JP4766675B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine having lottery means for executing a jackpot internal lottery that is advantageous to a player when a predetermined start condition is established.

Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine having a prism sheet in front of a liquid crystal screen. In this gaming machine, two prism sheets are arranged in front of the liquid crystal screen so that the prism rows having a cross-sectional mountain shape are orthogonal to each other, and the prism sheets are stationary to collect light and display the pattern clearly. Alternatively, the symbol is displayed in a dim manner by swinging.

Patent Document 2 describes a gaming machine having a shoji-shaped door member in front of a liquid crystal screen. In this gaming machine, the door member is opened or closed in synchronization with the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen.
JP 2005-160750 A JP-A-2005-540

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, two prism sheets are arranged in front of the liquid crystal screen so that the prism rows having a mountain-shaped cross section are orthogonal to each other, and the prism sheets are stationary to collect light. Is clearly displayed, or it is swung to display the design in a staggered manner. Moreover, there was a problem that the player was distrusted by showing the design in a dim manner.

In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, the door member is opened and closed in synchronization with the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen. However, if the symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal screen, the symbol will be temporarily invisible by closing the door member, resulting in distrust to the player. There was a problem.

In view of the above-mentioned points, the object of the present invention is to provide a game such as a pachinko gaming machine that gives a new interest to the player by providing a new display effect while clearly showing the content displayed to the player at all times. Is to provide a machine.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is obtained by a lottery means for executing a jackpot internal lottery which is advantageous for a player when a predetermined starting condition is established, and the lottery means. Display means for displaying a lottery result; a prism member movable forward of the outer edge of the display means; and display control means for controlling display on the display means and operation of the prism member, the display control means comprising: by Rukoto moving the prism member to the outer edge forwardly of said display means, while show always all the content displayed on the display means, reflects a portion of the contents of said display means on the outside of the display means displays the symbol sequence of jackpot by display contents combinations thereof, or to display the reach state to and controls to indicate the lottery result to the player by . According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, by adopting the prism member, it seems that the symbol is displayed outside the display means that originally displays the symbol, and therefore should not occur originally. You can perform various unprecedented productions, such as a design line is generated and reach, or the expectation of the fact that the movement of the design almost stops and hits a big hit. It becomes possible to give new interest to the person. Specifically, a prism member that is movable in front of the outer edge of the display means is provided, and the prism member is made to appear on the left and right outer edges or the upper and lower outer edges of the display means in accordance with the effect of the display means by utilizing the characteristics. By retreating (concealing) from the front of the outer edge of the display, the displayed contents are always shown, while a part of the contents of the display means is projected outside the original display means, and the symbol arrangement becomes a big hit depending on how it is seen It is possible to produce effects such as displaying the reach status. At this time, the display control means stops the design of the display means in an arrangement that considers the operation of the prism member. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which the display area is expanded by using a prism that does not use electricity, it is possible to realize with a simple structure, and when using a separate electric display device or in advance, Compared to the case where the screen display device is usually used to hide a part of the screen display device and expand the visible area by tangling with the effect, it can be implemented at a low cost.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display means displays a lottery result by a plurality of symbol strings, and the arrangement of the symbols that are confirmed and stopped is a predetermined arrangement. The display control means is configured to display symbols in an arrangement once on the display means, and then move the prism member to the front of the outer edge of the display means to display the symbols through the prism member. The lottery result is displayed by arrangement with the symbols displayed on the display means. According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, by temporarily displaying the symbol on the display means and moving the prism member in front of the outer edge of the display means, the position of the symbol seen through the prism member as viewed from the player is changed. In other words, since the lottery result is displayed by the arrangement of the symbol and the symbol displayed in the range that can be directly seen by the display means, it becomes an unprecedented presentation and it is possible to give the player a new interest.

The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display means displays a lottery result by a plurality of symbol strings, and the arrangement of the symbols that are confirmed and stopped is a predetermined arrangement. The display control means is configured to move the prism member forward in front of the outer edge of the display means before stopping the symbol to be finally stopped, and to display the symbol that can be seen through the prism member. The display means is controlled so as to perform a reach display that may be a big hit with a symbol that has already been confirmed and stopped. According to the gaming machine of claim 3, the reach eyes are not displayed, the prism member appears from the outer edge after the player thinks that he / she is “lost”, and there are two symbols at the end of the display means through the prism member. It is possible to produce a reach that can be reached by looking separately.

The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the prism means appears in front of the outer edge of the display means and retracts from the front of the outer edge of the display means. It is possible to move. According to the gaming machine of claim 4, the pattern seen through the prism means as seen from the player by moving the prism member in the direction of appearing in front of the outer edge of the display means or in the direction of retracting from the front of the outer edge of the display means. The position of the game will change, and the lottery result will be displayed according to the arrangement of the symbol and the symbol displayed within the direct view of the display means. Is possible.

The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the prism means is movable in a direction away from the display means and a direction approaching the display means. It is characterized by being. According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect, by moving the prism member in front of the outer edge of the display means in a direction away from the display means or in a direction closer to the display means, the pattern seen through the prism means as seen from the player is displayed. Since the position will change and the lottery result will be displayed by the arrangement of the symbol and the symbol displayed in the range that can be directly seen by the display means, it will be an unprecedented presentation and give the player a new interest It becomes possible.

The gaming machine according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display control unit moves the prism member forward of an outer edge of the display unit, and then displays the display. The pattern seen through the prism member is changed by moving along the outer edge of the means. According to the gaming machine of claim 6, the position of the symbol seen through the prism member as viewed from the player is changed by temporarily displaying the symbol on the display means and then moving the prism member along the outer edge of the display means. Since the lottery result is displayed by the arrangement of the symbol and the symbol displayed within the range that can be directly seen by the display means, it is possible to provide an unprecedented presentation and give the player a new interest. .

A prism member that can be moved in front of the outer edge of the display means is provided for the purpose of providing an unprecedented display effect while clearly showing the contents displayed to the player at all times. This is achieved by moving the image forward in front of the outer edge of the display means or withdrawing (hiding) it from the front of the outer edge of the display means.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a gaming machine 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, and includes a front door 2 made of a transparent glass plate attached to the underframe, and a game board 3 that is disposed inside the underframe and covered by the front door 2. A pair of left and right speakers 4a, 4b disposed obliquely below and to the left and right of the game board 3, a ball supply tray 5 provided below the game board 3, and a ball supply tray 5 And a handle 6 for operating a ball launching device 110 (see FIG. 11) provided on the right side (see FIG. 1). In FIG. 1, reference numeral 106 denotes lamps (see FIG. 11).

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 includes a liquid crystal display unit 10 made of a liquid crystal display device, a display device housing 9 for attaching the liquid crystal display unit 10 to the game board 3, and a left side of the liquid crystal display unit 10 (see FIG. 2), a start winning device 12 which is a so-called electric tulip (hereinafter abbreviated as “electric chew”) provided below the liquid crystal display unit 10, and a start winning device 12 A large winning device 13 provided below, a ball outlet 14 provided below the large winning device 13, and a universal display portion provided obliquely to the lower left of the liquid crystal display portion 10 (see FIG. 2). 15 and a special figure display unit 17 provided obliquely below and to the right of the liquid crystal display unit 10 (as viewed in FIG. 2).

As shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), the liquid crystal display unit 10 performs dummy display of a special figure made up of characters such as three-digit Arabic numerals determined based on the lottery result of the special figure (special symbol). The liquid crystal display unit 10 has a plate-like shape formed from a transparent resin or the like in front of the outer edge of the liquid crystal display unit 10 as shown in FIG. 3B from the non-appearing (hiding) state shown in FIG. A pair of left and right prism members 30a and 30b can appear. By inserting the prism members 30a and 30b at a predetermined distance from the display surface in front of the display surface of the liquid crystal display unit 10, the symbols displayed on the display surface can be seen shifted.

Here, the jackpot and reach in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The three symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10 start to fluctuate simultaneously and stop after a predetermined time. At this time, if three identical symbols are arranged (aligned), it is a big hit (see FIG. 4A). The normal effective line is one. However, when the prism members 30a and / or 30b appear, three lines including the symbols visible through the prism members 30a and / or 30b are also effective. For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the prism member 30 a appears from the left side with respect to the symbol display of “775” of the liquid crystal display unit 10, it is displayed in the left column of the liquid crystal display unit 10 and viewed directly. It appears that “7” and “7” displayed in the left column of the liquid crystal display unit 10 and indirectly viewed through the prism member 30a are arranged side by side, together with “7” displayed in the middle column. 777 "will be a big hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the prism member 30 b appears from the right side with respect to the symbol display of “755” of the liquid crystal display unit 10, it is displayed in the right column of the liquid crystal display unit 10 and viewed directly. It appears that “5” and “5” displayed in the right column of the liquid crystal display unit 10 and indirectly viewed through the prism member 30b are arranged side by side, together with “5” displayed in the middle column. “555” is a big hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (d), the prism members 30a and 30b appear from the left and right outer edges when the design of the liquid crystal display unit 10 changes from “7 ↓ 5” (“↓” indicates that it is changing). Then, “7” displayed in the left column of the liquid crystal display unit 10 and directly viewed is aligned with “7” displayed in the left column of the liquid crystal display unit 10 and indirectly viewed through the prism member 30a. “5” displayed in the right column of the liquid crystal display unit 10 and viewed directly and “5” displayed in the right column of the liquid crystal display unit 10 and indirectly viewed through the prism member 30b are arranged side by side. 2 line reach state waiting for “7” and “5”.

As shown in FIG. 5, the prism members 30a and 30b extend to the right or left from the horizontal arm portions 31a and 31b extending to the left or right and the right end position or the left end position of the horizontal arm portions 31a and 31b. Prism plate portions 32a and 32b. Racks 33a and 33b that mesh with the pinions 21a and 21b of the motors 20a and 20b are formed on the back surfaces of the horizontal arm portions 31a and 31b, and the prism surfaces 34a and 34b are formed on the back surfaces of the prism plate portions 32a and 32b. Is formed. Depending on the rotation direction of the motors 20a and 20b, the prism members 30a and 30b move in the left-right direction via the pinions 21a and 21b and the racks 33a and 33b. 5 illustrates the left prism member 30a and the motor 20a, and the right prism member 30b and the motor 20b are opposite to those in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the prism surfaces 34 a and 34 b are provided with a large number of prism grooves each having a mountain-shaped cross section having a vertical surface and an inclined surface of about 45 degrees obliquely to the left, and the display surface of the liquid crystal display unit 10. By inserting the prism members 30a and 30b at a predetermined distance from the display surface in front of the symbol, the symbols displayed on the display surface appear to be shifted to the left or right.

As shown in FIG. 7 (A-A cross-sectional view in FIG. 3A), auxiliary wheels 35a and 35b are disposed on the opposite side of the horizontal arm portions 31a and 31b from the positions where the pinions 21a and 21b mesh. The prism members 30a and 30b are assisted so as not to move in the left-right direction.

As shown in FIG. 7, the prism members 30 a and 30 b are disposed in the left and right storage portions 9 a and 9 b of the display device housing 9 so as to be concealed (accommodated). When moved to the left end position and the right end position, the prism surfaces 34a and 34b are retracted into the storage portions 9a and 9b that are not visible to the player.

When the prism member 30a appears in front of the left outer edge of the display unit 10 as shown in FIG. 8 (AA sectional view of FIG. 3A), the left symbol seen through the prism member 30a is displayed on the display unit 10. It appears as if it is lined up to the left of the left symbol displayed on the display screen. Similarly, when the prism member 30 b appears in front of the right outer edge of the display unit 10, the right symbol seen through the prism member 30 b seems to be arranged next to the right of the right symbol displayed on the display surface of the display unit 10. Show.

The structures of the prism members 30a and 30b and the moving mechanism thereof are not limited to those illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 8, and various structures can be employed.

Returning to FIG. 2, the passing gate 11 is a gate without a prize ball, and when a ball is passed through the passing gate 11, for example, a normal lottery is performed with a probability of 127/128. The start winning device 12 that is a chew opens and closes the movable blades 12a and 12a.

The start winning device 12 is a variable winning device called a so-called electric chew having a pair of movable blades 12a and 12a at the opening. The start winning device 12 detects the passing of the ball to the passing gate 11 and, for example, a normal lottery is performed with a probability of 127/128. If the winning prize is won, the movable blades 12a and 12a are opened. The opening time of the movable blades 12a, 12a once is, for example, 0.5 seconds at normal times, and, for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times at the time of probability change and short time. Even when the movable blades 12a and 12a are closed, it is possible to win a ball through the nails 19 and 19 planted in the upper position of the game board 3 between the movable blades 12a and 12a. When a ball wins the start winning device 12, the start winning detection process (see FIG. 12) is started.

The large winning device 13 is a variable winning device called a so-called attacker, and is composed of an opening and a lid member, and exhibits a closed state and an open state of the opening as the lid member moves.

As shown in FIG. 9, the common map display unit 15 is composed of a single normal variation LED (Light Emitting Diode) 16 and two common map hold LEDs p1 and p2. The normal fluctuation LED 16 is directly controlled from the main circuit 120 and displays a normal fluctuation. Specifically, when the normal fluctuation operation starts, the normal fluctuation LED 16 blinks while switching between green and orange. After a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, it lights in green when hit, and orange when lost. Lights on. The usual map hold LEDs p1 and p2 are directly controlled from the main circuit 120, and display the number of lots of the usual lottery result. In detail, each time the usual lottery result is held and read, the universal drawing LEDs p1 and p2 are lit or blinking orange according to Table 1 below.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the special figure display unit 17 includes a so-called 7-segment numeric display 18 and two special figure holding LEDs q1 and q2. The symbol variation timing of the special symbol display unit 17 coincides with the timing of the variation start and variation stop of the symbol variation of the special symbol of the liquid crystal display unit 10. The numeric display 18 is controlled directly from the main circuit 120 and blinks 7 segments to indicate that the variable operation is being performed. After a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the number display 18 displays the lottery result of the special figure. That is, when it is lost, only the middle horizontal bar is displayed as shown in FIG. 10B, and when it is a win, a number is displayed as shown in FIG. 10C. Special figure hold LEDs q1 and q2 are directly controlled from the main circuit 120, and display the number of special figure lottery holds. Specifically, each time the special drawing lottery result is held and read, the special figure holding LEDs q1 and q2 are lit or blinking orange according to Table 2 below.

Referring to FIG. 11, the gaming machine 1 controls the main control board 100, the display control board 101 that controls the liquid crystal display unit 10 and the motors 20a and 20b, and the audio control that controls the amplifier / speaker 104 including the speakers 4a and 4b. A board 103, a lamp control board 105 for controlling the lamps 106, a payout control board 107 for controlling the payout apparatus 108, a firing control board 109 for controlling the launching apparatus 110, and a gate passage detection provided alongside the passage gate 11. Open / close the opening 111, the start winning detector 112 attached to the start winning device 12, the big winning detector 113 attached to the big winning device 13, and the movable vanes 12a, 12a of the start winning device 12 which is an electric chew. An electric chew solenoid 115 that opens and closes the grand prize winning device 13, and a power source that supplies a predetermined voltage to each board. It is configured to include a road section 117.

The main control board 100 includes a main circuit 120. The main circuit 120 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 121, a program storage ROM (Read Only Memory) 122, a RAM to which a work area, various counters, and the like are allocated. (Random
Access Memory) 123, I / O (Input / Output) 124, and the like.

In addition, although it is common for each other board | substrate to have CPU and memory separately, it is abbreviate | omitting in FIG.

The display control board 101 executes processing for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 10 in accordance with a display control signal input from the main circuit 120, and drives the motors 20a and 20b to drive the prism members 30a and 30b. Control the movement of. The sound control board 103 causes the amplifier / speaker 104 including the speakers 4a and 4b to output sound in accordance with the input sound control signal. The lamp control board 105 controls lighting / extinguishing of the lamps 106 according to the input lamp control signal. The payout control board 107 controls the payout device 108 according to the input prize ball payout signal. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. The launch control board 109 activates the launch device 110 provided corresponding to the handle 6 in response to the player operating the handle 6. According to the operation amount of the handle 6, it is possible to adjust the ball launching strength (ball flight distance).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the start winning detection process in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In the start winning detection process, the main circuit 120 performs a special drawing internal lottery according to the timing at which the ball winning detection signal from the start winning device 12, which is an electric chew, is input, and maximizes the special drawing lottery result. The special figure holding number 4 is set as the upper limit, and is stored in a special figure holding storage area (not shown) on the RAM 123 for holding.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the special figure hold read process in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In the special figure hold read process, the main circuit 120 reads the lottery result of the oldest special figure from the special figure hold storage area on the RAM 123 and starts the special figure change process (see FIG. 14).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the special figure variation process in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In the special figure changing process, the main circuit 120 determines whether or not the special figure lottery result is a win, and the special figure is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10 including the special figure display unit 17 and the prism members 30a and 30b. A series of processes such as start of fluctuation, display effect, and stop of fluctuation are performed.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the prism member operation processing in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In the prism member operation process, the display control board 101 reads the operation pattern of the prism members 30a and 30b from the main circuit 120 and drives the motors 20a and 20b to control the movement of the prism members 30a and 30b. Since the motors 20 a and 20 b are connected to the display control board 101, the main subject of the prism member operation processing is not the main circuit 120 but the display control board 101.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating the jackpot process in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In the jackpot processing, the main circuit 120 opens the big winning device 13, and when either of the 10 round winning winning balls is won or the maximum opening time of 25 seconds of one round passes, The process of closing the grand prize winning device 13 is one round, and a process of executing up to 15 rounds is performed.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

After powering on the gaming machine 1, the balls prepared in the ball supply tray 5 are fired toward the game board 3 by the launching device 110 including the handle 6. The ball that has reached the game board 3 flows down on the board surface of the game board 3.

When the ball flowing down on the board surface of the game board 3 passes through the passage gate 11, the gate passage detector 111 detects this and a passage detection signal is transmitted to the main circuit 120.

In the passage detection process, the main circuit 120 detects the passage of the ball of the passage gate 11 by the passage detection signal from the gate passage detector 111, and when it is detected that the ball has passed through the passage gate 11, A value is extracted from a figure random number counter (not shown), and it is determined whether or not the number of holds in the lottery result of the usual drawing is the maximum number of ordinary figure hold 4. If the holding number of the usual drawing lot result is the maximum holding number of normal drawing 4, the main circuit 120 ends the passage detection process. That is, the lottery result of the usual drawing exceeding the maximum number of ordinary drawing hold 4 is discarded without being held. If the number of hold of the usual drawing lot is not the maximum number of usual drawing hold 4, the main circuit 120 stores the lottery result of the usual drawing in the holding storage area for RAM (not shown) on the RAM 123 and holds it. Then, the normal map hold LEDs p1 and p2 of the general map display unit 15 are turned on or blinked according to the number of the lottery results held in the normal map, and the passage detection process is terminated.

Next, in the general-purpose hold reading process, the main circuit 120 determines whether or not the general-purpose hold storage area (not shown) on the RAM 123 has a hold of the lottery result of the normal-use drawing. If there is no hold of the usual lottery result in the reserved storage area, the usual figure hold reading process is terminated. If there is a hold of the lottery result of the usual drawing in the hold storage area for the usual drawing on the RAM 123, the main circuit 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation display of the previous usual drawing is being displayed in the common drawing display unit 15. If the previous normal display is being displayed, the main circuit 120 ends the general-purpose hold reading process. If it is not during the previous fluctuation display, the main circuit 120 determines whether or not the start winning device 12 as an electric chew is being opened. If the start winning device 12, which is an electric Chu, is open, the main circuit 120 ends the usual figure hold reading process. If the start winning device 12 as an electric chew is not open, the main circuit 120 reads the oldest drawing drawing result held in the drawing storage area on the RAM 123 and displays the drawing display unit 15. The ordinary map hold LEDs p1 and p2 are turned on or blinked in accordance with the number of retained lottery results of the ordinary drawing, and the ordinary map change process is started.

In the normal map changing process, the main circuit 120 performs a win / loss determination by comparing the lottery result of the normal map read out in the general map hold reading process with a predetermined standard map determination value. The normal hit probability is 127/128, for example. Next, the main circuit 120 determines the normal fluctuation time depending on whether or not the probability is changing or the time is short. If the probability change is in progress or the time is short, for example, 1 second is determined. Subsequently, the main circuit 120 starts to change the normal map by the normal map change LED 16 of the general map display unit 15. Next, if the determination result is lost, the main circuit 120 turns on the general map change LED 16 of the general map display unit 15 in orange, and ends the general map change processing. If the determination result is successful, the main circuit 120 lights up the general map change LED 16 of the general map display unit 15 in green and excites the electric chew solenoid 115 to open the start winning device 12 that is an electric chew. . The opening time of the start winning device 12 at the time of normal winning is, for example, 0.5 seconds at normal times, and, for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times at the time of probability change and short time. Next, the main circuit 120 determines whether or not the accuracy change or the time reduction is in progress. If the accuracy change or the time reduction is in progress, the main circuit 120 waits for 1.8 seconds to elapse, and then turns off the electric Chu solenoid 115. By doing this, the start winning device 12 as an electric chew is closed, and this opening / closing operation is repeated twice more, and then the usual figure changing process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not during the probability change or the time reduction, the main circuit 120 waits for 0.5 seconds to elapse, and then closes the start winning device 12 that is an electric chew, and ends the normal time variation process.

Regardless of whether it is open or closed, when a ball wins the start winning device 12, the start winning detector 112 detects this and transmits a win detection signal to the main circuit 120.

The main circuit 120 detects the passage of the ball in the start winning device 12 based on the winning detection signal from the start winning detector 112 (S101 in FIG. 12), and when the passage of the ball is not detected (in FIG. 12). S101: NO), waiting until the ball passes.

When the passage of the ball in the start winning device 12 is detected (S101 in FIG. 12: YES), the main circuit 120 extracts a value from a random number counter (not shown) and performs a special drawing internal lottery (see FIG. 12 S102).

Next, the main circuit 120 determines whether or not the number of holds in the lottery result of the special figure held in the special figure holding storage area on the RAM 123 is the maximum special figure hold number 4 (S103 in FIG. 12). . If the special figure lottery hold number is the maximum special figure hold number 4 (S103 in FIG. 12: YES), the main circuit 120 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout device 108 via the payout control board 107. (S110 in FIG. 12) and the start winning detection process is terminated. That is, the lottery result of the special figure exceeding the maximum special figure holding number 4 is discarded without holding.

If the number of reserved special drawing lots is not the maximum special figure holding number 4 (S103 in FIG. 12: NO), the main circuit 120 stores the special drawing lottery result in the special drawing storage area on the RAM 123. To hold (S104 in FIG. 12). The main circuit 120 lights or blinks the special figure hold LEDs q1 and q2 of the special figure display unit 17 according to the number of special drawing lots to be held. Next, the main circuit 120 instructs the payout device 108 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls via the payout control board 107, and ends the start winning detection process.

Next, in the special figure hold reading process, the main circuit 120 determines whether there is a special drawing lottery hold in the special figure hold storage area on the RAM 123 (S201 in FIG. 13). If there is no special drawing lottery hold in the figure hold storage area (S201: NO in FIG. 13), the special figure hold reading process is terminated.

If a special drawing lottery result is held in the special drawing holding storage area on the RAM 123 (S201 in FIG. 13: YES), the main circuit 120 causes the special drawing display unit 17 and the liquid crystal display unit 10 to display the previous special drawing. It is determined whether or not the variable display is being performed (S202 in FIG. 13). If the previous special figure is being displayed as a variable (S202: YES in FIG. 13), the main circuit 120 ends the special figure hold-read process.

If the previous special figure is not being displayed (S202: NO in FIG. 13), the main circuit 120 determines whether the jackpot is being hit based on whether the jackpot flag is ON (S203 in FIG. 13). ). If the jackpot is being hit (S203 in FIG. 13: YES), the main circuit 120 waits until the jackpot flag is turned OFF.

When the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S203 in FIG. 13: NO), the main circuit 120 reads the lottery result of the oldest special figure from the special figure reserved storage area on the RAM 123 (S204 in FIG. 13), and changes the special figure. Processing (see FIG. 14) is started (S205 in FIG. 13).

In the special figure changing process, the main circuit 120 determines whether the special figure lottery result read out in the special figure hold reading process is a normal normal judgment value or a probable change depending on whether it is normal or probable. The winning / losing determination is performed by collating with the hourly determination value (S301 in FIG. 14). The jackpot symbol of the liquid crystal display unit 10 is a flat eye with probability variation symbols of “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, and a normal symbol of “222”, “444”, “666”. . In addition, the jackpot probability of the special figure is, for example, 1/350 at the normal time, and, for example, 1/35 at the probability change.

Next, the main circuit 120 determines the variation time, the effect pattern, the stop symbol, and the like of the special figure based on the determination result of the winning / losing (S302 in FIG. 14). In particular, the presence / absence of operation effects of the prism members 30a and 30b and the operation patterns of the prism members 30a and 30b are also determined.

Subsequently, the main circuit 120 starts counting a special symbol change in the special symbol display unit 17 and the liquid crystal display unit 10 and a special symbol variation timer (not shown) (S303 in FIG. 14).

Next, the main circuit 120 determines whether or not there is an operation effect of the prism members 30a and 30b (S304 in FIG. 14), and if there is an operation effect of the prism members 30a and 30b (S304 in FIG. 14: YES), The operation pattern of the prism members 30a and 30b is instructed to the display control board 101 (S305 in FIG. 14), and if there is no operation effect of the prism members 30a and 30b (S304: NO in FIG. 14), step S305 is skipped.

Subsequently, the main circuit 120 determines whether or not the variation time has elapsed based on the variation timer of the special drawing (S306 in FIG. 14), and if the variation time has not elapsed (S306: NO in FIG. 14), Wait until the fluctuation time has elapsed.

If the fluctuation time has elapsed (S306 of FIG. 14: YES), the main circuit 120 stops the fluctuation of the special drawing of the special figure display unit 17 and the liquid crystal display unit 10 (S307 of FIG. 14). When winning, a winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 17 and the liquid crystal display unit 10, and when lost, a lost symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 17 and the liquid crystal display unit 10. However, the winning symbol and the lost symbol are a combination of a symbol that is visible through the prism members 30a and 30b and a symbol that is directly visible without passing through the prism members 30a and 30b, as can be seen from an example of the symbol variation shown in FIG. Shall be determined by the design.

Next, the main circuit 120 determines whether or not the stop symbol is a win (S308 in FIG. 14). If the stop symbol is a win (S308 in FIG. 14: YES), the main circuit 120 turns on the jackpot flag (see FIG. 14). 14 S309), the special figure variation process is terminated. If the stop symbol is not hit (S308 in FIG. 14: NO), the main circuit 120 skips step S309 and ends the special symbol variation process.

In the prism member operation processing, the display control board 101 determines whether or not there is an instruction for the operation pattern of the prism members 30a and 30b (S401 in FIG. 15), and if there is no instruction for the operation pattern of the prism members 30a and 30b ( In S401 of FIG. 15: NO), the prism member operation process is immediately terminated.

If there is an instruction for the operation pattern of the prism members 30a, 30b (S401: YES in FIG. 15), the display control board 101 reads the operation pattern of the prism members 30a, 30b from the main circuit 120 (S402 in FIG. 15). Based on the operation pattern of the members 30a and 30b, the rotation start and stop of the motors 20a and 20b and the direction of rotation are instructed (S403 in FIG. 15). As a result, the motors 20a and 20b rotate in a predetermined direction in accordance with the design variation effect, etc., and the pinions 21a and 21b of the motors 20a and 20b rotate while meshing with the racks 33a and 33b of the prism members 30a and 30b. The prism members 30a and 30b are moved in the left-right direction. The prism members 30a and 30b can produce effects by various operation patterns, such as changing the moving direction in the middle, changing the moving speed, returning to the retracted state once, and retracting. When the left and right symbols stop and reach does not reach, either the left or right prism members 30a and 30b appear, reach, or once stop after losing, the prism members 30a and 30b appear It is also possible to produce a big hit. However, when the big hit is made using the prism members 30a and 30b, the display of the big hit is difficult to control with the prism members 30a and 30b appearing, so the prism members 30a and 30b are displayed while being concealed. It is better to display the middle symbol as a jackpot symbol (see FIG. 17).

Next, the display control board 101 determines whether or not the operation is completed based on the operation pattern of the prism members 30a and 30b (S404 in FIG. 15), and if the operation of the prism members 30a and 30b is not completed (FIG. 15). 15 S404: NO), the control returns to step S403 and is repeated. When the operations of the prism members 30a and 30b are completed (S404 in FIG. 15: YES), the display control board 101 ends the prism member operation process.

Subsequently, in the jackpot process, the main circuit 120 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S501 in FIG. 16). If the jackpot flag is not ON (S501 in FIG. 16), the jackpot process is terminated. To do.

If the jackpot flag is ON (S501 in FIG. 16: YES), the main circuit 120 determines whether the number of rounds is not the maximum number of rounds 15 in order to open the jackpot 13 to the maximum number of rounds 15 with a single jackpot. It is determined whether or not (S502 in FIG. 16).

If the number of rounds is not the maximum number of rounds 15 (S502 of FIG. 16: YES), the main circuit 120 adds 1 to the number of rounds (S503 of FIG. 16) and excites the big prize solenoid 115 to thereby win a big prize. The device 13 is opened (S506 in FIG. 16). Thereby, the winning of the ball to the big winning device 13 becomes possible.

Whether a single round of 10 winning balls is awarded to the grand prize winning device 13 (S505 of FIG. 16: YES), or whether the maximum opening time of 25 seconds has elapsed since the grand prize winning device 13 is opened ( When any one of S506 in FIG. 16 is satisfied, the main circuit 120 closes the big prize device 13 by de-energizing the big prize solenoid 115 (S507 in FIG. 16), and ends the big hit process. To do. Thereby, it becomes impossible to win a ball to the big winning device 13.

Thereafter, since the big hit flag is still ON (S501 of FIG. 16), the main circuit 120 repeats opening / closing (S501 to S507) of the big winning device 13.

When the number of rounds reaches the maximum number of rounds 15 (S502 of FIG. 16: NO), the main circuit 120 resets the number of rounds to the initial value 0 (S508 of FIG. 16), and turns off the jackpot flag (FIG. 16). S509), the jackpot processing is terminated.

After jackpot processing, if it is a jackpot of a probable change symbol, it will be in a probabilistic state (a state where the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than normal) after the jackpot ends, and this probable state will be won until the next jackpot is won continue. In addition, if the jackpot of the normal symbol is, after the jackpot is over, it will be in a short time state (a state in which the fluctuation time of the usual figure is shortened and the opening time of the start winning device 12 which is an electric chew is lengthened), The time-shortening state ends when the fluctuation operation in the figure is performed 100 times.

In the example of symbol variation that becomes a big hit in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 17, when symbol variation is started from the symbol stop state (see FIG. 17A) (see FIG. 17B). First, it is assumed that the left symbol stops (see FIG. 17C) and the right symbol stops (see FIG. 17D), but does not reach the reach state. When the middle symbol is stopped from this state (see FIG. 17E), the “557” is lost. However, when the prism member 30a appears from the left outer edge of the liquid crystal display unit 10 (see FIG. 17 (f)) and the prism member 30a stops (see FIG. 17 (g)), the left pattern “5” seen through the prism member 30a. ”, The left symbol“ 5 ”and the middle symbol“ 5 ”that can be directly seen, the player will be in the state of a double eye with three“ 5 ”arranged in appearance. Next, when the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10 is slid in the opposite direction at the same time as the prism member 30a returns (see FIG. 17 (h)), it is confirmed and stopped at the jackpot symbol of “555” ( (See FIG. 17 (i)), “Big hit!” (See FIG. 17 (j)).

Further, in another example of the symbol variation that becomes a big hit, the prism member 30b appears from the right outer edge of the liquid crystal display unit 10 from the state without the reach of FIG. 17D (see FIG. 17K), and the prism. When the member 30b stops (see FIG. 17 (l)), the reach waiting for “7” in the appearance from the player by the right design “7” seen directly and the right design “7” seen through the prism member 30b. Occurs. Next, when the middle symbol stops at “7” (see FIG. 17 (m)), the player sees a double-bottomed state in which three “7” s are arranged in appearance. Subsequently, when the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10 is slid in the opposite direction at the same time as the prism member 30b returns (see FIG. 17 (n)), it is confirmed and stopped at the jackpot symbol of “777” ( 17 (o)), “big hit!” (See FIG. 17 (p)).

Further, in another example of the symbol variation that becomes a big hit, the prism members 30a and 30b appear from the left and right outer edges of the liquid crystal display unit 10 from the state where the reach is not reached in FIG. 17D (see FIG. 17Q). When the prism members 30a and 30b are stopped (refer to FIG. 17 (r)), the left symbol “5” seen through the prism member 30a and the left symbol “5” seen directly are “5” in appearance from the player. "Right waiting" occurs, and the right symbol "7" seen directly and the right symbol "7" seen through the prism member 30b cause the player to wait for "7" waiting. That is, a two-line reach occurs, a reach waiting for “5” and a reach waiting for “7”. Next, when the middle symbol is stopped at “5” (see FIG. 17 (s)), the player sees a state of three-dimensional “5” in line with the appearance from the player. Subsequently, when the symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10 are slid and displayed at the same time when the prism members 30a and 30b are returned (see FIG. 17 (t)), they are confirmed and stopped at the jackpot symbol “555” (FIG. 17). (Refer to (u)), “Big hit!” (See FIG. 17 (v)).

In the description of the operation of the first embodiment, when three numbers are arranged, it is a big hit. For example, on the assumption, only three numbers are arranged on the liquid crystal display unit 10, but the prism members 30a and 30b are arranged on the left and right outer edges. , It is possible to display a jackpot with four identical numbers (see FIG. 18) or a jackpot with five numbers (see FIG. 19). In this case, if the game value different from the jackpot with three numbers (such as continuing the probabilistic state twice after the jackpot ends, increasing the number of short-time continuations, etc.), the player's interest is further enhanced. be able to.

According to the first embodiment, the reach eyes are not displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10, and the prism members 30 a and 30 b appear from the outer edge of the liquid crystal display unit 10 after the player thinks that they are “lost”, and the prism member 30 a , 30b can be seen side by side with the symbol at the end of the liquid crystal display unit 10, so that it is possible to produce an effect that three specific numbers appear to be lined up and can be a big hit.

Further, according to the first embodiment, when the symbols fluctuate and the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped, the reach is not reached, and after the player thinks that the player is “lost”, the one side from the outer edge of the liquid crystal display unit 10 The prism member appears, and the design of the end of the liquid crystal display unit 10 through the prism member can be seen as being divided into two, so that it is possible to achieve reach. Furthermore, when the prism members 30a and 30b on both sides appear, it is possible to produce a two-line reach.

FIGS. 20A to 20C are diagrams illustrating an example of symbol variation in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the prism members 30a and 30b appear (protrude) by one row (one symbol) of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10, whereas this In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, only the prism members 30a and / or 30b can appear (protrude) up to two rows (two symbols) of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10. Different. It is assumed that the prism members 30a and 30b are driven in cooperation with each other by a motor or solenoid (not shown) or independently of each other.

The other parts are configured in the same manner as the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 19 and operate in the same manner. I will omit the detailed explanation.

Next, with respect to the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment configured as described above, only the differences from the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 (a) to (c). Briefly described.

In the example of symbol variation in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when the left and right symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10 are stopped and the left prism member 30a appears from the state where the reach is not reached, the prism member 30a is viewed. The left symbol “2” to be viewed and the left symbol “2” to be directly seen result in a reach state waiting for “2” in appearance from the player (see FIG. 20A). From this state, when the middle symbol stops at “6” (see FIG. 20B), it is a reach loss, but it appears as if it is lost, and the prism member 30a is further displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10. When the column is extended (see FIG. 20C), the middle symbol “6” seen through the prism member 30a, the middle symbol “6” seen directly, and the right symbol “6” seen directly become “666”. It becomes a big hit, and it is a “big hit!”.

According to the second embodiment, the prism members 30 a and / or 30 b can appear (protrude) up to two rows of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10. At the point of time, the prism members 30a and / or 30b appear for one row, and as a result, the prism members 30a and 30b are extended by another row while making it appear that the reach has been removed. It is possible to produce an image that looks like it is lined up.

FIGS. 21A and 21B are diagrams showing an example of symbol variation in the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, only the symbols for one row and three columns can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10, whereas in the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, The liquid crystal display unit 10 can display symbols for two rows and three columns, and the only difference is that the vertical width of the prism member 30a (and 30b) is also a vertical width corresponding to the symbols for two rows.

The other parts are configured in the same manner as the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 19 and operate in the same manner, and therefore detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment configured as described above is different from the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the first and second embodiments with reference to FIGS. 21 (a) and (b). Just a brief explanation.

In the example of the symbol variation in the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, the left and right prism members 30a from the state where the left and right symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10 are stopped and are not reached (see FIG. 21A). Appears, and the upper left symbol “2” seen through the prism member 30a and the upper left symbol “2” seen directly cause a reach waiting for “2” from the player's appearance, and the lower left symbol seen directly Due to “3” and the lower left symbol “3” seen through the prism member 30b, a reach waiting for “3” is generated in appearance from the player. That is, a two-line reach state waiting for “2” and “3” is entered (see FIG. 21B).

According to the third embodiment, it is possible to display 2 rows and 3 columns of symbols on the liquid crystal display unit 10, and the vertical width of the prism members 30a and / or 30b is also set to a width corresponding to the symbols of 2 rows. Therefore, 2-line reach or 4-line reach can be generated by the appearance of the prism members 30a and / or 30b, and the range of production can be further expanded.

In the first to third embodiments, prism members 30a and 30b having a size covering one row (one symbol) or two rows (two symbols) of the liquid crystal display unit 10 are used. Needless to say, the shape and size of the prism members 30a and 30b can be freely designed according to the symbols to be displayed and the number of symbols to be shifted at the same time.

22 (a) and 22 (b) are diagrams showing an example of symbol variation in the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine 1 according to the first to third embodiments, the left and right prism members 30a and 30b can move only in the left-right direction, whereas in the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment, the liquid crystal display unit 10 2 can display symbols for two rows and three columns, the vertical width of the prism member 30a (and 30b) is set to a width corresponding to one row of symbols, and the prism member 30a (and 30b) is a liquid crystal display unit. 10 display surfaces can be moved in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction.

The other parts are configured in the same manner as the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 19 and operate in the same manner, and therefore detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment configured as described above is different from the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the first to third embodiments with reference to FIGS. 22 (a) and (b). Just a brief explanation.

In the example of the symbol variation in the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment, the left and right symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 10 stop and the prism member 30a on the left side moves up the symbol of the liquid crystal display unit 10 from the state where the reach is not reached. If it appears from the left side so as to correspond to (see FIG. 22A), it will reach a reach state waiting for “2”, which is usually a big hit. However, when the left prism member 30a moves from this state so as to correspond to the lower line of the pattern of the liquid crystal display unit 10, the state changes to a reach state waiting for “3”, which is a probable big hit (see FIG. 22B).

According to the fourth embodiment, since the prism members 30a and 30b can be moved in the vertical direction, the prism members 30a and 30b are made to appear, and as a result, the prism members 30a and 30b appear to be out of reach. It is possible to produce a winning effect by moving 30a and 30b in the vertical direction.

By the way, regarding the gaming machine 1 according to the first to fourth embodiments, the following modifications can be considered.

In each of the first to fourth embodiments, the prism members 30a and 30b appear from the left and right outer edges of the liquid crystal display unit 10, but may appear from the upper and lower outer edges. By doing in this way, it is possible to make an operation such as appearing from the upper outer edge, appearing from the lower outer edge, or appearing from both upper and lower outer edges, and further advanced production of the prism members 30a and 30b is possible. It becomes. In particular, the symbol variation of each of the first to fourth embodiments is scrolled vertically, but of course there is no problem with horizontal scrolling, so in that case, the prism members 30a and 30b appear from the upper and lower outer edges according to the production. By doing so, the same effects as those of the first to fourth embodiments can be obtained.

In each of the first to fourth embodiments, the prism members 30a and 30b are normally concealed at a position where they cannot be seen by the player, and appear in front of the outer edge of the liquid crystal display unit 10 as necessary. The prism members 30a and 30b may be arranged on the outer edge of the liquid crystal display unit 10 and moved forward as necessary. By doing so, a part of the display device housing 9 that is normally located at the outer edge of the liquid crystal display unit 10 is visible through the prism members 30a and 30b, and the liquid crystal display unit is moved by moving the prism members 30a and 30b forward. Part of the display contents 10 can be seen through the prism members 30a and 30b.

Further, in each of the first to fourth embodiments, the prism members 30a and 30b are made to appear in front of the outer edge of the display surface of the liquid crystal display unit 10, but the display means is not limited to the liquid crystal display unit 10, and dots It can be realized in front of the outer edge of any display means such as display or segment display.

Further, in each of the first to fourth embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine 1, but the present invention can be similarly applied even if the gaming machine 1 is another gaming machine such as a slot machine. Not too long.

As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, these are only illustrations to the last, this invention is not limited to these, Based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, unless it deviates from the meaning of a Claim Various changes are possible.

The front schematic diagram of the game machine concerning Example 1 of the present invention. The front schematic diagram which shows the game board in FIG. (A) And (b) is a figure explaining the non-appearance (hiding) state and appearance state of a prism member to a liquid crystal display part. (A)-(d) is a figure explaining jackpot and reach in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. The perspective view of a prism member. The figure explaining the effect | action of a prism surface. AA sectional drawing at the time of prism member concealment of Fig.3 (a). AA sectional drawing at the time of the prism member appearance of Fig.3 (a). The figure which expands and shows the common figure display part in FIG. The figure which expands and shows the special figure display part in FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment. The flowchart which shows the start winning detection process in the game machine which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the special figure reservation reading process in the game machine which concerns on this Example 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the special figure change process in the game machine which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the prism member operation | movement process in the game machine which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the jackpot process in the game machine which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. (A)-(v) is a figure which shows an example of the design fluctuation of the special figure in a liquid crystal display part. The figure explaining the 4-digit jackpot of the special figure in a liquid crystal display part. The figure explaining the special figure 5-digit jackpot in a liquid crystal display part. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation | variation in the game machine which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. (A), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the design fluctuation | variation in the game machine which concerns on Example 3 of this invention. (A), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation | variation in the game machine which concerns on Example 4 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Front door 3 Game board 5 Ball supply tray 6 Handle 10 Liquid crystal display part 11 Passing gate 12 Start prize device 13 Grand prize device 15 Universal figure display part 17 Special figure display part 20a, 20b Motor 21a, 21b Pinion 30a, 30b Prism members 31a and 31b Horizontal arm portions 32a and 32b Prism plate portions 33a and 33b Rack surfaces 34a and 34b Prism surface 100 Main control substrate 101 Display control substrate 107 Discharge control substrate 108 Discharge device 109 Launch control substrate 110 Launch device 111 Gate passage detection 112 Start-up prize detector 113 Grand prize detector 115 Electric Chu solenoid 116 Grand prize solenoid p1, p2
q1, q2 special figure hold LED

Claims (6)

Lottery means for executing a jackpot internal lottery that is advantageous to the player in accordance with establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Display means for displaying the lottery result obtained by the lottery means;
A prism member movable in front of the outer edge of the display means;
Display control means for controlling the display on the display means and the operation of the prism member,
Said display control means, by Rukoto moving the prism member to the outer edge forwardly of said display means, while show always all the content displayed on the display unit, the contents of the display means on the outside of the display means A game machine characterized in that a part of the game is displayed and a symbol arrangement that is a big hit is displayed according to a display content combining them, or a reach state is displayed to control the player to show the lottery result. The display means is configured to display a lottery result by a plurality of symbol rows, and to be a big hit when the arrangement of symbols that have been confirmed and stopped is a predetermined arrangement,
The display control means displays the symbols in an arrangement once on the display means, then moves the prism member forward in front of the outer edge of the display means, the symbols visible through the prism member, and the symbols displayed on the display means The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery result is displayed according to an arrangement of: The display means is configured to display a lottery result by a plurality of symbol rows, and to be a big hit when the arrangement of symbols that have been confirmed and stopped is a predetermined arrangement,
The display control means moves the prism member to the front of the outer edge of the display means before stopping the symbol to be finally stopped, and the symbol that can be seen through the prism member and the display means have already been confirmed and stopped. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is controlled so as to perform a reach display that may be a big hit with a symbol that is present. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the prism means appears in front of an outer edge of the display means and is movable so as to be retracted from the front of the outer edge of the display means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the prism means is movable in a direction away from the display means and a direction approaching the display means. The display control unit moves the prism member forward of the outer edge of the display unit, and then keeps the distance between the display surface of the display unit and the prism surface of the prism member along the outer edge of the display unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the symbol that is seen through the prism member is changed.

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