JP3936513B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of gaming machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In game machines, after the symbols are variably displayed on the display device, the symbols are statically displayed, and if the combination of the statically displayed symbols is a winning combination, prizes (medals or prize balls) can be paid out to the player. In some cases, a game state (a state called a special game, a special prize, etc.) in which a large number of prizes can be easily obtained is obtained. There is a slot machine as a representative example of the former (a form in which a prize body is paid out according to a pattern), and a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine is a typical example of the latter (a form in which a game state is changed). Also, as a kind of slot machine called a so-called pachislot machine, there is a game machine that changes the game state to a special game in addition to paying out prizes when a special symbol (for example, 777) is prepared.
[0003]
For example, Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 4-109777 and Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-19100 disclose a slot machine having a 3-reel variable display device, and Japanese Laid-Open Patent Application No. 6-39085 discloses a 9-reel variable display device. A slot machine is disclosed. In these slot machines, the variable display device is used only for displaying symbols. For example, the number of coins inserted, the current game state, the winning line, and the like are displayed by their display-dedicated LEDs. There is also an example in which the winning line is printed on the front cover of the reel. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-99240 describes an example in which a winning line is formed by an EL tape in a slot machine. However, these display methods have a problem that display patterns are limited and display variations cannot be increased.
[0004]
On the other hand, as for gaming machines other than the slot machine, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 61-279272 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-177043 show a form in which an EL display is combined with a pachinko machine. However, since this EL display is mounted on the game board surface and is not transparent, the superimposed display for improving the game performance cannot be performed.
[0005]
Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 60-61079 discloses a mode in which a transmissive liquid crystal display is provided on the front glass of a pachinko machine. However, this purpose is to promptly inform the player of the end of the game, and is not a display for enhancing game performance.
Further, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-19182, a dot matrix type LCD is disposed on the front surface of a slot machine and used for enhancing game characteristics and displaying game contents by transparent display. However, when displaying the state of the gaming machine such as advertisement display, news, malfunction, etc. on the LCD while the gaming machine is waiting, the LCD backlight is necessary. There is a problem that the visibility is deteriorated due to superimposing.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention, in a gaming machine that performs the superimposed display by arranging the back side display means behind the translucent front side display means, for example, when it is desired to make only the display content by the front side display means stand out, It is an object to make it possible for a player to visually recognize one of the front side display means and the back side display means.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
  The gaming machine according to claim 1, a translucent front side display means, a back side display means arranged behind the front side display means, a state determination means for determining the usage state of the gaming machine,Illumination means for illuminating the back side display means, front side display control means for displaying on the front side display means,Said state discriminating meansDue to the above, during the period when it is determined that the game is not being executed, the illumination means is dimmed more than when the game is being executed.Control meansThe front-side display control means performs display on the front-side display means during a period in which it is determined that the state determination means is in the standby state.
[0008]
In this gaming machine, since the front side display means and the back side display means perform superimposed display, the display itself (for example, symbols, characters, symbols, etc.) on the front side display means may be opaque, but a non-display area ( For example, it is necessary to be translucent (of course, it may be transparent) around the symbol or when no display is performed. Of course, the display itself may be translucent. Specific examples include transparent EL (electroluminescence) panels and transmissive liquid crystal displays described in JP-A-10-91076, USP 4,568,928 and the like.
[0009]
  As the back side display means, a display that is clearly displayed in the presence of illumination, for example, a mechanical display that displays a pattern by rotating and stopping a rotating body such as a reel (drum) or belt on which the pattern is drawn. Provide display meansYou can adopt things.
  For example, the illumination means may illuminate the surface of the reel or belt (the player can see reflected light) or illuminate from the inner surface of the reel or belt (the player can see the transmitted light). .
[0010]
  This machine is behindAn illumination means for illuminating the side display means,During the period in which the control means is determined to be in a standby state in which no game is being executed by the state determination means, than in the execution state in which a game is being executedDimming lighting (including extinguishing lights)To do. Further, during the period in which it is determined that the state determination unit is in the standby state, the front side display control unit performs display on the front side display unit. Therefore, during the period when it is determined that the state determination unit is in the standby state,By making the display on the back side display means inconspicuous or invisible, the display contents on the front side display means can be made clear or stand out.wear. In other words, in the standby state, the front side display meansCan be seen well by the player.
[0011]
  in this way,In the standby state, the display on the front side display means can be visually recognized by the player. For this reason, there is a relationship with the game itself in the front-side display means, such as introduction of game contents and game method of the gaming machine in the standby state, achievement of jackpot in this gaming machine, guidance of the game shop, other advertisements, etc. When the display is not performed, the display content by the front side display means can be clarified.
[0012]
  Claim 2The listed gaming machines areClaim 1In this game machine,The front side display control means includesDifferent contents are displayed on the front side display means during the period determined to be in the standby state by the state determination means and during the period determined to be in the execution state.So thatWhile the game is being executed, the display on the front side and the display on the back side is superimposed to make the hit display rich in variety, and in the standby state, it is suitable for displaying messages such as the above-mentioned guidance and advertisement.
[0013]
  Claim 3The gaming machine described is claimed1 or 2In the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the state determining means is for starting a game.InOr to continue playingInPlayerDoes for gaming machinesWhen an action is detected, it is distinguished from the execution state, so that the execution state can be accurately determined.
[0014]
  To start the gameInOr to continue playingInPlayerDoes for gaming machinesExamples of actions include the insertion of a medal (medal detection sensor signal) in the case of a slot machine, and the operation of a launch handle (touch sensor signal) in the case of a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine. . Also, in the case of a gaming machine configured to borrow a game medium (medal or game ball) with a prepaid card, if a valid prepaid card is inserted in the card reader, the game is started.InOr to continue playingInPlayerDoes for gaming machinesIt may be an act. In short, it is only necessary to detect a player's action, which is indispensable when playing a game or as a premise for starting a game, using a sensor or the like. In this case, the use of the above-described example (medal detection sensor signal, touch sensor signal, prepaid card) is excellent in this respect because it is not necessary to provide a new sensor.
[0015]
  Claim 4The gaming machine described is claimed1 to 3In the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the state determining means is for starting a game.InOr to continue playingInPlayerDoes for gaming machinesIf the action is interrupted for a set time or more, the standby state is determined. Therefore, it is possible to accurately determine that the gaming machine is not being used, that is, in the standby state.
  The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the act performed by the player on the gaming machine is limited to an operation act on the gaming machine or a throwing-in action on the gaming machine. Is.
[0016]
  Claim 6The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising presence / absence detecting means for detecting presence / absence of a player who uses the gaming machine, wherein the state determining means is detected by the presence / absence detecting means. If the presence of a player is not detected, the standby state is determined. Therefore, it can be determined very accurately that the gaming machine is not used, that is, in the standby state.
[0017]
As the presence / absence detecting means, a photographing device such as a CCD camera or a sensor such as an infrared sensor can be employed. In the case of a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, the signal from the touch sensor of the launch handle can be used. Further, the player's chair may be provided with a pressure sensor or the like to detect the player's seating.
[0018]
  Claim 7The gaming machine described is claimed1 to 6In the gaming machine according to any one of the above, since the front side display means is a self-luminous type transparent display, clear display is possible, and since the light emission is stopped in the non-display state, the display on the back side display means is displayed. Clearly visible. Further, by switching between display and non-display of the front side display means, the display by the back side display means can be made relatively inconspicuous or conspicuous.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described by way of examples of the present invention.
[0020]
【Example】
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a display unit of the slot machine 15 of the present embodiment.
A panel 6 is mounted on the front frame 11, and a display window 6a is provided at a position facing the player 7 in a state of being installed in the game store. A light transmissive transparent EL panel 5 corresponding to the front side display means is attached to the back side of the panel 6.
[0021]
Further, on the back side of the transparent EL panel 5 (inside the housing 10 shown in FIG. 2), the rotary reel display 2 corresponding to the back side display means is arranged. The rotary reel display 2 is composed of three reels 2a and a motor 2b (see FIG. 4) for rotationally driving them. In each reel 2a, a symbol 2c ($, 7, X, etc.) illustrated in FIG. 1B is drawn, and three symbols 2c can be seen from the display window 6a. That is, 3 × 3 matrix display is performed by the three reels 2a.
[0022]
A fluorescent lamp 9 corresponding to the illumination means is disposed at a position obliquely above the transparent EL panel 5 inside the front frame 11, and the reel 2 a can be illuminated by turning on the fluorescent lamp 9.
Further, the front frame 11 is provided with switches such as a start lever 3 and a stop switch 4 that are operated by the player to play a slot game, a medal slot 14 and the like. As shown in FIG. 1B, one stop switch 4 is arranged at a position corresponding to each reel 2a.
[0023]
A CCD camera 21 is provided on the upper portion of the slot machine 15 so that it is possible to photograph almost the upper body of a player who uses the slot machine 15.
As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame 11 is pivotally supported on the housing 10 by a hinge 10 a, and the transparent EL panel 5 is attached to the front frame 11. A driving circuit 12 is integrated with the transparent EL panel 5, and is connected to a main body main board 13 accommodated on the housing 10 side via a harness 12a.
[0024]
Since the transparent EL panel 5 is mounted on the front frame 11, the entire transparent EL panel 5 can be exposed by opening the front frame 11 as shown. For this reason, inspection, repair, etc. of the transparent EL panel 5 are easy, and it is excellent in maintainability. Moreover, since the drive circuit 12 is integrated with the transparent EL panel 5, it is not necessary to connect the drive circuit 12 and the transparent EL panel 5 with a harness or the like. When the drive circuit 12 is arranged in the housing 10 (for example, behind the rotary reel display 2) or provided on the main body main board 13, wiring from the housing 10 side to the transparent EL panel 5, that is, the front frame 11 side. May become enormous, which may hinder the opening and closing of the front frame 11. However, in the case of this embodiment, the transparent EL panel 5 and the drive circuit 12 are integrated, and the assembly required for display of the transparent EL panel 5 is concentrated on the front frame 11 side. The harness 12a that connects the two is the minimum necessary. Therefore, the harness 12a does not affect the opening and closing of the front frame 11.
[0025]
The main part of the control system of the slot machine 15 is as shown in FIG. On the main body main board 13, a CPU 20a, a ROM 20b, a RAM 20c, an input circuit 20d, an output circuit 20e, and the like are mounted.
Connected to the input circuit 20d are a medal insertion sensor 14a for detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 14, a start switch 3a interlocked with the start lever 3, a stop switch 4, a hall computer, and the like. Can acquire the insertion signal from the medal insertion sensor 14a, the start signal from the start switch 3a, and the stop signal from the stop switch 4, and can communicate with the hall computer. The hall computer provides information unique to the store, such as the business form of the amusement store, and is used for display (details will be described later) of the transparent EL panel 5 in the standby state.
[0026]
Further, the player-side surface of the transparent EL panel 5 is a touch panel, and information indicating the position touched by the player with the fingertip is input to the main body main board 13.
Further, the output of the CCD camera 21 is input to the image processing circuit 22, and the output of the image processing circuit 22 is input to the input circuit 20d. The image processing circuit 22 performs image processing on the image data of the CCD camera 21 and outputs data indicating whether or not there is a person in front of the slot machine 15, that is, whether or not a player is present. That is, the CCD camera 21 and the image processing circuit 22 constitute presence / absence detection means.
[0027]
On the other hand, a drive circuit 12, a fluorescent lamp 9, a motor 2b, and the like are connected to the output circuit 20e, and the main body main board 13 controls the display content of the transparent EL panel 5 via the drive circuit 12, and the fluorescent lamp. 9 flashing control, motor 2b control, and the like are possible.
Next, the operation of the slot machine 15 will be described.
[0028]
The slot machine 15 has a mode for executing a game (execution state) and a standby mode (standby state).
First, the execution of the game will be described. In the execution state, the fluorescent lamp 9 is lit and sufficiently illuminates the reel 2a.
[0029]
When a player inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 14 in order to execute a game, an insertion signal is output every time the medal insertion sensor 14 a detects a medal, and this is input to the main body main board 13. Then, the CPU 20a sets effective pay lines L1 to L5 in accordance with the insertion signal, that is, the number of inserted medals (the number of bets).3As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, if the bet number is 1, the middle pay line L1 is valid, if the bet number is 2, the upper and lower pay lines L2, L3 are valid, and if the bet number is 3, the middle pay line L1 is further valid. The winning lines L4 and L5 along the diagonal line are valid, and only valid lines are displayed. Since only the activated pay lines L1 to L5 are displayed on the transparent EL panel 5, this can be clearly shown to the player.
[0030]
It is also possible to play a game by inserting a large number of medals in advance (using credits). In the case of a credit game, the bet number is selected by operating the bet switch. The number of bets is 1 when operated once, 2 when operated twice, and 3 when operated 3. The credit amount is subtracted by the number of bets. Setting of valid pay lines L1 to L5 is the same as in the case of betting by inserting medals. In the case of credit games, figure3As shown in FIG. 3, the credit amount balance (three in the illustrated case) is displayed on the transparent EL panel 5.
[0031]
When the player depresses the start lever 3 after the effective pay lines L1 to L5 are determined by inserting medals or by operating the bet switch, a start signal from the start switch 3a linked thereto is input to the main body main board 13. The
Then, the CPU 20a starts to rotate the three motors 2b and rotates the three reels 2a. As a result, the symbol 2c is variably displayed.
[0032]
Further, when the start signal is input, the CPU 20a reads a random value generated by, for example, a software counter that uses a part of the RAM 20c, and determines whether or not it matches any one of a plurality of types of winning values. , Determining whether or not to shift to the winning, bonus mode or big bonus mode. The winnings have ranks depending on the winning value. For example, the winnings vary from winnings with two payouts to winnings with 15 payouts.
[0033]
Based on the determination result, a combination of symbols 2c to be displayed statically when the reel 2a is stopped is determined. In the case of winning a prize, for example, “diamond, diamond, diamond”,
"Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon", "cherry,-,-" (Cherry symbol 2c is statically displayed on the left reel 2a, and the symbols of the other reels 2a are displayed.2cIs not specified. ) Etc. are selected. Further, when the transition to the bonus mode is decided, for example, the combination of the symbols 2c of “BAR, BAR, BAR” is used. When the transition to the big bonus mode is performed, for example, the symbol 2c of “7, 7, 7” is used. Determine the combination. However, which symbol 2c is statically displayed depends on the operation timing of the stop switch 4 by the player, so the combination of symbols 2c determined here is not necessarily statically displayed.
[0034]
When a stop signal is input due to the operation of the stop switch 4 after the reel 2a starts rotating, the CPU 20a stops the reel 2a corresponding to the operated stop switch 4 and causes the symbol 2c to be displayed statically. At this time, the CPU 20a controls the stop position of the reel 2a so as to obtain a combination of symbols 2c determined by itself, but the amount of rotation of the reel 2a from the operation of the stop switch 4 to the stop is naturally limited. Since the player feels distrust when the time from switch operation to stop is long, it must be stopped almost immediately. Therefore, the combination of the symbols 2c as determined may not be achieved.
[0035]
When all the three reels 2a are stopped, the CPU 20a determines, based on the stop position of the reel 2a, whether or not a winning combination is established in the symbols 2c displayed stationary on the effective winning lines L1 to L5. If the winning is established, the payout device is operated to pay out medals. In the case of a credit game, the number of credits is added instead of paying out medals.
[0036]
At this time, if the special combination exemplified above, for example, “BAR, BAR, BAR” is established, the mode is shifted to the bonus mode. If, for example, “7, 7, 7” is established, the mode is shifted to the big bonus mode. Transition. In the bonus game executed in the bonus mode and the big bonus game executed in the big bonus mode, for example, the combination of symbols 2c of “7, 7, 7” is likely to be established, and a large number of medals can be obtained. Become. Since the contents of the bonus game and the big bonus game are well known, description thereof will be omitted.
[0037]
Next, the standby state will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of usage state determination processing that the CPU 20a repeats at appropriate timing (for example, by timer interruption).
In this usage state determination process, the CPU 20a first determines whether or not the standby state flag F = 1 (S41). The standby state flag F is a flag indicating whether or not the slot machine 15 is in a standby state that is not used for a game. If this is set to 1, it indicates that the slot machine 15 is already in a standby state. The present process is terminated without performing a typical process.
[0038]
If the standby state flag F is not 1 (that is, when the standby state is not set), it is determined whether or not there is a state in which there is no player continuously for 15 seconds or more based on the data from the image processing circuit 22. Judgment is made (S42). If the determination is affirmative (no player), the standby state flag F is set to 1 (S44), and the process is terminated. Even in the case of negative determination (there is a player) in S42, it is necessary to determine it because it is in a standby state unless a game is actually performed. In the case of the present embodiment, when a bet is not made for 30 seconds or longer (the bead switch or the bet switch operation at the time of crediting) is not performed, the standby state is set. It is determined whether or not (S43). If the determination is affirmative (no bet), the standby state flag F is set to 1 (S44) and the process is terminated.
[0039]
In addition, the time shown here (15 seconds in S42, 30 seconds in S43) is merely an example, and can be arbitrarily set according to the type of gaming machine, the business form, and other conditions. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily set whether to enter a standby state or a gaming state when the gaming machine is activated when the store is opened.
[0040]
Next, the operation of the slot machine 15 in the standby state will be described focusing on the display on the transparent EL panel 5.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the standby display control process that the CPU 20a repeats at appropriate timing (for example, by timer interruption), the CPU 20a determines whether or not the slot machine 15 is in the standby state, It is determined whether it is set to 1 (S51). If it is not in the standby state, this process ends without performing any substantial process.
[0041]
If it is in the standby state (S51: YES), the fluorescent lamp 9 is turned off (S52), and a menu as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the transparent EL panel 5 (S53). Since the player side surface of the transparent EL panel 5 is a touch panel, the player can select an item by touching any item on the menu with the fingertip.
[0042]
Next, the CPU 20a determines whether there is a player because there is no player or whether there is a player but there is no game, so that the player is in a standby state (S54). The basis of this determination is data of the image processing circuit 22.
If there is no player, no operation is performed on the slot machine 15, so this process is temporarily terminated.
[0043]
If there is a player, it is determined whether or not any item on the menu displayed on the transparent EL panel 5 is touched, that is, whether or not any item is selected (S55).
If there is no selection (S55: NO), the CPU 20a determines whether or not there is an insertion signal from the medal insertion sensor 14a (S56). Since the insertion of a medal means the start of the game, if the insertion signal is input (S56: YES), the standby state flag F is cleared as the end of the standby state (S57). If there is no input signal (S56: NO), the process returns to S55. In order to simplify the explanation, if a negative determination is made in S56, it is assumed that the process returns to S55. However, in actuality, if the negative determination is made in S56, the CPU 20a once ends this process and executes another process.
[0044]
If there is a selection from the menu, the CPU 20a determines whether or not “6. Game start” has been selected (S58). If the game start is selected (S58: YES), the player has indicated that he will play the game, so the standby state is also terminated in this case (S57).
[0045]
When a button other than “6. Game start” is selected (S58: NO), the content corresponding to the selected item is displayed on the transparent EL panel 5 (S59). Specifically, if “1. Explanation of how to play”, characters or the like explaining the method of the game in the slot machine 15 are displayed (see FIG. 8A), and “2. If so, display the number of times the slot machine 15 is started, the number of times the bonus game or big bonus game has been established (FIG. 8B), and if “3. Display the introduction of the gaming machine, and if it is “4. Sales guidance”, display information about the opening of the amusement store where the slot machine 15 is installed, closing time, quantitative system, lucky number system, unlimited, etc. When “5. Meal break” is selected, a message is displayed indicating that the player using the slot machine 15 is temporarily away from the seat at lunch or the like (FIG. 8C). . The display data of “1. Explanation of how to play” and “5. Meal break” is stored in the ROM 20b, and “2. Today's results” is based on the data stored in the RAM 20c. The contents of “4. Sales Guide” are obtained from the hall computer. After this S59 or after the above-described S57, the process returns from this process.
[0046]
Although illustration is omitted, even when the slot machine 15 is not in a standby state, if a failure occurs in the slot machine 15, the fluorescent lamp 9 is similarly turned off and the content of the failure is displayed on the transparent EL panel 5. In the case of this failure display, it is difficult to perform when the game is being executed. In this case, first, the player is prompted to suspend the game and call the store clerk, and the game is stopped ( For example, after confirming that no new medal has been inserted, the failure location and the failure content are displayed.
[0047]
Thus, when displaying information that is not directly related to the game in the standby state on the transparent EL panel 5, the fluorescent lamp 9 is turned off and the back side of the transparent EL panel 5 becomes dark. There is no possibility that the display overlaps with the rear reel 2a or the like and is not easily seen.
[0048]
Also, when a display other than a game is displayed due to a failure or the like, the fluorescent lamp 9 is similarly turned off, so that information on such a failure or the like can be clearly displayed.
Since the transparent EL panel 5 displays winning lines L1 to L5, the number of credits, and the like when in the execution state, the player can intensively acquire important information related to the game on the transparent EL panel 5. Therefore, there is no need to change the viewpoints and the user can concentrate on the game.
[0049]
Since the above-mentioned guidance, advertisements, and the like are displayed in the standby state, the utility value of the transparent EL panel 5 is high, and the display contents are various in the game and in the standby state.
In this embodiment, the CPU 20a functions as state determination means (use state determination processing, S51, S56, S58), control means (S52) and front side display control means (for example, S53, S59 and display during game). ing.
[0050]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described according to the Example, this invention is not limited to these examples.
For example, in the above example, the surface of the transparent EL panel is used as a touch panel for menu selection. However, for example, a cursor operation button or the like may be provided, and the menu may be selected accordingly.
[0051]
Or it is good also as a structure which displays the description of how to play, today's results, introduction of a model, business guidance, news, general advertisement, etc. in a cycle in an appropriate order without displaying a menu.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the presence / absence of the player is determined based on the image of the CCD camera 21, that is, the data of the image processing circuit 22 (S61), and if there is no player, the fluorescent lamp 9 is turned off ( (S62), explanation of how to play, results of today, introduction of models, sales guidance, news, general advertisements, etc. are displayed in a cycle in an appropriate order on the transparent EL panel 5 (S63), and if there is a player (S61) : YES), it is possible to configure the gaming state (if it has been in a standby state and the fluorescent lamp 9 is turned off, turn it on), and display the game on the transparent EL panel 5 (S64). It is. In this case, when the player is seated, the standby state is ended, so that it is suitable for display of contents that support so-called selection of a table by viewing the gaming machine without the player sitting.
[0052]
In the above embodiment, a so-called mechanical display called a rotary reel display is used as the back side display means, but a self-luminous display such as a liquid crystal display, a CRT or an EL display may be used. In the case of a liquid crystal display, the degree of recognition of the liquid crystal display through the front display means changes by controlling the brightness of the backlight. In the CRT, the degree of recognition of the CRT is changed by controlling the display luminance (including turning off the light). In a self-luminous display such as an EL display, the self-luminous display is brightened or darkened by on / off control of energization to the self-luminous display. The recognition of the self-luminous display through the front side display means changes.
[0053]
Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10, a transmissive liquid crystal shutter 23 is disposed between the back side display means 2 (rotary reel display) and the front side display means 5, and the liquid crystal shutter 23 is used when no gaming machine is used. Of course, it is possible to prevent the back side display means 2 from being recognized through the front side display means 5.
[0054]
Further, as the front side display means, a transparent EL panel is used in the above embodiment, but for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display can be used. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, a transflective plate 25 is disposed between the transmissive liquid crystal display 24 and the rear display 2 (rotary reel display), and above the transflective plate 25. Alternatively, the illumination 26 for the liquid crystal display 24 may be disposed, and the illumination 9 for the rear display 2 may be disposed behind the transflective plate 25. Thereby, the light emitted from the illumination 9 and reflected by the rear display 2 passes through the transflective plate 25, and the light from the illumination 26 is reflected by the transflective plate 25 to transmit the transmissive liquid crystal display. When the player reaches the device 24 and is recognized by the player and the back side display 2 is darkened, the light from the illumination 26 is reflected by the transflective reflector 25 and reaches the transmissive liquid crystal display 24 to be recognized by the player. Will be. In this example, if the rear display 2 is a self-luminous display such as a CRT or EL display, the illumination 9 is unnecessary.
[0055]
In addition, although the slot machine was demonstrated in the Example, this invention can also be applied to other forms of game machines, such as a pachinko machine.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a main part of a slot machine of an embodiment, FIG. 1 (a) is a schematic sectional view, and FIG. 1 (b) is a schematic diagram of a configuration of a display unit.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a state in which a front frame is opened in the slot machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a display on a transparent EL panel when a game is played in the slot machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a control system of the slot machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of usage state determination processing executed by a CPU in the slot machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of standby display control executed by a CPU in the slot machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of menu display in a standby state in the slot machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an exemplary view showing a display of guidance and the like in a standby state in the slot machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a modified example of the usage state determination process.
FIG. 10 is an exemplary diagram of a configuration in which the recognition state of the rear display means is controlled by a transmissive liquid crystal shutter.
FIG. 11 is an exemplary diagram of a configuration in which the degree of recognition of the rear display means is controlled by a transflective plate.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Rotating reel display (rear display means)
2a reel
5 Transparent EL panel (front display means)
9 Fluorescent lamp (lighting means)
13 Main body main board
15 Slot machines (game machines)
20a CPU (state discrimination means, control means, front side display control means)
21 CCD camera (existence detection means)
22 Image processing circuit (existence detection means)

Claims (7)

A translucent front display means;
Back side display means arranged behind the front side display means;
State discriminating means for discriminating the usage state of the gaming machine;
Illumination means for illuminating the back side display means;
Front side display control means for displaying on the front side display means;
A control means for dimming the illumination of the lighting means during the period of time determined to be in a standby state where no game is being executed by the state determination means ;
A gaming machine, wherein the front side display control means performs display on the front side display means during a period in which it is determined that the state determination means is in the standby state . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The front-side display control means causes the front-side display means to display different contents during the period determined by the state determination means as being in the standby state and during the period determined as being in the execution state. A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the state discriminating unit discriminates the running state when detecting an action performed by the player on the gaming machine in order to start a game or to continue the game. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the state discriminating unit discriminates the standby state when an action performed by the player on the gaming machine for starting the game or continuing the game is interrupted for a set time or longer . In the gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4 ,
The gaming machine characterized in that the action performed by the player on the gaming machine is an operation action on the gaming machine or a throwing-in action on the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A presence / absence detecting means for detecting the presence / absence of a player using the gaming machine;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the state discriminating unit discriminates the standby state if the presence / absence detecting unit does not detect the presence of the player. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the front side display means is a self-luminous transparent display .

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