JP2015221267A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance attraction of a performance using display means in a game machine including the display means.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: display means 10, 21, 22 including display parts 10m, 21m, 22m capable of displaying various graphics; a change member 30 for allowing images displayed on the display parts 10m, 21m, 22m to be visually changed by overlapping with the display parts 10m, 21m, 22m; and performance execution means for executing a performance by using visually changed graphics by overlapping the change member 30 to at least one portion of graphics displayed on the display parts 10m, 21m, 22m.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes an effect using a display means.

  In Patent Document 1 below, a gaming machine including a plurality of display devices (display means) is described. In this gaming machine, each display device is rotatably provided, and an image becomes three-dimensional by rotating each display device.

JP 2006-180940 A

  Just by driving each display device as in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the effect of presentation is poor.

  An object of the present invention is to improve the preference of performance using the display means in a gaming machine provided with the display means.

The gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1 made to solve the above problems is displayed on the display unit by overlapping with the display unit having a display unit capable of displaying various figures. A change member that visually changes an image, and an effect execution unit that executes an effect using a visually changed figure by overlapping the change member on at least a part of the figure displayed on the display unit; It is characterized by providing.
The “various graphics” include all forms such as symbols and characters that can be displayed as an image on a display device.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, an aspect of the figure visually changed by the change member overlapping the display unit is an area where the change member overlaps the display unit. It is similar to the form of the figure actually displayed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the size of the graphic displayed in the overlapped area visually changes when the change member overlaps the display unit. It is characterized by that.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the effect executing means is visually changed by the change member overlapping the display portion. An effect is executed by associating a graphic with a graphic displayed in a region where the change member does not overlap in the display unit.

  A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising a moving means for moving at least one of the display means or the changing member. By moving at least one of the display means or the change member, the size of a region where the change member overlaps in the display unit is changed.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, the reliability of performance is suggested by the size of the region where the change member overlaps the display unit.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fifth or sixth aspect, at least one of the display means and the changing member is moved by the moving means in the effect executing means. In this case, a figure visually changed by overlapping the change member on the display unit, and a figure displayed in a region where the change member adjacent to the region where the change member overlaps in the display unit do not overlap. Are displayed in a series of forms.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, a region in which a graphic is visually changed by overlapping the change member on the display unit; The display unit is provided so that areas where the changing member does not overlap are close to each other, and the effect execution means has a figure flowing from one area to the other area, and the form of the figure changes at the boundary between both areas. It is characterized by performing an effect to be performed.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, a plurality of the display means are provided, and the effect executing means includes the plurality of display means. A graphic displayed on the display unit is visually changed by superimposing the change member on at least one of the display units, and the display unit of the display means where the visually changing graphic and the change member do not overlap each other. It is characterized in that an effect is executed in association with a displayed graphic.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the ninth aspect, the change member is provided so as to be freely displaceable between an original position and an advanced position, and the change member located at the original position includes the plurality of change members. It is characterized by being covered by any one of the display means.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the ninth or tenth aspect of the present invention, the figure is visually determined by overlapping the change member with at least one of the plurality of display means. The changing area is provided so that the area where the changing member in the display unit of another display means does not overlap, and the effect execution means causes the graphic to flow from one area to the other area. The present invention is characterized in that an effect in which the shape of a figure changes at the boundary between both areas is executed.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, the effect executing means is a graphic displayed in a region where the change member overlaps the display unit. The shape of the figure displayed in the region is adjusted in order to make the shape of the predetermined shape.

  In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, at least a part of the graphic displayed on the display unit is visually changed by the changing member, so that it is possible to improve the preference of the production. As an aspect of the change, like the invention described in claim 2, an aspect similar to a figure actually displayed in a region where the change member in the display unit overlaps can be exemplified. The similarity mentioned here includes an aspect in which the size of a figure changes as in the third aspect of the invention.

  As in the invention described in claim 4, by performing the effect by associating the graphic visually changed by the overlapping of the changing member on the display unit and the graphic displayed in the area where the changing member does not overlap. It is possible to further improve the taste of the production.

  If at least one of the display means or the changing member is movable as in the invention described in claim 5, the position of the area where the figure is visually changed can be changed, so that the preference of performance can be further increased. It becomes possible to improve.

  As in the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to adopt a configuration that suggests reliability by the size of the region where the change member overlaps the display unit.

  As in the seventh aspect of the present invention, when at least one of the display means and the change member is moving, the change member overlaps and the visually changing graphic is displayed in the region where the change member does not overlap. By making the graphic form a series of forms, the graphic displayed on the display means can be interesting.

  As in the eighth aspect of the invention, if the effect of flowing the graphic from one of the regions that do not overlap with the region where the change member overlaps to the other is performed, the shape of the graphic changes at the boundary between the two regions. It is possible to further improve the taste.

  In the case where a plurality of display means are provided as in the ninth aspect of the invention, it is possible to further improve the preference of the effect by executing an effect that combines the display means in which the change members overlap and the display means in which the change members do not overlap. It becomes possible to make it.

  As in the tenth aspect of the present invention, any one of the plurality of display means can function as a member that covers the changing member located at the original position. In other words, any display means may be used as a member that covers the changing member that does not contribute to the production so as not to stand out.

  As in the eleventh aspect of the present invention, even when a plurality of display means are provided, the predetermined area of the display means where the change member overlaps and the predetermined area of another display means where the change member does not overlap If an effect is set and a figure flows from one area to the other area, the shape of the figure changes at the boundary between the two areas, so that it is possible to further improve the preference of the effect.

  As in the invention described in claim 12, the shape of the graphic displayed in the area where the changing member overlaps in the display unit is set to a predetermined shape, for example, displayed in the area where the changing member overlaps in order to enhance the effect. In order to increase the visual change of the figure to be displayed, the display means itself may be adjusted.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (known members such as a launching device are omitted). It is a 1st figure for demonstrating the example of the 1st production of the gaming machine concerning a first embodiment. It is a 2nd figure for demonstrating the 1st production example of the gaming machine concerning 1st embodiment. It is a 3rd figure for demonstrating the 1st production example of the gaming machine concerning 1st embodiment. It is the 4th figure for demonstrating the example of the 1st production of the gaming machine concerning a first embodiment. It is a 1st figure for demonstrating the 2nd production example of the game machine concerning 1st embodiment. It is a 2nd figure for demonstrating the 2nd production example of the gaming machine concerning 1st embodiment. It is a 3rd figure for demonstrating the 2nd production example of the gaming machine concerning 1st embodiment. It is the 4th figure for demonstrating the 2nd production example of the gaming machine concerning a first embodiment. It is a 1st figure for demonstrating the 1st production example of the game machine concerning 2nd embodiment. It is a 2nd figure for demonstrating the 1st production example of the game machine concerning 2nd embodiment. It is a 3rd figure for demonstrating the 1st production example of the game machine concerning 2nd embodiment. It is the 4th figure for demonstrating the example of the 1st production of the gaming machine concerning a second embodiment. It is FIG. 5 for demonstrating the example of 1st production of the gaming machine concerning 2nd embodiment. It is the 6th figure for demonstrating the example of the 1st production of the gaming machine concerning a second embodiment. It is a first diagram for explaining a second effect example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a 2nd figure for demonstrating the 2nd production example of the game machine concerning 2nd embodiment. It is a 3rd figure for demonstrating the 2nd production example of the game machine concerning 2nd embodiment. It is FIG. 4 for demonstrating the 2nd production example of the gaming machine concerning 2nd embodiment. It is FIG. 5 for demonstrating the 2nd production example of the gaming machine concerning 2nd embodiment. It is the 6th figure for demonstrating the 2nd production example of the gaming machine concerning a 2nd embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the plane direction is a direction along (parallel to) the plane direction of the game board 90, and the front-rear direction is a direction orthogonal to the plane direction of the game board 90 (the player side is front and the opposite side is the front side). The left and right and up and down directions are directions when the game board 90 is viewed from the front.

  First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and a strip-shaped guide rail 903 made of a thin metal plate for guiding a game ball fired by the operation of the launcher to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. Is provided.

  The game area 902 is provided with a main display device 10 (which is one of the display means in the present invention), a first start winning port 904, a second starting winning port 905, a big winning port 906, an out port 907, and the like. Yes. As the main display device 10, for example, a liquid crystal display device is used. The display screen of the main display device 10 is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90.

  The game board 90 is supported by a base member (not shown) provided behind the game board 90. The main display device 10 is fixed to the base member. In addition, the sub display device 20 (the first sub display device 21 and the second sub display device 22, each of which is one of the display means in the present invention) can be moved within a predetermined range on the base member. It is supported. A liquid crystal display device is used as the sub display device 20. The main display device 10 and each sub display device 20 include a display unit (display unit 10m of the main display device 10, display unit 21m of the first sub display device 21, and second sub display device capable of displaying various figures (images). 22 display units 21m). In the following description, it is assumed that the entire front surface of each display device is the display unit (illustrated). That is, simply “overlap with the (main or sub) display device” is assumed to overlap with the display unit of the display device.

  In addition, each sub display device 20 supports a change member 30 (a first change member 31 and a second change member 32) that can change the position of each sub display device 20 relative to each other. The change member 30 in the present embodiment is a lens that is visually recognized through the change member 30 and is larger than the actual size. Therefore, what is located behind the changing member 30 appears to the player larger than the actual size. The configurations of the main display device 10, the sub display device 20, and the changing member 30 and details of effects using the same will be described later. In the following description, “the change member 30 overlaps” means that the change member 30 overlaps in front of each display device, and does not include the overlap in the rear.

  In addition, the game area 902 is provided with a plurality of game nails as obstacles that change the flow-down mode of the game balls when the flow-down game balls collide. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the condition when it collides with the game nail.

  In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched toward the game area 902 by operating a launching device (not shown). When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning opening such as 904, 905 or a big winning opening 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device. In addition, the jackpot lottery method and effects other than the effects described below can be applied to those similar to known game machines, and thus description thereof is omitted.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, the configuration of the main display device 10, the sub display device 20, and the change member 30 and details of effects using the same will be described. First, the first embodiment will be described. The sub display device 20 is provided in front of the main display device 10. In the present embodiment, two sub display devices 20 (first sub display device 21 and second sub display device 22) are provided. Both the sub display devices 20 are arranged in the width direction (the first sub display device 21 is located on the left in the width direction and the second sub display device 22 is located on the right in the width direction), and each of the sub display devices 20 is slidable in the width direction. Is provided.

  When the sub display devices 20 are in the most distant state from each other, a part of the main display device 10 is exposed from between them. When the two sub display devices 20 are in a state of being closest to each other (close state), the main display device 10 cannot be visually recognized from between the two. That is, the closer the both sub display devices 20 are, the smaller the area (viewable region) exposed from between the sub display devices 20 in the main display device 10 becomes.

  As long as each sub display device 20 can be moved in this way, any configuration of the moving means for moving each sub display device 20 may be used. A configuration in which each sub display device 20 is supported by a rail provided on the base member and slides in the width direction while being guided to the rail by a driving force of a driving source provided on the base member can be exemplified.

  The change member 30 is a rectangular lens that is smaller than the size of each sub display device 20. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display device 20 is supported on the rear side. Therefore, when each sub display device 20 moves, each change member 30 moves together with each sub display device 20 while maintaining a relative position with respect to each sub display device 20. Each change member 30 can move (slide) between an original position completely covered by each sub display device 20 and an advanced position that has advanced so as to protrude from the inner edge in the width direction of each sub display device 20. is there. As long as each change member 30 can be moved in this way, the configuration of the moving means for moving each change member 30 may be any. Each change member 30 is supported by a rail provided in each sub display device 20 and is displaced with respect to each sub display device 20 while being guided to the rail by a driving force of a drive source provided in each sub display device 20. Can be illustrated.

  The larger the advance amount of each change member 30 with respect to each sub display device 20, the smaller the area covered by each sub display device 20. That is, the exposed area becomes larger. When both the sub display devices 20 are in a state of being separated from each other (not in a close proximity state), the main display device 10 is exposed from between the both sub display devices 20. When the change member 30 is advanced in such a state, a part of the main display device 10 and the change member 30 overlap each other. In other words, various figures (images) displayed in the overlapped area in the main display device 10 appear larger than the size actually displayed.

  The effect execution means includes display control means and drive control means. The drive control means and the display control means may be constructed on one substrate or may be constructed on separate substrates. The drive control means controls the position of each sub display device 20 and each change member 30. That is, it is a means that can move each sub display device 20 and each change member 30 (stop at a predetermined position). The drive control means moves each sub display device 20 and each change member 30 by controlling the drive source (motor or the like) of the moving means for each sub display device 20 and each change member 30 as described above. The drive control means in the present embodiment can operate each of the first sub display device 21, the second sub display device 22, the first change member 31, and the second change member 32 independently.

  The display control means is means for controlling images displayed on the main display device 10 and each sub display device 20. The display control means in this embodiment can control images displayed on the main display device 10, the first sub display device 21, and the second sub display device 22.

  An effect (hereinafter referred to as a change effect) using the main display device 10, the sub display device 20, and the change member 30 controlled by the effect execution means will be described. The change effect described below is applied as a part of a so-called reach effect, and the first sub display device 21 displays that it is in the reach state. However, the change effect can be applied to an effect other than the reach effect. In the following description, only the display mode of the main display device 10 and both the sub display devices 20 and the movement of both the sub display devices 20 and both the changing members 30 will be described, but “display” is a part of the effect execution means. It is assumed that the above display control means controls “movement” by the drive control means which is another part of the effect execution means. In addition, the production examples described below are merely examples, and the order of the modes shown in the drawings can be changed as appropriate.

  A first effect example of this embodiment will be described. At the start of the production, the secondary display devices 20 are in the most distant state. Therefore, the main display device 10 is largely exposed through the area between the two sub display devices 20. In this state, a predetermined graphic (in this example, “BATTLE” characters are displayed along the width direction) is displayed on the main display device 10. At this time, since each change member 30 is located at the original position covered by each sub display device 20, the player visually recognizes the character “BATTLE” as it is displayed on the main display device 10. (See FIG. 2).

  From this state, the position of each change member 30 with respect to each sub display device 20 is changed without changing the position of each sub display device 20. That is, each changing member 30 is moved inward in the width direction. Then, the changing member 30 overlaps the main display device 10 exposed from between the sub display devices 20. The region where the change member 30 overlaps increases as the movement amount of the change member 30 increases. In this example, the changing member 30 overlaps from the outside in the width direction of the characters “BATTLE”. Therefore, the player changes the display on the main display device 10 such as “B” and “E” first, “A” and “L”, and finally “T” and “T”. It looks as if the letters gradually get bigger). From this state, when each changing member 30 is moved outward in the width direction, first “T” and “T”, then “A” and “L”, and finally “B” and “E”. Furthermore, it appears as if the characters are gradually becoming smaller (even if the display of the main display device 10 is not changed). Thus, by reciprocating each changing member 30, the figure displayed on the main display device 10 is visually changed (see FIG. 3).

  For example, each sub-display device 20 is moved toward the inner side in the width direction in a state where both change members 30 are located at the advanced position (see FIG. 4). Then, the main display device 10 and both change members 30 are gradually covered by the sub display devices 20. That is, the region exposed from between the two sub display devices 20 in the main display device 10 gradually decreases. Therefore, the characters “BATTLE” displayed on the main display device 10 are covered by the sub display devices 20 in order from the outer characters in the width direction. In this example, a character (a part of a character) is displayed on each sub display device 20 so as to supplement the character displayed on the main display device 10 that becomes invisible by being covered with each sub display device 20. In this example, it is assumed that the size of the character displayed on the sub display device 20 matches the size of the character visually recognized through the changing member 30. That is, the size of the character displayed on the sub display device 20 is larger than the size of the character actually displayed on the main display device 10 (the amount enlarged by the change member 30). Therefore, it seems to the player that the characters “BATTLE” are displayed by combining the main display device 10 and the sub display device 20.

  When each sub display device 20 moves to a position where the inner edges in the width direction are brought close to each other, both sub display devices 20 are combined to display a character “BATTLE” (see FIG. 5). Since the change member 30 is covered with the secondary display device 20, the player can visually recognize the graphic displayed on the secondary display device 20 as it is. Therefore, the size and shape of the graphic displayed on the sub display devices 20 may be changed after this state is reached.

  In addition, this effect may indicate the reliability based on the position of the change member 30. The reliability indicates the probability of shifting to a predetermined gaming state or a predetermined performance such as “big hit”. For example, after the character “BATTLE” is displayed, the battle effect that the character confronts is developed, and when the game is a “big hit” when a certain character wins, in the manner shown in FIG. When the character “BATTLE” is displayed in the manner shown in FIG. 3, the probability that the specific character wins is higher than when the character “BATTLE” is displayed. In the manner shown in FIG. It may be set such that the probability that the specific character wins is higher when the character “BATTLE” is displayed in the manner shown in FIG. 4 than when the character “BATTLE” is displayed. it can. That is, the larger the portion changed by the changing member 30 in the characters “BATTLE”, the higher the probability that the specific character will win can be set. Thus, it is possible to adopt a configuration that suggests reliability depending on the size of the region where the change member 30 overlaps.

  A second effect example will be described. The second effect example is an effect of an aspect in which a graphic is displayed on the main display device 10 and the sub display device 20 so as to flow. At the start of the production, the secondary display devices 20 are in the most distant state. Therefore, the main display device 10 is largely exposed through the area between the two sub display devices 20. In such a state, a predetermined figure is straddled across the main display device 10 and the sub-display devices 20 located close to the outer side in the width direction (in the display area in which the display units 10m, 21m, and 22m of each display device are combined). (In this example, the characters “BATTLE” flow from right to left along the width direction) are displayed (see FIG. 6).

  From this state, the position of each change member 30 with respect to each sub display device 20 is changed without changing the position of each sub display device 20. That is, each changing member 30 is moved inward in the width direction. Then, the changing member 30 overlaps the main display device 10 exposed from between the sub display devices 20. Therefore, the character (part of the character) displayed in the area where the changing member 30 overlaps in the main display device 10 seems to be large for the player (even if the display on the main display device 10 is not changed). Looks like. If each changing member 30 that has moved toward the inside in the width direction is moved toward the outside in the width direction, the region that appears as if the characters are large gradually decreases. In this way, by reciprocating each changing member 30, a part of the graphic displayed to flow on the main display device 10 and the sub display devices 20 is visually changed (see FIG. 7). ).

  For example, each sub display device 20 is moved inward in the width direction in a state where both change members 30 are located at the advanced position (see FIG. 8). Then, the main display device 10 and both change members 30 are gradually covered by the sub display devices 20. That is, the region exposed from between the two sub display devices 20 in the main display device 10 gradually decreases. Accordingly, when the entire display area where the characters “BATTLE” are displayed is flowed, the ratio of the main display device 10 gradually decreases. In this example, a character (a part of a character) is displayed on each sub display device 20 so as to supplement the character displayed on the main display device 10 that becomes invisible by being covered with each sub display device 20. In this example, it is assumed that the size of the character displayed on the sub display device 20 is smaller than the size of the character visually recognized through the changing member 30. If it does in this way, as each sub-display apparatus 20 moves, it will become a mode as if the part which looks large with the change member 30 becomes small gradually.

  When each sub display device 20 moves to a position where the inner edges in the width direction are brought close to each other, both sub display devices 20 are combined and displayed so that the characters “BATTLE” flow (see FIG. 9). ). Since the change member 30 is covered with the secondary display device 20, the player can visually recognize the graphic displayed on the secondary display device 20 as it is. Therefore, the size and shape of the graphic displayed on the sub display devices 20 may be changed after this state is reached.

(Second embodiment)
The second embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment. Each change member 30 in the first embodiment has been described as being supported by the sub display device 20 and capable of changing the relative position with respect to the sub display device 20. The change member 30 can be moved independently. That is, even when the sub display device 20 is moved, the changing member 30 does not move. Further, the changing member 30 is located not only on the main display device 10 but also on the front side of the sub display device 20. Therefore, the change member 30 visually changes various figures displayed on the main display device 10 when it overlaps the main display device 10, and is displayed on the sub display device 20 when it overlaps the sub display device 20. Visually change various figures. It is also possible to visually change a figure that overlaps both the main display device 10 and the sub display device 20 and is displayed on a part of each display device.

  As long as each change member 30 can be moved in this way, any means for moving each change member 30 may be used. A configuration in which each changing member 30 is supported by a rail provided on the base member and is slid in the width direction while being guided to the rail by a driving force of a driving source provided on the base member can be exemplified.

  A first effect example of this embodiment will be described. At the start of the production, the secondary display devices 20 are in the most distant state. Therefore, the main display device 10 is largely exposed through the area between the two sub display devices 20. Further, each displacement member is in a state of being positioned on the outer side in the width direction than each sub display device 20. In this state, a predetermined graphic is displayed on the main display device 10 and the sub display device 20. In this example, the characters “BA” are displayed on the first secondary display device 21, the characters “TT” are displayed on the main display device 10, and the characters “LE” are displayed on the second secondary display device 22. "Is displayed. At this time, since each display device does not overlap the displacement member, the character “BATTLE” is visually recognized by the player as it is displayed on each display device (see FIG. 10).

  From this state, the position of each change member 30 is changed without changing the position of each display device. That is, each changing member 30 is moved inward in the width direction. If it does so, it will be in the state where each change member 30 overlapped with each sub display device 20 (refer to Drawing 11). Therefore, the characters “BA” initially displayed on the first secondary display device 21 and the characters “LE” displayed on the second secondary display device 22 are displayed on the main display device 10 from the player. It looks as if it is larger than the letter “TT”. In addition, although not shown, when both the change members 30 are further moved inward in the width direction and the both change members 30 are overlapped with the main display device 10, “TT” displayed on the main display device 10 is displayed. The characters appear to be larger than the characters “BA” displayed on the first secondary display device 21 and the characters “LE” displayed on the second secondary display device 22. In this way, it is possible to adopt an aspect in which a part of the characters “BATTLE” appears to be larger than the other parts.

  The characters “BATTLE” can be displayed only on the main display device 10. In this case, the entire character “BATTLE” displayed on the main display device 10 is covered with the changing member 30 so that the entire character “BATTLE” is larger than the size actually displayed on the main display device 10. (See FIG. 12). Further, by moving at least one of the secondary display devices 20 inward in the width direction, the character “BATTLE” can be displayed across the main display device 10 and at least one of the secondary display devices 20. . Even in this case, the entire character “BATTLE” displayed across the main display device 10 and at least one sub-display device 20 is covered with the changing member 30, so that the entire character “BATTLE” It looks as if it is larger than the size displayed on the main display 10 (see FIG. 13). In addition, by moving both the sub display devices 20 to positions where the inner edges in the width direction are close to each other, the character “BATTLE” can be displayed across the sub display devices 20. . Even in this case, the entire character “BATTLE” displayed across the sub-display devices 20 is covered with the changing member 30, so that the entire character “BATTLE” is actually displayed on the sub-display devices 20. It looks as if it is larger (see Figure 14).

  In addition, when the characters “BATTLE” are displayed across a plurality of display devices, if the change member 30 is moved outward in the width direction so as not to overlap the characters, the plurality of display devices are displayed. Thus, the character “BATTLE” is visually recognized with the same size (see FIG. 15).

  A second effect example will be described. The second effect example is an effect of an aspect in which a graphic is displayed on the main display device 10 and the sub display device 20 so as to flow. At the start of the production, the secondary display devices 20 are in the most distant state. Therefore, the main display device 10 is largely exposed through the area between the two sub display devices 20. In such a state, a predetermined figure is straddled across the main display device 10 and the sub-display devices 20 located close to the outer side in the width direction (in the display area in which the display units 10m, 21m, and 22m of each display device are combined). (In this example, the characters “BATTLE” flow from right to left along the width direction). At this time, since each display device does not overlap the displacement member, the character “BATTLE” is visually recognized by the player as it is displayed on each display device (see FIG. 16).

  From this state, the position of each change member 30 is changed without changing the position of each display device. That is, each changing member 30 is moved inward in the width direction. If it does so, it will be in the state where each change member 30 overlapped with each sub-display device 20 (refer to Drawing 17). Therefore, from the player, among the characters displayed in a flowing manner, the portion displayed on each sub display device 20 is larger than the other portion (the portion displayed on the main display device 10). Looks like you are. Further, when both the change members 30 are further moved inward in the width direction and the both change members 30 overlap the main display device 10 (see FIG. 18), among the characters displayed to flow, It appears as if the portion displayed on the main display device 10 is larger than the other portions (portions displayed on each sub display device 20).

  Further, when at least one of the sub display devices 20 is moved inward in the width direction, each change member 30 can overlap a part of the main display device 10 and a part of at least one of the sub display devices 20 (see FIG. 19). ). In such a state, it appears as if a part displayed on a part of the display device and a part of at least one display device 20 is larger than the other part. In addition, by moving the secondary display devices 20 to positions where the inner edges in the width direction are close to each other, all the characters displayed to flow are displayed across the secondary display devices 20. Can be. Even in this case, by covering at least a part of the sub-display devices 20 with the changing member 30, at least a part of the characters displayed to flow (actually displayed on the sub-display devices 20). It looks as if it is larger (see Figure 20).

  When characters are displayed so as to flow across a plurality of display devices, if the change member 30 is moved outward in the width direction so as not to overlap the characters, the plurality of display devices display. The character is visually recognized with the same size (see FIG. 21).

  In each effect example in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the display control means (effect execution means) does not overlap the shape (actual shape) of the graphic displayed in the area where the change member 30 overlaps. It may be different from the shape (actual shape) of the graphic displayed in the area. For example, in the aspect shown in FIG. 3, if the characters “BA” and “LE” actually displayed on the main display device 10 are made larger than the characters “TT”, the difference between the actual sizes is shown. However, since it is further increased visually by the changing member 30, it is possible to increase the impact of the production. In this way, the display device itself may be adjusted in order to increase the visual change of the figure.

  As described above, in each of the above embodiments, at least a part of the graphic displayed on the display units 10m, 21m, and 22m is visually displayed by the changing member 30 that overlaps the display units 10m, 21m, and 22m of each display device. Therefore, it is possible to improve the preference of the production. As a mode of the change, as in each of the above embodiments, the graphic displayed in the area overlapping the change member 30 appears larger than the graphic displayed in the area where the change member 30 does not overlap (the graphic that does not change). Can be illustrated. Specifically, the graphic that visually changes when the change member 30 overlaps the display units 10m, 21m, and 22m is larger than the graphic that is actually displayed on the display units 10m, 21m, and 22m. . On the contrary, the graphic displayed in the area where the changing member 30 overlaps may be configured to appear smaller than the graphic displayed in the area where the changing member 30 does not overlap. Further, a color filter is used as the changing member 30, and the figure displayed in the area where the changing member 30 overlaps is actually displayed on the display part 10m, 21m, 22m displayed in the area where the changing member 30 does not overlap. It may be configured to look different in color from the figure. That is, the figure visually recognized through the changing member 30 only needs to be similar to the figure actually displayed. For example, if the figure is “character”, a character that can be recognized as the same character as a character that is visually recognized through the changing member 30 corresponds to the similarity.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, “BATTLE” is a combination of a character visually changed by the change member 30 overlapping the display units 10m, 21m, and 22m and a character displayed in an area where the change member 30 does not overlap. It is configured to construct such words. That is, the effect is executed by associating the graphic visually changed by the change member 30 overlapping the display units 10m, 21m, and 22m with the graphic displayed in the area where the change member 30 does not overlap. It is possible to further improve the preference of the production.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the subdisplay apparatus 20 and the change member 30 are movable. In this way, if the configuration can move at least one of the display device or at least one of the changing members 30, it is possible to change the position of the region in which the graphic changes visually. Further improvement is possible. In particular, in each of the above embodiments, even when at least one of the sub display device 20 or the change member 30 is moving, the change member 30 overlaps the visually changing figure and the change member 30 does not overlap. Since the displayed figure is configured in a series of forms (words as in the above embodiment and some pictures can be exemplified), the figure displayed on the display means should be interesting. Is possible.

  In addition, as in the above embodiments, if the graphic flows from one of the regions that do not overlap with the region where the change member 30 overlaps to the other, the shape of the graphic changes at the boundary between the two regions. It is possible to further improve the taste.

  Further, in the case where a plurality of display devices are provided as in each of the above-described embodiments, it is possible to further enhance the taste of the effect by executing an effect that combines a display device in which the change member 30 overlaps and a display device in which the change member 30 does not overlap. It becomes possible to improve.

  Further, as in the first embodiment, the sub display device 20 can function as a member that covers the changing member 30 located at the original position. That is, the first embodiment is excellent in that the sub display device 20 can function as a member that covers the changing member 30 that does not contribute to the production so as not to stand out.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a predetermined area of a display device in which the change member 30 overlaps and a predetermined area of another display device in which the change member 30 does not overlap are close to each other. If an effect in which a graphic flows from one area to the other area is executed, the shape of the graphic changes at the boundary between the two areas, so that it is possible to further improve the preference of the effect.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  In each of the embodiments described above, one main display device 10 that is a fixed display device is provided. However, a plurality of such fixed display devices may be provided. Moreover, although the description has been given that two sub display devices 20 that are movable display devices are provided, one or three or more such movable display devices may be provided. Moreover, although the description has been given that two changing members 30 are provided, one or three or more changing members 30 may be provided.

  In addition, in the said embodiment, it is the structure which moves so that the two change members 30 may approach first, and unites | combines by the front end side, and then moves so that the two sub display apparatuses 20 may approach, and unites. As described above, the two sub-display devices 20 are moved so as to approach each other, and then the two changing members 30 are approached and merged, and then the two sub-display devices 20 are moved away from each other. Thus, an effect may be executed in which a graphic displayed on the main display device 10 is visually recognized through the changing member 30. At this time, since the change member 30 is supported by each of the two sub display devices 20, it is preferable to drive the moving means in that direction even when the change member 30 is united. In other words, the speed, weight, torque, and the like of the moving means in the moving direction of the sub display device 20 are the same as the moving means of the changing member 30 moving in the direction opposite to the moving direction of the sub display device 20. It is necessary to adjust the movement of the changing member 30 in consideration of the speed, weight, torque, and the like. In this case, for example, when the sub display device 20 moves in a direction away from each other in a state where the change member 30 is united, the change member 30 supported by the sub display device 20 moves along with the movement of the sub display device 20. It is possible to move in the same direction, release the united state of the change member 30, and reduce the possibility that a gap is generated between the change members 30.

1 gaming machine 10 main display device 10m (main display device) display unit 20 sub display device 21 first sub display device 22 second sub display device 21m (first sub display device) display unit 22m (second sub display device) Display part 30 change member 31 first change member 32 second change member

The gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1 made to solve the above problems is displayed on the display unit by overlapping with the display unit having a display unit capable of displaying various figures. A change member that visually changes an image, and an effect execution unit that executes an effect using a visually changed figure by overlapping the change member on at least a part of the figure displayed on the display unit; Moving means for moving at least one of the display means or the change member, and by moving at least one of the display means or the change member by the movement means, a player of the display unit can visually recognize The region is configured such that the size of the overlapping region of the changing member is changed .
The “various graphics” include all forms such as symbols and characters that can be displayed as an image on a display device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the probability that a situation that is advantageous to the player thereafter is suggested by the size of the region where the change member overlaps the display unit. And

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, at least a part of the graphic displayed on the display unit is visually changed by the changing member, so that it is possible to improve the preference of the production .
In addition, if at least one of the display means and the changing member is movable, the size of the area where the figure visually changes can be changed, so that it is possible to further improve the preference of performance.

As in the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to adopt a configuration that suggests a probability that the player will be in an advantageous situation depending on the size of the region where the change member overlaps the display unit.

In addition, in the said embodiment, it is the structure which moves so that the two change members 30 may approach first, and unites | combines by the front end side, and then moves so that the two sub display apparatuses 20 may approach, and unites. As described above, the two sub-display devices 20 are moved so as to approach each other, and then the two changing members 30 are approached and merged, and then the two sub-display devices 20 are moved away from each other. Thus, an effect may be executed in which a graphic displayed on the main display device 10 is visually recognized through the changing member 30. At this time, since the change member 30 is supported by each of the two sub display devices 20, it is preferable to drive the moving means in that direction even when the change member 30 is united. In other words, the speed, weight, torque, and the like of the moving means in the moving direction of the sub display device 20 are the same as the moving means of the changing member 30 moving in the direction opposite to the moving direction of the sub display device 20. It is necessary to adjust the movement of the changing member 30 in consideration of the speed, weight, torque, and the like. In this case, for example, when the sub display device 20 moves in a direction away from each other in a state where the change member 30 is united, the change member 30 supported by the sub display device 20 moves along with the movement of the sub display device 20. It is possible to move in the same direction, release the united state of the change member 30, and reduce the possibility that a gap is generated between the change members 30 .
Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiment are listed below.
Means 1: Display means having a display part capable of displaying various figures, a change member for visually changing an image displayed on the display part by overlapping with the display part, and a display on the display part An effect execution means for executing an effect using a visually changed figure by overlapping the change member with at least a part of the figure to be played.
Means 2: In the gaming machine according to Means 1, the form of the figure visually changed by the change member overlapping the display unit is actually displayed in the area where the change member overlaps the display unit. A gaming machine characterized by being similar to a graphic form.
Means 3: In the gaming machine according to Means 2, the size of the figure displayed in the overlapped area visually changes when the change member overlaps the display unit. .
Means 4: In the gaming machine according to any one of Means 1 to 3, the effect execution means may be configured such that the visual change is caused by the change member overlapping the display portion, and the change member in the display portion. A game machine characterized in that an effect is executed in association with a graphic displayed in a region where the two do not overlap.
Means 5: The gaming machine according to any one of Means 1 to 4, further comprising moving means for moving at least one of the display means or the changing member, and at least one of the display means or the changing member by the moving means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the size of the area where the change member overlaps in the display unit is changed by moving the display.
Means 6: The gaming machine according to means 5, wherein the display reliability is suggested by the size of the area where the change member overlaps the display section.
Means 7: In the gaming machine according to means 5 or 6, the effect executing means may be arranged such that the display unit displays the display unit when at least one of the display means or the changing member is moved by the moving means. A graphic that visually changes due to overlapping of the changing members and a graphic that is displayed in an area where the changing members adjacent to the area where the changing members overlap in the display section do not overlap are formed in a series of forms. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed on the screen.
Means 8: In the gaming machine according to any one of Means 1 to 7, an area in which a graphic is visually changed by the change member overlapping the display section, and an area in which the change member in the display section does not overlap Are provided so as to be close to each other, and the effect execution means executes an effect in which a graphic flows from one region to the other region and the shape of the graphic changes at the boundary between both regions. Gaming machine.
Means 9: In the gaming machine according to any one of Means 1 to 8, a plurality of the display means are provided, and the effect executing means is provided with the change member on at least one of the plurality of display means. The figure displayed on the display unit is visually changed by superimposing, and the visually changing figure and the figure displayed on the display unit of the display means in which the change member does not overlap are related to each other. A game machine characterized by executing
Means 10: In the gaming machine according to means 9, the change member is provided so as to be freely displaceable between an original position and an advance position, and the change member located at the original position is one of the plurality of display means. A gaming machine characterized by being covered in a crab.
Means 11: In the gaming machine according to Means 9 or 10, there is another display in which the figure is visually changed by overlapping the changing member on at least one of the plurality of display means. The display unit of the means is provided so that areas where the change member does not overlap are close to each other, and the effect execution means is configured such that a figure flows from one area to the other area, and the figure is displayed at the boundary between both areas. A gaming machine that performs an effect in which the aspect changes.
Means 12: In the gaming machine according to any one of Means 1 to 11, the effect executing means may change the shape of the graphic displayed in the area where the change member overlaps in the display unit to a predetermined shape. A gaming machine that adjusts the shape of a graphic displayed in the area.
In the gaming machine of the means 1, at least a part of the graphic displayed on the display unit is visually changed by the changing member, so that it is possible to improve the preference of performance. As an aspect of the change, an aspect similar to the figure actually displayed in the area where the change member in the display unit overlaps can be exemplified as in the gaming machine of the means 2. The similarity here includes an aspect in which the size of the figure changes like the gaming machine of the means 3.
As in the gaming machine of means 4, the presentation is executed by associating the figure visually changed by overlapping the change member on the display unit with the figure displayed in the area where the change member does not overlap. It becomes possible to further improve the taste.
If at least one of the display means and the changing member is movable as in the gaming machine of means 5, the position of the area where the figure visually changes can be changed, so that the preference of performance is further improved. It becomes possible.
As in the gaming machine of the means 6, it is also possible to adopt a configuration that suggests reliability by the size of the area where the change member overlaps the display unit.
When at least one of the display means and the changing member is moving, as in the gaming machine of means 7, the figure that is visually changed and the figure that is displayed in the area where the changing member does not overlap is displayed It is possible to make the figure displayed on the display means interesting.
If the effect that the figure flows from one of the areas that do not overlap with the area where the change member overlaps to the other as in the gaming machine of means 8, the form of the figure changes at the boundary between the two areas. It is possible to further improve the property.
In the case where a plurality of display means are provided as in the gaming machine of means 9, by executing an effect that combines a display means in which the changing members overlap and a display means in which the changing members do not overlap, it is possible to further improve the preference of the effects Is possible.
Like the gaming machine of the means 10, any one of the plurality of display means can be made to function as a member covering the changing member located at the original position. In other words, any display means may be used as a member that covers the changing member that does not contribute to the production so as not to stand out.
Even when a plurality of display means are provided as in the gaming machine of the means 11, a predetermined area of the display means where the change member overlaps and a predetermined area of another display means where the change member does not overlap are set. If an effect in which a graphic flows from one region to the other region is executed, the shape of the graphic changes at the boundary between the two regions, so that it is possible to further improve the preference of the effect.
Like the gaming machine of the means 12, the shape of the graphic displayed in the area where the changing member overlaps in the display unit is set to a predetermined shape, for example, displayed in the area where the changing member overlaps in order to enhance the effect. In order to increase the visual change of the figure, the display means itself may be adjusted.

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Display means having a display unit capable of displaying various figures;
A change member that visually changes the image displayed on the display unit by overlapping the display unit,
An effect execution means for executing an effect using a visually changed figure by overlapping the change member with at least a part of the figure displayed on the display unit;
A gaming machine comprising:   The aspect of the figure visually changed by the change member overlapping the display section is similar to the form of the figure actually displayed in the area where the change member overlaps the display section. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the size of a graphic displayed in the overlapped area visually changes as the change member overlaps the display unit.   The effect executing means executes the effect by associating the graphic visually changed by the change member overlapping the display unit and the graphic displayed in the area where the change member does not overlap in the display unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Moving means for moving at least one of the display means or the change member;
5. The size of a region where the change member overlaps in the display unit is changed by moving at least one of the display means or the change member by the moving means. A gaming machine according to claim 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the display reliability is suggested by a size of a region where the change member overlaps the display unit. The production execution means is configured such that when at least one of the display means or the change member is moved by the moving means,
A figure visually changed by overlapping the changing member on the display unit;
A graphic displayed in a region where the change member adjacent to the region where the change member overlaps in the display unit does not overlap;
The game machine according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the game machines are displayed in a series of forms. The region where the graphic is visually changed by overlapping the changing member on the display unit and the region where the changing member in the display unit does not overlap are provided close to each other.
The said effect execution means performs the effect which a figure flows toward the other area | region from one area | region, and the aspect of a figure changes in the boundary of both area | regions. The gaming machine according to one item. A plurality of the display means are provided,
The production execution means
The graphic displayed on the display unit is visually changed by overlapping the change member on at least one display unit of the plurality of display means, and the visually changing graphic and the change member overlap each other. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein an effect is executed in association with a graphic displayed on a display unit of the display means. The change member is provided so as to be freely displaceable between the original position and the advance position,
The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the changing member located at the original position is covered with any of the plurality of display means. An area where the figure visually changes due to the change member overlapping at least one of the plurality of display means is close to an area where the change member does not overlap in the display section of another display means. It is provided to
The said effect execution means performs the effect which a figure flows toward the other area | region from one area | region, and the aspect of a figure changes in the boundary of both area | regions, The Claim 9 or Claim 10 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine.   The effect execution means adjusts the shape of the graphic displayed in the area so that the shape of the graphic displayed in the area where the change member overlaps in the display unit is a predetermined shape. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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