JP6751945B2 - Rotating game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a rotating cylinder type game machine in which light emitted from a moving light emitting unit moving on or near the front door of a game machine housing is less likely to be reflected in a reel window.

In the rotating cylinder type game machine, various movable members are provided on the front side of the front door of the game machine housing in consideration of production, decoration, and the like. For example, in FIG. 1 of Patent Document 1, a game table (rotary cylinder type game machine) provided with a pair of left and right rotating members (movable members) 19A and 19B in which one end side is pivotally supported and the other end side rotates in the horizontal direction. ) 10 is described. In the rotating cylinder type game machine 10, the movable members 19A and 19B are provided with a sound generator 18 and a display device 19 (paragraph 0016 of the same document, etc.). Patent Document 1 also describes that, for example, at the time of a big bonus, if the display device 19 is turned on or blinks while the movable members 19A and 19B are projected forward, the appeal power of the jackpot can be enhanced. (Paragraph 0051 of the same document).

JP-A-2002-102421

By the way, in a general reel-type game machine, as shown in FIG. 8 of Reference Document 1, a medal insertion slot 2 for inserting medals and a medal are paid out on the front side of the front door of the game machine housing. It is equipped with a medal discharge port 7 (medal payout outlet) for the purpose and three reels 5A, 5B, 5C, etc. with a pattern drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and as an operation unit, the reels 5A, 5B, It has a start lever 4 for starting the rotation of the 5C, and three stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c and the like for stopping the rotation of the reels 5A, 5B and 5C, respectively.

In this type of rotating game machine 1, when the start lever 4 is operated with the number of credits of medals exceeding a predetermined number, a winning combination lottery is executed and the reels 5A, 5B, and 5C start rotating. Then, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are operated, the rotation of the reels 5A, 5B, and 5C corresponding to the operated stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c is stopped. When all reels 5A, 5B, 5C are stopped, the combination of the symbols of reels 5A, 5B, 5C displayed on the effective line of the display windows 5a, 5b, 5c (reel window) will be the winning combination in the winning combination. If the medals correspond (if a prize is won), the number of medals corresponding to the role is paid out, and when the number of medals credited reaches the upper limit, the medals are paid out from the medal payment exit 12. It is designed to be used. Conversely, when all reels 13, 14 and 15 are stopped, the combination of the symbols of reels 5A, 5B and 5C displayed on the effective line of the reel windows 5a, 5b and 5c is the winning combination in the winning combination lottery. If it does not correspond to (so-called missing), the number of medals corresponding to the role will not be paid out.

In this type of rotating game machine 1, it is determined by the player whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the effective lines of the reel windows 5a, 5b, 5c corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination lottery. However, it depends on whether or not the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c can be operated at an appropriate timing while visually observing the symbols of the rotating reels 5A, 5B, and 5C. Therefore, in this type of rotating drum type game machine 1, it is necessary to maintain good visibility of the reel windows 5a, 5b, 5c so as not to interfere with the player's visual inspection of the symbols of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C. is there.

As described above, in the rotating cylinder type game machine, it is important to maintain good visibility of the reel window. Therefore, the rotating cylinder type gaming machine 10 of Patent Document 1 (the rotating cylinder type shown in FIG. 1 of the same document) The game machine 10; the same shall apply hereinafter) has a drawback that it is difficult to provide a light emitting portion at the lower part of the movable members 19A and 19B even if the light emitting portion can be provided at the upper part of the movable members 19A and 19B. Was there. This is because, in the rotating cylinder type gaming machine 10 of Patent Document 1, the movable members 19A and 19B are provided immediately above the reel windows 15a, 15b and 15c, and the light emitting portions are provided below the movable members 19A and 19B. This is because the light emitted from the light emitting portion is reflected in the reel windows 15a, 15b, 15c, and the symbols of the reels 15A, 15B, 15C may be difficult to see.

In particular, if a light emitting portion is provided on a moving member such as the movable members 19A and 19B in the reel-type gaming machine 10 of Patent Document 1, the light emitting portion moves together with the movable members 19A and 19B. It is difficult to prevent the light emitted from the light emitting unit from being reflected in the reel windows 15a, 15b, 15c. This is because, if a light-shielding member is provided in a range in which the light emitting portion can be reflected in the reel windows 15a, 15b, 15c, the reel windows 15a, 15b of the light emitted from the light emitting portion are provided. , Although it is possible to prevent reflection on 15c, the range in which reflection can occur is usually wide, so in order to suppress reflection, it is necessary to provide a light-shielding member with a large size. This is because problems such as a poor appearance of the reel-type game machine 10 may occur. In fact, in the rotating cylinder type gaming machine 10 of Patent Document 1, a light emitting unit is placed on the upper part of the movable members 19A and 19B which are far from the reel windows 15a, 15b and 15c and are less likely to be reflected in the reel windows 15a, 15b and 15c. Although (external upper end lamp 19c) is provided, a light emitting portion is provided at the lower part of the movable members 19A and 19B which are close to the reel windows 15a, 15b and 15c and are likely to be reflected in the reel windows 15a, 15b and 15c. Not.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and the light emitted from the light emitting unit (moving light emitting unit) moving near the reel window can be emitted without separately providing a light-shielding member having a large size. It is intended to provide a spinning type game machine capable of maintaining the visibility of the reel window by making it difficult to be reflected in the reel window.

The above issues are
A plurality of reels on which the design that is the basis of the winning judgment in the game is displayed on the outer peripheral surface,
A reel window provided on the front side of the front door of the game machine housing and allowing the player to visually recognize the patterns of the plurality of reels.
The reel having a first position away from the reel window, and a moving light emitting portion movable between a second position easily write reflected on the reel window than the near Ku first position to the reel window than the first position It ’s a reel game machine,
This is solved by providing a rotating cylinder type gaming machine characterized by providing a luminance changing means for reducing the brightness of the moving light emitting unit when the moving light emitting unit approaches the second position.

By adopting such a configuration, when the moving light emitting unit is in the first position, the moving light emitting unit is illuminated brightly, but when the moving light emitting unit is in the second position, the moving light emitting unit is darkened and the moving light emitting unit is darkened. It is possible to make it difficult for the light emitted from the reel window to be reflected in the reel window. For this reason, it is possible to maintain the visibility of the reel window by making it difficult for the emitted light from the moving light emitting part moving near the reel window to be reflected in the reel window without separately providing a light-shielding member having a large size. Become. That is, the reflection of the emitted light from the moving light emitting unit to the reel window is not so problematic when the moving light emitting unit is away from the reel window, and tends to be a problem when the moving light emitting unit is close to the reel window. By lowering the brightness of the moving light emitting part when it approaches the reel window, even if the moving light emitting part is close to the reel window, the emitted light is not reflected in the reel window. It is possible to suppress a decrease in visibility.

Here, the "moving light emitting unit" does not have to move the light emitting unit by itself, and the light emitting unit is integrally fixed to another member (for example, a "rotating member" described later). Even if it is used, the position of the light emitting portion with respect to the reel window may be moved by moving the other member or another member supporting the other member.
In addition, the phrase "away" in the "first position away from the reel window" and the phrase "close" in the "second position closer to the reel window than the first position" are from the reel window to the first position. The distance from the reel window to the second position is shorter than the distance of, but the "distance" here does not mean the spatial linear distance, but the output of the moving light emitting part. It means the optical path length of the emitted light from the moving light emitting part to the reel window. That is, when the emitted light of the moving light emitting unit directly reaches the reel window without being reflected by other members, the above "distance" means the length of the linear path, but the moving light emitting unit When the emitted light is reflected by another member and reaches the reel window, the above-mentioned "distance" means the length of the reflection path. When there is no member that reflects light in the surroundings and the emitted light of the moving path body does not return to the reel window, the above distance is treated as infinite. In this respect, for example, when the moving light emitting part rotates in the same place, the position of the moving light emitting part itself does not change, so that the spatial linear distance from the reel window to the first position and the second position from the reel window The spatial linear distances to are equal. However, even if the position of the moving light emitting unit does not change, when the moving light emitting unit rotates, the direction of the emitted light changes, and the light emitted from the moving light emitting unit is optically measured from the moving light emitting unit to the reel window. Path length changes. The "first position" and the "second position" are determined by the above-mentioned optical path length from the reel window to each position.
Further, the concept of "reducing the brightness of the moving light emitting unit" includes a mode in which the brightness of the moving light emitting unit is continuously or gradually reduced, and a mode in which the moving light emitting unit that has been lit is turned off. included.

In the rotating cylinder type gaming machine of the present invention,
A rotating member supported in a state of being rotatable with respect to the front door is provided near the reel window in the front door of the game machine housing.
It is also preferable to provide the moving light emitting unit on the rotating member.

By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the emitted light from the moving light emitting unit that rotates with the rotation of the rotating member from being reflected in the reel window.

In the rotating cylinder type gaming machine of the present invention, when the moving light emitting portion is provided on the rotating member,
The rotating member can be rotated between an open position protruding forward from the front door and a closed position that rotates forward from the open position and covers a predetermined range on the front surface of the front door.
It is also preferable that the moving light emitting unit is in the first position when the rotating member is in the open position, and the moving light emitting unit is in the second position when the rotating member is in the closed position.

By adopting such a configuration, for example, in the side portion of the display screen of the main display unit provided on the front surface of the front door (usually provided immediately above the reel window), the rotation is performed in front of the display screen. It is possible to prevent the emitted light from the light emitting unit (corresponding to the moving light emitting unit) provided in the sub display unit (corresponding to the rotating member) arranged in a possible (openable / closable) state from being reflected in the reel window. It will be possible. In addition, the emitted light of the light emitting part provided in the rotary accessory such as the shutter unit mounted in a rotatable (openable / closable) state on the front side of the display screen of the main display unit is not reflected in the reel window. It is also possible to do so.

Also,
A plurality of reels on which the design that is the basis of the winning judgment in the game is displayed on the outer peripheral surface,
A reel window provided on the front side of the front door of the game machine housing and allowing the player to visually recognize the patterns of the plurality of reels.
A moving light emitting unit that can move between the first position away from the reel window and the second position closer to the reel window than the first position.
It is a rotating body type game machine equipped with
It is provided with a brightness changing means for reducing the brightness of the moving light emitting unit when the moving light emitting unit approaches the second position.
A rotating member rotatably supported with respect to the front door is provided near the reel window on the front door of the gaming machine housing.
A moving light emitting unit is provided on each of the side of the rotating member near the reel window and the side far from the reel window (the "far" and "near" here are also determined based on the above optical path length). Be,
Of these mobile light emitting parts
Moving the light emitting portion closer to the reel window, while being assumed that the brightness is varied by the luminance changing means (sometimes referred to as "first moving the light emitting portion" in the following.),
Moving the light emitting portion farther from the reel window, it is not intended to be changed luminance by the luminance changing means (sometimes referred to as "second moving light emitting portion" in the following.)
Rotating type game machine characterized by
Is also suitable.

This is because even when the brightness of the first moving light emitting unit is reduced by the brightness changing means so that the light emitted from the first moving light emitting unit is not reflected in the reel window, the rotation The member may be in a state of protruding forward from the front door depending on its position. At this time, if the light emitting unit (moving light emitting unit) provided on the rotating member is only the first moving light emitting unit whose brightness is changed by the brightness changing means, the light emitting unit provided on the rotating member. Since all of the (moving light emitting unit) becomes dark, a person walking on the front side of the rotating drum type gaming machine may not notice the existence of the rotating member and may hit the rotating member. The revolving game machine may be installed in a dark place in the store, and such a situation may occur.

In this respect, as in this configuration, the second moving light emitting portion continues to shine brightly even when the first moving light emitting portion becomes dark at a portion of the rotating member where reflection on the reel window is unlikely to occur (the side far from the reel window). By providing the moving light emitting unit of the above, the second moving light emitting unit can attract the attention of a person walking on the front side of the reel-type gaming machine and prevent the person from hitting the rotating member. Because it will be possible.

Further, by adopting such a configuration, even when the first moving light emitting part becomes dark, the second moving light emitting part can be made to shine brightly, so that the effect and decoration by the second moving light emitting part can be performed. It will also be possible to execute. In addition, it is also possible to perform an eye-catching operation such as guiding the player's line of sight to that side by emitting a second moving light emitting unit near the place where the important display or effect is being performed at that time. become.

In the rotating cylinder type gaming machine of the present invention,
Brightness changing means,
A light emitting unit position detection sensor that directly or indirectly detects the position of the mobile light emitting unit (first mobile light emitting unit),
Light emitting unit position detection An input current control means that changes the current or voltage input to the moving light emitting unit (first moving light emitting unit) according to the position of the moving light emitting unit (first moving light emitting unit) detected by the sensor. It is also preferable to configure by.

By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to realize an operation of automatically reducing the brightness of the first moving light emitting unit when the first moving light emitting unit approaches the second position with a simple structure.

Further, in such a configuration, a plurality of binary output type sensors (transmissive photoelectric sensor, etc.) or analog output type sensors (distance measuring sensor, volume sensor, etc.) may be provided as the light emitting part position detection sensor. This makes it possible to detect the position of the first moving light emitting unit at a plurality of locations from the first position to the second position. Therefore, it is possible to perform more advanced control such as gradually or continuously reducing the brightness of the first moving light emitting unit as the first moving light emitting unit approaches the second position. become. In this way, by gradually reducing the brightness of the first moving light emitting unit according to the situation of the ease of reflection on the reel window, the brightness of the first moving light emitting unit is prevented from suddenly decreasing. Even when the reel-type game machine is installed in a dark place in the store, it is possible to ensure safety.

It is a front view which showed the state which looked at the rotating cylinder type game machine from the front when the sub display unit (rotating member) was in an open position. It is a front view which showed the state which looked at the rotating cylinder type game machine from the front when the sub display unit (rotating member) was in a closed position. It is the figure which looked at the rotating body type game machine with the front door opened from the diagonally front upper right. It is a perspective view which showed the positional relationship between the sub display unit (rotating member) in an open position, and a reel window. It is a perspective view which showed the positional relationship between a sub-display unit (rotating member) in a lighting state switching position, and a reel window. It is a perspective view which showed the positional relationship between the sub display unit (rotating member) in a closed position, and a reel window. It is a block diagram of a rotating body type game machine. It is a perspective view which showed the state which the upper part on the base end side of a sub-display unit (rotating member) was seen from the upper left rear. It is a perspective view which showed the area around the reel window of the rotating cylinder type game machine provided with the 1st moving light emitting part which moves linearly. It is a perspective view which showed the area around the reel window of the rotating cylinder type game machine provided with the 1st moving light emitting part which rotates at the same position. It is a perspective view which showed the periphery of the reel window in the revolving game machine in which the reel window is covered with the opening and closing type accessory.

A preferred embodiment of the gaming machine adopting the configuration according to the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings.

Further, in each of the figures described later, the x-axis, the y-axis and the z-axis are shown except for FIG. 7. In the following, unless otherwise specified, the positive side in the x-axis direction is the "right" side, the negative side in the x-axis direction is the "left" side, the positive side in the y-axis direction is the "rear" side, and the negative side in the y-axis direction is "rear". The "front" side, the positive side in the z-axis direction is called the "upper" side, and the negative side in the x-axis direction is called the "lower" side. However, the terms "right" side, "left" side, "rear" side, "front" side, "upper" side, and "lower" side are only for expressing the relative positional relationship of each part. However, it does not limit the absolute positional relationship of each part.

1. Outline of the Revolving Game Machine FIG. 1 is a front view showing a state in which the revolving game machine 10 is viewed from the front when the sub display unit 50b (rotating member) is in the open position. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a state in which the rotating drum type game machine 10 is viewed from the front when the sub display unit 50b (rotating member) is in the closed position. FIG. 3 is a view of a rotating cylinder type game machine with an open front door as viewed from diagonally forward upper right. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the sub display unit 50b (rotating member) in the open position and the reel window 10b ₁ . FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the sub display unit 50b (rotating member) in the lighting state switching position and the reel window 10b ₁ . FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the sub display unit 50b (rotating member) in the closed position and the reel window 10b ₁ . FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the rotating cylinder type game machine 10. FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view showing an upper end portion of the rotating shaft of the sub display unit 50b (rotating member).

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the reeling type game machine 10 of the present embodiment has a medal insertion slot 11 (FIG. 1) for inserting a medal, which is a game medium, on the front side of the front door 10b. A medal payout outlet 12 (FIG. 1) for paying out medals and a reel window 10b for exposing the three reels 13, 14, 15 (FIG. 2) having a pattern drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof to the player side. ₁ (FIG. 1), light emitting units 16a, 16b, 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ for performing lighting effects, and speakers 17a, 17b, 17c (FIG. 1) for performing audio effects, and for performing image effects. In addition to the display unit 50 (FIG. 1) of the above, the display unit 50 is provided with an operation means for the player to operate.

In the reeling type gaming machine of the present embodiment, as the above-mentioned operating means, as shown in FIG. 1, a max bet button 18 for betting the maximum number of medals per game (usually three) and a bet are made. A single bet button 19 for increasing the number of medals to be played one by one, a start lever 20 for starting the rotation of the reels 13, 14 and 15, and three for stopping the rotation of the reels 13, 14 and 15, respectively. 21, 22, 23, a chance button 24 for switching the production, a refund button 25 for refunding the credited medal, a menu button 26 for switching the menu, and the like are provided. The terms such as "button" and "lever" in the above operating means are given as examples until they get tired of them, and are not limited to the above. The operation mode of the above operation means can be changed as appropriate. For example, the start lever 20 may be a button or the like, and the chance button 24 or the menu button 26 may be a lever, a handle, or the like.

When the start lever 20 is operated in a state where the number of medals credited is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the reels 13, 14 and 15 start rotating at the same time as the winning combination lottery is executed. When the stop buttons 21, 22 and 23 are operated respectively, the rotation of the reels 13, 14 and 15 corresponding to the operated stop buttons 21 and 22 and 23 is stopped, and all the reels 13, 14 and 15 are stopped. when the combination of symbols displayed when stopped on the pay line of the reel window 10b ₁ had become those corresponding to the winning combination is won by winning lottery (when winning), medals number corresponding to the winning combination Is paid out, and when the number of medals credited reaches the upper limit, the medals sent out from the hopper unit 35 (FIG. 2) are paid out through the medal payout outlet 12. The number of medals credits is increased when the medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 or the medals are paid out by winning a prize when the number of medals credits has not reached the upper limit.

As described above, the symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 13, 14 and 15 are the basis for determining the winning in the game. As already described, whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line of the reel window 10b ₁ corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination lottery is determined by the player asking the rotating reel 13, It depends on whether or not the stop buttons 21, 22, and 23 can be operated at appropriate timings while visually observing the symbols 14 and 15. Therefore, in the revolving game machine 10, it is necessary to maintain good visibility of the reel window 10b ₁ so as not to obstruct the player from visually observing the symbols of the reels 13, 14 and 15.

As shown in FIG. 3, the rotating cylinder type game machine 10 includes a box-shaped housing body 10a having an open front and a front door 10b attached to the front side of the housing body 10a so as to be openable and closable. Various devices are housed inside the door of the game machine. In the following, the housing body 10a and the front door 10b may be collectively referred to as "housing 10a, 10b". In the present embodiment, in addition to the above display unit 50, the main control board unit 30, the sub control board unit 31, the power supply unit 32, the connector unit 33, the reel unit 34, the hopper unit 35, and the like are attached to the housings 10a and 10b. Has been done. Of these units 30 to 35, 50, the display unit 50 and the connector unit 33 are attached to the front door 10b. On the other hand, the main control board unit 30, the sub control board unit 31, the power supply unit 32, the reel unit 34, and the hopper unit 35 are attached to the inner surface side of the housing body 10a. The reel window 10b ₁ is provided in a substantially rectangular shape in a portion slightly above the middle stage of the front door 10b.

The display unit 50 includes a control board (video board) that controls the video effect by the main display unit 50a (FIG. 1) and the sub display unit 50b (FIG. 1). The main control board unit 30 includes a control board (main control board) that performs basic control in a game such as a winning combination lottery and a winning determination. The sub-control board unit 31 includes a control board (sub-control board) that controls the effects in the game, such as the light emitting unit and the effect by voice. The power supply unit 32 includes a control board (power supply board) that supplies electric power to each device in the rotating cylinder type game machine 10. The connector unit 33 includes a control board (broker board) that mediates a cable connected to a specific device. The reel unit 34 includes a control board (reel control board) that independently controls the rotations of the reels 13, 14, and 15. The hopper unit 35 collects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 (FIG. 1) and controls to send medals to the medal payout outlet 12 (FIG. 1) based on a signal from the main control board unit 30. It is equipped with a control board (hopper control board). Since all of these control boards are subject to unauthorized access, they are usually housed and sealed in a case made of a transparent resin.

As already mentioned, the reel-type gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, light emitted from the light-emitting portion that moves (moving the light emitting portion) is configured not glare on the reel window 10b _1. The mobile light emitting unit may be attached to each portion of the rotating cylinder type game machine 10. Among such moving light emitting units, the configuration of the present invention is adopted for a unit in which the vicinity of the reel window 10b ₁ of the front door 10b is within the moving range and the emitted light from the moving light emitting unit can be reflected in the reel window 10b _1. be able to. A typical such mobile light emitting unit is an accessory in which a light emitting unit is provided on the movable portion. In addition, some operating means (such as the chance button 24 described above) are provided with a light emitting unit in the operating unit or the like. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the display unit 50 also includes a main display unit 50a and a sub display unit 50b, and when one of them moves with respect to the other, the moving side display unit emits light. It may have a department.

The configuration of the present invention can be adopted in a moving light emitting unit in an accessory, an operating means, a display unit, or the like. In the following, the mobile light emitting portion 50b _1, will be described as an example a case where the sub-display unit 50b of the display unit 50.

2. Display unit 2.1 Basic structure and operation of the display unit As shown in FIG. 1, the display unit 50 includes a main display unit 50a mounted in the upper center of the front door 10b in a stationary state and a main display unit 50a. It is provided with a sub-display unit 50b attached so as to be able to open / close (rotate) the door. The main display unit 50a includes a main display device 51 having a display surface α ₁ on the front side. On the other hand, the sub display unit 50b includes a sub display device 52 having a display surface α ₂ on the front side.

The type of the main display device 51 and the sub display device 52 is not limited as long as they can display images, characters, and the like such as moving images and still images. The main display device 51 and the sub display device 52 include a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, and a panel-shaped display device (panel) such as an LED display device in which a large number of light sources (light emitting diodes) are arranged. A type display device) can be exemplified. In the rotating cylinder type game machine 10 of the present embodiment, both the main display device 51 and the sub display device 52 are liquid crystal display devices.

The sub-display unit 50b also includes a _first light emitting unit 50b ₁ provided in a lower stage portion (a portion close to the reel window 10b ₁ ). As described above, these light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ not only exert the functions of directing and decorating by lighting or blinking, but also the person who moves in the aisle of the store can rotate the barrel type game machine 10. It has a function of calling attention so that the body does not hit the sub-display unit 50b when walking on the front side of the vehicle. Further, in the light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ , on the display surface α ₂ of the sub display unit 50b, a part close to the place where the important display or effect is performed at that time is made to emit light, and the line of sight of the player is directed to that side. It is also possible to perform an eye-catching operation such as guiding to.

The types of the first light emitting unit 50b ₁ and the second light emitting unit 50b ₂ are not limited as long as they can emit light. Examples of the light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ include a light emitting diode (LED) and a light bulb. Each of the light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ may be composed of only one light emitting body (light emitting element), or may be a one-dimensional or two-dimensional arrangement of a plurality of light emitting bodies. In the rotating drum type game machine 10 of the present embodiment, each of the light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ is configured by arranging a plurality of LEDs two-dimensionally.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sub-display device 52 (sub-display unit 50b) protrudes forward from the front door 10b, and its display surface α ₂ is arranged side by side with the display surface α ₁ of the main display device 51. The open position where both the display surface α ₁ and the display surface α ₂ are visible to the player, and as shown in FIG. 2, a predetermined range (this) on the front surface of the front door 10b by rotating forward from the open position. In the rotating cylinder type game machine 10 of the embodiment, it can be opened / closed (rotated) with a closed position covering (in front of the display surface α ₁ ). In other words, the sub-display unit 50b is a "rotating member" that can rotate between the open position and the closed position. In the rotating cylinder type game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the sub display unit 50b is in the open position, the opening / closing angle θ shown in FIG. 4 is about 120 to 135 °.

When the sub display unit 50b is rotated in the closing direction from the open position shown in FIG. 4, the lighting state switching position shown in FIG. 5 is reached after a while. The lighting state switching position, as described below, of the above light-emitting portion 50b _1, 50b _2, and has a position in which the first lighting state of the light emitting portion 50b ₁ is switched. That is, when the sub-display unit 50b that rotates in the closing direction from the open position (FIG. 4) to the closed position (FIG. 6) reaches the lighting state switching position of FIG. 5, it has been lit with high brightness until then. When the brightness of the first light emitting unit 50b ₁ decreases and the sub display unit 50b rotating in the opening direction from the closed position (FIG. 6) to the open position (FIG. 4) reaches the lighting state switching position of FIG. The brightness of the first light emitting unit 50b ₁ , which had been low and dark until then, is increased and becomes brighter.

When the sub-display unit 50b is in the closed position, as shown in FIG. 6, overlap the front side of the display surface alpha ₁ the display surface alpha ₂ is turned backward, at least a portion of the display surface alpha ₁ and the display surface alpha ₂ (In the example of FIG. 2, substantially the entire display surface α ₁ and display surface α ₂ ) are invisible to the player. In the display unit 50 of the present embodiment, the sub-display unit 50b is opened and closed the base portion (an end portion of the main display unit 50a side. Hereinafter the same.) Closing shaft L ₁ in the vertical direction in the vicinity of the center ing.

The sub-display device 52 (sub-display unit 50b) may be provided on only one of the left and right sides of the main display device 51 (main display unit 50a), but in the display unit 50 of the present embodiment, the sub-display unit 50b are provided on both the left and right sides of the main display unit 50a. That is, the sub display units 50b are provided in pairs on the left and right sides of the main display unit 50a so that the main display unit 50a can be opened to the double doors.

As described above, the display unit 50 is composed of the main display unit 50a provided with the main display device 51 and the sub display unit 50b provided with the sub display device 52, and the sub display unit 50b is provided with respect to the main display unit 50a. The structure that can be opened and closed not only allows the player to enjoy the game in a wider variety of situations, but also makes it possible to perform a novel production that has never been seen before. The sub-display unit 50b may be opened and closed manually or automatically.

When the sub-display unit 50b is opened and closed manually, the player can give a preference or mood, or an instruction from the rotating body type game machine 10 (instruction by characters displayed through the display surface α ₁ or the display surface α _2). , The state of the display unit 50 can be changed according to an instruction by voice output through the speakers 17a, 17b, 17c, etc. The same shall apply hereinafter).

For example, a player who wants to play a game with the display surface α ₁ and the display surface α ₂ hidden because the production by the display surface α ₁ and the display surface α ₂ is troublesome, or sounds from speakers 17a, 17b, 17c, etc. The player who received the instruction such as "Close the door!" Moves the sub display unit 50b to the closed position so that the sub display unit 50b covers the display surface α ₁ and thereby the display surface α ₁ It becomes possible to play the game with both the display surface α ₂ and the display surface α ₂ hidden. Even if both the display surface α ₁ and the display surface α ₂ are hidden, there are advantages such as changes in the gaming state (for example, so-called replay time (RT), assist time (AT), assist replay time (ART), etc.). It is preferable that the light emitting unit 16c (FIG. 2) and the speakers 17b and 17c (FIG. 2) notify the player of the occurrence of such a state.

Further, when the sub display unit 50b is moved to the closed position and the sub display unit 50b is playing a game with the display surface α ₁ covered, the sound from the speakers 17a, 17b, 17c or the like “opens the door”. When an instruction such as "!" Is issued and the sub display unit 50b is moved to the open position according to the instruction, the display surface α ₁ of the main display unit 50a and the display surface α ₂ of the sub display unit 50b exposed by the instruction are “hit”. It is also possible to perform an effect of displaying such as.

By the way, the change in the situation obtained by opening and closing the sub-display unit 50b is not limited to the display surface α ₁ (main display device 51) and the display surface α ₂ (sub-display device 52). For example, changes in output means other than the main display device 51 and the sub display device 52, such as the light emitting units 16a, 16b, 16c, 50b ₁ , 50b _2, and the speakers 17a, 17b, 17c, can be enjoyed.

In this regard, in the rotating cylinder type game machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the light emitting portions 16a, 16b, 16c, 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ are provided on the front side of the front door 10b. As shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting units 16a, 16b, 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ are visible to the player when the sub display unit 50b is in the open position, but as shown in FIG. ₂ , the sub display unit 50b is visible. Is placed in a position that is invisible to the player when is in the closed position. On the other hand, the light emitting unit 16c is visible to the player when the sub display unit 50b is in the closed position as shown in FIG. 2, but the sub display unit 50b is in the open position as shown in FIG. It is placed in a position where it cannot be seen by the player at one time.

Specifically, the light emitting unit 16a is arranged in a portion of the main display unit 50a above the display surface α ₁ and below the upper edge of the sub display unit 50b, and the light emitting unit 16b is placed on the main display unit 50a. The light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ are arranged in a portion below the display surface α _{1 and} above the lower edge of the sub display unit 50b, and the light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ are combined with the lower frame portion of the display surface α _{2 on} the sub display unit 50b. It is arranged on the upper frame.

Therefore, the player can select the visible light emitting units 16a, 16b, 16c, 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ according to his / her taste and mood, or an instruction from the rotating body type game machine 10. ing. In addition, in the rotating drum type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub-display unit 50b is in a state of protruding greatly forward from the front door 10b when in the open position, and the sub-display unit 50b and the lower frame portion of the sub-display unit 50b. By making the light emitting parts 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ provided long along the upper frame part emit light, even if the rotating cylinder type game machine 10 is installed in a dark place in the store, it can be used by passersby and the like. It is also possible to recognize the outer end surface of the sub display unit 50b so that a passerby or the like does not collide with the sub display unit 50b. Then, regardless of whether the sub display unit 50b is in the open position or the closed position, any one of the light emitting units 16a, 16b, 16c, 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ can be seen from the front, and medals are jammed, etc. By making the light emitting units 16a, 16b, 16c, 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ perform the error notification of the above, the sub-display unit 50b can be rotated regardless of whether it is in the open position or the closed position. A person on the front side of the game machine 10 can recognize the error notification.

Further, in the rotating cylinder type game machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the speakers 17a, 17b, 17c are provided on the front side of the front door 10b, and among them, the speakers 17b, 17c are shown in FIG. And as shown in FIG. 2, the sub-display unit 50b is arranged at a position where it is exposed to the player side regardless of whether it is in the open position or the closed position. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 17a is exposed to the player side when the sub display unit 50b is in the open position, but the sub display unit 50b is in the closed position as shown in FIG. Occasionally, it is arranged at a position where it is covered with the sub display unit 50b.

Specifically, the speaker 17b is arranged in the lower part of the front door 10b, the speaker 17c is arranged in the middle part of the front door 10b (both sides of the reel window 10b ₁ ), and the speaker 17a is arranged in the main display unit. It is arranged in the portion to be lower than the upper edge of the sub-display unit 50b at the upper side of the display surface alpha ₁ in 50a. Therefore, the player can change the state of the sound heard from the speaker 17a according to his / her taste, mood, instruction from the rotating drum type game machine 10, and the like. For example, when the front side of the speaker 17a is covered by the sub display device 52 (sub display unit 50b), the sound heard from the speaker 17a becomes smaller and becomes trapped, and when the sub display unit 50b is moved from the front side of the speaker 17a. , The sound heard from the speaker 17a becomes louder and clearer. If the sub display unit 50b is stopped at a halfway position between the open position and the closed position, it is possible to enjoy more subtle changes. Although not adopted in the rotating drum type game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the sub display unit 50b is in the open position, it is covered by the sub display unit 50b, but when the sub display unit 50b is in the closed position. The speaker can also be provided at a position exposed to the player side (for example, a position where the light emitting unit 16c is provided).

On the other hand, when the sub display unit 50b is automatically opened and closed, as shown in FIG. 6, the display surface α ₁ (FIG. 4) in which the sub display unit 50b is in the closed position and hidden from the player. ) Or the display surface α ₂ (Fig. 4) shows important information (for example, a “win” display that notifies that a bonus such as a regular bonus or a big bonus has been won), the sub display unit. The 50b is automatically moved to the open position shown in FIG. 4 so that the display surface α ₁ and the display surface α ₂ can be seen by the player so that the player does not miss the important information. Can be done. In addition, the state of the display unit 50 is automatically changed according to the game state and the like, so that more diverse effects can be performed. For example, some reel-type game machines do not rotate reels 13, 14 and 15 even though the start lever 20 is operated in order to notify the winning of a bonus and the degree of expectation thereof. There is also a model in which reels 13, 14, 15 and the like are made to behave differently from normal games, such as rotating 14 and 15 in the reverse direction. Such an effect is called a "freeze effect" or the like, and when the freeze effect is executed, the sub display unit 50b can be automatically moved to a closed position or the like. Even when the sub-display unit 50b is automatically opened and closed, it is possible to stop the sub-display unit 50b at a halfway position between the open position and the closed position. This makes it possible to perform a wider variety of productions.

As described above, the display unit 50 is composed of a main display unit 50a provided with the main display device 51 and a sub display unit 50b provided with the sub display device 52, and the sub display unit 50b is configured with respect to the main display unit 50a. Has a structure that can be opened and closed (rotated) between the open position and the closed position.

Although the first light emitting unit 50b ₁ and the second light emitting unit 50b ₂ described above are fixed to the sub display unit 50b in a stationary state, the sub display unit 50b itself to which they are fixed moves ( Open and close (rotate). Therefore, the first light emitting unit 50b ₁ and the second light emitting unit 50b ₂ are "moving light emitting units" that move (open / close (rotate)) with respect to the reel window 10b ₁ (front door 10b). .. In the following, the first light emitting unit 50b ₁ may be referred to as a "first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ ", and the second light emitting unit 50b ₂ may be referred to as a "second moving light emitting unit 50b ₂ ".

Thus, moving the light emitting portion _50b 1, 50b ₂ that moves (open (turned)) with respect to the reel window 10b _1, the optical path length from the mobile light emitting portion _50b 1, 50b ₂ to the reel window 10b ₁ Based on, it can also be expressed as follows. That is, assuming that the position away from the reel window 10b ₁ is the "first position" and the position closer to the reel window 10b ₁ than the first position is the "second position", when the sub display unit 50b is in the open position. , When the moving light emitting units 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ are in the "first position" and the sub display unit 50b is in the closed position, it is expressed that the moving light emitting units 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ are in the "second position". Can be done. In other words, the moving light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ move between the first position and the second position as the sub display unit 50b moves (opens and closes (rotates)).

Here, since the display unit 50 is arranged near the upper side of the reel window 10b ₁ , the sub display unit 50b moves (opens / closes (rotates)) in the vicinity of the reel window 10b ₁ . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, when the sub display unit 50b is in the open position (moving light emitting units 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ are in the first position), the moving light emitting units 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ to the reel window 10b ₁ The distance to the reel window 10b ₁ is long, and the light emitted from the moving light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ is difficult to be reflected in the reel window 10b _{1. As} shown in FIG. 2, the sub display unit 50b is in the closed position (moving light emitting unit 50b _1). , even when 50b ₂ is in the second position), located in the upper frame portion of the sub-display unit 50b, the light emitted from the second mobile light emitting portion 50b ₂ that is remote from the reel window 10b ₁ reel window 10b ₁ Although it is difficult to be reflected in the reel window 10b ₁ , the light emitted from the _first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ located in the lower frame portion of the sub display unit 50b and close to the reel window 10b ₁ is easily reflected in the reel window 10b ₁ .

Where the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 13, 14 and 15 (FIG. 3) are exposed from the reel window 10b ₁ , the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 13, 14 and 15 are usually formed of a glossy material such as a resin sheet. Often there are. Further, the player is prevented from touching the reels 13, 14 and 15, the inside of the housings 10a and 10b is prevented from being illegally accessed through the reel window 10b ₁ , and the inside of the housings 10a and 10b is prevented. The reel window 10b ₁ is transparent (does not impair the visibility of the patterns on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 13, 14 and 15) in order to prevent dust from entering the reel window cover (usually a transparent resin). It is usually closed with a plate or glass plate.). Therefore, when the sub display unit 50b is in the closed position (moving light emitting units 50b ₁ , 50b ₂ , 50b ₃ are in the second position), the emitted light from the first light emitting unit 50b ₁ is the reels 13, 14 , 15 is reflected by the outer peripheral surface of the reels and the reel window cover, and the symbols of the reels 13, 14 and 15 are difficult to see. The reflection of the emitted light from the first light emitting unit 50b ₁ onto the reel window 10b ₁ is closer as the sub display unit 50b approaches the closed position (the closer the first light emitting unit 50b ₁ is to the second position). The more likely it is to occur.

As described above, since the patterns on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 13, 14 and 15 are the basis for determining the winning in the game, the reflection from the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ to the reel window 10b ₁ is , Need to prevent. In this regard, in the reeling type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the sub display unit 50b is in the closed position (the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is in the second position) by adopting the following configuration. The light emitted from the _first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is prevented from being reflected in the reel window 10b ₁ even when approaching the closed position. The configuration will be described in detail below.

2.2 Configuration for Preventing Reflection on Reel Window 10b ₁ FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the rotating cylinder type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. As described above, the main control board unit 30 performs basic control in the game, while the sub control board unit 31 controls the effect. As shown in FIG. 7, the sub control board unit 31 receives the signal output from the main control board unit 30, and receives the display unit 50, the speakers 17a, 17b, 17c, and the light emitting units 16a, 16b, 16c, 50b ₁ , 50b. Various effects are executed by using the output means such as ₂ . On the other hand, the main control board unit 30 does not receive a signal from the sub control board unit 31, and the signal is one-way between the main control board unit 30 and the sub control board unit 31. There is.

Therefore, among the above-mentioned operating means, those related to the basic progress of the game (max bet button 18, single bet button 19, start lever 20, first stop button 21, second stop button 22, third stop button). 23 and the refund button 25) are designed to output a signal to the main control board unit 30. On the other hand, even with the operating means, those that are not related to the basic progress of the game (such as the chance button 24 and those that are exclusively related to the production) are designed to output a signal to the sub control board unit 31. Further, among the output means, those related to the basic progress of the game (reel unit 34 and hopper unit 35) are adapted to perform a predetermined output based on the signal output from the main control board unit 30. .. On the other hand, even the output means that are not related to the basic progress of the game (display unit 50, speakers 17a, 17b, 17c, etc. that are exclusively related to the production) are based on the signal output from the sub-control board unit 31. It is designed to output a predetermined output.

As described above, in the rotating drum type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub display unit 50b can be opened and closed (rotated) between the open position and the closed position, and the sub display unit 50b is and a luminance changing unit 70 approaches the closed position (first moving the light emitting portion 50b ₁ is the second approach the position) reduce the first luminance moving the light emitting portion 50b ₁ of the. Therefore, when the sub display unit 50b is in the open position (when the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is in the first position), the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ emits bright light, while the sub display unit 50b ₁ emits bright light. When the 50b is in the closed position (when the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is in the second position), the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is darkened to start from the first moving light emitting unit 50b _1. The emitted light of the above is prevented from being reflected in the reel window 10b ₁ . Thus, regardless of whether the sub-display unit 50b is in either the closed position in the open position, maintaining good visibility of the reel window 10b _1, reel 13, 14 and 15 to rotate at a rear side of the reel windows 10b ₁ The player can operate the stop buttons 21, 22, and 23 in an easy-to-see state.

First luminance moving the light emitting portion 50b ₁ of, as the first mobile light emitting portion 50b ₁ approaches the second position from the first position, it may be continuously or stepwise reduced, first position The first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ that was in the lit state when it is in the light state may move toward the second position and turn off when it reaches a specific position, or an operation in which these are combined ( The brightness of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is continuously or gradually decreased from the first position to the above-mentioned specific position, and the light is turned off between the above-mentioned specific position and the second position). Good. The rotating cylinder type game machine 10 of the present embodiment adopts a configuration in which the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ that was in the lit state is turned off at a specific position.

Luminance changing means 70, if it can realize the operation of "first mobile light emitting portion 50b ₁ reduces the second approaches a position first luminance moving the light emitting portion 50b ₁ of the" particularly limit the configuration However, the rotating drum type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment adopts the following configuration. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the brightness changing means 70 includes a light emitting unit position detection sensor 71 that detects the position of the first moving light emitting unit 50b _{1 and} a first moving light emitting device that is detected by the light emitting unit position detecting sensor 71. It is constituted by an input current control means 72 for changing the current or voltage input to the first mobile light emitting portion 50b ₁ in accordance with the position of the part 50b _1. As a result, the luminance changing means 70 can be realized with a very simple structure.

The light emitting unit position detection sensor 71 may directly detect the position of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ , or may directly detect the position of a member that moves together with the first moving light emitting unit 50b _1. It may be something to detect. As described above, in the rotating cylinder type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is fixed to the sub display unit 50b that opens / closes (rotates). Therefore, the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ moves integrally with the sub display unit 50b (moves in an arc shape). Conversely, the sub display unit 50b is a member that moves together with the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ . That is, by detecting the position of a specific part of the sub display unit 50b, a first position of the moving light-emitting portion 50b ₁ of the indirectly can be detected, even reel-type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the Is being detected. Specifically, the following structure is adopted.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the upper portion of the sub display unit 50b (rotating member) on the base end side is viewed from the upper left rear. As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-display unit 50b, the upper end side of the control shaft L _{1 (rotation} axis), and axial portion 60 are provided, the axial portion 60, in FIG vision omitted It is inserted into the bearing and is pivotally supported. The bearing portion is usually provided on the upper part of the main display unit 50a, but can also be provided on the front door 10b and other members fixed thereto. It is also possible to reverse the positional relationship between the shaft core portion 60 and the bearing portion (the shaft core portion 60 is provided on the main display unit 50a or the front door 10b side, and the bearing portion is provided on the sub display unit 50b). Although not FIG vision, usually in the sub-display unit 50b, a similar structure is also provided on the lower end side of the opening and closing shaft L _1, sub-display unit 50b is a state of being pivotally supported at upper and lower positions.

When the sub-display unit 50b opens and closes (rotates), the shaft core portion 60 naturally rotates with respect to the bearing portion. In this regard, in the rotating drum type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the detected piece 61 is provided in a state of protruding outward from the outer peripheral portion of the shaft core portion 60, while the detected piece 61 is provided. A sensor 71 for detecting the above is provided. The sensor 71 has entered a predetermined range (for example, a range in which the brightness of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ should be reduced to be darkened) as the sub display unit 50b is opened / closed (rotated). Or by detecting that the detected piece 61 is out of a predetermined range (for example, a range in which the brightness of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ should be increased to emit bright light), the first movement is performed. It functions as a "light emitting unit position detection sensor" that indirectly detects the position of the light emitting unit 50b ₁ .

The rotating cylinder type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a light emitting unit 71a and a light receiving unit 71b as a light emitting unit position detection sensor 71, and the detected piece 61 is inserted in a gap between the light emitting unit 71a and the light receiving unit 71b. When the light emitted from the light emitting unit 71a is in the light receiving unit 71b, it is turned off, and the detected piece 61 enters the gap between the light emitting unit 71a and the light receiving unit 71b, and the emitted light from the light emitting unit 71a is emitted from the light receiving unit 71a. A transmissive photoelectric sensor that turns on when it does not reach 71b is used. When the light emitting unit position detection sensor 71 is switched on and off, it coincides with the timing when the sub display unit 50b is in the lighting state switching position shown in FIG.

At what stage the lighting state of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is switched is appropriately determined in consideration of the positional relationship with the reel window 10b ₁ . However, in order to more reliably prevent reflection on the reel window 10b ₁ is preferably switched in a state in which the front of the reel windows 10b ₁ does not overlap with the sub-display unit 50b. In other words, it is preferable to switch when the opening / closing angle θ shown in FIG. 5 is larger than 90 °. In the rotating drum type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the lighting state of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is switched when the opening / closing angle θ of the sub display unit 50b is 95 °.

The transmissive photoelectric sensor is a so-called binary output sensor, and only one of them can detect only two states, but when a plurality of them are used in combination, a large number of states can be detected (Fig.). (5) lighting state switching positions can be provided at a plurality of locations). Therefore, it is possible to detect where the first mobile light emitting unit 50b ₁ is located at a plurality of locations from the first position to the second position.

Further, when a so-called analog output type sensor such as a distance measuring sensor or a volume sensor is used as the light emitting unit position detection sensor 71, where is the first mobile light emitting unit 50b ₁ from the first position to the second position? Will be able to be detected continuously. Thus, such first mobile light emitting portion 50b ₁ is gradually continuously reduced the first luminance moving the light emitting portion 50b ₁ of the approaches to the second position from the first position, also perform a more advanced control It will be possible. In this way, the brightness of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is rapidly reduced by gradually reducing the brightness of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ according to the condition of the ease of reflection on the reel window 10b ₁ . It is possible to ensure safety even when the reel-type gaming machine 10 is installed in a dark place in the store.

The input current control means 72 can change the current or voltage input to the first mobile light emitting unit 50b ₁ according to the position of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ detected by the light emitting unit position detection sensor 71. Just do it. As the input current control means 72, when an on signal (or an off signal) is input from the binary output type sensor (light emitting unit position detection sensor 71), the contact connected to the first mobile light emitting unit 50b ₁ is turned on (or turned on). from a first mobile light emitting portion 50b ₁ by turning off) the lighting (or off) simple ones, are outputted from the analog output type sensor (light-emitting portion position detecting sensor 71), the first mobile light emitting portion 50b ₁ Various things such as a programmable controller equipped with an analog output unit that can input current or voltage according to the analog output based on the rotation angle and position to the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ are relatively complicated. is there.

As described above, in the reeling type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub display unit 50b is in the closed position (the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is in the second position). The distance from the first moving light emitting unit 10b ₁ to the reel window 10b ₁ is short, and the light emitted from the _first moving light emitting unit 10b ₁ is easily reflected in the reel window 10b ₁ . In this regard, as described above, when the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is in the second position, the brightness of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ is reduced, so that a light-shielding member having a large size is separately provided. without, it is possible to light emitted from the first mobile light emitting portion 50b ₁ which moves in the vicinity of the reel window 10b ₁ is hardly glare to the reel window 10b _1, maintain the visibility of the reel windows 10b ₁ There is.

On the other hand, the reflection of the emitted light from the moving light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ onto the reel window 10b ₁ does not cause much problem when the moving light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ are separated from the reel window 10b ₁ . In particular, the second moving light emitting unit 50b _{2 in} the upper frame portion of the sub display unit 50b is less likely to be reflected in the reel window 10b ₁ even when it is in the second position. Absent. Therefore, the second moving light emitting unit 50b ₂ can keep emitting light with high brightness even when it is in the second position.

In other words, the sub-display unit 50b is provided with moving light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ on the side closer to the reel window 10b ₁ (lower frame portion) and on the side farther from the reel window 10b ₁ (upper frame portion), and these moving light emitting units 50b ₁ of the 50b _2, the mobile light emitting portion 50b ₁ of the side near the reel window 10b _1, while it is assumed that the brightness is varied by the luminance changing unit 70, second moving-emitting portion farther from the reel window 10b ₁ It is possible to set 50b _{2 so} that the brightness is not changed by the brightness changing means 70.

As a result, it is possible to prevent a person walking on the front side of the rotating drum type game machine 10 from hitting the sub display unit 50b. That is, even when the sub display unit 50b is close to the closed position (when the moving light emitting units 50b ₁ and 50b ₂ are close to the second position), the sub display unit 50b is moved forward from the front door 10b. It can be in a state of protruding halfway. In particular, since the sub display unit 50b has a certain thickness, it tends to protrude from the front surface of the front door 10b.

At this time, when the light emitting portion provided in the sub-display unit 50b is only the first mobile light emitting portion 50b _1, the mobile light emitting portion 50b ₁ is lowered brightness by the brightness changing means 70. For this reason, a person walking on the front side of the rotating drum type game machine 10 may not notice the existence of the sub display unit 50b at a position protruding toward the aisle side and may hit the sub display unit 50b. By maintaining the brightness of the unit 50b ₂ , the attention of a walking person or the like can be aroused by the second moving light emitting unit 50b ₂ .

Further, since the moving light emitting unit 50b ₂ can be made to shine brightly even when the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ cannot be made to emit light brightly, the first movement is performed even when the sub display unit 50b is near the closed position. It is possible to perform an effect or decoration by the light emitting unit 50b ₁ or an eye-catching operation that guides the player's line of sight to that side by the light emitted from the moving light emitting unit 50b ₂ .

Further, as described above, the display unit 50, the periphery of the the structure capable of opening and closing the sub-display unit 50b to the main display unit 50a, the load of the sub-display unit 50b is the closing shaft _{L 1} (FIG. 1-2) When parts it takes to locally, in the peripheral portion is a concern and the damage control shaft L _1, opening and closing shaft L ₁ and distortion occurs in the peripheral portion, if not broken inclination in the display unit 50, the sub-display unit 50b May interfere with other members and make it impossible to perform the desired opening / closing operation. Further, if not become impossible opening and closing of the sub-display unit 50b, the sub-display unit 50b are the portions to be gaze to the player, the control shaft L ₁ will be inclined even slightly, the player that the It is easy to notice, and the appearance quality of the rotating cylinder type game machine 10 deteriorates.

In this regard, the display unit 50 of the present embodiment solves the above-mentioned problems by adopting the following structure. That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and ₂ , a stage portion 10b ₂ having an upward surface β ₂ is provided in a portion of the front door 10b located below the sub display device 52 (sub display unit 50b), and a sub. at the lower end surface of the display device 52 (sub-display unit 50b), the portion located on the opening end side of the opening and closing shaft L ₁ (outer end surface side of the sub-display unit 50b), is provided with a sub-display wearing lower roller 52a .. In the rotating drum type gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, substantially the same structure is provided on the upper end surface of the sub display unit 50b. In FIGS. 1 and 2, for convenience of illustration, of the pair of left and right sub-display units 50b, only the lower roller 52a for the sub-display device and the stage portion 10b ₂ that support the left sub-display unit 50b are designated by reference numerals. However, the sub-display unit 50b on the right side is also supported on the lower side with the same (symmetrical) structure as the sub-display unit 50b on the left side.

3. Others In the above, the case where the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ to be prevented from being reflected in the reel window 10b ₁ rotates is described as an example, but the moving mode of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ has been described. Is not limited to rotation. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the periphery of the reel window 10b _{1 of} the rotating drum type game machine 10 provided with the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ that moves linearly. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the periphery of the reel window 10b ₁ of the rotating drum type game machine 10 provided with the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ that rotates at the same position. As described above, there are various variations in the movement mode of the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ .

Of these, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, since the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ rotates at the same position, the distance from the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ to the reel window 10b ₁ does not change, but the first Since the direction of the emitted light from the moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ changes, the optical path length from the first moving light emitting unit 50b ₁ to the reel window 10b ₁ changes. Therefore, even in the first moving light emitting unit 10b ₁ in FIG. 10, the emitted light is reflected when it is difficult to be reflected in the reel window 10b ₁ (when the emitted light is emitted in the direction opposite to that of the reel window 10b ₁ ). There are times when it is easy (when the emitted light is emitted toward the reel window 10b ₁ ).

Further, in the present invention, it can also be adopted in the rotating cylinder type gaming machine 10 having the following aspects. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the periphery of the reel window 10b in the rotating drum type gaming machine 10 in which the reel window 10b ₁ is covered with the opening / closing accessory 80. As shown in FIG. 11, an openable / closable accessory 80 that can be opened / closed with respect to the reel window 10b is provided around the reel window 10b ₁ , and the light emitting portion provided in the rotating accessory 80 is provided with the configuration of the present invention. It can also be adopted. The closure combination product 80 is closed with respect to the reel window 10b _1, when the reel window 10b ₁ is in the invisible, speakers 17a, 17b, a voice or the like from 17c (FIG. 1) " When an instruction such as "Open the door!" Is issued and the sub-opening / closing accessory 80 is moved to the open position according to the instruction, the symbols displayed on the exposed reel window 10b ₁ are aligned with "7". It is also possible to perform effects such as.

10-turn body type game machine 10a housing body 10b front door 10b ₁ reel window 10b ₂ stage part 10b ₃ reverse stage part 11 medal slot 12 medal payout port 13 first reel (reel)
14 Second reel (reel)
15 Third reel (reel)
16a Light emitting part 16b Light emitting part 16c Light emitting part 17a Speaker 17b Speaker 17c Speaker 18 Max bet button 19 Single bet button 20 Start lever 21 First stop button (stop button)
22 Second stop button (stop button)
23 Third stop button (stop button)
24 Chance button 25 Refund button 26 Menu button 30 Main control board unit 31 Sub control board unit 32 Power supply unit 33 Connector unit 34 Reel unit 35 Hopper unit 50 Display unit 50a Main display unit 50b Sub display unit (rotating member)
50b ₁ Light emitting unit 51 Main display device 52 Sub display device 52a Lower support roller for sub display unit (Lower support unit for sub display device)
52b Upper support roller for sub display unit (upper support for sub display device)
60 Jikushin 61 Detected piece 70 Brightness changing means 71 Light emitting part position detection sensor 71a Light emitting part 71b Light receiving part 72 Input current control means 80 Opening and closing accessory α ₁ Display surface α ₂ Display surface β ₂ Upward surface β ₃ Downward surface Gap between the lower end surface of the γ sub-display unit and the upward surface of the stage

Claims (5)

A plurality of reels on which the design that is the basis of the winning judgment in the game is displayed on the outer peripheral surface,
A reel window provided on the front side of the front door of the game machine housing and allowing the player to visually recognize the patterns of the plurality of reels.
The reel having a first position away from the reel window, and a moving light emitting portion movable between a second position easily write reflected on the reel window than the near Ku first position to the reel window than the first position It ’s a reel game machine,
A rotating cylinder type gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a brightness changing means for reducing the brightness of the moving light emitting unit when the moving light emitting unit approaches the second position.
A rotating member rotatably supported with respect to the front door is provided near the reel window on the front door of the gaming machine housing.
The rotating cylinder type gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the moving light emitting unit is provided on the rotating member.
The rotating member is configured to be rotatable between an open position protruding forward from the front door and a closed position that rotates forward from the open position and covers a predetermined range on the front surface of the front door.
The time according to claim 2, wherein the moving light emitting unit is in the first position when the rotating member is in the open position, and the moving light emitting unit is in the second position when the rotating member is in the closed position. Body type game machine.
A plurality of reels on which the design that is the basis of the winning judgment in the game is displayed on the outer peripheral surface,
A reel window provided on the front side of the front door of the game machine housing and allowing the player to visually recognize the patterns of the plurality of reels.
It is a revolving game machine equipped with a moving light emitting unit that can move between a first position away from the reel window and a second position closer to the reel window than the first position.
Moving the light emitting portion approaches the second position when Rutotomoni includes a luminance changing means for decreasing the luminance of the moving light-emitting portion,
A rotating member rotatably supported with respect to the front door is provided near the reel window on the front door of the gaming machine housing.
Moving light emitting portions are provided on the side near the reel window and the side far from the reel window in the rotating member.
Of these mobile light emitting parts
Although it is assumed that the brightness of the moving light emitting unit on the side close to the reel window is changed by the brightness changing means,
The moving light emitting unit on the side far from the reel window is a rotating cylinder type gaming machine characterized in that the brightness is not changed by the brightness changing means .
Brightness changing means
A light emitting part position detection sensor that directly or indirectly detects the position of the moving light emitting part,
The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the input current control means for changing the current or voltage input to the moving light emitting unit according to the position of the moving light emitting unit detected by the light emitting unit position detection sensor. A rotating game machine.

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