JP2018183276A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve taste of a game.SOLUTION: The game machine includes a generator for executing a performance, and display means for executing a performance. The display means can be located at a first position and a second position, where the first position is a position on a front face of the generator, and the second position is a position at which a player can more easily view the generator than that at the first position. When the display means is located at the first position, the game machine executes a display representing the generator on the display means and, after that, causes the display means to be located at the second position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the gaming area.

  Also, in this type of gaming machine, there is known an object that includes a liquid crystal on the front surface of an accessory and allows the accessory to be visually recognized by transmitting the liquid crystal (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-7288 A

  However, conventionally known gaming machines have room for improvement in the way of presenting effects using liquids and liquids.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine, a pachinko gaming machine),
A character performing an effect (for example, a treasure chest character 211, a RUSH character 212),
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for performing an effect;
With
The display means can be located at a first position and a second position;
The first position is a position on the front surface of the accessory (for example, a position covering the treasure chest accessory 211, a position covering the RUSH accessory 212),
The second position is a position where the player can visually recognize the accessory more than the first position (for example, a position where the treasure chest accessory 211 is not completely covered, and a position where the RUSH accessory 212 is not completely covered). And
When the display means is located at the first position, the display means is displayed (for example, a treasure chest image B, a RUSH image C), and then the display means is located at the second position. A gaming machine that is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to interlock the display means and the accessory at the first position and the second position while giving an impact by moving the display means. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

(2) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine)
Production members capable of emitting light (for example, a treasure chest accessory 211, a RUSH accessory 212),
Liquid crystal (for example, liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the effect;
With
The liquid crystal can be located at a first position and a second position;
The first position is a position of a front surface of the accessory and a position completely covering the accessory,
The second position is a position that does not completely cover the accessory,
When the liquid crystal is positioned at the first position, an accessory image (for example, treasure chest image B, RUSH image C) imitating the accessory is displayed on the liquid crystal, and a character ( For example, an image in which the character A) operates is displayed, and further, the character image is changed to a mode in which the character emits light,
The gaming machine also has a light emitting mode when the liquid crystal is positioned at the first position, and then the gaming machine has a light emitting mode even when the liquid crystal is positioned at the second position. It may be.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to interlock the display means and the accessory at the first position and the second position while giving an impact by moving the display means. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The accessory has a first accessory and a second accessory,
The first position may be a front surface of the first accessory and the second position may be a front surface of the second accessory.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect of linking the display means and the accessory regardless of which of the display means moves.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
The display means may be located at a third position;
The third position may be a position that overlaps both the first accessory and the second accessory, and may be a position that is used in an effect that does not use the accessory.

  According to such a structure, interest can be improved by providing the third position.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (1), (3), (4) above,
When the absolute position of the video does not change by changing the position of the display means (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 3),
There may be a case where the absolute position of the video changes due to the change of the position of the display means (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 2).

  According to such a configuration, since there are different expression methods according to the movement of the display means, the interest can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (1), (3), (4) above,
A display (for example, a display displayed in the display area 222 for displaying information related to the advantageous state in FIG. 4) (for example, a display in which the absolute position of the video is changed by changing the position of the display means on one effect) (for example, 4 may be displayed on the display area 221 for displaying information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player.

  According to such a configuration, since different expression methods are used in one production, the interest can be improved.

It is a figure which shows the movable position of a liquid crystal display. It is the figure which showed the 1st production example which suggests the win and non-win of an advantageous state. It is the figure which showed the 2nd production example which suggests the winning and non-winning of an advantageous state. It is the figure which showed the example of the relationship between the position of a liquid crystal display, the position of a liquid crystal display, and the display area of a liquid crystal display. It is the figure which showed the example of the relationship between the position of a liquid crystal display, the position of a liquid crystal display, and the display area of a liquid crystal display.

  The form for implementing the game machine concerning this invention is demonstrated below based on embodiment.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display 51 that displays an image and executes an effect, a treasure chest accessory 211 that executes an effect by operating and emitting light, and a RUSH accessory 212 that executes an effect by emitting light. Is provided. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 can move up and down.

  In addition, the gaming machine is provided with a game control board, an effect control board, and a power supply board, the game state is controlled by the game control board, the effect according to the game state is controlled by the effect control board, and the power supply board is used. A driving power source for the electrical components constituting the gaming machine is generated and supplied to each unit.

  In the present embodiment, output control of rendering devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the treasure chest accessory 211, and the RUSH accessory 212 is performed by the sub-control unit mounted on the rendering control board.

  Next, the movable position of the liquid crystal display 51 will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a movable position of the liquid crystal display 51. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a region including a movable range of the liquid crystal display 51 and a range in which the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212 are arranged is defined as an effect region 200.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 can move up and down, and the center position 201 (FIG. 1A) of the effect area 200 and the lower position 202 ( 1 (B)) and an upper position 203 (FIG. 1 (C)) of the effect area 200 can be located.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a treasure chest accessory 211 is disposed below the effect area 200, and a RUSH accessory 212 is disposed above the effect area 200. The treasure box accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212 are shaped objects, and are effects that perform an effect suggesting winning and non-winning in an advantageous state. As described above, the gaming machine includes a plurality of bonuses including the treasure chest bonus 211 and the RUSH bonus 212. Note that the accessory provided in the gaming machine is not limited to the treasure box accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212, and may be any accessory. In addition, the number of items provided in the gaming machine is not limited to two and may be any number.

  The treasure chest accessory 211 is capable of emitting light and opening and closing the treasure chest lid. The treasure chest accessory 211 does not emit light and closes the treasure chest lid when it is in a normal state (when an effect indicating that the player is in the advantageous state or not winning is not performed), or when it is implied that the player is in the advantageous state. (See FIG. 2G described later). Further, the treasure chest accessory 211 emits light and indicates that the treasure chest lid is opened (see FIG. 2E, which will be described later) in the case of suggesting an advantageous win. Thereby, the player can estimate whether the advantageous state is won or not by visually recognizing the state of the treasure chest accessory 211.

  The RUSH accessory 212 can emit light. The RUSH accessory 212 is in a non-light-emitting state when in a normal state (when an effect that suggests winning or non-winning in an advantageous state is not performed), or when non-winning in an advantageous state is suggested (a diagram to be described later). 3 (G)). In addition, the RUSH accessory 212 is in a light-emission state when suggesting winning of an advantageous state (see FIG. 3E described later). Thereby, the player can estimate whether or not the advantageous state is won by visually recognizing the state of the RUSH accessory 212.

  Note that the gaming machine can be shifted from a normal state to an advantageous state as a gaming state. The normal state is a state in which an increase in gaming value (for example, a medal or a game ball) cannot be expected as a design value of the gaming machine. Further, the normal state is a state where the stay rate of the player is the highest. The advantageous state is an advantageous state over the normal state.

  The advantageous state may be any state as long as it is more advantageous for the player than the normal state. For example, the advantageous state includes an advantageous state in which it is easier to acquire game value than in normal times, an advantageous state in which the game value is less likely to decrease than in normal times, and an advantageous state in which it is easier to acquire game values than in normal times. There are advantages such as easy transition.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1A, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the center position 201 of the effect area 200, the liquid crystal display 51 includes a part of the front surface of the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory. It is located in front of part of 212. In other words, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the central position 201 of the effect area 200, a part of the treasure chest accessory 211 and a part of the RUSH accessory 212 are hidden behind the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the center position 201 of the effect area 200, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, when the liquid crystal display 51 is positioned at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200, the liquid crystal display 51 is positioned in front of the treasure chest accessory 211. That is, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200, the treasure chest accessory 211 is completely hidden behind the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200, the player cannot visually recognize the treasure chest accessory 211. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1B, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200, the RUSH accessory 212 is not hidden by the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200, the player can easily visually recognize the RUSH accessory 212.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1C, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200, the liquid crystal display 51 is located in front of the RUSH accessory 212. That is, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200, the RUSH accessory 212 is completely hidden behind the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200, the player cannot visually recognize the RUSH accessory 212. As shown in FIG. 1C, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200, the treasure chest accessory 211 is not hidden by the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200, the player can easily see the treasure chest accessory 211.

  As described above, among the positions where the liquid crystal display 51 can be located, the position (first position) on the front surface of the treasure chest accessory 211 is the lower position 202 of the effect area 200, and the front surface of the treasure chest accessory 211. The position where the player can easily see the treasure chest accessory 211 (the second position where the player can easily see the treasure chest accessory 211 than the first position) is the upper position 203 of the effect area 200.

  Of the positions where the liquid crystal display 51 can be located, the position (first position) on the front surface of the RUSH accessory 212 is the upper position 203 of the effect area 200, and is the position on the front surface of the RUSH accessory 212. The position where the player can easily see the RUSH character 212 (the second position where the player can easily see the RUSH character 212 than the first position) is the lower position 202 of the effect area 200.

  Of the positions where the liquid crystal display 51 can be located, the position (third position) that overlaps both the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212 is the central position 201 of the effect area 200. In addition, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at a position (third position) that overlaps both the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212, it is difficult to visually recognize the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212. Therefore, for example, when performing an effect that does not use the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212, the liquid crystal display 51 overlaps the central position 201 of the effect area 200 (both the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212). Existing position (third position)).

  In this way, since the liquid crystal display 51 can be positioned at the center position 201, the lower position 202, the upper position 203, etc. of the effect area 200, effects of various aspects can be executed, Interest can be improved.

  Next, a first effect example that suggests winning and non-winning in an advantageous state will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first effect example that suggests winning and non-winning in an advantageous state in the present embodiment. The effect shown in the figure is an effect that suggests that the character A finds the treasure chest and can open the found treasure chest, and that if the found treasure chest can not be opened, the character A indicates a win in the advantageous state. . In addition, the effect shown is an effect that the position of the liquid crystal display 51, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the treasure chest accessory 211 are executed in conjunction with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the sub-control unit causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect screen at the timing when the illustrated effect starts. In the effect screen shown in FIG. 2A, an image in which the character A has found something is shown.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2B, the sub-control unit moves the position of the liquid crystal display 51 to the lower position 202 of the effect area 200 (the position of the front surface of the treasure chest accessory 211 (first position)). The effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the effect screen shown in FIG. 2B, a treasure chest image B that is an image of the treasure chest accessory 211 and a character A are shown. Thus, in this effect, the treasure chest image B corresponding to the treasure chest accessory 211 hidden by the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, even if the treasure chest accessory 211 is hidden in the liquid crystal display 51, it can be shown to the player as a treasure chest image B. Therefore, the player can check the state of the treasure chest accessory 211 by viewing the treasure chest image B even when the treasure chest accessory 211 is hidden by the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2C, the sub-control unit causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect screen. The effect screen shown in FIG. 2C shows an image in which the image of the character A is applied to the treasure chest image B and the treasure chest image B is unlocked. Note that a video such as the character A displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 cannot be applied to the treasure chest accessory 211. However, in this effect, since the treasure chest image B corresponding to the treasure chest accessory 211 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the treasure chest image B displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The image of the character A or the like can be acted on. Thereby, since various productions can be executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Subsequently, when executing an effect suggesting that the advantageous state is won, the sub-control unit displays the effect screen shown in FIG. 2D and executing the effect suggesting that the advantageous state is not won. Displays the effect screen shown in FIG.

  First, after FIG. 2C, an effect that suggests winning in an advantageous state will be described. As shown in FIG. 2D, the sub control unit causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect screen. In addition, although the treasure chest accessory 211 is hidden behind the liquid crystal display 51, the sub-control unit causes the treasure chest accessory 211 to emit light, opens the lid, and executes an effect that suggests winning in an advantageous state. In addition, on the effect screen shown in FIG. 2 (D), a treasure box image B in which the lid is open and the light is emitted, and an image of the character A who is pleased are displayed. Thereby, the player can check the state of the treasure chest accessory 211 by viewing the treasure chest image B even when the treasure chest accessory 211 is hidden by the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. It can be recognized that the winning of the advantageous state is suggested.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2E, the sub-control unit moves the position of the liquid crystal display 51 to the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (the player has the treasure chest accessory 211 than the position in front of the treasure chest accessory 211). Is moved to a position where the player can visually recognize the treasure chest accessory 211 more easily than the first position, and an effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the sub-control unit serves as a treasure chest The product 211 is caused to emit light, the lid is opened, and an effect suggesting that the player is in an advantageous state is continuously executed.The effect screen shown in FIG. In addition, the position of the liquid crystal display 51 is the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (the position where the player can visually recognize the treasure chest accessory 211 more easily than the position on the front of the treasure chest accessory 211 (the player has a treasure chest than the first position). Because the accessory 211 has moved to the second position where it is easy to visually recognize Player, a treasure box won game 211 can easily view. Thus, the player can recognize that suggesting winning advantageous conditions.

  Next, after FIG. 2 (C), an effect suggesting that the advantageous state is not won will be described. As shown in FIG. 2F, the sub-control unit causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect screen. On the effect screen shown in FIG. 2 (F), a treasure box image B with the lid closed and an image of a sad character A are displayed. Thereby, the player can check the state of the treasure chest accessory 211 by viewing the treasure chest image B even when the treasure chest accessory 211 is hidden by the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. It can be recognized that this suggests a non-winning advantage.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2 (G), the sub-control unit moves the position of the liquid crystal display 51 to the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (the position of the treasure chest accessory 211 from the position in front of the treasure chest accessory 211). Is moved to a position where the player can easily see the treasure chest accessory 211 than the first position, and the effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The effect screen shown in FIG. Shows the image of the sad character A. Further, the position of the liquid crystal display 51 is the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (the player has a treasure chest accessory 211 than the position of the front of the treasure chest accessory 211). Since the player has moved to a position where the player can visually recognize the treasure box accessory 211 more easily than the first position, the player can easily recognize the treasure chest accessory 211. The player suggests an unfavorable win It is possible to recognize that.

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 2B to 2F, the liquid crystal display 51 has the lower position 202 of the effect area 200 (the position on the front surface of the treasure chest accessory 211 (first position)). ). In the illustrated example, the liquid crystal display 51 completely covers the treasure chest accessory 211 when it is located at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2E and 2G, the liquid crystal display 51 allows the player to visually recognize the treasure chest accessory 211 from the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (the position in front of the treasure chest accessory 211). It is possible to be positioned at an easy position (second position at which the player can see the treasure chest accessory 211 more easily than the first position) In the illustrated example, the liquid crystal display 51 is located above the effect area 200. When located at the position 203, the treasure chest accessory 211 is not completely covered.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 2B to 2F, the liquid crystal display 51 is positioned at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200 (the position of the front surface of the treasure chest accessory 211 (first position)). The treasure chest image B, which is an image simulating the treasure chest accessory 211, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and then the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed in the effect area 200 as shown in FIGS. Position 203 (moved to a position where the player can more easily see the treasure chest accessory 211 than the position in front of the treasure chest accessory 211 (the second position where the player can more easily see the treasure chest accessory 211 than the first position). Let

  In particular, when performing an effect suggesting winning of an advantageous state, as shown in FIGS. 2B to 2D, the liquid crystal display 51 is positioned at the lower position 202 (the treasure chest accessory 211 of the treasure chest accessory 211). When it is located at the front position (first position)), a treasure chest image B, which is an image simulating the treasure chest accessory 211, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a character A operates on the treasure chest image B. The video is displayed, and then changed to a mode in which the treasure box video B emits light. At this time, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200 (the position (first position) in front of the treasure chest accessory 211), the sub-control unit moves the treasure chest accessory 211. Make it emit light. Then, as shown in FIG. 2E, the liquid crystal display 51 is placed on the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (the position where the player can easily see the treasure chest accessory 211 than the position on the front of the treasure chest accessory 211 (first The player moves the treasure chest accessory 211 to a position where the player can easily visually recognize the treasure chest accessory 211, but also makes the treasure chest accessory 211 emit light when moved.

  Thereby, the liquid crystal display 51 is positioned at the lower position 202 (the front position (first position) of the treasure chest accessory 211) of the effect area 200 while giving an impact by moving the liquid crystal display 51. The liquid crystal display 51 is placed on the upper side 203 of the effect area 200 (the position at which the player can see the treasure chest accessory 211 more easily than the position on the front of the treasure chest accessory 211 (the player holds the treasure chest accessory 211 from the first position). It is possible to execute an effect of interlocking the liquid crystal display 51 and the treasure chest accessory 211 when it is located at the second position where it is easy to visually recognize, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  2A to 2G described above may execute all effects in one change, for example, or may execute over a plurality of changes. Further, the effect may be switched automatically, and the effect may be switched based on the player's operation. In addition, after starting the production, the production shown in FIGS. 2A to 2G may be executed in order based on a predetermined timing. Further, for example, every time an operation is performed by a player, the effects shown in FIGS. 2A to 2G may be executed in order. Moreover, you may make it perform the effect shown in FIG. 2 (A)-(G) in order, combining these.

  Next, a second effect example that suggests winning and non-winning in an advantageous state will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second effect example that suggests winning and non-winning in an advantageous state in the present embodiment. The performance shown in the figure indicates that if the character A finds the ball D and hits the discovered ball D against the RUSH image C, it indicates that the advantageous state is won, and if the discovered ball D cannot hit the RUSH image C This is an effect suggesting that the player is not in the advantageous state. The effect shown in the figure is an effect that the position of the liquid crystal display 51, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the RUSH accessory 212 are executed in conjunction with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the sub-control unit causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect screen at the timing when the illustrated effect starts. The effect screen shown in FIG. 3A shows an image in which the character A has found something.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 3B, the sub-control unit moves the position of the liquid crystal display 51 to the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (the position of the front of the RUSH accessory 212 (first position)). The effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The effect screen shown in FIG. 3B shows a RUSH video C, which is a video of the RUSH actor 212, a character A, and a ball D. As described above, in this effect, the RUSH video C corresponding to the RUSH accessory 212 hidden by the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, even if the RUSH accessory 212 is hidden by the liquid crystal display 51, it can be shown to the player as the RUSH video C. Therefore, the player can check the state of the RUSH accessory 212 by viewing the RUSH video C even when the RUSH accessory 212 is hidden by the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized.

  Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 3C, the sub-control unit causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect screen. The effect screen shown in FIG. 3C shows an image in which the ball D acts on the RUSH image C (an image in which the character A throws the ball D against the RUSH image C). Note that a video such as the ball D displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 cannot be applied to the RUSH role 212. However, in this effect, since the RUSH video C corresponding to the RUSH accessory 212 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the RUSH video C displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A video image of the ball D or the like can be applied. Thereby, since various productions can be executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Subsequently, when executing an effect suggesting that the advantageous state is won, the sub-control unit displays the effect screen shown in FIG. 3D and executing the effect suggesting that the advantageous state is not won. Displays the effect screen shown in FIG.

  First, after FIG. 3C, an effect that suggests winning in an advantageous state will be described. As shown in FIG. 3D, the sub-control unit causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect screen. Further, although the RUSH combination 212 is hidden behind the liquid crystal display 51, the sub-control unit causes the RUSH combination 212 to emit light and performs an effect suggesting that the advantageous state is won. Also, on the effect screen shown in FIG. 3D, a RUSH video C that emits light, a ball D that hits the RUSH video C, and a video of a character A who is pleased are displayed. Accordingly, the player can check the state of the RUSH role 212 by viewing the RUSH video C even when the RUSH role 212 is hidden by the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. It can be recognized that the winning of the advantageous state is suggested.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 3 (E), the sub-control unit moves the position of the liquid crystal display 51 to the lower position 202 of the effect area 200 (the player is more than the position of the front of the RUSH combination 212). 212 is moved to a position where the player can visually recognize the RUSH role 212 more easily than the first position, and an effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the sub-control unit is configured to display the RUSH. An effect that suggests winning of the advantageous state is continuously executed by causing the accessory 212 to emit light, and the effect screen shown in Fig. 3E shows an image of the character A who is delighted. The position of the display 51 is the lower position 202 of the production area 200 (the position where the player can easily see the RUSH role 212 than the position on the front side of the RUSH role 212 (the player is more likely to see the RUSH role 212 than the first position). The second position is easy to see) Because you move, the player can easily view the RUSH won game 212. Accordingly, the player can recognize that suggesting winning advantageous conditions.

  Next, after FIG. 3C, an effect that suggests the non-winning of the advantageous state will be described. As shown in FIG. 3F, the sub-control unit causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect screen. On the effect screen shown in FIG. 3 (F), a RUSH video C that is turned off, a ball D that did not hit the RUSH video C, and a video of a sad character A are displayed. Accordingly, the player can check the state of the RUSH role 212 by viewing the RUSH video C even when the RUSH role 212 is hidden by the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. It can be recognized that this suggests a non-winning advantage.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 3 (G), the sub-control unit moves the position of the liquid crystal display 51 to the lower position 202 of the effect area 200 (the player places the RUSH role than the position of the front of the RUSH role 212). 212 is moved to a position where it is easier to visually recognize (a second position where the player can more easily view the RUSH role 212 than the first position), and an effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The effect shown in FIG. The screen shows an image of a sad character A. Further, the position of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the lower position 202 of the effect area 200 (the player plays the RUSH role more than the position on the front of the RUSH role 212). Since the player 212 has moved to a position where the object 212 can be easily viewed (second position where the player can easily view the RUSH role 212 than the first position), the player can easily view the RUSH role 212. Allows the player to It is possible to recognize that suggesting a non-winning of interest state.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display 51 is, as shown in FIGS. 3B to 3D and 3F, the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (the position of the front of the RUSH accessory 212 (first position)). It is possible to be located in In the illustrated example, the liquid crystal display 51 completely covers the RUSH accessory 212 when it is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3E and 3G, the liquid crystal display 51 is such that the player visually recognizes the RUSH role 212 from the lower position 202 of the effect area 200 (the position of the front of the RUSH role 212). (The second position where the player can more easily visually recognize the RUSH accessory 212 than the first position) It is possible to position the liquid crystal display 51 in the effect area 200 in the illustrated example. When located at the lower position 202, the RUSH accessory 212 is not completely covered.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 3B to 3D and 3F, the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (the position (first position) on the front surface of the RUSH accessory 212). In some cases, a RUSH image C, which is an image simulating the RUSH accessory 212, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and then the liquid crystal display 51 is placed in the effect area 200 as shown in FIGS. Lower position 202 (moved to a position where the player can easily see the RUSH role 212 than the position on the front of the RUSH role 212 (the second position where the player can easily see the RUSH role 212 than the first position)) Let

  In particular, when performing an effect that suggests winning of an advantageous state, as shown in FIGS. 3B to 3D, the liquid crystal display 51 is positioned at the upper position 203 (the front surface of the RUSH accessory 212) of the effect area 200. RUSH video C, which is a video imitating the RUSH actor 212, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the character A and the ball D are displayed on the RUSH video C. The moving image is displayed, and then the RUSH image C is changed to the light emission mode. At this time, the sub-control unit emits the RUSH accessory 212 when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (the front position (first position) of the RUSH accessory 212). Let Then, as shown in FIG. 3E, the liquid crystal display 51 is placed on the lower position 202 of the effect area 200 (the position at which the player can easily see the RUSH accessory 212 than the position on the front of the RUSH accessory 212 (first The player moves the RUSH accessory 212 to a position where it is easier for the player to visually recognize the RUSH accessory 212 than the first position.

  Thereby, while giving an impact by moving the liquid crystal display 51, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 (the front position (first position) of the RUSH accessory 212) of the effect area 200, The liquid crystal display 51 is placed at a lower position 202 of the effect area 200 (a position where the player can easily see the RUSH role 212 than the position on the front of the RUSH role 212 (the player holds the RUSH role 212 than the first position). When it is located at the second position where it is easy to visually recognize, it is possible to execute an effect of linking the liquid crystal display 51 and the RUSH accessory 212, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Note that the effects shown in FIGS. 3A to 3G described above may be executed in one change, for example, or may be executed over a plurality of changes. Further, the effect may be switched automatically, and the effect may be switched based on the player's operation. In addition, after starting the production, the production shown in FIGS. 3A to 3G may be executed in order based on a predetermined timing. Further, for example, every time the player performs an operation, the effects shown in FIGS. 3A to 3G may be executed in order. Moreover, you may make it perform the effect shown to FIG. 3 (A)-(G) in order, combining these.

  2A to 2G described above, the character A is always displayed on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display 51 even when the position of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed. Yes. That is, in the effects of FIGS. 2A to 2G described above, when the position of the liquid crystal display 51 changes, the absolute position where the character A is displayed also changes. On the other hand, in the effects of FIGS. 3A to 3G described above, the character A is always displayed at the center right position of the effect area 200 even if the position of the liquid crystal display 51 changes. That is, in the effects of FIGS. 3A to 3G described above, the absolute position where the character A is displayed does not change even when the position of the liquid crystal display 51 changes. In this way, there are different expression methods according to the movement of the liquid crystal display 51, such as an effect in which the absolute position of the image displayed at the time of performing the effect changes and an effect that does not change in accordance with the movement of the liquid crystal display 51, Interest can be improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine includes a treasure chest accessory 211 below the effect area 200 and a RUSH accessory 212 above the effect area 200. Further, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200, the treasure chest accessory 211 is not covered with the liquid crystal display 51, and the RUSH accessory 212 is completely covered with the liquid crystal display 51. ing. When the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200, the treasure chest accessory 211 is completely covered with the liquid crystal display 51, and the RUSH accessory 212 is covered with the liquid crystal display 51. Not. With this configuration, even if the liquid crystal display 51 is moved to the lower position 202 of the effect area 200 or moved to the upper position 203 of the effect area 200, the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory An effect linked to any one of 212 can be executed.

  Next, the relationship between the position of the liquid crystal display 51 and the position of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 will be described. 4 and 5 are diagrams showing an example of the relationship between the position of the liquid crystal display 51, the display area 221 of the liquid crystal display 51, and the display area 222. FIG.

  The display area 221 is an area where the gaming machine displays information indicating the operation mode of the operating means to the player. Note that when the player operates the operation means based on the information indicating the operation mode, the result desired by the gaming machine is obtained. The information indicating the operation mode of the operation means is, for example, information indicating the operation order of the plurality of operation means when the gaming machine includes a plurality of operation means. The display area 222 is an area for displaying information related to the advantageous state. The information on the advantageous state is, for example, the remaining number of advantageous states, the amount of game value acquired in the advantageous state, character information indicating the advantageous state such as “in advantageous state”, or the like. Note that the information related to the advantageous state does not include information indicating that the gaming machine indicates the operating mode of the operating means to the player.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, even when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the center position 201 of the effect area 200 (FIG. 4A), the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200. Even if the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (FIG. 4C), the gaming machine The display area 221 for displaying information indicating the operation mode of the operating means to the player is always located at the center position of the effect area 200. That is, even if the position of the liquid crystal display 51 changes, the absolute position of the display area 221 where the game machine displays information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player does not change. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the display area 221 where the game machine displays information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player by always looking at the same position.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, even when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the center position 201 of the effect area 200 (FIG. 4A), the liquid crystal display 51 is located below the effect area 200. Even when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (FIG. 4C), even when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the position 202 (FIG. 4B), The display area 222 for displaying information relating to the advantageous state is located above the liquid crystal display 51. That is, the absolute position of the display area 222 for displaying information related to the advantageous state changes according to the change in the position of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In this way, the display in which the absolute position of the video display changes in accordance with the change in the position of the liquid crystal display 51 on the same effect (on the effect 1) (in the example shown in FIG. 4, a display for displaying information on the advantageous state). Display displayed in the area 222) and display in which the absolute position of the video display does not change (in the example shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine is displayed in the display area 221 for displaying information indicating the operation mode of the operating means to the player. Display). Thereby, since different expression methods can be used in the same effect (1 effect), various effects can be performed and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, even if the position of the liquid crystal display 51 changes, the absolute position of the display area 221 where the game machine displays information indicating the operation mode of the operating means to the player does not change. Although explained, it is not limited to this. For example, the absolute position of the display area 221 for displaying information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player may be changed according to the change of the position of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, even when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the center position 201 of the effect area 200 (FIG. 4A), the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the lower position 202 of the effect area 200. Even if the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200 (FIG. 4C), the gaming machine The display area 221 for displaying information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player is always located below the liquid crystal display 51. That is, according to the change in the position of the liquid crystal display 51, the absolute position of the display area 221 in which the gaming machine displays information indicating the operation mode of the operating means to the player changes.

  For example, the display area 221 shown in FIG. 5A where the gaming machine displays information indicating the operation mode of the operating means to the player is located below the center position of the effect area 200. Therefore, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at the upper position 203 of the effect area 200, the gaming machine should not change the absolute position of the display area 221 for displaying information indicating the operation mode of the operating means to the player. The display area 221 in which the gaming machine displays information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player is not included in the liquid crystal display 51. When the display area 221 in which the gaming machine displays information indicating the operation mode of the operating means to the player is not included in the liquid crystal display 51, the information indicating the operating mode of the operating means is displayed on the liquid crystal display by the gaming machine. It is not displayed on the device 51. In this case, the player cannot recognize the operation mode of the operation means, which is disadvantageous for the player.

  Therefore, for example, even if the position of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed by the intention of the designer, the liquid crystal display 51 includes a display area 221 in which the game machine displays information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player. However, it is necessary to cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player. Therefore, when the position of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed, the liquid crystal display 51 does not include the display area 221 in which the game machine displays information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player. However, when the information indicating the operation mode of the operation means is not displayed to the player, the gaming machine may change the absolute position of the display area 221 for displaying the information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player. . As described above, the gaming machine changes the absolute position of the display area 221 in which information indicating the operation mode of the operating means is displayed to the player in accordance with the change in the position of the liquid crystal display 51, thereby allowing the liquid crystal display 51 to play a game. The machine can always display information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player. Thereby, it can be avoided that the player cannot be notified of the operation mode of the operation means.

  Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

  (1) In the present embodiment, the gaming machine includes a treasure box accessory 211 that produces an effect and a liquid crystal display 51 that produces an effect. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 can be located at a position (first position) covering the treasure chest accessory 211 or a position not covering (second position). Further, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at a position (first position) that covers the treasure chest accessory 211, the treasure chest image B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and then the liquid crystal display 51 is placed on the treasure chest accessory 211. Is positioned at a position not covering (second position).

  The gaming machine also includes a RUSH accessory 212 that produces an effect and a liquid crystal display 51 that produces the effect. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 can be located at a position (first position) covering the RUSH accessory 212 or a position (second position) where it is not covered. Further, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at a position (first position) covering the RUSH accessory 212, the RUSH video C is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and then the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed on the RUSH accessory 212. Is positioned at a position not covering (second position).

  According to such a configuration, the liquid crystal display 51 and the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212 are interlocked at the first position and the second position while giving an impact by moving the liquid crystal display 51. Can do. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  (2) Moreover, in this embodiment, the gaming machine includes a treasure chest accessory 211 capable of emitting light, and a liquid crystal display 51 that displays an effect. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 can be located at a position (first position) covering the treasure chest accessory 211 or a position not covering (second position). In addition, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at a position (first position) covering the treasure chest accessory 211, an image in which the treasure chest image B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the character A operates on the treasure chest image B is displayed. Is displayed, and further, the treasure box image B is changed to a light emitting mode. Then, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at a position (first position) covering the treasure chest accessory 211, the treasure chest accessory 211 is also set in the light emission mode, and thereafter, the position where the liquid crystal display 51 does not cover the treasure chest accessory 211 ( The treasure chest accessory 211 is also set in the light emission mode when it is located at the second position.

  The gaming machine also includes a RUSH accessory 212 that can emit light, and a liquid crystal display 51 that displays an effect. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 can be located at a position (first position) covering the RUSH accessory 212 or a position (second position) where it is not covered. Further, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at a position (first position) covering the RUSH accessory 212, the RUSH video C is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the character A and the ball D are displayed on the RUSH video C. An operating image is displayed, and the RUSH image C is changed to a light emitting mode. Then, when the liquid crystal display 51 is located at a position (first position) covering the RUSH accessory 212, the RUSH accessory 212 is also set in the light emission mode, and thereafter, the position where the liquid crystal display 51 does not cover the RUSH accessory 212 ( Also when it is located at the second position), the RUSH accessory 212 is made to emit light.

  According to such a configuration, the liquid crystal display 51 and the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212 are interlocked at the first position and the second position while giving an impact by moving the liquid crystal display 51. Can do. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  (3) Further, there are a treasure chest accessory 211 and a RUSH accessory 212 as the accessory. The first position may be the front surface of the treasure chest accessory 211, and the second position may be the front surface of the RUSH accessory 212. Further, the first position may be the front surface of the RUSH accessory 212, and the second position may be the front surface of the treasure chest accessory 211.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform an effect of interlocking the liquid crystal display 51 with the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212 regardless of which the liquid crystal display 51 moves.

  (4) The liquid crystal display 51 can also be located at the third position. Further, the third position is a position that overlaps both the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212, and may be a position that is used in an effect that does not use the treasure chest accessory 211 or the RUSH accessory 212.

  According to such a structure, interest can be improved by providing the third position.

  (5) When the position of the liquid crystal display 51 does not change the absolute position of the image (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 3), the position of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to change the absolute position of the image. There may be a change (for example, the performance shown in FIG. 2).

  According to such a configuration, since there are different expression methods according to the movement of the display means, the interest can be improved.

  (6) In addition, a display in which the absolute position of the video is changed by changing the position of the liquid crystal display 51 on one effect (for example, a display displayed in the display area 222 for displaying information on the advantageous state in FIG. 4) There may be a display that does not change (for example, a display that is displayed in the display area 221 in which the gaming machine of FIG. 4 displays information indicating the operation mode of the operation means to the player).

  According to such a configuration, since different expression methods are used in one production, the interest can be improved.

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Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical matters described in the present embodiment described above and the technical matters described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, as described in the above-described present embodiment. The technical matter may be replaced with the technical matter described in the following modified example, and the technical matter described in the following modified example may be further combined with the replaced matter. Also good.

  For example, in the above-described example, the liquid crystal display 51 has been described using an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 can be moved up and down. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 may be able to move left and right, or may be able to move diagonally.

  In the above-described example, the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212 have been described as examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any accessory may be used. In addition, the number of items provided in the gaming machine is not limited to two, and may be any number.

  In the above-described example, the liquid crystal display 51 is moved to the first position and the second position, and the liquid crystal display 51 and the treasure chest accessory 211 and the RUSH accessory 212 are interlocked at the first position and the second position. As an effect to be performed, the effects shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 have been described as examples, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any effects may be performed.

  In the above-described example, the liquid crystal display 51 that does not transmit light has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a liquid crystal display having a transmission region may be used as the display means. Since the second position may be a position where the player can easily see the accessory than the first position, for example, the first position is a non-transmissive portion of a liquid crystal display having a transmissive region. The second position may be a position where a part of the accessory can be visually recognized from the transmissive portion of the liquid crystal display having the transmissive region. In this case, even if the liquid crystal display is located at the second position, a part of the accessory can be visually recognized from the transmission part of the liquid crystal display. It may be covered.

  Moreover, in the example mentioned above, although demonstrated using the liquid crystal display 51 as an example of the display means which produces an effect, not only this but what kind of display means may be used. For example, a light guide plate or an LED matrix panel may be used as the display means.

  Further, the gaming machine described above may be, for example, a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

51 Liquid crystal display 211 Treasure box accessory 212 RUSH accessory

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A character performing the production,
Display means for effecting;
With
The display means can be located at a first position and a second position;
The first position is a position of the front surface of the accessory,
The second position is a position where the player can easily see the accessory than the first position,
When the display means is located at the first position, the display means is displayed to indicate the accessory, and then the display means is located at the second position.

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