JP4193022B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  This inventionTransparent windowThe effective line of the symbol combination that can appear by the symbols of multiple rows and multiple stages stopped and displayed in the above,Transparent windowAn effective line display device that displays on the pointing unit provided on the fluoroscope disposed on the screenPlaceThe present invention relates to a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, slot machines or pachinko slot machines, a combination game is developed based on variable control conditions including starting and stopping every time that occurs during the game, and the right to special gaming state Various types of symbol display devices such as a drum-type symbol display device, a belt-type symbol display device, and a liquid crystal symbol display device are suitably employed as gaming devices that can display the established symbol combination conditions. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, various symbol display devices 18 are arranged so as to be aligned with the back side of the large decorative member 40 disposed in the center of the front surface of the game board 38. The symbol display portion of the symbol display device 18 is aligned with the see-through window 42 opened in the large decorative member 40 and can be visually recognized from the front side.
[0003]
For example, in the liquid crystal display device, as shown in FIG. 17, a total of nine symbols 44 are set to be displayed in 3 columns × 3 rows corresponding to the see-through window portion 42, and can be in a special gaming state. For example, (1) the symbols stopped at the upper row of each row, (2) the symbols stopped at the middle row of each row, (3) the symbols stopped at the lower row of each row, (4) Basically, there are five types, such as each symbol stopped in the upper left row, middle row, lower middle row, and (5) each symbol stopped in the lower left row, middle row, middle row, upper right row, etc. Become.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In some of the gaming machines, the number of valid lines that can be in a special gaming state is changed depending on the number of coins or pachinko balls used as a gaming machine right-of-use medium. The number of lines is an important concern for players. Therefore, effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 corresponding to the respective symbol combination lines are formed on the transparent body 10 attached to the transparent window portion 42 of the large decorative member 40.
[0005]
However, the conventional effective line is generally applied to the surface of the fluoroscopic body 10 with a paint of appropriate color tone, or a sticker or vapor-deposited sticker or the like to display it in a fixed manner. The visual effect was low and entertainment was poor. In addition, there are those in which the effective line is displayed by the light source, but in this case, the line is only displayed or not displayed by turning on / off the light source. That is, there is no display that displays an effective line with a dynamic effect.
[0006]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the prior art described above, and has been proposed to suitably solve this problem. The visual effect is displayed by displaying the effective line in a dynamic effect. An effective line display device that can play games with a high level of entertainmentPlaceIt is an object to provide a gaming machine having the above.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to overcome the above-described problems and achieve the intended purpose suitably, the present invention provides:
Arranged on the back of the game board, a game board on which a decorative member having a transparent window portion opened in the front and rear, a start winning tool installed in the game board and incorporating a switch for detecting a safe ball, and It is possible to stop and display multiple rows and multiple stages of symbols through the fluoroscopic window part, and the multiple rows and multiple stages of symbols displayed through the fluoroscopic window part can be changed by detecting a safe ball of the starting prize. A symbol display device capable of exhibiting a special gaming state relating to a combination of symbols that has been set in advance by developing a symbol combination game; and the see-through window unitEffective line display device for displaying an effective line of a combination of symbols that can be displayed by a plurality of rows and a plurality of rows of symbols displayed viaA gaming machine equipped withBecause
The effective line display device includes:
A transparent plate disposed in a substantially vertical posture at a position corresponding to the see-through window portion of the decorative member on the front side of the symbol display device;
A ring-shaped support body that is formed in a ring shape, the transparent plate is fixed inside, and is rotatably supported integrally with the transparent plate in a substantially vertical plane;
The transparent plate is rotated by rotating a driving roller that contacts the outer peripheral edge of the ring-shaped support.Rotational drive means for rotating;
A rotation signal is transmitted to the rotation driving means by detecting a safe ball of the starting prize-winning tool, and the rotation driving means is controlled to change at least one of the rotation direction and the rotation speed of the transparent plate.Drive control means;
A pair of patterns that are formed in the shape of a groove extending linearly on the back surface of the transparent plate to display an effective line of symbol combinations that can be in a special gaming state, and are inclined oppositely from the back surface of the transparent plate toward the valley. A linear section with a triangular cross section having a reflective surface of
It is disposed outside the transparent plate, faces the end of the linear portion and rotates integrally with the transparent plate, and always irradiates irradiation light at a substantially constant angle with respect to the reflective surface of the linear portion. LED lamp for bright displayIt is characterized by that.
[0008]
  In order to overcome the above-described problems and achieve the desired purpose suitably, a gaming machine according to another invention of the present application is:
  Arranged on the back of the game board, a game board on which a decorative member having a transparent window portion opened in the front and rear, a start winning tool installed in the game board and incorporating a switch for detecting a safe ball, and It is possible to stop and display multiple rows and multiple stages of symbols through the fluoroscopic window part, and the multiple rows and multiple stages of symbols displayed through the fluoroscopic window part can be changed by detecting a safe ball of the starting prize. A symbol display device capable of exhibiting a special game state related to a combination of symbols that has been set in advance by developing a symbol combination game, and a plurality of rows and a plurality of rows displayed via the fluoroscopic window portion A gaming machine comprising an effective line display device that displays an effective line of a symbol combination that can be revealed by a symbol,
The effective line display device includes:
A circular transparent plate disposed in a substantially vertical position at a position corresponding to the see-through window portion of the decorative member on the front side of the symbol display device, and supported rotatably in a substantially vertical plane;
Rotation driving means for rotating the circular transparent plate by rotating a driving roller that contacts the outer peripheral edge of the circular transparent plate;
Drive control means for controlling the rotation drive means so as to vary at least one of the rotation direction and the rotation speed of the circular transparent plate;
The effective line of the symbol combination which is formed in the shape of a groove extending linearly on the back surface of the circular transparent plate and can be in a special game state is displayed, facing the valley from the back surface of the circular transparent plate A linear section having a triangular cross section having a pair of reflecting surfaces inclined to each other,
A plurality of irradiation lights are arranged at positions spaced apart in the circumferential direction on the outer side of the circular transparent plate so that the irradiation light faces the outer peripheral edge of the circular transparent plate. LED lamp that can be madeIt is characterized by.
[0009]
[Action]
  Transparent windowCorrespondingly arrangedTransparent plateIs rotated by rotation driving means,Transparent plateIs stopped by the drive control means.Transparent plateProvided inLinear partThus, the effective line of the symbol combination is dynamically displayed. Also,Transparent plateThe visual effect is improved by changing the rotation direction or rotation speed. Furthermore,Transparent plateBy configuring with a plurality of transparent plates, it is possible to display an effective line of symbol combinations with a more complicated production. Use a light sourceLinear partBy displaying brightly, the player can clearly recognize the effective line of the symbol combination.
[0010]
In addition, in the gaming machine equipped with the effective line display device, a more interesting game is possible by the symbol combination game of the symbol display device and the dynamic presentation display of the symbol combination effective line by the effective line display device. .
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Next, the effective line display device according to the present invention.PlaceThe gaming machine will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by giving a preferred embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated about the member and site | part same as the member and site | part demonstrated with the prior art regarding FIG. 16 and FIG. The effective line display device of the present embodiment can be suitably implemented in a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a pachinko slot machine, etc. as a symbol combination game machine, but in the embodiment, the pachinko machine is mainly used. An example will be described. Furthermore, in the embodiment, a case will be described in which a symbol display device capable of differentiating all symbols that are stopped and displayed in a plurality of rows and stages on the fluoroscopic window is described.
[0012]
The pachinko machine P schematically shown in FIG. 2 is formed with an out port 60 in the game area of the game board 38 that is detachably mounted from the front side of the machine, while a switch for detecting a safe ball (see FIG. 2). A start winning tool 62 incorporating a not-shown), an electric winning device 64 and a symbol display device 18 to which an opening condition is given when a “big hit” is established, are respectively provided. In the electric prize-winning device 64, the opening / closing member 68 for the game ball winning area 66 is changed to open / close based on the driving condition of an electromagnetic solenoid (not shown). The safe ball can be detected by a counting switch and a special switch (not shown), and the condition for continuing the opening operation of the electric winning device 64 itself can be established based on the safe ball detection of the special switch.
[0013]
For example, the liquid crystal-type symbol display device 18 implemented in the pachinko machine P described above is disposed so as to be aligned with the back side of the large decorative member 40 that is mounted and set on the front side of the game board 38. A symbol display portion of the symbol display device 18 is configured to be visible from the front side through a see-through window 42 serving as a symbol display portion opened in the front. In the symbol display device 18, the symbol 44 in the symbol display portion is fluctuated / stopped based on a control output generated from a control circuit device (not shown) according to a start signal input condition from the switch of the start winning tool 62. Is set to The symbol display device 18 is configured to stop and display a total of nine symbols 44 in a plurality of rows and a plurality of rows, specifically 3 rows × 3 rows, on the fluoroscopic window portion 42.
[0014]
[About the effective line display device according to the first embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, the first effective line display device 11 </ b> A according to the first embodiment implemented in the pachinko machine P described above is a rotatable see-through body 10 and a rotational drive that rotates the see-through body 10. The effective line display device 11A is basically composed of means 14 and drive control means 16 (see FIG. 2) that controls at least rotation start and rotation stop of the fluoroscopic body 10. On the front side, the fluoroscopic body 10 is disposed in a substantially vertical position at a position corresponding to the fluoroscopic window portion 42 of the large decorative member 40, for example, in the window portion, on the front side, or on the rear side. The transparent body 10 of the first embodiment is composed of a single transparent plate (hereinafter referred to as a first rectangular transparent plate) 12a formed in a rectangular shape. As the first rectangular transparent plate 12a, for example, an acrylic plate excellent in transparency, light diffusibility, and the like is suitably employed, and its thickness is set to about 3 mm (FIG. 3), and the large decorative member 40 is used. The outer dimension is set so as to substantially cover the transparent window portion 42 of the first window. The material of the first rectangular transparent plate 12a is not limited to acrylic but may be other materials such as glass as long as it is transparent.
[0015]
The first effective line display device 11 </ b> A includes a ring-shaped support body 26 that is supported by a plurality of support rollers 30 and is rotatable, and the first rectangular transparent plate 12 a is integrally formed inside the support body 26. It is arrange | positioned so that rotation is possible. A driving roller 28 that can be rotated forward and backward by a rotational driving means 14 such as a motor is disposed so as to abut on the outside of the ring-shaped support body 26. By rotating the rotational driving means 14 forward and backward, One rectangular transparent plate 12a is configured to rotate in the forward and reverse directions within a substantially vertical plane. Then, the drive control means 16 controls the rotation start, rotation stop, rotation direction and rotation speed of the rotation drive means 14.
[0016]
On the back surface of the first rectangular transparent plate 12a, an indicator is provided at a position passing through the substantially vertical center (the center of the plate surface) of the transparent plate 12a between a pair of opposing pieces facing left and right in FIG. A first linear portion 22A is formed. The first linear portion 22A is set to a length that can simultaneously indicate three symbols 44 aligned in the vertical, horizontal, or diagonal directions that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18 (see FIG. 5). The line portion 22A is configured to display an effective line of symbol combinations that can be in a special gaming state. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the first linear portion 22A is a concave portion having a triangular cross section that linearly extends, and is inclined so as to face the so-called valley portion from the back surface of the first rectangular transparent plate 12a. It is formed with a pair of reflecting surfaces 32, 32. In addition, outside the first rectangular transparent plate 12a, LED lamps 24 and 24 as light sources are disposed at positions corresponding to both edge portions of the first linear portion 22A, and the irradiation light is Utilizing the so-called “edge light effect” that goes straight inside the transparent plate 12a or is totally reflected at the interface between the transparent plate 12a and air and finally comes out from the reflecting surfaces 32, 32 to the front side. Thus, the first linear portion 22A can be brightly displayed. The light source is not limited to the LED lamp 24 but may be other types such as a filament type.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 3, the LED lamp 24 is a publicly known lamp that emits irradiation light having a high forward directivity and has a diameter approximately the same as the thickness of the first rectangular transparent plate 12a. Also, the reflecting surfaces 32, 32 of the first linear portion 22A can be suitably irradiated. In the first embodiment, the LED lamps 24, 24 located on both sides of the first linear portion 22A rotate integrally with the first rectangular transparent plate 12a, and the irradiation light from the LED lamps 24, 24 is obtained. Is always set to reach the reflecting surfaces 32, 32 of the first linear portion 22A at a substantially constant angle. The power supply to the LED lamps 24, 24 is configured to be performed using a conventionally known brush or the like. Each LED lamp 24 is controlled to be turned on / off by a lamp control unit (not shown), and the colors thereof are various emission colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, white, and orange. Is possible.
[0018]
The reflection surfaces 32 and 32 of the first linear portion 22A are processed into a so-called frosted glass shape, and are macroscopically opaque or translucent, but microscopically include a large number of microscopic surfaces. The surface has a concavity and convexity, and is configured so that it can be brightly lit by the irradiation light from the LED lamps 24 and 24. Further, the depth of the first linear portion 22A is not constant, and as shown in FIG. 4A, the first linear portion 22A is set to become deeper from the outer edge of the first rectangular transparent plate 12a toward the central portion. The irradiation light from the LED lamps 24, 24 is set so as to reach the reflection surfaces 32, 32 at a required angle and be reflected. Further, the opacity of the reflecting surfaces 32, 32 in the first linear portion 22A is not uniform over the entire length, and the opacity is small (nearly transparent) in the vicinity of the LED lamp 24. The opacity is set to gradually increase as the distance increases. Specifically, as schematically shown in FIG. 4B, the opacity of the reflection surfaces 32, 32 of the first linear portion 22A is directed from the outer edge of the first rectangular transparent plate 12a toward the center portion. Accordingly, the entire first linear portion 22A is configured to brighten substantially uniformly.
[0019]
[Operation of the effective line display device according to the first embodiment]
In the pachinko machine P provided with the effective line display device 11A according to the first embodiment configured as described above, the control output generated from the control circuit device is generated according to the start signal input condition from the switch of the start winning device 62. Based on this, the variation of the symbol 44 of the symbol display device 18 is started. At this time, a rotation signal is sent from the drive control means 16 to the rotation drive means 14, and the drive roller 28 is rotated by the drive means 14, and the ring-shaped support 26 and As the first rectangular transparent plate 12a rotates integrally, the first linear portion 22A also rotates. In addition, the lamp control unit controls the lighting of the LED lamps 24 and 24, thereby brightening the first linear portion 22A and allowing the player to recognize that the linear portion 22A is rotating. In addition, when the transparent plate 12a is formed in a rectangular shape as in the first embodiment, it becomes clearer that the transparent plate 12a is rotated by the movement of the corners and the like. Then, before the symbol variation of the symbol display device 18 stops, the first rectangular transparent plate 12a is reached when the first linear portion 22A arrives at a symbol combination position that can be in a special game state in the current symbol combination game. When the rotation stops, the effective line is displayed.
[0020]
In the first embodiment, as described above, only one first linear portion 22A is formed at a position passing through the center of the first rectangular transparent plate 12a. With the rotation, the first linear portion 22A rotates around the central portion in the extending direction. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, four types of effective lines that can be in a special gaming state can be displayed for the see-through window portion 42 in which a total of nine symbols 44 are displayed in three rows and three rows. It is. That is, the line aligned with the symbol group stopped at the middle stage of each row shown in FIG. 5A, the line aligned with the symbol group stopped at the upper, middle, and lower stages of the center column shown in FIG. c) Lines aligned with the symbol groups stopped at the lower left column, middle column middle and upper right column shown in c), aligned with symbols stopped at the upper left column, middle column middle and lower right column shown in FIG. 5 (d) It is a line to do.
[0021]
As described above, in the effective line display device 11A of the first embodiment, the first linear portion 22A for displaying the effective line rotates before the symbol variation of the symbol display device 18 stops, so that it always remains at a fixed position. Compared to the conventional display where an effective line is displayed, the visual effect is enhanced and the interest in the game is increased. In addition, by controlling the rotation direction and rotation speed of the first rectangular transparent plate 12a so as to be changed in accordance with the game performance by the drive control means 16, it is possible to change the production mode and further improve the game performance and entertainment. Can be made. For example, when a preset condition is satisfied, by controlling the first rectangular transparent plate 12a to rotate in a direction or speed different from the normal, there is also an effect that makes the player expect a transition to an advantageous state. It becomes possible. After the symbol variation of the symbol display device 18 stops, the rotation of the first rectangular transparent plate 12a is stopped, or after the first rectangular transparent plate 12a stops, the LED lamps 24, 24 are turned on to turn on the first line. Various controls such as brightening the shape portion 22A are possible. Furthermore, the LED lamps 24, 24 may be fixed at fixed positions, and only the first rectangular transparent plate 12a may be rotated.
[0022]
The effective line display devices of the second to sixth embodiments described below will be described mainly with respect to the differences from the first embodiment.
[0023]
[About the effective line display device according to the second embodiment]
FIG. 6 shows an effective line display device according to the second embodiment. In the second effective line display device 11B, the transparent body 10 is a single transparent plate 12b as in the first embodiment. Although configured, the transparent plate 12b is formed in a circular shape (hereinafter referred to as a first circular transparent plate). The first circular transparent plate 12b is configured such that its outer peripheral edge is directly supported by a plurality of support rollers 30 and is rotatable in a substantially vertical plane. Further, the drive roller 28 of the rotation driving means 14 is disposed in contact with the outer peripheral edge of the first circular transparent plate 12b, and the first circular transparent plate 12b is rotated by forward and reverse rotation of the rotation driving means 14. It is designed to rotate forward and reverse.
[0024]
On the back surface of the first circular transparent plate 12b, a second linear portion 22B as an indicating portion having the same configuration as the first linear portion 22A in the first embodiment passes through the center of the transparent plate 12b. It is formed so as to extend over the entire length in the diametrical direction, and is configured to display an effective line with the second linear portion 22B. The length of the second linear portion 22B is also set to a length that can simultaneously indicate the three symbols 44 aligned in the vertical, horizontal, or diagonal directions that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18. Moreover, the LED lamp 24 which is a light source is arrange | positioned for every angle of about 45 degrees in the circumferential direction on the outer side of the radial direction of the 1st circular transparent board 12b, The irradiation light is on the outer periphery of the 1st circular transparent board 12b. It is set to face.
[0025]
That is, the operation of the line display of the second embodiment in which one second linear portion 22B is formed at a position passing through the center of the first circular transparent plate 12b is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. Thus, the four types of effective lines shown in FIG. 5 can be displayed by dynamic effects. However, in the second embodiment in which the LED lamps 24 and 24 are fixedly disposed on both ends sandwiching the second linear portion 22B stopped at the position indicating each display line, this is handled after the first circular transparent plate 12b stops. The pair of LED lamps 24, 24 at the position to be turned on is turned on, and the effective line is displayed by brightening the second linear portion 22B. Note that when the first circular transparent plate 12b is rotated with all the LED lamps 24 turned on, the light reflection state at the second linear portion 22B changes. It can be expected to improve. Further, in the second embodiment, since the transparent plate 12b is formed in a circular shape, only the linear portion 22B seems to rotate without notifying the player that the transparent plate 12b is rotating. It can be directed to.
[0026]
[About the effective line display device according to the third embodiment]
FIG. 7 shows an effective line display device according to a third embodiment. In the third effective line display device 11C, as shown in the figure, two transparent plates 12a, The transparent body 10 is configured by 12c. The transparent plate (first rectangular transparent plate) 12a located on the front side has the same configuration as the transparent plate of the first embodiment, and one first linear portion 22A passes through the center of the plate surface. Is formed. On the other hand, the transparent plate 12c located on the rear side is formed in a rectangular shape having the same dimensions as the first rectangular transparent plate 12a (hereinafter referred to as a second rectangular transparent plate). On the back surface of the plate 12c, a position where the third linear portion 22C serving as an indicating portion having the same configuration as the first linear portion 22A formed on the first rectangular transparent plate 12a is displaced from the center of the plate surface. Specifically, it is a position that can simultaneously indicate a symbol group stopped in the upper and lower rows of each row displayed in the fluoroscopic window section 42, or a symbol group stopped in all the left row and all right rows, It is formed in a posture that can be in a parallel relationship with one linear portion 22A. That is, in the third embodiment, two types of effective lines can be displayed simultaneously by the two linear portions 22A and 22C.
[0027]
Similarly to the first embodiment, each of the transparent plates 12a and 12c is supported by a plurality of support rollers 30 so that a ring-like support body 26 disposed on the outer periphery thereof is rotatable, and each of the transparent plates 12a and 12c is independently rotated. The means 14 are arranged to be rotated individually. The rotation start, rotation stop, rotation direction, and rotation speed of each rotation drive means 14 are individually controlled by the drive control means 16. Furthermore, LED lamps 24 and 24 are disposed outside the transparent plates 12a and 12c at positions corresponding to both end edges of the corresponding linear portions 22A and 22C. 22A and 22C are configured to be bright. In the third embodiment, each LED lamp 24, 24 is configured to rotate integrally with the corresponding transparent plate 12a, 12c.
[0028]
[Operation of the effective line display device according to the third embodiment]
In the third effective line display device 11C according to the third embodiment described above, the first rectangular transparent plate 12a and the second rectangular transparent plate 12c according to the game mode of the pachinko machine P on which the symbol display device 18 is mounted. However, when each linear portion 22A, 22B arrives at a symbol combination position that can be rotated in a predetermined direction synchronously or independently and become a special gaming state, the effective line is displayed by the linear portions 22A, 22C. To do.
[0029]
The types of effective lines that can be displayed by the two linear portions 22A and 22C as in the third embodiment are the types that are displayed only by the first linear portions 22A in the first rectangular transparent plate 12a, and the second type. This is a combination of the type displayed only by the third linear portion 22C in the rectangular transparent plate 12c. Therefore, for example, in the first linear portion 22A of the first rectangular transparent plate 12a, the second rectangular shape is displayed in the state where the symbols arranged in the middle row of each row displayed on the fluoroscopic window portion 42 are displayed as effective lines. The first linear pattern 22C in the transparent plate 12c displays a valid line different from the first linear portion 22A, and the third linear portion 22C in the second rectangular transparent plate 12c is transparent. The third linear portion 22C is the first linear portion 22A in the first rectangular transparent plate 12a in a state where the symbols arranged in the upper row of each row displayed on the window portion 42 are displayed as effective lines. A second pattern for displaying different effective lines will be described.
[0030]
That is, in the first pattern, as shown in FIG. 8, the third linear portion 22C is displayed on the first linear portion 22A while the symbols arranged in the middle row of each column are displayed as effective lines. Thus, a symbol group (FIG. 8 (a)) aligned at the top of each column, a symbol group (FIG. 8 (b)) aligned at the top, middle and bottom of the right column, and a symbol group (FIG. 8) aligned at the bottom of each column. (c)) or a symbol group (FIG. 8 (d)) arranged in the upper, middle and lower rows of the left column can be displayed as an effective line.
[0031]
Further, in the second pattern, as shown in FIG. 9, the first linear portion 22A displays the symbol group aligned in the upper row of each column as the effective line in the third linear portion 22C. , Symbols arranged in the middle row of each row (FIG. 9A), symbols arranged in the upper left column, middle row of the middle row and lower row of right row (FIG. 9B), arranged in the upper row, middle row and lower row of the middle row The symbol group (FIG. 9 (c)) or the symbol group (FIG. 9 (d)) arranged in the lower left column, the middle middle column, and the right upper column can be displayed as effective lines.
[0032]
As described above, in the third effective line display device 11C according to the third embodiment, the effective lines can be displayed in a plurality of different combinations by providing the two linear portions 22A and 22C at the front and rear. Can be diversified. Further, by changing the rotation direction and rotation speed of the two transparent plates 12a and 12c, a more complicated effect can be achieved. Furthermore, the interest of the game can be enhanced by changing the stop points of the transparent plates 12a and 12c.
[0033]
[Effective line display device according to the fourth embodiment]
FIG. 10 shows an effective line display device according to the fourth embodiment. In the fourth effective line display device 11D, as shown in the figure, two transparent plates 12b, The transparent body 10 is configured by 12d. The transparent plate (first circular transparent plate) 12b located on the front side has the same configuration as the transparent plate of the second embodiment, and one second linear portion 22B passes through the center of the plate surface. Is formed. On the other hand, the transparent plate 12d located on the rear side is formed in a circular shape having the same dimensions as the first circular transparent plate 12b (hereinafter referred to as a second circular transparent plate). On the back surface of the plate 12d, a fourth linear portion 22D as an indicating portion having the same configuration as the second linear portion 22B formed on the first circular transparent plate 12b is displaced from the center of the plate surface. The second linear portion 22B is formed in a state that can be in a parallel relationship. That is, the positional relationship between the second linear portion 22B and the fourth linear portion 22D is the same as the relationship between the first linear portion 22A and the third linear portion 22C in the third embodiment. Thus, these two linear portions 22B and 22D are configured to display two types of effective lines at the same time.
[0034]
Similarly to the second embodiment, each of the transparent plates 12b and 12d is configured such that the outer peripheral edge thereof is directly supported by a plurality of support rollers 30 and is rotatable, and is individually provided by an independent rotation driving means 14. Configured to be rotated. The rotation start, rotation stop, rotation direction, and rotation speed of each rotation drive means 14 are individually controlled by the drive control means 16. Further, a plurality of LED lamps 24 are arranged at an interval of approximately 45 ° in the circumferential direction on the outer side of the first circular transparent plate 12b in the radial direction, and the second linear portions 22B are brightened by the LED lamps 24. Configured to be able to. It should be noted that a pair of LEDs are located outside the second circular transparent plate 12d in the radial direction at positions corresponding to both end edges of the fourth linear portion 22D stopped to display each effective line shown in FIG. The lamps 24 and 24 are arranged, respectively, so that the fourth linear portion 22D can be brightened by the irradiated light.
[0035]
And in the 4th effective line display apparatus 11D which concerns on 4th Example, the effective line from which several combinations differ can be displayed similarly to the said 3rd Example. The operational effect of the fourth effective line display device 11D is the same as that of the third embodiment.
[0036]
[About the effective line display device according to the fifth embodiment]
FIG. 11 shows an effective line display device according to the fifth embodiment. The basic configuration of the fifth effective line display device 11E is the same as that of the third embodiment, and the perspective body 10 is shown in FIG. The fifth linear portion 22E as an indicator formed on the third rectangular transparent plate 12e located on the front side and the sixth as the indicator formed on the fourth rectangular transparent plate 12f located on the rear side The formation range of the linear portion 22F is different.
[0037]
That is, the 5th linear part 22E formed in the back surface of the 3rd rectangular transparent plate 12e is set to the length extended from the center of the longitudinal direction in the one side of this transparent plate 12e to the center of a plate surface. The Similarly, the sixth linear portion 22F formed on the back surface of the fourth rectangular transparent plate 12f also has a length extending from the longitudinal center to the center of the plate surface on one side of the transparent plate 12f. Is set. The configurations of the two linear portions 22E and 22F are basically the same as the linear portions of the above-described embodiments, but the length is set to a half, and each of the linear portions 22E and 22F has the above-described viewing window. Of the symbols 44 displayed on the part 42, two symbols 44, 44 of the middle-row middle symbol 44 and the other symbols 44 can be shown simultaneously. And by changing the length in this way, by combining the two linear portions 22E and 22F, it is possible to display a bent effective line different from the first to fourth embodiments described above. (See FIG. 12). In addition, the depth of both the linear parts 22E and 22F is set so that it may become deep as it goes to the center from the edge part of the transparent plates 12e and 12f.
[0038]
In the fifth effective line display device 11E, the LED is positioned at a position corresponding to the open end edge (end edge facing the side of the transparent plate 12e) of the fifth linear portion 22E outside the third rectangular transparent plate 12e. A lamp 24 is arranged. In addition, the LED lamp 24 is disposed at a position corresponding to the open end edge portion (end edge portion facing the side of the transparent plate 12f) of the sixth linear portion 22F outside the fourth rectangular transparent plate 12f. Each LED lamp 24 is configured to rotate integrally with the corresponding third or fourth rectangular transparent plate 12e, 12f, and always has the fifth or sixth linear portion 22E by the irradiation light from the LED lamp 24. , 22F can be brightened.
[0039]
[Operation of the effective line display device according to the fifth embodiment]
In the fifth effective line display device 11E according to the fifth embodiment described above, the third rectangular transparent plate 12e, the fourth rectangular transparent plate 12f, and the like according to the game mode of the pachinko machine P on which the symbol display device 18 is mounted. However, when each linear portion 22E, 22F arrives at a symbol combination position that can be rotated in a predetermined direction synchronously or independently and become a special game state, the effective line is displayed by the linear portions 22E, 22F. To do.
[0040]
The types of effective lines that can be displayed by the two linear portions 22E and 22F as in the fifth embodiment are the fifth linear portion 22E of the third rectangular transparent plate 12e and the fourth linear transparent plate 12f. 6 types of linear portions 22F are combined. Therefore, as an example, the fifth linear portion 22E in the third rectangular transparent plate 12e shows a symbol group that is aligned with the middle row in the middle row and the middle row in the right row among the symbols 44 displayed on the see-through window portion 42. The pattern which displays an effective line by showing a different symbol group in the 6th linear part 22F in the 4th rectangular transparent plate 12f in the state which is in the state is demonstrated. In addition, as shown to Fig.12 (a), it stopped so that the 6th linear part 22F of the 4th rectangular transparent plate 12f might overlap with the 5th linear part 22E in the 3rd rectangular transparent plate 12e back and forth. In this case, the symbol combination line of the three symbols 44 is not displayed.
[0041]
(1) In the sixth linear portion 22F, the middle row middle stage and the right row lower stage symbol 44 are shown, and as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the right row middle stage, the middle row middle stage, and the right row lower stage stop. The symbol group is displayed as an effective line.
(2) In the sixth linear portion 22F, the middle row middle stage and the middle row lower stage symbol 44 are shown, and as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the right row middle stage, the middle row middle stage, and the middle row lower stage are stopped. The symbol group is displayed as an effective line.
(3) In the sixth linear section 22F, the middle 44 in the middle row and the lower 44 in the left row are shown. As shown in FIG. 12D, the middle in the right row, the middle row in the middle row, and the lower row in the left row are stopped. The symbol group is displayed as an effective line.
(4) In the sixth linear portion 22F, by displaying the middle row middle stage and the left row middle stage symbol 44, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), it stops in the right row middle stage, the middle row middle stage, and the left row middle stage. The symbol group is displayed as an effective line.
(5) In the sixth linear portion 22F, the middle 44 in the middle row and the upper left row 44 are shown, and as shown in FIG. 12 (f), the middle stops in the right row, the middle row, and the upper left row. The symbol group is displayed as an effective line.
(6) In the sixth linear portion 22F, the middle row middle stage and middle row upper stage symbols 44 are shown, and as shown in FIG. 12 (g), the right row middle stage, middle row middle stage, and middle row upper stage are stopped. The symbol group is displayed as an effective line.
(7) In the sixth linear section 22F, the middle 44 middle row and the upper right row symbol 44 are shown, and as shown in FIG. 12 (h), the middle of the right row, the middle middle row, and the upper right row stop. The symbol group is displayed as an effective line.
[0042]
The above-described effective line pattern is an example, and a different effective line can be displayed by changing the position indicated by the fifth linear portion 22E in the third rectangular transparent plate 12e.
[0043]
Thus, in the effective line display device 11E of the fifth embodiment, the lengths of the linear portions 22E and 22F formed on the transparent plates 12e and 12f are set short, so that the three symbols 44 are aligned in a straight line. In addition to the activated line, a bent activated line can be displayed, and the range of game play can be expanded. Other functions and effects are the same as those in the above-described embodiments.
[0044]
[About the effective line display device according to the sixth embodiment]
FIG. 13 shows an effective line display device according to the sixth embodiment. The basic configuration of the sixth effective line display device 11F is the same as that of the fourth embodiment, and the perspective object 10 is shown in FIG. The seventh linear portion 22G as an indicator formed on the third circular transparent plate 12g located on the front side and the eighth indicator as an indicator formed on the fourth circular transparent plate 12h located on the rear side. The formation range of the linear portion 22H is different.
[0045]
That is, the seventh linear portion 22G formed on the back surface of the third circular transparent plate 12g extends in the radial direction from the center of the plate surface to the peripheral edge, and is formed on the back surface of the fourth circular transparent plate 12h. The eighth linear portion 22H to be extended also extends in the radial direction from the center of the plate surface to the peripheral edge. The configurations of the two linear portions 22G and 22H are basically the same as the linear portions of the above-described embodiments, but the length thereof is set to half as in the fifth embodiment. The depths of the two linear portions 22G and 22H are set so as to increase from the outer peripheral edge portions of the transparent plates 12g and 12h toward the center. In the sixth embodiment, a plurality of LED lamps 24 are respectively arranged at intervals of approximately 45 ° in the circumferential direction outside the third circular transparent plate 12g and the fourth circular transparent plate 12h. Thus, the seventh linear portion 22G or the eighth linear portion 22H can be brightened.
[0046]
In the sixth effective line display device 11F in which the lengths of the two linear portions 22G and 22H are further changed, the combination of the symbols 44 indicated by the two linear portions 22G and 22H is made different. It is possible to display the same type of effective lines as in the fifth embodiment. Therefore, the effect is the same as that of the fifth embodiment.
[0047]
[About another embodiment]
The position, length, and the like of the linear portion as the indication portion formed on the transparent plate are not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments, and other configurations can be adopted. For example, when two transparent plates are used, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), a first separate plate 44 that can show the upper left and middle row symbols 44 in the transparent window portion 42 on one transparent plate. 23 A of linear parts, the 2nd separate linear part 23B which can show the design 44 of the middle stage of the middle row, and the middle stage of the right row, and the 3rd separate linear part 23C which can show the design 44 of the lower stage of the left row and the middle stage As shown in FIG. 14 (b), on the other transparent plate, a fourth separate line-shaped portion 23D that can show the upper and middle rows of symbols 44 in the see-through window portion 42, the middle row of the left row, and A fifth separate linear portion 23E that can show the middle-stage middle stage symbol 44 and a sixth different linear portion 23F that can show the middle row lower stage and right row lower stage symbol 44 are formed.
[0048]
According to this configuration, by superimposing one transparent plate and the other transparent plate on the front and back, it is possible to display the symbols arranged in the upper, middle, and lower stages as effective lines, and the front and rear transparent plates can be mutually connected. By rotating and stopping at a predetermined position, it is possible to display a symbol group aligned in each of the left middle right column and a symbol group aligned diagonally as an effective line.
[0049]
Also, on one transparent plate, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), a seventh separate linear portion 23G that can show symbols 44 in the upper left row, the upper middle row, and the upper right row in the see-through window portion 42; The middle line of the middle row in the see-through window 42 is formed on the other transparent plate, as shown in FIG. 15 (b). And a ninth separate linear portion 23I that can show the middle 44 of the right column and a tenth separate linear portion 23J that can show the lower 44 of the left row, the middle lower row, and the lower right row 44. Can be adopted.
[0050]
[Example of change]
The number of transparent plates constituting the transparent body is not limited to one or two as shown in the embodiment, but may be three or more, and the linear portions formed on each transparent plate are also included. The position and length can be arbitrarily set. Further, the linear portion is not limited to the triangular shape shown in the embodiment, and if the irradiation light from the LED lamp (light source) can be appropriately reflected, for example, a U-shaped or U-shaped cross-section, etc. Further, the linear portion can be configured by a protrusion protruding outward from the plate surface of the transparent plate. Furthermore, in the embodiment, a case has been described in which a total of nine symbols are displayed in 3 rows × 3 rows in the fluoroscopic window portion, but the number of symbols displayed in the fluoroscopic window portion is not limited to this. The number of the transparent plates and the position or length of the linear portion are appropriately set according to the number of symbols displayed on the fluoroscopic window portion. Furthermore, the shape of the transparent plate itself is not limited to a rectangle or a circle, and may be a polygon or an arbitrary shape as long as a linear portion having an appropriate length can be formed. In each embodiment, if appropriate coloring is performed around the transparent plate or the like, a fresh effect can be achieved.
[0051]
In the embodiment, the linear portion is brightened by the light of the LED lamp. However, the linear portion may be provided on the front or back surface of the transparent plate by means such as paint or a seal. Furthermore, in the embodiment, a case where a linear line portion is provided as an instruction portion for displaying an effective line has been described. However, the instruction portion does not have to be linear, and can indicate the positions of a plurality of symbols. A mark such as a circle or a star may be used. Furthermore, the mechanism for rotating the transparent plate is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment. For example, the rotation driving means is directly or indirectly connected to the shaft protruding from the center of the transparent plate, and the like. Various other means can be used. It should be noted that the symbol display device employed in the gaming machine is not limited to the liquid crystal type, and various symbol display devices such as a belt type and a drum type can be adopted. By arranging a number of belts and drums corresponding to a plurality of rows and stages of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the window, it is possible to make all the symbols different.
[0052]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, the present invention relates toPlayAccording to the technical machineTransparent windowCorrespondingly arrangedTransparent plateIs rotated by rotation driving means,Transparent plateIs configured so that the rotation can be stopped by the drive control means.Transparent plateProvided inLinear partAs a result, the effective line of the symbol combination can be dynamically displayed and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Also,Transparent plateThe visual effect can be improved by changing the rotation direction or rotation speed of the lens by controlling it with the drive control means. Furthermore,Transparent plateBy using a plurality of transparent plates, it is possible to display the effective line of the symbol combination with a more complicated performance and to broaden the range of playability. Use a light sourceTransparent plateofLinear partDisplay brightlyByThe player can clearly recognize the effective line of the symbol combination.
[0053]
Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present invention has the advantage that a more interesting game can be provided by the symbol combination game of the symbol display device and the dynamic presentation display of the symbol combination effective line by the effective line display device. Have.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a pachinko machine in which the effective line display device according to the first embodiment is implemented.
FIG. 3 shows that light irradiated from an LED lamp disposed on both edge sides of a transparent plate is reflected by a reflecting surface forming a linear portion and is emitted to the front side of the transparent plate, whereby the linear portion becomes bright. It is explanatory sectional drawing which shows the aspect which displays an effective line.
FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a case where a linear portion of a transparent plate is set so that the light emitted from an LED lamp gradually becomes deeper with respect to the reflection surface by setting the depth gradually from the both end edges toward the central portion. It is explanatory sectional drawing which shows that it reaches | attains and becomes easy to be reflected, (b) increases gradually the opacity of the reflective surface which forms the linear part of a transparent plate as it goes to a center part from a both-ends edge part. It is explanatory sectional drawing which shows that the whole linear part is brightened substantially uniformly by setting so that it may do.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a pattern of effective lines that can be displayed by the linear portion of the effective line display device according to the first example.
FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a pattern of effective lines that can be displayed by the linear portion of the effective line display device according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing another pattern of effective lines that can be displayed by the linear portion of the effective line display device according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing patterns of effective lines that can be displayed by the linear portion of the effective line display device according to the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the formation pattern of the linear portion.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing still another example of the formation pattern of the linear portion.
FIG. 16 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine having a symbol display device installed on the back side.
FIG. 17 is a perspective window portion of a large decorative member for an effective line in which a specific symbol combination can be established in the case of a symbol display device that stops and displays a total of nine symbols in three rows × three rows. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state formed in the transparent body arrange | positioned in.
[Explanation of symbols]
11A First effective line display device
  11B Second effective line display device
  11C Third effective line display device
  11D Fourth effective line display device
  11E Fifth effective line display device
  11F Sixth effective line display device
  12a First rectangular transparent plate
  12b First circular transparent plate
  12c second rectangular transparent plate
  12d second circular transparent plate
  12e Third rectangular transparent plate
  12f Fourth rectangular transparent plate
  12g Third circular transparent plate
  12h Fourth circular transparent plate
  14 Rotation drive means
  16 Drive control means
  18 Symbol display device
  22A first linearPart
  22B second linearPart
  22C 3rd linearPart
  22D 4th linearPart
  22E 5th linearPart
  22F 6th linearPart
  22G 7th linearPart
  22H 8th linearPart
  23A First separate linePart
  23B Second separate linePart
  23C Third separate linePart
  23D Fourth separate linePart
  23E 5th separate linePart
  23F 6th separate linePart
  23G 7th separate linePart
  23H 8th separate linePart
  23I 9th separate linePart
  23J 10th separate linePart
  24 LED runThe
26 Ring-shaped support
28 Driving roller
32 Reflecting surface
38 game board
40 decorative elements
  42 perspective windowPart
  44 designs
62 Starting prizes

Claims (4)

A game board (38) provided with a decorative member (40) having a transparent window portion (42) opened in the front and rear, and a switch for detecting a safe ball installed in the game board (38) . A start winning tool (62) and a plurality of rows and stages of symbols (44) arranged on the back side of the game board (38 ) and visible through the fluoroscopic window part (42) can be stopped and displayed. The symbol (44) displayed in multiple rows and multiple stages displayed via the fluoroscopic window (42) by the safe ball detection of the tool (62) is changed and stopped, and the symbol combination game is developed and set in advance. A symbol display device (18) capable of exhibiting a special gaming state related to the combination of each other, and a symbol set that can be revealed by a plurality of rows and a plurality of symbols (44) displayed through the fluoroscopic window portion (42) A gaming machine equipped with an effective line display device (11A, 11C, 11E) for displaying a combined effective line,
The effective line display device (11A, 11C, 11E) is
A transparent plate (12a - 12h) disposed in a substantially vertical position at a position corresponding to the transparent window portion (42) of the decorative member (40 ) on the front side of the symbol display device (18) ;
A ring- shaped support (26) formed in a ring shape and having the transparent plates (12a to 12h) fixed on the inside thereof, and rotatably supported in a substantially vertical plane integrally with the transparent plates (12a to 12h ) When,
Rotation drive means (14) for rotating the transparent plates (12a to 12h) by rotating a drive roller (28) that contacts the outer peripheral edge of the ring-shaped support (26) ;
A rotation signal is transmitted to the rotation drive means (14) by detecting a safe ball of the start winning tool (62) , and at least one of the rotation direction and the rotation speed of the transparent plates (12a to 12h) is varied. Drive control means (16) for controlling the rotation drive means (14) ,
An effective line of a symbol combination which is formed in a groove shape extending linearly on the back surface of the transparent plate (12a to 12h) and can be in a special gaming state is displayed, and the valley from the back surface of the transparent plate (12a to 12h) A linear section (22A, 22C, 22E, 22F, 23A - 23J) having a pair of reflective surfaces (32) that are inclined to face the section ,
The outer side of the transparent plate (12a to 12h) is disposed opposite to the end of the linear portion (22A, 22C, 22E, 22F, 23A to 23J ) and integrated with the transparent plate (12a to 12h). An LED lamp (24) that rotates brightly and always irradiates the reflected light at a substantially constant angle to the reflecting surface (32) of the linear portion (22A, 22C, 22E, 22F, 23A - 23J). gaming machine according to claim <br/> comprise a. A game board (38) provided with a decorative member (40) having a transparent window portion (42) opened in the front and rear, and a switch for detecting a safe ball installed in the game board (38) . A start winning tool (62) and a plurality of rows and stages of symbols (44) arranged on the back side of the game board (38 ) and visible through the fluoroscopic window part (42) can be stopped and displayed. The symbol (44) displayed in multiple rows and multiple stages displayed via the fluoroscopic window (42) by the safe ball detection of the tool (62) is changed and stopped, and the symbol combination game is developed and set in advance. A symbol display device (18) capable of exhibiting a special gaming state related to the combination of each other, and a symbol set that can be revealed by a plurality of rows and a plurality of symbols (44) displayed through the fluoroscopic window portion (42) A gaming machine equipped with an effective line display device (11B, 11D, 11F) for displaying a combined effective line ,
The effective line display device (11B, 11D, 11F) is
At the front side of the symbol display device (18), the decorative member (40) is disposed in a position corresponding to the see-through window portion (42) in a substantially vertical posture, and is supported rotatably in a substantially vertical plane. A circular transparent plate (12b, 12d, 12g, 12h) ;
Said circular transparent plate (12b, 12d, 12g, 12h ) the circular transparent plate by rotating the outer peripheral edge of the contact to the drive roller (28) of (12b, 12d, 12g, 12h ) rotary drive for rotating the Means (14) ;
Drive control means (16) for controlling the rotation drive means (14) so as to vary at least one of the rotation direction and the rotation speed of the circular transparent plate (12b, 12d, 12g, 12h) ;
The circular transparent plate (12b, 12d, 12g, 12h) is formed in a groove shape extending linearly on the back surface to display an effective line of symbol combinations that can be in a special gaming state, and the circular transparent plate ( 12b, 12d, 12g, 12h) A linear section (22B, 22D, 22G, 22H, 23A to 23J) having a pair of reflecting surfaces (32) that incline toward the valley from the back surface. When,
A plurality of irradiation lights are arranged at positions spaced circumferentially outside the circular transparent plates (12b, 12d, 12g, 12h) so that the irradiation light faces the outer peripheral edge of the circular transparent plates (12b, 12d, 12g, 12h). are set comprises linear portion illumination light (22B, 22D, 22G, 22H , 23A ~ 23J) and a LED lamp (24) which can AkiraTeru be displayed by irradiating the reflective surface (32) of
A gaming machine characterized by that . The linear portions (22A ~ 22H, 23A ~ 23J ) reflecting surface in (32), the LED lamp reduced opacity in the vicinity of (24), opacity enough away from the LED lamp (24) is gradually The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is set to increase . The symbol display device (18) is configured to be able to stop and display three rows and three columns of symbols (44) via the fluoroscopic window portion (42) ,
A plurality of the transparent plates (12e, 12f, 12g, 12h) are provided so as to overlap in the front-rear direction, and the rotation driving means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of transparent plates (12e, 12f, 12g, 12h) ( 14) and the drive control means (16) are configured to be able to independently control rotation,
Wherein the transparent plates (12e, 12f, 12 g, 12h), the respective transparent plate from the rotation center corresponding to Churetsu middle position of the transparent window portion (42) symbol display device facing through (18) (12e , 12f, 12g, 12h) The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the linear part (22E, 22F, 22G, 22H) is formed to a length up to an end edge part .

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