displayed on the display device 1000 described later.

  The normal symbol display is executed, for example, in the display area 1010 of the display device 1000 at a position overlapping the lower front of the device main body 24b of the big prize opening device 24. Specifically, when the one-digit number is variably displayed so as to be sequentially switched and the display result stops at a specific number (for example, “7”) and corresponds to “winning”, each movable of the second start winning opening 22 is movable. The piece 22a operates once or twice for a predetermined time from the normal closed state to the open state. In addition to the display on the display device 1000, the normal symbol display may be configured using a 7-segment display or an LED and provided separately on the game area 3.

  Regarding the execution of the normal symbol display, when the passing of the game ball is detected by any one of the gate switches 131a and 131b in the pair of normal symbol operation gates 31a and 31b, a random value for displaying the variation of the normal symbol is acquired. The normal symbol display is started based on the random number value. If the passing of a game ball is detected by any of the gate switches 131a and 131b during normal symbol display, a random number value for normal symbol display is acquired, but is put on hold, and the normal symbol display currently in progress is terminated. After that, the reserved random numbers are digested sequentially. The number of reserved balls is, for example, an upper limit value of four, and is displayed by an LED or the like of a decoration unit 24c described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the special prize opening device 24 is a main accessory in the wing combination game, and is provided substantially at the center of the game area 3. The big prize opening device 24 includes a device main body 24b that receives a game ball and a pair of movable pieces 24a and 24a that are movable members that can receive the game ball in the device main body 24b. Each movable piece 24a opens and closes in an open state that is advantageous to a player who receives a game ball and a closed state that is disadvantageous to a player who does not receive a game ball.

  The inside of the case body, which is the device main body 24b of the big prize opening device 24, is a space in which a winning game ball can move and is visible to the player, and each movable piece 24a is closed at the top of the case body. A decorative portion 24c is provided so as not to accept a game ball when in a state. In addition, a special area 25 in which the gaming state changes to the special gaming state when the game ball passes and a general area 26 in which the gaming state does not change even if the game ball passes are provided in the lower part of the space.

  On the inner side of each movable piece 24a in the upper part of the apparatus main body 24b, the winning detection switch 124 for detecting a game ball winning in the space is provided. The special area detection switch 125 for detecting a game ball passing through the special area 25 is provided inside the special area 25, and a game ball passing through the general area 26 is provided inside the general area 26. The count switch 126 for detection is provided.

  Further, a moving body 27 that changes the movement of the game ball is provided in the space of the special prize opening device 24. The moving body 27 operates in a state where the game ball is likely to win the special area 25 or difficult to win based on the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening device 24. Specifically, for example, when the moving body 27 has a passage hole that guides the game ball to the special area 25 directly below, and operates so as to tilt in both the left and right directions and is in a non-tilting posture that does not tilt. When the game ball is easy to win the special area 25 and is in a tilted posture tilted to the left or right, it is preferable that the game ball is difficult to win the special area 25.

  In the blade role game, each movable piece 24a of the big prize opening device 24 is operated for a short time (for example, 0.3 seconds) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 21 or the second starting winning opening 22. ) Only once. At this time, when the game ball that has entered the space of the special prize opening device 24 passes through the special area 25, the movable pieces 24a of the special prize opening device 24 are repeatedly opened and closed by a predetermined number of rounds. Is set to Even if the first start winning opening 21 and the second starting winning opening 22 are set so that the conditions (time and number of times) of opening each movable piece 24a of the large winning opening apparatus 24 first are different. good.

  A series of operations of the movable pieces 24a of the special prize opening device 24 is a “special game state” in which the game state is changed so as to be advantageous to the player as a result of execution of the wing game. The operation of each movable piece 24a in each round of the special game state is continuously maintained in an open state until, for example, a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won. Or may be set to open and close (for example, the operation of opening for 0.5 seconds and closing for 0.3 seconds is repeated 18 times).

Next, the display device 1000 provided on the glass plate 4 will be described.
In the present embodiment, an example in which the display device 1000 is provided on the glass plate 4 will be described. However, the display device 1000 is provided not on the glass plate 4 but on, for example, a transparent plate provided in front of the big prize opening device 24. It doesn't matter if you do. FIG. 2 shows a display area 1010 of the display device 1000 provided on the glass plate 4 of the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 2, for convenience, the display area 1010 of the display device 1000 is illustrated as a square frame with a hatched portion, but the display area 1010 is located in front of the “space” of the big prize opening device 24 illustrated as the hatched portion in FIG. 3. It is sufficient that the shape is at least covered, and the shape is not limited to that shown in FIG. 2, and any shape or size may be used.

  In FIG. 4, the display area 1010 of the display device 1000 is a rectangle that covers the entire front of the space of the big prize opening device 24, but the swinging tip side of each movable piece 24 a of the big prize opening device 24 is not covered. A configured example is shown. According to such a configuration, the swinging tip side of each movable piece 24a of the special prize opening device 24 is always visible regardless of the presence or absence of a display described later in the display area 1010, and is guided to each movable piece 24a. It does not interfere with the visibility of the process in which the game ball wins into the space.

  The display device 1000 is configured by organic EL (electroluminescence) in the present embodiment, and includes a display area 1010 that can be displayed in front of the space of the special prize opening device 24, and displays an image in the display area 1010. During the operation, the space can be seen through at a portion where the image is not displayed. Here, the organic EL is a display having features such as self-luminance, high brightness, transparency, and thinness.

  The display device 1000 is provided between the glass plate 4 and a protective glass (not shown) so that the game ball moving on the game board 2 is not directly hit by the player and is not directly touched by the player. It is good to arrange it toward the side. Here, the protective glass is to prevent impact and dirt from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The protective glass may be a permeable resin plate. The organic EL display that is the glass plate 4, the protective glass, and the display device 1000 is preferably configured as one unit.

  The organic EL display used as the display device 1000 can be broadly divided into two systems, which are an “active matrix type” that is controlled and displayed for each pixel (pixel), and a point that intersects by controlling the row and column directions. There is a “passive matrix type” that controls light emission. Both types use the same matrix control method, and are configured to illuminate pixels where horizontal and vertical control crosses. The passive matrix type emits light only when control crosses, and the active matrix type crosses control. This is the trigger for light emission control.

  The color display in the organic EL display is made of organic phosphor thin films that emit red (R), green (G), and blue (B) colors of RGB at the intersections of the anode and cathode electrodes arranged in a matrix. Are arranged in parallel, and by applying a voltage between these opposing electrodes, the three primary colors of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) are emitted, and by the additive color mixture of the three primary colors Full color display is possible. In order to perform full-color display, the current value applied between the intersecting electrodes is changed by appropriately controlling the width of the applied pulse, whereby red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Gradation display is performed by changing the light emission intensity of each of the three primary colors.

Next, various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine 1 will be described.
On the back side of the game board 2, a control board for each function is provided. As shown in FIG. 16, in the control board, the main control board 100 that manages and controls the overall operation of the game, and the instruction information from the main control board 100 is received by parallel communication, and the payout operation of the winning ball or the rental ball A payout control board 200 that performs the above control and an effect control board 300 that performs display control and audio control are provided.

  The control board further includes a launch control board 400 that controls the launch of the game ball by the launch motor 401, a power supply board 500 that supplies predetermined power to each control board, and a prize ball payout signal from the main control board 100 External terminal board for frame 600 for external output, gaming machine lending device connection terminal board 700 for connection with CR card unit b, external information for board connected to external equipment (big hit, first start A panel external terminal board 800 is provided for outputting a winning opening winning prize, a second start winning opening winning prize, and a glass frame opening signal.

  Of each control board, the effect control board 300 mainly has a function of display control means for controlling display of an image on the display device 1000. This display control means controls the display of the effect image that can conceal the space at a position that covers the front of the space of the special prize opening device 24. Further, the display control means is set to interrupt the display control of the effect image for a predetermined time based on the establishment of the specific condition so as not to hide the space. The specific display contents on the display device 1000 will be described later in detail.

Below, the effect | action of this game machine 1 is demonstrated.
First, an outline of the wing game that is executed using the first start winning port 21, the second start winning port 22, the big winning port device 24, the normal symbol operating gates 31a and 31b, and the like will be described. Processes that are controls and procedures in the game are executed by the main control board 100. The wing combination game is started based on the winning of a game ball in the first start winning port 21 or the second start winning port 22, and the game state can be changed to a special game state advantageous to the player as an execution result.

  When a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 31a and 31b on either the left or right side during the game, the main control board 100 acquires a random number value for displaying the normal symbol, and based on the determination result of the random value, the normal symbol The display is performed at a proper position in the display area 1010 of the display device 1000 for a predetermined time. When the display result of the normal symbol display is correct, the control data of the normal electric accessory solenoid 142 is output from the main control board 100 for a certain period of time. Accordingly, each movable piece 22a of the second start winning opening 22 is operated once or twice for a predetermined time in an open state, so that the game ball is easily won.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 21, it is detected by the first start winning opening switch 121 and a detection signal is outputted to the main control board 100. Further, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 22, it is detected by the second start winning opening switch 122 and a detection signal is outputted to the main control board 100. Based on these detection signals, the main control board 100 outputs control data for driving the special prize opening device solenoid 141. Based on this control data, each movable piece 24a of the special prize opening device 24 is opened once for a short time.

  When the game ball that has entered the space of the special prize opening device 24 passes through the special area 25 during the opening operation of the special prize opening apparatus 24, it is detected by the special area detection switch 125 in the special area 25, and the main control board. A detection signal is output at 100. Then, the main control board 100 outputs control data for driving the special prize opening device solenoid 141, and based on the control data, the special game state in which each movable piece 24a of the special prize opening device 24 is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times. Occurs. During the occurrence of the special game state, the winning game balls are counted by the count switch 126 and the like provided in the special prize opening device 24. If the game ball that has entered the device main body 24b does not pass through the special area 25, the special game state does not occur and it is processed as a simple winning.

  When the total number of data counted by the count switch 126 or the like reaches a predetermined number or when a predetermined time elapses, the output data from the main control board 100 is changed, and the driving of the special prize opening device solenoid 141 is stopped. One round ends. Thereafter, when the maximum number of rounds has not been reached, the driving of the special prize opening device solenoid 141 is repeated. It is a condition for continuing to the next round that at least one game ball passes through the special area 25 for each round. However, it is not necessary to set a situation (so-called puncture) in which the continuation of the round ends in the middle while omitting this condition.

  The greatest interest in such a wing game is that the game ball wins the big prize opening device 24, and the game ball that has been led by each movable piece 24a passes through the special area 25. The point is whether or not to do. The gaming machine 1 enables a powerful display that is easy for the player to see in front of such a big prize opening device 24 and reduces the display confirmation of the display device 1000 due to the structure of the big prize opening device 24 and the game ball. In addition, various displays can be performed at a position that is easy for the player to see, and non-display control is performed so that the player can confirm the internal configuration of the special prize opening device 24 to maintain fairness and give distrust. There is no. In particular, when a game ball wins the inside of the big prize opening device 24, the player can enjoy the wing game by checking the game ball.

Next, display control of various images in the display device 1000 will be described.
Display control corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is executed in the display device 1000 by the display control means as the effect control board 300 shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 4, in the display area 1010 of the display device 1000 that covers at least the front of the space of the special prize opening device 24, as shown in FIG. Can be displayed.

  The effect image may be an image having any content as long as it can conceal the space of the grand prize opening device 24. For example, various graphics on an opaque background representing the outline of the space, A combination of images such as symbols and characters is preferable. The content of the effect image changes depending on the display timing. For example, a game ball image imitating a game ball by including an image imitating the space of the special prize opening device 24 and the special area 25, respectively. A display that moves in an image simulating the space can be considered. Hereinafter, specific examples of various effect images will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 11 shows a specific example of an effect image with relatively simple contents.
FIG. 11A shows a state in which nothing is displayed in front of the space of the special prize opening device 24. On the other hand, FIGS. An image simulating the space of the special prize opening device 24 and the special area 25 is included and displayed on an opaque background overlapping the 24 spaces.

  In FIG. 11B, the special area 25 is displayed as a V prize pocket, a game ball image 1200 simulating a game ball is displayed on the background, and the game ball image 1200 is moved to enter the V prize pocket. Directing. Here, when the game ball image 1200 enters the V winning pocket, it corresponds to “an indication that a game ball has passed through the special area 25 (hereinafter referred to as“ special area passage notification image ”)”. When 1200 does not enter the V winning pocket, it corresponds to “a display indicating that the game ball does not pass through the special area 25 (hereinafter referred to as“ losing effect image ”)”. The appearance of the game ball image 1200 may be “an indication that a game ball has won a prize winning device 24 (hereinafter referred to as“ winning notification image ”)”.

  FIG. 11C displays an image imitating the special area 25 and the moving body 27 simulating the same structure as the inside of the space of the special prize opening device 24, and a game ball image 1200 imitating a game ball. The game ball image 1200 is displayed and moved to enter an image imitating the special area 25. Here, when the game ball image 1200 enters the image imitating the special area 25, it corresponds to the “special area passage notification image”. When the game ball image 1200 does not enter the image imitating the special area 25, “ Corresponds to “losing effect image”. The appearance of the game ball image 1200 may be a “winning notification image”.

  FIG. 11 (d) represents the effect image as “Amidakuji”, and it is depicted that the game ball image 1200 moving along the Amida lottery falls within the mark imitating the special area 25. Here, the arrangement of the mark imitating the special area 25 is always set to a position corresponding to a loss, and when it is a hit, a new line is added on the Amudaiji or the mark is forcibly moved. It is good to produce. In addition, when placing a mark imitating the special area 25, it is not possible to immediately place the mark, and it is possible to confirm whether or not the actual game ball that has won the special prize opening device 24 has passed the special area 25. You may produce so that the arrangement | positioning of the mark imitating the special area | region 25 may be determined using time.

  Here, when the game ball image 1200 falls within the mark imitating the special area 25, it corresponds to a “special area passage notification image”, and when the game ball image 1200 does not fall within the mark imitating the special area 25. , Corresponding to “losing effect image”. The appearance of the game ball image 1200 on the Amida lottery is preferably a “winning notification image”.

  FIG. 11E displays the special area 25 as a V winning pocket, displays a game ball image 1200 representing a game ball as an arrow symbol on the background, and uses this game ball image 1200 to display a V winning pocket. Directing the appearance of entering. Here, when the game ball image 1200 enters the V prize pocket, it corresponds to a “special area passing notification image”, and when the game ball image 1200 does not enter the V prize pocket, it corresponds to a “losing effect image”. The appearance of the game ball image 1200 may be a “winning notification image”.

  FIG. 11 (f) shows a “special area passage notification image” by character information rather than graphics or symbols. In this way, the character information represents a “special area passing notification image” indicating that the game ball has passed through the special area 25, or a “lost effect image” indicating that the game ball does not pass through the special area 25. In addition, it is also possible to represent a “winning notification image” indicating that a game ball has won a prize winning device 24.

12 to 14 show specific examples of effect images having relatively complicated contents.
In FIG. 12, an opaque background is displayed at a position overlapping the space of the special prize opening device 24 to conceal the inside of the space of the actual big prize opening device 24, and then the actual big prize opening device 24 is placed on this background. A simulated image 1100 constituting a space different from the above is displayed, and a game ball image 1200 moving on the simulated image 1100 is displayed.

  In this way, by displaying the simulated image 1100 so as to conceal the interior of the space of the actual winning device 24, the contents of the game are changed visually. Will look like this. The simulated image 1100 shown in FIG. 12 shows whether or not the game ball image 1200 that has come out of the upper hole changes in the falling direction while rolling on the inclined board surface and hitting the pin, and enters the V zone imitating the special area 25. It is displayed to produce.

Further, in the simulated image 1110 shown in FIG. 13, the game ball image 1200 that has come out from the upper hole is guided by the rail and dropped, and the V corresponding to the special region 25 among the plurality of drop holes on the disc. It is displayed to produce whether or not to enter the fall hole.
Furthermore, the simulated image 1120 shown in FIG. 14 produces whether or not a game ball image (not shown) dropped from above enters the fall hole 1121 corresponding to the special area 25 on the rotary disk. Is displayed.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of displaying information and other images that are useful for the game, instead of imitating the space or the game ball of the special prize opening device 24 as described above. FIG. 15A shows an example in which the number of occurrences of today's special gaming state is displayed as character information. FIG. 15 (b) shows an example in which the proportion of the game balls won in the special prize opening device 24 that passes through the special area 25 is displayed as character V information as the V passing rate. FIG. 15C shows an example in which graphic information including illustrations and images of characters and the like is displayed separately from information that is useful for games. As described above, various effects can be adopted as effect images displayed on the display device 1000.

5-7 has shown the timing which interrupts the display of an effect image over predetermined time.
FIG. 5 shows the concept of display control related to the interruption of the display of the effect image. As shown in FIG. 5A, during the display control of the effect image, a state in which the space of the special prize opening device 24 is not hidden for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as “non-display state”) is realized by interrupt control. be able to. In the case of this interruption control, the time related to the display of the substantial effect image does not change, and the time including the non-display state is added, so that the overall amount of time changes.

  Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5B, the non-display state can be realized by parallel control during display control of the effect image. In the case of this parallel control, the display control of the effect image itself is not interrupted, and the display content of the original effect image is lost only in the portion related to the non-display state. Therefore, although the time related to the display of the substantial effect image is shortened, the time including the non-display state is not added separately, and the overall amount of time does not need to change.

  FIG. 6 shows the timing when the display control of the effect image is made non-displayed for a predetermined time based on the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening device 24 as the specific condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 21 or the second start winning opening 22 and a start winning detection signal is output, based on this, FIG. ), Each of the movable pieces 24a of the special prize opening device 24 is first opened once, and the special prize opening device 24 is in control operation.

  In FIG. 6, regardless of the presence / absence of the detection signal related to the start winning and the presence / absence of the operation of the special prize opening device 24, as shown in FIG. The effect image is displayed so as to conceal the space. The production image here may be anything as long as it can conceal the space of the big prize opening device 24 in FIGS. 11 to 15 described above, but for example, a space different from the actual big prize opening device 24 It is preferable to display a simulated image 1100 or the like that constitutes.

  When the game ball is not won in the big prize opening device 24 during the display of the effect image, the effect image is continuously displayed as it is. However, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), when a game ball wins the grand prize opening device 24, that is, when the win detection switch 124 detects a game ball and outputs a win detection signal, at that time. Under the control of the display control means, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the display control of the effect image is interrupted for a predetermined time so that the space of the big prize opening device 24 is not hidden. The non-display state may be either interrupt control or parallel control as described above.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the special area 25 as shown in FIG. 6D during the non-display state, that is, when the special area detection switch 125 detects the game ball and outputs a V-pass signal. At that time, the display control means returns to the display of the original effect image from the non-display state as shown in FIG.

  Accordingly, the non-display state is maintained as a predetermined time until the game ball passes through the special area 25. However, if the game ball does not pass through the special area 25, a predetermined time has elapsed. Thus, it is preferable to set so that the display of the original effect image is restored from the non-display state. Or you may set so that it may return to the display of the original effect image from a non-display state at the time of the operation | movement mentioned later of the special winning opening apparatus 24 ending.

  In the grand prize opening device 24 according to the present embodiment, a prize detection switch 124 is provided inside each movable piece 24a, and a winning prize is established as the establishment of a specific condition because a game ball winning in the space can be detected immediately. By making the display control of the effect image non-display based on the winning of the game ball to the mouth device 24, the inside of the space of the big winning mouth device 24 can be confirmed immediately after winning. Therefore, the player can easily check the game ball moving in the space of the special prize opening device 24.

  If, for example, there is no winning detection switch 124, the display of the effect image is not concealed for a predetermined time based on the operation of the special winning opening device 24 as another specific condition is satisfied. It is good also as a non-display state. The big prize opening device 24 can be operated in an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state for the player. For example, the operation of each movable piece 24a is regarded as the operation of the big prize opening device 24, and the big prize opening device 24 is operated. It may be an opportunity not to hide the space.

  Alternatively, the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 21 or the second starting winning opening 22 that causes the first operation of the big winning opening apparatus 24 starts the operation of the large winning opening apparatus 24 on the control. It is good also as an opportunity which does not conceal the space of the special winning opening apparatus 24. In the present embodiment, the moving body 27 is provided in the space of the special prize opening device 24. However, the moving body 27 is not concealed based on the operation of the special prize opening device 24, so that the moving body 27 becomes the special prize opening. In response to the operation of the device 24, the player can confirm that no action is taken to intentionally cause the game ball to pass through the special area 25 or not to pass through the special area 25.

  In addition, the predetermined time during which the non-display state is maintained can be set variously, but the opening / closing operation of each movable piece 24a of the big prize opening device 24 is performed as a timing for returning from the non-display state to the display of the original effect image. It is good to set it until immediately after the end. Alternatively, it can be set as appropriate, for example, until a predetermined time elapses until the game ball passes through the special area 25, until the operation of the special prize opening device 24 is completed.

  As described above, based on the establishment of the specific condition, the display control of the effect image is interrupted for a predetermined time so that the space of the special prize opening device 24 is not concealed. Thus, by providing a period during which the effect image is not displayed on the display device 1000, the most important internal space configuration that determines whether or not the gaming state changes is confirmed through the transmissive display area 1010. Is possible, can remain fair and does not distrust the player.

  In addition, since the display device 1000 is provided in front of the special prize opening device 24, the configuration is not complicated so that the display device 1000 is incorporated inside the special prize opening device 24, and the arrangement space of the display device 1000 is increased. Thus, the visibility of the effect image is not deteriorated by the structure of the special prize opening device 24 and the game ball, and various displays can be performed at a position easy for the player to see. In particular, by displaying the effect image so as to hide the space of the special prize opening device 24, the game ball moving in the space and the display of the effect image do not overlap each other, and the player concentrates on the display contents. I can enjoy it.

  FIG. 7 shows the timing when the display control of the effect image is made non-displayed for a predetermined time at regular intervals. In FIG. 7, regardless of whether or not the specific condition that is the timing of the operation of the special prize opening device 24 shown in FIG. 7A is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 7B, the effect image is displayed at regular intervals. The display control is controlled to a non-display state that does not hide the space of the special prize opening device 24 over a predetermined time. In this case, even when a display control of a series of effect images is performed, the control related to the non-display state is interrupted. Thereby, even if it is a case where establishment of the above-mentioned specific condition is low probability, a player can confirm the structure inside the space of the big prize opening device 24 regularly.

  Specifically, for example, every fixed time may be set as appropriate, for example, every 10 minutes, every 30 minutes, or every hour. Generally, since a game is often played in units of 500 yen (corresponding to 125 game balls), the player can be controlled in a non-display state every 75 seconds in consideration of the number of shot balls per minute. Can at least confirm the internal configuration of the space of the special prize opening device 24. The predetermined time for maintaining the non-display state is preferably a time during which the player can confirm the structure in the space of the special prize opening device 24.

  FIG. 7 (c) is similar to the case shown in FIG. 7 (b) at first glance, but is controlled so as not to conceal the space of the big prize opening device 24 by control completely different from the control related to the non-display state described above. An example is shown. The display control means in this case includes non-transparent image data that conceals the space of the special prize opening device 24 and transparent image data that can see through the space as image data used for the effect image.

  Then, the display control means controls the display of the effect image from the display using the non-transparent image data to the predetermined time based on the establishment of the specific condition described above or at predetermined time intervals as described in FIG. The display is changed to the display using the transmission image data, and the state is controlled so as not to hide the space of the special prize opening device 24 (hereinafter referred to as “transmission display state”).

  In this way, if the display uses transparent image data that can be seen through, even when the display device 1000 is displaying, it is possible to easily check the configuration inside the space of the special prize opening device 24 through this display. . In the example shown in FIG. 7C, the image data includes a transparent image. However, the control program may be set to display the transparent image. Needless to say, the display control in the transmissive display state can be executed at the same timing (FIG. 6) as in the non-display state described above.

  Further, the display control in the non-display state or the transparent display state is not performed at regular time intervals as shown in FIG. 7, but is performed at irregular time intervals by the display control means regardless of whether or not a specific condition is satisfied. In addition, the display control of the effect image may be performed for an irregular time so as not to hide the space of the special prize opening device 24 (the non-display state or the transparent display state). Thereby, it is possible to produce a display change that cannot be predicted by the player. Also in this case, it is preferable that the predetermined time for maintaining the non-display state or the transparent display state is a time during which the player can confirm the structure in the space of the special prize opening device 24.

  Alternatively, the player may arbitrarily select the display image display from the non-display state or the transparent display state by operating. As a selection operation by the player, for example, a push button type setting means may be provided as an external input switch. Or you may comprise as a touchscreen on the screen of the display apparatus 1000. FIG. It may be set so that display control related to the non-display state or the transparent display state is performed for a predetermined time by the operation of these players.

  Further, the effect image has a plurality of types of display control effects as described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15, and the display control means can display the effect patterns by switching them. Here, when the effect pattern is switched and displayed, the display control of the effect image is preferably performed in a state in which the space of the big prize opening device 24 is not concealed, that is, in the non-display state or the transparent display state. Thus, by expressing the effect image in various variations, the player's interest in the effect image can be maintained, and the player can be clearly informed of the timing for switching and displaying.

  8-10 is a flowchart which shows the display control regarding an effect image. The display control here is executed by display control means included in the effect control board 300 shown in FIG. FIG. 8 shows an interrupt control process related to a non-display state (hereinafter also including a transparent display state). In FIG. 8, it is first determined whether or not an effect image is being displayed (step S101). Here, when the effect image is being displayed (step S101; Y), it is determined whether or not the specific condition described above is satisfied (step S102). If the specific condition is not satisfied (step S102; N), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the specific condition is satisfied (step S102; Y), the display control content is acquired (step S103), a predetermined time for maintaining the non-display state is set (step S104), and the effect image is displayed over the predetermined time. The control is interrupted, and the non-display state that does not hide the space of the special prize opening device 24 is set (step S105).

  In the determination of whether or not the effect image is being displayed, if the effect image is not being displayed (step S101; N), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time for maintaining the non-display state has elapsed ( Step S106). Here, when the predetermined time has elapsed (step S106; Y), the display of the effect image is started based on the display control content already acquired (step S107). On the other hand, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S106; N), the processing is ended as it is.

  FIG. 9 shows another interrupt control process related to the non-display state. In FIG. 9, it is first determined whether or not an effect image is being displayed (step S201). Here, when the effect image is being displayed (step S201; Y), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed (step S202). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S202; N), the process is terminated as it is. When the predetermined time has elapsed (step S202; Y), a predetermined time for maintaining the non-display state is set (step S203), the display control of the effect image is interrupted for the predetermined time, and A non-display state that does not hide the space is set (step S204).

  Further, in determining whether or not the effect image is being displayed, if the effect image is not being displayed (step S201; N), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time for maintaining the non-display state has elapsed ( Step S205). If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S205; Y), one of the effect patterns related to the effect image is selected (step S206), and the display of the effect image is started based on the selected effect pattern (step S206). S207). On the other hand, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S205; N), the processing is ended as it is.

  In addition, when the effect image is a moving image such as an effect, the predetermined time is also regarded as the predetermined time even when one effect is finished. In short, the display control may be forcibly performed in a non-display state over time, or the display control may be performed in a non-display state when one effect is finished. Further, when the production time is different for each production pattern, when it is considered as a time value, a non-display state is set at irregular intervals. Needless to say, the display time may be forcibly turned off every predetermined time without being limited by the production time.

  FIG. 10 shows still another control process related to the non-display state. In FIG. 10, it is first determined whether or not an effect image is being displayed (step S301). Here, when the effect image is being displayed (step S301; Y), it is determined whether or not the display time related to the effect image has passed (step S202). If the display time has not elapsed (step S302; N), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the display time has elapsed (step S302; Y), a timer for a predetermined time for maintaining the non-display state is set (step S303), the display time for the next effect image is selected (step S304), and the predetermined time The display control of the effect image is interrupted over a period of time, and the non-display state in which the space of the special prize opening device 24 is not concealed is set (step S305).

  Further, in determining whether or not the effect image is being displayed, if the effect image is not being displayed (step S301; N), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time for maintaining the non-display state has elapsed ( Step S306). If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S306; Y), a timer for the display time related to the already drawn effect image is set (step S307), and the display of the effect image is started (step S308). On the other hand, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S306; N), the processing is ended as it is.

  In addition, when the display time of the effect image based on a plurality of types of effect patterns is different, the time value related to the display time of each effect image is set when any effect pattern is drawn. This case is also included in this control process. That is, it can be realized by replacing the lottery of the display time with the lottery of the effect pattern.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. Included in the invention. In the above-described embodiment, the case where the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described. However, the gaming machine 1 is not limited to a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines 1 such as an arrangement ball that is program-controlled. Similarly, the present invention can be applied to.

  Further, the specific structure and shape of the special prize opening device 24 are not limited to those illustrated. In the big prize opening device 24, with respect to the positional relationship between the device main body 24b and each movable piece 24a, each movable piece 24a is swingably provided on both upper sides of the device main body 24b. The movable pieces 24a and 24a may be provided so as to be swingable on both sides of the middle portion instead of the upper portion of the apparatus main body 24b. Although not shown in the drawings, a configuration may be adopted in which one movable piece is provided instead of a pair.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 thru | or 4, although the display apparatus 1000 and the display area 1010 were provided in a part of glass plate 4, other than this, for example, the display apparatus 1000 is formed in the whole glass plate 4. Similarly, the entire glass plate 4 may be configured to be the display area 1010, or the display area 1010 may be set only in front of the big prize opening device 24. Of course, the type of effect image displayed on the display device 1000 is not limited to the illustrated one.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and the present invention can be similarly applied to other gaming machines such as a program-controlled arrangement ball.

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Claims (6)

A winning device is provided in the gaming area, the winning device is provided with a space in which a winning game ball can move and is visible to the player, and can be operated in an advantageous state and an unfavorable state for the player, In a gaming machine provided with a display device in front of the winning device, the display device having a transmissive display area capable of displaying at least in front of the space of the winning device,
Display control means for controlling display of an image on the display device and controlling display of an effect image capable of concealing the space at a position covering the front of the space of the winning device;
The display control means includes, in the image data used for the effect image, non-transparent image data that conceals the space, and transparent image data that can be seen through the space,
The display control means changes the display control of the effect image from display using the non-transparent image data to display using the transparent image data for a predetermined time based on establishment of the specific condition, A game machine characterized in that it is not concealed. A winning device is provided in the game area, and the winning device includes a space in which a winning game ball can move and a player can visually recognize, and a pair of movable pieces that are movable members capable of receiving the game ball in the space. The pair of movable pieces are operable in an open state advantageous for a player and an unfavorable closed state, and a display device is provided in front of the winning device, and the display device includes at least the winning device. In a gaming machine having a transparent display area that can be displayed in front of the space,
Display control for controlling display of an image on the display device and controlling display of an effect image that covers the front of the space of the winning device, but does not cover the swinging tip side of each movable piece, and that can conceal the space. Having means,
The display control means includes, in the image data used for the effect image, non-transparent image data that conceals the space, and transparent image data that can be seen through the space,
The display control means changes the display control of the effect image from display using the non-transparent image data to display using the transparent image data for a predetermined time based on establishment of the specific condition, A game machine characterized in that it is not concealed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a winning notification image that is a display indicating that a game ball has been won on the winning device as the effect image. The effect image has a plurality of types of display patterns on display control,
The display control means is capable of switching and displaying the effect pattern, and when the display is switched and displayed, the display control of the effect image is in a state of not concealing the space for a predetermined time. Item 4. A gaming machine according to item 1, 2 or 3.   The display control means sets the display control of the effect image to a state where the space is not concealed for a predetermined time regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. , 3 or 4 game machine.   The display control means sets the display control of the effect image at an irregular time interval so as not to hide the space for an irregular time period regardless of whether the specific condition is satisfied or not. Item 1, 2, 3 or 4.

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