JP6795077B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Pachinko game machines, slot machines, and the like are known as a type of game machine. These game machines include a control board on which a CPU is mounted and elements such as a memory in which a control program related to the game is stored are mounted, and a series of games are controlled by the control board. It is also known that the CPU and the memory are not individually mounted on the control board, but are mounted on the control board in an integrated state.

Among the above-mentioned game machines, those equipped with a display device having a display screen, such as a liquid crystal display device, are known. In such a game machine, a display effect of displaying a predetermined image on the display screen according to the game situation is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-70971

However, it cannot be said that the degree of attention to the game is high even in the configuration in which the above display effect is performed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the degree of attention to the game.

The present invention
A first production means that has a display unit that can be visually recognized by the player when viewed from the front of the game machine and is used for the production of the game.
A second effect means provided on the front side of the game machine with respect to the first effect means and displaceable to a first position and a second position different from the first position.
Displacement control means for controlling the second effect means to be displaced in a predetermined case, and
With
The first position is a position where at least a part of the second effect means overlaps with the display unit of the first effect means in the front view of the game machine.
In the second position, the second effect means does not overlap with the display unit of the first effect means in the front view of the game machine, or the second effect means and the display unit of the first effect means are more than the first position. Is a small position where
The second effect means has a display area in which a predetermined display is performed and a transmission area in which light from the rear of the second effect means is transmitted in a front view of the game machine. It is configured so that it can be in a specific state,
In the second effect means, the second effect means is displaced to the first position side by the displacement control means without changing the display position of the predetermined display depending on the display state, so that the second effect means The predetermined display in the display area is displaced relative to the display in the display unit of the first effect means, and is visually recognized through the predetermined display in the display area of the second effect means and the transmission area of the second effect means. It is characterized in that it includes means for executing a specific display effect including the display of the first effect means possible .

According to the present invention, the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

The perspective view which shows the slot machine in 1st Embodiment. Front view of the slot machine housing. Rear view of the front door. Front view of the display unit. Rear view of the display unit. Perspective view of the display unit. An exploded perspective view of the display unit. The schematic diagram for demonstrating the cross-sectional structure of the display area in the main display device. (A) A front view of the liquid crystal panel, (b) a schematic view for explaining the structure of one pixel of the liquid crystal panel. (A) A schematic view of a backlight substrate viewed from the front, and (b) a schematic view schematically showing a cross-sectional structure of a light emitting unit. The schematic diagram which shows the cross-sectional structure of the liquid crystal display part. Enlarged perspective view of the display unit. An enlarged front view of the display unit when the right movable display device is arranged in the first position. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the meshing of a pinion and a rack, and the rotation of a right movable display device. The explanatory view for demonstrating the engagement between the 2nd gear and the right side movable display device. (A) Explanatory drawing showing the state of the display unit when each movable display device is arranged in the first position, (b) the state of the display unit when each movable display device is arranged in the second position. Explanatory drawing to show, (c) explanatory drawing which shows the state of the display unit when each movable display device is arranged in a 3rd position. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a slot machine. The flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed by MPU of a main control unit. The flowchart which shows the normal process which is executed in MPU of a main control unit. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration related to the production. The block diagram which shows the electrical composition of the main display device and each movable display device. A flowchart showing the effect control process. (A) A flowchart showing a change command correspondence process, and (b) An explanatory diagram for explaining an effect type table. A flowchart showing a process for door opening effect. A flowchart showing a display control process for a door opening effect. Explanatory drawing for explaining the production mode of the door opening effect. A flowchart showing a process for producing a school of fish. A flowchart showing a display control process for opening a school of fish. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of the fish school opening effect. (A) A flowchart showing a double display effect processing, and (b) a flowchart showing a double display effect display control process. (A) An explanatory diagram for explaining an image displayed on each sub display screen, (b) an explanatory diagram for explaining an image displayed on the main display screen, and (c) an effect mode of a double display effect. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating. Explanatory drawing for explaining slide reach production. A flowchart showing a process for producing a slide reach effect. A flowchart showing a display control process for slide reach effect. Explanatory drawing for explaining the production mode of the slide reach effect. Explanatory drawing for explaining the production mode of the slide reach effect. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of wide production. (A) A flowchart showing a double-sided display effect processing, and (b) a flowchart showing a double-sided display effect display control process. Explanatory drawing for explaining the production mode of the double-sided display effect. (A) A flowchart showing a display mode switching process, and (b) a flowchart showing a display mode switching process. The front view of the display unit in the 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure for holding an elastic member.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the housing 11 of the slot machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the front door 12 of the slot machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with an open front surface as a whole by combining a plurality of wooden boards. A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so that the left side portion can be opened and closed as a rotation axis.

The front door 12 is locked so that it cannot be opened by the locking device provided on the back surface thereof. Further, a key cylinder 13 serving as an unlocking operation unit is provided on the upper right end side of the front door 12. The key cylinder 13 is integrated with the locking device, and is configured so that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 13.

A game panel 14 for notifying the player of the game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. The game panel 14 is formed so that three vertically long display windows 14L, 14M, and 14R are arranged side by side. The display windows 14L, 14M, 14R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the display windows 14L, 14M, 14R.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 15, and a reel unit 16 is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 15. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 17L, a middle reel 17M, and a right reel 17R, which are formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape), respectively. The rotation axes of the reels 17L, 17M, 17R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 17L, 17M, 17R correspond one-to-one with the display windows 14L, 14M, 14R. .. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 17L, 17M, 17R is visible through the corresponding display windows 14L, 14M, 14R, respectively. When the reels 17L, 17M, 17R rotate in the forward direction, the surfaces of the reels 17L, 17M, 17R are projected as if they are moving from top to bottom through the display windows 14L, 14M, 14R.

On each belt of each reel 17L, 17M, 17R, a plurality of symbols, specifically 21 symbols, are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction) thereof. Therefore, it takes 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21 symbols) to switch from one symbol to the next at a predetermined position. Then, the number of pulses from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor (not shown) provided on the reel unit 16 is output recognizes which symbol is visible from the display windows 14L, 14M, 14R. Alternatively, it is possible to control the display window 14L, 14M, 14R to make an arbitrary symbol visible.

Of the symbols attached to the reels 17L, 17M, 17R, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized as a whole through the display windows 14L, 14M, 14R is mainly determined by the length of the display windows 14L, 14M, 14R in the vertical direction. Limited to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, there are three reels each. Therefore, when all the reels 17L, 17M, and 17R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible to the player.

The game panel 14 is provided with a total of five combination lines, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction so as to connect the display windows 14L, 14M, and 14R. Of course, the maximum number of combination lines may be 6 or more, less than 5, and the maximum number of combination lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. A winning combination line is activated based on the bet of medals or virtual medals, that is, when a symbol stops in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a prize is awarded, a predetermined number of medals are paid out, and a special game state is played. The transition process to a bonus game such as a barrel BB game is executed.

On the lower left side of the game panel 14, a start lever 21 that is operated to start rotating the reels 17L, 17M, and 17R all at once (not necessarily at the same time) is provided. The start lever 21 constitutes a start operation means or a start operation means that is operated to start rotating the reels 17L, 17M, 17R, that is, to start the variable display. If the start lever 21 is operated while a medal or virtual medal is bet, the reels 17L, 17M, and 17R start rotating all at once.

On the right side of the start lever 21, button-shaped stop switches 22, 23, and 24 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 17L, 17M, and 17R are provided. The stop switches 22, 23, and 24 are arranged directly below the display windows 14L, 14M, and 14R corresponding to the reels 17L, 17M, and 17R to be stopped, respectively. That is, when the left stop switch 22 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 17L is stopped, and when the middle stop switch 23 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 17M is stopped and the right stop switch 24 is operated. In that case, the rotation of the right reel 17R is stopped. The stop switches 22, 23, 24 constitute a stop operation means operated to stop the variable display based on the rotation of the reels 17L, 17M, 17R.

By the way, the game starts until the rotation of each reel 17L, 17M, 17R is started based on the operation of the start lever 21, and the rotation of all reels 17L, 17M, 17R is stopped based on the operation of each stop switch 22, 23, 24. Corresponds to one time.

A medal insertion slot 25 for inserting medals is provided on the lower right side of the display windows 14L, 14M, 14R. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 are guided to either the hopper passage 27 or the plate passage 28 by the selector 26 as a passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12 (see FIG. 2). In a state where medals cannot be accepted, the selector 26 guides the inserted medals to the plate passage 28 side, and the guided medals are discharged to the medal tray 29 provided at the lower front portion of the front door 12.

On the other hand, in a state where medals can be accepted, the selector 26 guides the inserted medals to the hopper passage 27 side, and the guided medals are guided to the hopper device 31 housed inside the housing 11. A medal detection device (not shown) is provided in the hopper passage 27, and the inserted medal is detected by the medal detection device.

The hopper device 31 includes a storage tank 32 for storing medals and a payout device 33 for paying out medals to the player. The payout device 33 discharges medals into the opening 34 provided in the center right portion of the plate passage 28 by rotating a rotating plate for paying medals (not shown), and medals to the medal tray 29 via the plate passage 28. Is to be paid out. A spare tank (not shown) is provided on the side of the hopper device 31 to discharge the surplus medals when a predetermined amount or more of medals are stored in the storage tank 32.

A button-shaped return switch 35 is provided below the medal insertion slot 25. The return switch 35 is a switch that is pressed when a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is jammed in the selector 26, and when this switch is pressed, the selector 26 is mechanically interlocked to operate, and the selector 26 is operated. The medals packed in the 26 are discharged to the medal tray 29.

On the lower left side of the display windows 14L, 14M, 14R, a button-shaped first credit insertion switch 36 for inserting three credited virtual medals as a virtual game medium at a time is provided. Further, on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 36, a second credit insertion switch 37 and a third credit insertion switch 38 are provided as button-shaped switches smaller than the switch 36. The second credit insertion switch 37 is for inserting two credited virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 38 is for inserting one virtual medal.

A button-shaped settlement switch 39 is provided on the left side of the start lever 21. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals and medals won at the time of winning as virtual medals until the predetermined maximum value (50 medals) is reached. When the settlement switch 39 is pressed in the stored and stored state, the virtual medal is ejected as a real medal.

Below the display windows 14L, 14M, 14R of the game panel 14, a credit display unit 41 that displays the number of virtual medals stored and stored and an acquisition number display unit 42 that displays the number of medals acquired at the time of winning are respectively. It is provided.

On the upper part of the front door 12, there is an upper lamp portion 43 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right that sounds various sound effects and notifies the player of the game state as the game progresses. A speaker unit 44 and a display unit 45 that gives various information to the player are provided. The display unit 45 is arranged at a position slightly looking up from the player, and specifically, is arranged above the reel unit 16.

The display unit 45 is provided with a display control device, and as shown in FIG. 2, a voice emission control device 46 is provided on the back side of the display control device. The voice emission control device 46 controls the upper lamp unit 43, the speaker unit 44, and the display control device, and the display control device controls various display devices provided in the display unit 45, and these upper lamp unit 43, the speaker unit 44. In addition, various effects are executed as the game progresses in the various display devices.

As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply box 47 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 31 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 47 includes a power supply switch 47a, a reset switch 47b, a setting key insertion hole 47c, and the like. The power switch 47a is a start switch for supplying power to each part including the main control device 50. The reset switch 47b is a switch for resetting the error state of the slot machine 10. The setting key insertion hole 47c is for the hole manager or the like to adjust the medal output. That is, the winning probability of the slot machine 10 can be set by the hall manager or the like inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 47c and operating the ON operation. Further, above the reel unit 16, the main control device 50 is attached to the back plate of the housing 11.

<About display unit 45>
The display unit 45 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. 4 is a front view of the display unit 45, FIG. 5 is a rear view of the display unit 45, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the display unit 45, and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the display unit 45.

The display unit 45 is a movable type that is arranged on the front side with respect to the housing member 61 constituting the outer shell, the main display device 62 provided on the back side of the housing member 61, and the main display device 62. It is equipped with movable display devices 63 and 64. The housing member 61 is attached to the front door 12. The housing member 61 is formed in a rectangular frame shape as a whole, and is open in the front-rear direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the housing member 61 is provided so as to connect the upper plate portions 71 and the lower plate portions 72 arranged so as to face each other in the vertical direction and the plate portions 71 and 72. A left side plate portion 73 and a right side plate portion 74 arranged to face each other in the left-right direction of the game machine are provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the main display device 62 and the movable display devices 63 and 64 can be visually recognized from the front through the area surrounded by the housing member 61. In this case, the main display device 62 is arranged facing the front.

The main display device 62 is a transmissive liquid crystal display device. The main display device 62 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 8A and 8B are schematic views for explaining a cross-sectional structure of a portion where an image is displayed on the main display device 62, FIG. 9A is a front view of a liquid crystal panel 81, and FIG. 9B is a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pixel structure of a panel 81, and is the schematic diagram which shows the patterning structure of the glass substrate 91 arranged in the back side when viewed from the front of the game machine in detail. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 8 shows the thickness dimension changed.

The main display device 62 includes a transmissive liquid crystal panel 81 that displays an image by transmitting light, a backlight substrate 82 that is arranged behind the liquid crystal panel 81 and supplies light to the liquid crystal panel 81, and a backlight substrate 82. It has. The liquid crystal panel 81 is configured to display an image by being irradiated with light from the backlight substrate 82.

Details of each configuration related to the display of the above image will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8, the liquid crystal panel 81 includes a pair of glass substrates 91 and 92 as transparent substrates. The glass substrates 91 and 92 are arranged so as to face each other with a predetermined interval, and a liquid crystal layer 93 is provided between the glass substrates 91 and 92 so as to be sandwiched between the two glass substrates 91 and 92. The liquid crystal layer 93 is enclosed by a seal member (not shown). In the liquid crystal panel 81, the area where the liquid crystal layer 93 exists is the display area 94 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 9A). As shown in FIG. 9A, the display area 94 is a smaller area than the glass substrate 91 (glass substrate 92). The display area 94 corresponds to the main display screen G1 of the main display device 62. The transparent substrate is not limited to a glass substrate, and may be an organic polymer such as an acrylic resin or a flexible substrate that can be flexed and deformed.

A plurality of pixels are formed in a matrix in the display area 94. Specifically, electrodes are stretched around the surface of the glass substrate 91 in a matrix, and as shown in FIG. 9A, they are formed along the X direction (left and right direction of the game machine) and in the Y direction (game). A plurality of gate lines 101 arranged at equal intervals (in the vertical direction of the machine) are provided, and a source line 102 formed along a direction orthogonal to the gate line 101 is provided. One pixel is partitioned by the gate line 101 and the source line 102. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9B, one pixel is composed of a plurality of (specifically, three) sub-pixels, and a region formed by a gate line 101 and a source line 102. Three are one pixel. The structure of each sub-pixel is the same except for the structure of the color filter described later.

The source line 102 and the gate line 101 are formed so that 800 × 480 pixels are formed in the display area 94. Therefore, the liquid crystal panel 81 has a resolution of 800 × 480 pixels.

Polarizing plates 111 and 112 are provided on the outside of the pair of glass substrates 91 and 92, respectively, and a wavelength in a predetermined range is provided between the glass substrate 92 on the front side when viewed from the front of the game machine and the liquid crystal layer 93. A color filter 113 is provided which transmits the light of the above and absorbs the light of other wavelengths. By controlling the voltage applied (applied) to the liquid crystal layer 93 for each pixel, the transmittance of light in each pixel is adjusted (changed), and the transmitted light is colored by the color filter 113 to form a display area. A color image is displayed on 94 (display screen).

More specifically, each configuration will be described specifically. The liquid crystal layer 93 contains nematic liquid crystal molecules 121, and is provided with a pair of alignment films 122 and 123 for arranging the liquid crystal molecules 121. The bi-alignment films 122 and 123 are made of a polyimide-based resin and are opposed to each other so as to sandwich the liquid crystal layer 93. Grooves are formed in the alignment films 122 and 123 so that the liquid crystal molecules 121 are lined up in a row. The grooves are formed so that their directions are 90 degrees to each other.

When a liquid crystal material containing liquid crystal molecules 121 is sealed between the alignment films 122 and 123 having such a configuration, the liquid crystal molecules 121 are arranged along the grooves of the alignment films 122 and 123. As a result, the liquid crystal molecules 121 are horizontally aligned with respect to the display region 94 (with respect to the directions along the plate surfaces of both glass substrates 91 and 92). In this case, since the directions of the grooves formed in the bi-alignment films 122 and 123 are orthogonal to each other, the liquid crystal molecules 121 are twisted by 90 degrees between the bi-alignment films 122 and 123. When a voltage is applied in the direction perpendicular to the liquid crystal layer 93 (in the direction in which the glass substrates 91 and 92 face each other), the liquid crystal molecules 121 are polarized and vertically oriented.

A columnar spacer 124 having a columnar shape is provided between the two alignment films 122 and 123. A plurality of columnar spacers 124 are formed at predetermined intervals so as to overlap the source line 102. The height dimension of the columnar spacer 124 is set to be constant, and the alignment films 122 and 123 are arranged via the columnar spacer 124. As a result, the thickness dimension of the liquid crystal layer 93 is set to be constant by the columnar spacer 124. That is, the columnar spacer 124 makes the thickness of the liquid crystal layer 93 uniform.

The shape of the columnar spacer 124 is not limited to the columnar shape, and may be spherical or rectangular parallelepiped, for example. Further, other materials may be used instead of the resin film. The point is that the thickness of the liquid crystal layer 93 may be uniform.

Both polarizing plates 111 and 112 are configured to transmit only light that vibrates in a predetermined direction and block light other than that. Specifically, both polarizing plates 111 and 112 are formed by adding an iodine compound (iodine molecule) to a polymer film (polyvinyl alcohol) and applying a tensile force to the film in one direction. To. As a result, the iodine molecules are regularly arranged in the tensile direction. In this case, when light enters the polarizing plates 111 and 112, the light parallel to the major axis of the iodine molecule is absorbed, while the light in the direction orthogonal to the major axis of the iodine molecule passes through the iodine molecule. To do. The polarizing plates 111 and 112 are attached to the pair of glass substrates 91 and 92 so that their transmission axes are orthogonal to each other.

According to this configuration, in a situation where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal layer 93, the liquid crystal molecules 121 of the liquid crystal layer 93 are horizontally oriented in a state of being twisted by 90 degrees, so that they are oriented from the back side to the front side. The light that has passed through the polarizing plate 111 on the back side of the light that travels forward rotates 90 degrees when passing through the liquid crystal layer 93 (optical rotation phenomenon). As a result, since the transmitted light coincides with the transmission axis of the polarizing plate 112 on the front side, the transmitted light passes through the polarizing plate 112, and white display is performed on the pixels (transmissive state). In this case, when the light of a specific wavelength is absorbed by the color filter 113, the light of the wavelength not absorbed is visually recognized in the pixel. As a result, color display (color display) corresponding to the above wavelength is performed in the pixel.

On the other hand, when a voltage is applied in the direction perpendicular to the liquid crystal layer 93 (in the direction in which both glass substrates 91 and 92 face each other), the liquid crystal molecules 121 in the liquid crystal layer 93 are vertically oriented along the direction in which the voltage is applied. As a result, of the light traveling from the back side to the front side, the transmitted light transmitted through the polarizing plate 111 reaches the polarizing plate 112 as it is and is absorbed by the polarizing plate 112. Therefore, the pixels are displayed in black (shielded state).

From the above, as the voltage is applied to the liquid crystal layer 93, the liquid crystal molecules 121 change from the horizontal orientation to the vertical orientation, so that the display changes from white display (bright) to black display (dark). In other words, the transmittance changes from a high state to a low state.

Compared with other methods for liquid crystal display, such a method is easy to secure a large aperture ratio (ratio of the area through which light is transmitted in one pixel to the area of the entire pixel) and is inexpensive, but has a narrow viewing angle. .. However, in general, the player sits in front of the slot machine 10 and looks at the main display screen G1 from the front. Therefore, since it is rare that the main display screen G1 is viewed from an angle, inconvenience due to a narrow viewing angle is unlikely to occur in the game. Therefore, it is possible to secure high-luminance light while avoiding the inconvenience that may occur by using such a method.

Further, in order to improve the reliability of the polarizing plates 111 and 112, a substrate film made of an acetate resin may be attached to the polarizing plates 111 and 112. In this case, it is advisable to perform a flattening treatment so that unevenness is not formed on the surface of the substrate film. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the shading unevenness of the image that may be caused by the polarizing plates 111 and 112. Further, the substrate film is preferably ultraviolet-absorbent. Thereby, the ultraviolet deterioration of the iodine compound contained in each of the polarizing plates 111 and 112 can be suppressed.

Further, in addition to the substrate film, a protective film may be provided to cover the surface irregularities of the polarizing plates 111 and 112 and the surface irregularities of the substrate film.

Although the color filter 113 and the glass substrate 92 are displayed separately for the sake of the drawings, the color filter 113 is actually deposited on the liquid crystal layer 93 side of the glass substrate 92.

Next, a configuration in which a voltage is applied to the liquid crystal layer 93 will be described.

As a configuration in which a voltage is applied to the liquid crystal layer 93, a common electrode 131 made of a transparent conductive material is provided on the glass substrate 92 on the front side when viewed from the front of the game machine. The common electrode 131 is made of indium tin oxide (ITO) and is formed to have the same size as the display region 94. The common electrode 131 is formed so as to cover the color filter 113.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, pixel electrodes 132 are formed on the glass substrate 91 on the back side when viewed from the front of the game machine in correspondence with the common electrodes 131. The pixel electrode 132 is made of a transparent conductive material like the common electrode 131, and is specifically made of indium tin oxide (ITO). The pixel electrode 132 is formed in a size corresponding to the sub-pixel, and specifically, is formed in a rectangular shape slightly smaller than the sub-pixel. For convenience of explanation, the glass substrate 91 on the side where the pixel electrodes 132 are provided is referred to as an array substrate 91, and the glass substrate 92 on the side where the color filter 113 and the common electrode 131 are provided is referred to as a CF substrate 92 in the following description. .. The array board 91 is arranged on the back side when viewed from the front of the game machine, and the CF board 92 is arranged on the front side when viewed from the front of the game machine. In other words, the array substrate 91 is arranged on the backlight substrate 82 side.

By controlling the voltage with respect to the pixel electrode 132, the orientation of the liquid crystal layer 93 arranged between the pixel electrode 132 and the common electrode 131 is controlled. The voltage control to the pixel electrode 132 is performed by the thin film transistor 133 provided in the region formed by cutting off the corner portion of the pixel electrode 132 (see FIG. 9B).

When the thin film transistor 133 is turned on, a predetermined voltage is applied between the pixel electrode 132 and the common electrode 131, and an electric field is applied to the liquid crystal molecules 121 in the direction in which the electrodes 131 and 132 face each other. As a result, the orientation of the liquid crystal molecules 121 changes, and the light transmittance changes.

In particular, the transmittance of light passing through the pixels (specifically, the orientation angle of the liquid crystal molecules 121) depends on the strength of the electric field applied to the liquid crystal molecules 121. The strength of the electric field depends on the magnitude of the current flowing between the source and drain of the thin film transistor 133, and the current depends on the gate voltage and the voltage between source and drain. Therefore, by controlling the gate voltage and the source-drain voltage of the thin film transistor 133, the transmittance of light passing through the pixels can be controlled. This makes it possible to express shades of color.

In this case, it is preferable to use a polysilicon layer having a higher carrier mobility than amorphous silicon as the channel layer. As a result, the responsiveness of the thin film transistor 133 is improved, and when switching the screen display at high speed in the game, it becomes possible to easily cope with the switching. Therefore, it is possible to preferably execute a display effect of switching the display screen at high speed in the game.

Further, it is preferable that the polysilicon layer used as the channel layer is provided on the array substrate 91, and then the insulating film and the gate electrode are provided. In this case, impurity doping can be performed at the stage when the polysilicon layer is formed. This makes it possible to control the threshold voltage of the thin film transistor 133 by adjusting the doping concentration of the polysilicon layer. Therefore, the thin film transistor 133 can be used not only as a pixel switching element but also as a CMOS circuit. Therefore, various driver circuits described later can be created on the array board 91.

The channel layer is not limited to the polysilicon layer, but may be an amorphous silicon layer. In this case, the channel layer can be easily formed.

Next, the peripheral configuration of the display area 94 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9A, the area of the array substrate 91 is set to be larger than that of the CF substrate 92. Therefore, a space is formed around the display area 94 on the array substrate 91. In the space, a source driver circuit 141 that applies a voltage between the source and drain of the thin film transistor 133 provided in each pixel via the source line 102 is provided, and is provided in each pixel via the gate line 101. A gate driver circuit 142 that applies a voltage to the gate of the thin film transistor 133 is provided. These are composed of CMOS circuits using thin film transistors and are built on the array substrate 91. Since the driver circuits 141 and 142 are formed on the array substrate 91, wiring or the like for connecting the driver circuits 141 and 142 and the lines 101 and 102 is not required. As a result, it is possible to reduce failures caused by the connected structure and to reduce the size of the main display device 62.

The configuration of the source driver circuit 141 and the gate driver circuit 142 is not limited to this, and for example, a packaged chip may be connected via flexible wiring as a connecting means, or a silver paste as a connecting means may be used. The chip may be directly mounted on the array substrate 91 by using the above.

Next, the color filter 113 will be described. The color filter 113 includes a black matrix 151 (hereinafter, simply referred to as BM151) that forms a region corresponding to the size of each pixel. The BM 151 is made of a light-shielding material that absorbs and blocks light, and is formed so as not to overlap the pixel electrode 132. Specifically, the BM 151 is provided so as to overlap the source line 102 and the gate line 101, and is formed in a matrix shape.

A region corresponding to one pixel is formed by the BM 151, and a color region is formed in the region that transmits only light having a wavelength in a specific range while absorbing light having a wavelength other than that. Specifically, the R region 152 that transmits light having a wavelength (about 600 nm to) corresponding to R (red) and the G region that transmits light having a wavelength (about 500 nm to about 600 nm) corresponding to G (green). A 153 and a B region 154 that transmits light having a wavelength (about 400 nm to about 500 nm) corresponding to B (blue) are formed. In this case, it can be said that the BM 151 is formed so as to fill the gap between the regions 152, 153, and 154.

Each region 152, 153, 154 is formed to have substantially the same size as the pixel electrode 132, and the light transmitted through the pixel electrode 132, the liquid crystal layer 93, and the common electrode 131 is the light transmitted through the respective regions 152, 153, 154. It is visually recognized to the outside through. In this case, only the light having the wavelength corresponding to each region 152, 153, 154 is transmitted, and the color display is realized by mixing them. For example, if the transmittance of the sub-pixel in which the R region 152 is formed is set higher than the transmittance of the other sub-pixels, a reddish color is displayed in that pixel.

Here, when the transmittance of each region 152, 153, 154 is maximized, white display in which the three colors are mixed is performed, while when the transmittance of each region 152, 153, 154 is minimized, black display is performed. In other words, the white display is displayed when the light transmittance is set to the maximum in each sub-pixel in one pixel, and the black display is displayed in the one pixel. It can also be said that it is displayed when the light transmittance is set to the minimum in each sub-pixel in a completely shielded state. Further, the color display is displayed by adjusting the transmittance of each sub-pixel in one pixel, and the transmittance of the entire pixel in the situation where the color display is performed is the case where the white display is performed. It is lower than the pixel.

Explaining the pattern shape of the BM 151 in detail, since the BM 151 is formed so as to fill the gap between the regions 152, 153, and 154, the light leaked from the gap between the pixels is absorbed by the BM 151. As a result, the decrease in contrast due to light leakage is suppressed.

In this case, as described above, since the columnar spacer 124 in the liquid crystal layer 93 is formed along the source line 102, the BM 151 is formed on the columnar spacer 124. That is, the columnar spacer 124 and the BM 151 are formed on the source line 102. As a result, these columnar spacers 124 and BM151 are less likely to block the light from the pixels. Therefore, the effect of providing these columnar spacers 124 and BM151 can be obtained without lowering the aperture ratio of the pixels.

Further, the BM 151 is formed so as to partially protrude from the source line 102 so as to cover the thin film transistor 133. As a result, the light incident on the thin film transistor 133 from the front side (polarizing plate 112 side) is absorbed by the BM 151. As a result, when the thin film transistor 133 is irradiated with light, the leakage current of the thin film transistor 133 becomes large, and the inconvenience of lowering the contrast can be suppressed.

Next, the backlight substrate 82 that irradiates the liquid crystal panel 81 with light will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is a front view of the backlight substrate 82, and FIG. 10B is a schematic view schematically showing a cross-sectional structure of the light emitting unit 161.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the backlight substrate 82 includes a light emitting region 162 provided with a plurality of light emitting units 161. The light emitting region 162 is formed to have the same size as the display area 94, and the positional relationship between the liquid crystal panel 81 and the backlight substrate 82 is set so that the light emitting region 162 and the display area 94 overlap each other.

The light emitting units 161 are arranged at equal intervals in the light emitting region 162. Each light emitting unit 161 is connected to an LED driver circuit 163 provided in a region different from the light emitting region 162. The LED driver circuit 163 is configured to supply a driving voltage capable of operating the light emitting unit 161 to each light emitting unit 161. When the driving voltage is applied to the light emitting unit 161 from the LED driver circuit 163. It is configured to emit white light.

The detailed configuration of the light emitting unit 161 will be described with reference to FIG. 10 (b). Since the configuration of each light emitting unit 161 is the same, only one light emitting unit 161 will be described. The wiring will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the light emitting unit 161 includes a blue LED chip 164 as a light emitting element, which has a higher straightness of light than that of other lighting fixtures such as fluorescent lamps. The blue LED chip 164 includes a sapphire substrate as a base substrate and a light emitting layer formed on the sapphire substrate. The light emitting layer has a quantum well structure of a p-GaN layer, an InGaN layer, and an n-GaN layer, and when a voltage is applied to the light emitting layer, carriers confined in the quantum well. Is recombined, and light of energy corresponding to the discretized bandgap is emitted. As a result, blue light is emitted from the interface of the light emitting layer.

A reflective layer may be formed between the light emitting layer and the sapphire substrate. As a result, among the light emitted from the light emitting layer, the light emitted toward the sapphire substrate side is reflected by the reflective layer, so that the light extraction efficiency on the light emitting layer side can be improved.

Here, as a specific configuration for providing the reflective layer, a light emitting layer is provided on the sapphire substrate, and a reflective layer such as Al or Ag is provided on the light emitting layer. Then, a Ga substrate is further attached on the reflective layer as a base substrate, and the sapphire substrate is removed. This makes it possible to obtain an LED chip in which a reflection layer and a light emitting layer are formed on a Ga substrate. In this case, it is possible to avoid the difficulty of providing the reflective layer on the light-transmitting sapphire substrate, and the sapphire substrate can be diverted.

Further, the structure of the light emitting layer is not limited to the above structure, and for example, a simple PN junction may be used. In short, any configuration can emit blue light. However, it is preferable to use a structure having high luminous efficiency such as a quantum well structure.

The light emitting unit 161 includes an LED case 165 that houses the blue LED chip 164. The LED case 165 is made of a transparent silicone resin and has a spherical shape as a whole. The LED case 165 has an internal space 166 capable of accommodating the blue LED chip 164, and the blue LED chip 164 is housed in the internal space 166. The internal space 166 is a completely closed space.

Here, since the LED case 165 has a spherical shape, the efficiency of extracting light from the blue LED chip 164 is improved. That is, if the LED case 165 is formed in a flat plate shape so as to cover the blue LED chip 164, total reflection occurs on the inner wall surface of the LED case 165 depending on the angle of the light emitted from the blue LED chip 164. obtain. As a result, a part of the light from the blue LED chip 164 may not be led out from the LED case 165.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the LED case 165 has a spherical shape, the incident angle of the light passing through the LED case 165 can be reduced. Thereby, the occurrence of the total reflection can be suppressed. As a result, the loss lost due to total reflection can be reduced, so that the light extraction efficiency can be improved.

A yellow phosphor 167 is enclosed in the internal space 166. The phosphor 167 is formed so as to emit yellow light when irradiated with blue light. As a result, the light emitting unit 161 emits white, which is a mixture of blue and yellow.

In the case of such a configuration, the amount of light of the red wavelength and the green wavelength is smaller than that of blue. Therefore, when displaying an image on the main display screen G1 via the color filter 113, it is difficult to preferably display the red and green colors. On the other hand, the red phosphor 168 that emits red light when irradiated with blue and the green fluorescent substance 169 that emits green light when irradiated with blue are inside within a range in which the overall emission color is white. It is mixed in the space 166. As a result, the red component and the green component are included in the white light emission, so that these colors can be suitably displayed on the main display screen G1. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that may occur in the light emitting unit 161 that emits white light by combining blue and yellow.

The configuration for emitting white light is not limited to this, and for example, LEDs corresponding to each of R, G, and B may be provided to emit light at the same time, or an LED for emitting ultraviolet light may be provided to provide an internal space 166. A phosphor that emits R, G, and B colors when irradiated with the ultraviolet light may be enclosed therein. Further, the configuration of the light emitting unit 161 is not limited to this, and a well-known LED may be used.

The main display device 62 configured as described above is fixed to the housing member 61. The fixing will be described below. As shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 45 includes a pair of upper frames 181 and lower frames 182 arranged at positions separated in the vertical direction. Each frame 181, 182 is formed in an elongated shape. The frames 181, 182 are fixed to the housing member 61 so that the longitudinal direction of the frames 181, 182 coincides with the left-right direction of the game machine. Specifically, the upper frame 181 is fixed to the upper plate portion 71. The lower frame 182 is fixed to the lower plate portion 72. Since the main display device 62 is fixed to each of the frames 181, 182, the main display device 62 and the housing member 61 are fixed to each other.

Explaining the fixing of the main display device 62 to the frames 181 and 182, the display unit 45 includes a pair of side plates 183 and 184 arranged on both sides of the main display device 62 in the left-right direction of the game machine. The pair of side plates 183 and 184 are fixed to the frames 181 and 182 in a direction in which the plate surfaces can be visually recognized from the front, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 5, mounting portions 185 for mounting the main display device 62 on the side plates 183 and 184 are provided at the four corners of the main display device 62. Each of the mounting portions 185 projects laterally. The mounting portion 185 overlaps the plate surface on the back side of each of the side plates 183 and 184. The overlapping part is fixed with screws. As a result, the main display device 62 is fixed to each frame 181 and 182 via the side plates 183 and 184. In this case, the main display device 62 is immovable.

Each side plate 183, 184 has a light emitting function. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, surface emitting lights 191 and 192 are provided on the front side plate surfaces of the side plates 183 and 184, respectively. The surface emitting lights 191 and 192 are formed to have substantially the same size as the plate surfaces of the side plates 183 and 184. Each surface emitting light 191 and 192 includes a plurality of light emitting elements such as LEDs and a diffuser plate for transmitting the light of the plurality of light emitting elements. When a plurality of light emitting elements emit light, the light is diffused by the diffuser plate. As a result, surface emission is realized. By performing an effect using the surface emission of the surface emission lights 191 and 192, the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

As shown in FIG. 5, a display control device 193 that controls the display of the main display device 62 and the movable display devices 63 and 64 is attached to the back side of the main display device 62.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a cover portion 194 that covers the upper frame 181 from above is provided at the rear end portion of the upper plate portion 71 of the housing member 61. The cover portion 194 prevents dust and dirt from accumulating on the upper frame 181.

Next, the movable display devices 63 and 64 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged on both sides of the main display device 62 in the left-right direction of the game machine and on the front side of the side plates 183 and 184. In the following description, the movable display device 63 arranged on the right side of the main display device 62 when viewed from the front is referred to as the right movable display device 63, and is on the left side of the main display device 62 when viewed from the front. The arranged movable display device 64 is referred to as a left movable display device 64.

The internal configuration of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7 and the like, each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 includes frame bodies 201 and 202, and liquid crystal display units 203 and 204 surrounded by the frame bodies 201 and 202, respectively. The liquid crystal display units 203 and 204 correspond to the sub display screens G2 and G3 of the movable display devices 63 and 64.

The liquid crystal display units 203 and 204 are configured to be able to display an image on both the front side and the back side. The configuration will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 schematically shows the cross-sectional structure of the liquid crystal display unit 203. Since the liquid crystal display unit 203 and the liquid crystal display unit 204 have the same configuration, the description of the configuration of the liquid crystal display unit 204 will be omitted.

The liquid crystal display unit 203 includes a liquid crystal panel 210 and a pair of backlights 211 and 212 that irradiate the liquid crystal panel 210 with light. The liquid crystal panel 210 includes a pair of glass substrates 221 and 222, a liquid crystal layer 223, polarizing plates 224 and 225, color filters 226, alignment films 227 and 228, a common electrode 229, and a pixel electrode 230. ing. Since each configuration is the same as that of the liquid crystal panel 81 of the main display device 62, the description thereof will be omitted.

The backlights 211 and 212 are arranged so as to sandwich the liquid crystal panel 210 from the front-rear direction. In the following description, the backlight 211 arranged behind the liquid crystal panel 210 in the situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged on the front side of the side plate 183 is referred to as a first backlight 211, and the right side movable display device 63 is referred to as a first backlight 211. In the situation where the device 63 is arranged on the front side of the side plate 183, the backlight 212 arranged on the front side with respect to the liquid crystal panel 210 is referred to as a second backlight 212. In this case, the second backlight 212, the liquid crystal panel 210, and the first backlight 211 are arranged in this order when viewed from the front.

The backlights 211 and 212 are configured to emit surface light. The configuration related to the surface emission will be described below. Since both backlights 211 and 212 have substantially the same configuration, the first backlight 211 will be basically described.

The first backlight 211 is of the edge light type, and specifically, the first light guide plate 231 (the second light guide plate 232 in the second backlight 212) arranged to face the liquid crystal panel 210. The first light emitting body 233 (the second light emitting body 234 in the second backlight 212) provided on the side of the first light guide plate 231 is provided. The first light guide plate 231 is made of a transparent resin and has substantially the same size as the liquid crystal panel 210. The first light guide plate 231 is arranged to face the liquid crystal panel 210 in the front-rear direction.

The first light emitting body 233 has a plurality of LEDs arranged in a row, and has an elongated shape as a whole. The first light emitting body 233 is arranged along one side surface of the first light guide plate 231. As a result, when the first light emitting body 233 emits light, the light is incident on one side surface of the first light guide plate 231.

The configuration of the first light emitter 233 is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration using a cold cathode fluorescent lamp or a configuration using one LED and a light guide may be used. In short, it may be a ray emitting source that irradiates the side surface of the first light guide plate 231 with light.

The first light guide plate 231 derives the light from the first light emitting body 233 toward the liquid crystal panel 210 side. Specifically, in the first light guide plate 231, the first lead-out surface 241 on the liquid crystal panel 210 side (the second lead-out surface 242 in the second light guide plate 232) is formed flat, and the display of the liquid crystal panel 210 is displayed. It is parallel to the surface. On the other hand, on the surface of the first light guide plate 231 opposite to the liquid crystal panel 210 side, a first reflection prism 243 (the second reflection prism 244 in the second light guide plate 232) is provided. .. The first reflection prism 243 is formed in a sawtooth shape as a whole. Specifically, the first reflection prism 243 has a high inclination surface 243a and a low inclination surface 243b (in the second reflection prism 244, a high inclination surface 244a) in which the inclination angle of the liquid crystal panel 210 with respect to the display surface is relatively high or low. And a low slope surface 244b). The inclined surfaces 243a and 243b are formed alternately in the traveling direction of the light from the first light emitting body 233. The inclined surfaces 243a and 243b are formed along the longitudinal direction of the first light emitting body 233. The inclination angle of the high inclination surface 243a is set to 40 to 50 degrees, and the inclination angle of the low inclination surface 243b is set to 1 to 3 degrees.

According to this configuration, when light is incident on the first light guide plate 231 from the first light emitting body 233, the light hits any of the first lead-out surface 241 and the inclined surfaces 243a and 243b. In this case, due to the incident angle of the light, the light hitting the first lead-out surface 241 and the low-inclined surface 243b is totally reflected. Therefore, the light is not led out to the outside of the first light guide plate 231 and travels inside the first light guide plate 231. In other words, it can be said that the inclination angle of the low inclination surface 243b is set so as to totally reflect the light from the first light emitting body 233.

On the other hand, the light shining on the highly inclined surface 243a travels in a direction orthogonal to the first lead-out surface 241, that is, toward the liquid crystal panel 210. The light travels straight on the first lead-out surface 241 without being totally reflected. As a result, light orthogonal to the liquid crystal panel 210 is derived. In other words, the tilt angle of the high slope surface 243a is such that when the direct light from the first light emitting body 233 and the reflected light totally reflected by the first lead-out surface 241 or the low slope surface 243b hit, the light is liquid crystal display. It can be said that it is set to proceed toward the panel 210 side.

From the above, surface light emission by the first backlight 211 is realized.

The first light guide plate 231 may have a wedge shape so that its thickness becomes smaller as the distance from the first light emitting body 233 increases. In this case, it is possible to increase the amount of light that is vertically incident on the liquid crystal panel 210.

Here, the first light guide plate 231 is formed so as to transmit light in the front-rear direction as it is when the first light emitting body 233 does not emit light. Specifically, as described above, the first light guide plate 231 is made of a transparent resin. The area occupied by the low-inclined surface 243b when the first light guide plate 231 is viewed from the front-rear direction is set to be larger than the area occupied by the high-inclined surface 243a.

According to this configuration, when the light in the front-rear direction is irradiated, the highly inclined surface 243a is inclined with respect to the traveling direction of the light, so that the light is refracted by the highly inclined surface 243a. On the other hand, since the low-inclined surface 243b is substantially orthogonal to the traveling direction of the light, the light travels substantially straight on the low-inclined surface 243b. In this case, since the area occupied by the low-inclined surface 243b is large, the light passes through the first light guide plate 231 as a whole (transmittance of about 90%). Therefore, the first light guide plate 231 is transparent when the first light emitting body 233 is not emitting light. That is, it can be said that the first backlight 211 is formed so as to be switchable between a light emitting state in which the liquid crystal panel 210 is irradiated with light and a transmission state in which light is transmitted. Then, the switching of the state of the first backlight 211 can be controlled by the presence or absence of light emission of the first light emitting body 233. The same applies to the second backlight 212.

The first light guide plate 231 is formed thin from the viewpoint of enhancing transparency, and specifically, is formed with a thickness of 0.7 mm or less.

Further, the pitch of the first reflection prism 243 (the length dimension of one saw) is set so that the moire phenomenon is unlikely to occur due to interference with the liquid crystal panel 210.

Next, the operation of providing the pair of backlights 211 and 212 will be described.

When the first backlight 211 is in the light emitting state and the second backlight 212 is in the transmitted state, the light travels as shown by the arrow A in FIG. In this case, the image is displayed on the first sub display screen G2a on the second backlight 212 side. On the other hand, when the first backlight 211 is in the transmission state and the second backlight 212 is in the light emitting state, the light travels as shown by the arrow B in FIG. 11, and the second sub on the opposite side of the first sub display screen G2a. The image is displayed on the display screen G2b. That is, the liquid crystal display unit 203 has a pair of front and back sub-display screens G2a and G2b. Similarly, the liquid crystal display unit 204 also has a pair of front and back sub-display screens G3a and G3b.

In this case, by alternately switching the states of the backlights 211 and 212, the images can be displayed alternately on the sub-display screens G2a and G2b. By performing the switching at high speed, it is possible to recognize that the image is displayed on both the sub display screens G2a and G2b.

Further, by switching the content of the image (switching the liquid crystal orientation on the liquid crystal panel 210) in synchronization with the switching of the states of the backlights 211 and 212, images having different contents are displayed on the sub-display screens G2a and G2b. It becomes possible. That is, one of the sub-display screens G2a and G2b is provided by providing a pair of backlights 211 and 212 sandwiching the liquid crystal panel 210 and controlling the light emission of the backlights 211 and 212 and the image control of the liquid crystal panel 210. Alternatively, it is possible to display an image on both of the sub-display screens G2a and G2b.

Here, assuming that the backlights 211 and 212 are in a transmitted state, the light is transmitted through the liquid crystal display unit 203. In this case, the image can be displayed by using the light from the rear (or the front), and the rear of the liquid crystal display unit 203 can be visually recognized.

Specifically, by controlling the orientation of the liquid crystal so that only light of a predetermined color is transmitted through each pixel of the liquid crystal panel 210, the first sub-display screen G2a (or the second sub-display screen G2b) is designated. It is possible to display a color image of. On the other hand, in each pixel, by controlling the orientation of the liquid crystal so that all the light from the rear is transmitted, the light from the rear is transmitted toward the front without being colored. As a result, the rear side of the liquid crystal display unit 203 becomes visible. That is, the liquid crystal display unit 203 has an image display state in which an image is displayed in pixel units and a transmission state in which the rear can be visually recognized by transmitting light from the rear without coloring (hereinafter, each backlight 211, 212). It can be said that it is formed so as to be switchable between (referred to as a rearward visual state for distinguishing from the transparent state). The switching can be controlled by controlling the orientation of the liquid crystal of each pixel. The same applies to the liquid crystal display unit 204.

In particular, since the orientation control of the liquid crystal can be performed on a pixel-by-pixel basis, the area of the image display state in which the image is displayed in the first sub display screen G2a (second sub display screen G2b) and the rear view state. It is possible to mix both of these areas. As a result, a predetermined image can be displayed while making the rear view visible.

Next, the wiring of the movable display devices 63 and 64 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, flexible cables 251,252 are connected to the movable display devices 63 and 64, respectively. The flexible cables 251,252 are derived from the frames 201 and 202, respectively. Corresponding to each of the flexible cables 251,252, the lower plate portion 72 is provided with cable outlet holes 253, 254 through which each of the flexible cables 251,252 can pass. The flexible cable 251 is led out to the outside of the housing member 61 via the cable lead-out hole 253 and is connected to the display control device 193. As a result, the right side movable display device 63 and the display control device 193 are electrically connected via the flexible cable 251. The flexible cable 251 transmits each signal from the display control device 193 to the source driver, the gate driver, and the backlights 211 and 212 provided on the liquid crystal panel 210 of the right-side movable display device 63. Similar to the flexible cable 251 described above, the flexible cable 252 is led out to the outside of the housing member 61 via the cable lead-out hole 254 and is connected to the display control device 193.

The movable display devices 63 and 64 are held with respect to the frames 181, 182 in a slidable state. The configuration related to the holding will be described. The configurations of both movable display devices 63 and 64 are the same except that they are symmetrical. Therefore, the configuration relating to the holding of the right-side movable display device 63 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 in addition to FIGS. 5 and 7, and the description of the left-side movable display device 64 will be omitted.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view of the display unit 45, and FIG. 13 is an enlarged front view of the display unit 45 when the right movable display device 63 is slid and moved. For convenience of explanation, the housing member 61 is shown by being broken except for a part in FIG. 12, and the housing member 61 is shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the right side movable display device 63 is arranged between both frames 181, 182. Specifically, the frame body 201 of the right-side movable display device 63 is formed in a rectangular shape. The longitudinal dimension of the frame 201 is set to be slightly smaller than the distance between the frames 181, 182. The right-side movable display device 63 is arranged between the frames 181 and 182 so that the longitudinal direction of the frame body 201 coincides with the vertical direction. The right-side movable display device 63 is held by both frames 181, 182 in a state where it can slide and move in the longitudinal direction of each frame 181, 182 at the above position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 12, the upper frame 181 includes an upper base plate portion 181a having a plane facing the lower frame 182 side. The lower frame 182 includes a lower base plate portion 182a facing the upper base plate portion 181a. Sliding slits 261,262 that penetrate in the vertical direction are formed in the base plate portions 181a and 182a, respectively. The slits 261 and 262 for both slides have the same shape and face each other in the vertical direction. The slits 261 and 262 for both slides extend in the longitudinal direction of each frame 181, 182.

Holding portions 263 to 266 that project toward the corresponding frame are provided at the four corners of the frame body 201 so as to correspond to the slide slits 261,262. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, a first holding portion 263 projecting toward the upper frame 181 is provided at a portion of the upper end portion of the frame body 201 opposite to the left movable display device 64 side. A second holding portion 264 protruding toward the lower frame 182 is provided at a portion below the first holding portion 263 at the lower end of the frame body 201. A third holding portion 265 protruding toward the upper frame 181 is provided at a portion of the upper end portion of the frame body 201 on the left side movable display device 64 side, and a third holding portion 265 at the lower end portion of the frame body 201 is provided. A fourth holding portion 266 projecting toward the lower frame 182 is provided in a portion below the 265.

Each of the holding portions 263 to 266 has a cylindrical shape, and the diameter thereof is set to be smaller than the slit width dimension of each of the slide slits 261,262. Each of the holding portions 263 to 266 protrudes toward the outside (the side opposite to the right side of the movable display device 63 on the right side) in the corresponding frame through the slits 261 and 262 for each slide. Specifically, the first holding portion 263 and the third holding portion 265 project upward from the upper base plate portion 181a via the slide slit 261 provided in the upper base plate portion 181a. The second holding portion 264 and the fourth holding portion 266 project downward from the lower base plate portion 182a via the slide slit 262 provided in the lower base plate portion 182a. The tip portions of the holding portions 263 to 266 are formed so as to have a diameter larger than the slit width of the slide slits 261,262. Then, the right side movable display device 63 is held by both frames 181, 182 by hooking the tip end portion on the corresponding frame. In this case, the right-side movable display device 63 can slide and move in the longitudinal direction of each of the slide slits 261,262, that is, in the left-right direction of the game machine. The direction in which the right-side movable display device 63 slides is referred to as the slide movement direction.

Here, even if the right side movable display device 63 is moved in the vertical direction or the front-back direction while the right side movable display device 63 is being slid, the tip portions of the holding portions 263 to 266 are relative to the base plate portions 181a and 182a. It gets caught and the movement is restricted. Further, when the right side movable display device 63 is to be rotated around both the holding portions 263 and 264, both holding portions 265 and 266 come into contact with the slide slit 261 and the rotation is restricted. The reverse is also true.

In each holding portion 263 to 266, the tip portion and the base end portion are separate bodies, and the tip portion is in a state where the base end portions of the holding portions 263 to 266 are inserted into the corresponding slide slits 261,262. It is designed to be attached.

Next, another configuration for guiding the slide movement of the right side movable display device 63 will be described. As shown in FIG. 12 and the like, the lower frame 182 includes an auxiliary plate portion 182b that assists the slide movement of the right side movable display device 63 in addition to the lower base plate portion 182a. The auxiliary plate portion 182b is arranged at a position above the lower base plate portion 182a at a predetermined interval. The auxiliary plate portion 182b is provided with an auxiliary slit 271 that communicates in the vertical direction. The second holding portion 264 of the right side movable display device 63 is arranged so as to enter the auxiliary slit 271. In this case, the peripheral edge portion of the auxiliary slit 271 and the second holding portion 264 are in contact with each other. The contact restricts the movement of the right-side movable display device 63 in a direction other than the slide movement direction. As a result, the slide movement of the right side movable display device 63 can be performed more preferably.

Next, a drive configuration for sliding the right-side movable display device 63 will be described. The display unit 45 includes a slide motor 281 that slides the right-side movable display device 63. As shown in FIG. 5, the slide motor 281 is fixed to the back side of the lower frame 182. The slide motor 281 is electrically connected to the voice emission control device 46. The slide motor 281 sets the output shaft provided in the slide motor 281 in a predetermined direction or in a direction opposite to the drive signal (specifically, a pulse signal) input from the voice emission control device 46. It is to rotate to.

The output shaft projects forward from the lower frame 182, and a pinion (gear) 282 is fixed to the output shaft as shown in FIG. The pinion 282 rotates as the output shaft rotates.

The right side movable display device 63 is configured to slide and move as the pinion 282 rotates. Specifically, a rack 283 that meshes with the pinion 282 is provided at the lower end of the frame body 201 in correspondence with the pinion 282. In the rack 283, a plurality of teeth corresponding to the pinion 282 are arranged between the holding portions 264 and 266 provided at the lower end portion of the frame body 201. As a result, when the pinion 282 rotates, a force is applied to the right side movable display device 63 (frame body 201) in the slide moving direction (game machine left and right direction), and the right side movable display device 63 slides and moves. .. Specifically, for example, when the pinion 282 is rotated clockwise when viewed from the front, the right movable display device 63 moves to the right, and when the pinion 282 is rotated counterclockwise, the right movable display device 63 moves to the left. That is, it can be said that the pinion 282 and the rack 283 are power transmission means for transmitting the power of the slide motor 281.

According to this configuration, when the right side movable display device 63 slides and moves, the pinion 282 and the holding portions 264 and 266 come into contact with each other. Specifically, when the right-side movable display device 63 moves to the left, as shown in FIG. 13, the second holding portion 264 and the pinion 282 come into contact with each other, and further slide movement is restricted. The position of the regulated right-side movable display device 63 is set as the first position.

On the other hand, when the right side movable display device 63 moves to the right, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 12, the fourth holding portion 266 and the pinion 282 come into contact with each other, and further slide movement is restricted. The position of the regulated right side movable display device 63 is set as the second position.

That is, the distance that the right-side movable display device 63 can slide and move is the distance between the holding portions 264 and 266 minus the diameter of the pinion 282. Considering that each of the holding portions 264 and 266 is formed so as to protrude from both ends in the lateral direction at the lower end portion of the frame body 201, the slide movable distance of the right movable display device 63 is the frame body 201 (sub). It corresponds to the length dimension of the display screen G2) in the lateral direction (left and right direction of the game machine), and specifically, it can be said that the frame body 201 is set slightly smaller than the length dimension in the lateral direction.

The length dimension of each slide slit 261,262 in the longitudinal direction is set to be larger than the length dimension in the lateral direction of the frame body 201. Specifically, the length dimension of the frame body 201 in the lateral direction is set. It is set slightly larger than twice the dimension. Therefore, within the slide movable distance of the right side movable display device 63, the frame body 201 and the peripheral edge portions of the respective slide slits 261,262 are in contact with each other, and the slide movement of the right side movable display device 63 is not hindered. ..

Next, the positional relationship between the right side movable display device 63 and the main display device 62 will be described. In the situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position, the right side movable display device 10 is viewed from the front. The 63 and the main display device 62 overlap each other. In other words, it can be said that the first position is a position where the right side movable display device 63 and the main display device 62 overlap each other in front view.

On the other hand, in the situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the second position, the right side movable display device 63 is arranged on the front side of the side plate 183. In this case, the right-side movable display device 63 and the main display device 62 hardly overlap when viewed from the front, and both appear to be continuous. In other words, it can be said that the second position is a position where the main display device 62 and the right side movable display device 63 do not overlap in front view.

From the above, the right-side movable display device 63 can be slidably moved between the first position that overlaps with the main display device 62 when viewed from the front and the second position that does not overlap with the main display device 62 when viewed from the front. ing. In the following description, whether or not the main display device 62 (main display screen G1) and the movable display devices 63 and 64 (each sub display screen G2 and G3) overlap is determined by the front view of the slot machine 10. Deciding.

The slide motor 281 is a stepping motor. Thereby, the rotation amount of the pinion 282 can be controlled according to the drive signal, more specifically, the number of pulse signals. Therefore, the slide amount of the right side movable display device 63 can be controlled. That is, by controlling the drive signal for the slide motor 281, the position of the right side movable display device 63 in the slide movement direction can be controlled.

The lower frame 182 is provided with a position detection sensor 291 that detects that the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position. The position detection sensor 291 is an optical sensor including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. Corresponding to the position detection sensor 291, as shown in FIG. 5, a sensor cut portion 292 projecting rearward is provided at a portion on the back side of the right side movable display device 63 (frame body 201). The positional relationship of the sensor cut unit 292 is set so that the right side movable display device 63 is arranged between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit in the situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position (see FIG. 13). As a result, it is possible to detect that the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position by blocking the space between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit by the sensor cut unit 292.

The right-side movable display device 63 is configured to be rotatable forward about the first holding portion 263 and the second holding portion 264 in the situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position. The configuration related to the rotation of the right side movable display device 63 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 12 and 13. In the following description, the first holding portion 263 and the second holding portion 264 are also simply referred to as shaft portions.

As shown in FIG. 7, the housing member 61 is formed with rotation slits 301 and 302 so that the right side movable display device 63 can rotate. The rotation slit 301 is formed in the upper plate portion 71 of the housing member 61, and the rotation slit 302 is formed in the lower plate portion 72 of the housing member 61. The rotation slits 301 and 302 are formed in an arc shape along the trajectories of the holding portions 265 and 266 when the right side movable display device 63 rotates around the shaft portion. The slit widths of the rotating slits 301 and 302 are formed to be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the holding portions 265 and 266 on the base end side.

The rotation slits 301 and 302 and the slide slits 261, 262 are in communication with each other. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 13, each frame 181, 182 is provided with openings 303, 304 for opening the slide slits 261, 262 toward the front. The position of the opening 303 is set so that the opening 303 is arranged on the front side of the first holding portion 263 in the situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position. Specifically, the opening 303 is formed at the end of the slide slit 261 near the center. The slide slit 261 and the rotation slit 301 communicate with each other through the opening 303.

Similarly, the position of the opening 304 is set so that the opening 304 is arranged on the front side of the second holding portion 264 in the situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position. Specifically, the opening 304 is formed at the central end of the sliding slit 262. The sliding slit 262 and the rotating slit 302 communicate with each other through the opening 304.

According to such a configuration, when the right side movable display device 63 rotates forward from the first position about the shaft portion, the holding portions 265 and 266 rotate through the corresponding openings 303 and 304, respectively. It moves to the moving slits 301 and 302 and rotates while sliding with the peripheral edge of the rotating slits 301 and 302. As a result, when the right side movable display device 63 rotates forward, the holding portions 265 and 266 do not get in the way. In other words, the rotation of the right side movable display device 63 is not hindered by the holding portions 265 and 266.

In particular, the upper base plate portion 181a of the upper frame 181 on which the slide slit 261 is formed and the upper plate portion 71 of the housing member 61 are formed on the same plane. The lower base plate portion 182a of the lower frame 182 on which the slide slit 262 is formed and the lower plate portion 72 of the housing member 61 are formed on the same plane. As a result, since a step is not generated between the two, the right side movable display device 63 can be smoothly rotated.

The auxiliary plate portion 182b of the lower frame 182 is formed so as not to hinder the rotation of the right side movable display device 63 in the situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position. Specifically, in a situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position, a part of the front side portion of the auxiliary plate portion 182b is provided so that the front of the fourth holding portion 266 and the rack 283 is opened. It has been cut out. As a result, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the rotation of the right side movable display device 63 is hindered by the auxiliary plate portion 182b.

The engagement of the pinion 282 and the rack 283 is configured so as not to hinder the rotation of the right side movable display device 63. The configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory view for explaining the relationship between the engagement of the pinion 282 and the rack 283 and the rotation of the right-side movable display device 63, and is a schematic diagram schematically showing the CC line cross section of FIG. It is a figure. For convenience of explanation, the tooth on the pinion 282 side is referred to as a first engaging tooth 282a, and the tooth on the rack 283 side is referred to as a second engaging tooth 283a.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first engaging tooth 282a and the second engaging tooth 283a each form a trapezoidal columnar shape symmetrical when viewed from the axial direction of the shaft portion. The second engaging tooth 283a is formed so as to expand toward the rotation direction of the right-side movable display device 63, specifically toward the front. Correspondingly, the first engaging tooth 282a is formed so as to taper toward the front. When the first engaging tooth 282a and the second engaging tooth 283a mesh with each other, the side surface of the first engaging tooth 282a and the side surface of the second engaging tooth 283a come into contact with each other.

According to this configuration, when the right side movable display device 63 rotates forward, the second engaging tooth 283a does not get caught on the first engaging tooth 282a as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. Rotate. As a result, when the right side movable display device 63 rotates about the shaft portion, the rack 283 does not get in the way. Therefore, the right-side movable display device 63 can rotate about the shaft portion.

In particular, since the space for the second engaging tooth 283a to enter is formed so as to expand forward, the second engaging tooth 283a is likely to enter when the right side movable display device 63 returns to the first position. Further, when the right side movable display device 63 returns to the first position, the pinion 282 is set so that it can rotate freely, so that the position shift between the first engaging tooth 282a and the second engaging tooth 283a occurs. Even if the pinion 282 is present, the position of the pinion 282 is naturally adjusted so that the pinion 282 meshes with the engaging teeth 282a and 283a. As a result, the right-side movable display device 63 can return to the first position in a state where it can be slidably moved.

Here, since the engaging teeth 282a and 283a form a trapezoidal columnar shape, when the first engaging tooth 282a and the second engaging tooth 283a mesh with each other, the contact surface that they come into contact with is in the slide moving direction ( It is tilted with respect to the left and right direction of the game machine. Therefore, when the pinion 282 is rotated, a pressing force in the slide moving direction and a pressing force in the direction orthogonal to the pressing force (forward) are applied to the right side movable display device 63 with respect to the rack 283. That is, thrust is generated. In this case, the larger the inclination angle of the contact surface with respect to the direction, the larger the pressing force in the forward direction, and there is a possibility that the right side movable display device 63 may not be smoothly slid.

On the other hand, the inclination angle of the contact surface is set small within a range in which the engaging teeth 282a and 283a do not interfere with each other when the right side movable display device 63 rotates. Specifically, the inclination angle of the contact surface is the second engagement of the plurality of second engagement teeth 283a closest to the shaft portion when the right side movable display device 63 rotates about the shaft portion. The end portion of the tooth 283a on the rear side and away from the shaft portion is set small within a range in which the end portion is not caught. As a result, the slide movement of the right side movable display device 63 can be smoothly performed while suppressing the obstruction of the rotation of the right side movable display device 63 due to the interference of the engaging teeth 282a and 283a.

Further, as already described, between the first position and the second position (excluding the first position), the rotation of the right side movable display device 63 is performed between the slide slits 261,262 and the holding portions 263 to 266. It is regulated by contact and contact between the second holding portion 264 and the rack 283 and the auxiliary plate portion 182b. As a result, the inconvenience of rotation of the right-side movable display device 63 that may occur by inclining the contact surface is suppressed.

The lower frame 182 is provided with a recess 311 so that the end portion of the frame body 201 on the shaft portion side and the lower frame 182 do not interfere with each other when the right side movable display device 63 rotates. The recess 311 is formed by extending a part of the slide slit 261 rearward. The recess 311 forms a gap between the frame body 201 and the lower base plate portion 182a so that the frame body 201 can rotate. As a result, the right side movable display device 63 can rotate without the end portion of the frame body 201 coming into contact with the portion on the back surface side of the lower frame 182. The same applies to the upper frame 181.

Further, the shapes of the engaging teeth 282a and 283a are formed in a symmetrical trapezoidal columnar shape, but the shape is not limited to this, and may be formed in a left-right asymmetrical trapezoidal columnar shape, for example, in a triangular columnar shape. You may.

Further, each of the second engaging teeth 283a provided on the rack 283 is formed to be the same, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the right movable display device 63 rotates, it meshes with the first engaging tooth 282a. Only the second engaging tooth 283a may be formed in a trapezoidal columnar shape, and the other second engaging tooth may be formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. In this case, the thrust in the slide movement of the right side movable display device 63 can be reduced. However, paying attention to the viewpoint of meshing between the first engaging tooth 282a and the second engaging tooth 283a (the viewpoint of the contact area), it is better to form each second engaging tooth 283a in a trapezoidal columnar shape. preferable.

The flexible cable 251 is configured to be able to support the sliding movement of the right side movable display device 63. The cable lead-out hole 253 is formed in a long shape with the slide moving direction as the longitudinal direction. The length dimension of the cable lead-out hole 253 in the longitudinal direction is set to be larger than the sum of the slide movable distance of the right side movable display device 63 and the width dimension of the flexible cable 251.

According to such a configuration, when the right side movable display device 63 slides and moves, the flexible cable 251 slides and moves in the cable lead-out hole 253 according to the slide movement. As a result, the sliding movement of the right side movable display device 63 is less likely to be hindered by the flexible cable 251. Therefore, the smooth sliding movement of the right side movable display device 63 is realized. The same applies to the relationship between the flexible cable 252 and the cable lead-out hole 254 of the left movable display device 64.

Next, a drive configuration for rotating the right side movable display device 63 will be described.

The display unit 45 includes a rotation motor 321 that applies a force for rotating the right-side movable display device 63 to the right-side movable display device 63. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 13, the rotation motor 321 is fixed to the upper surface side of the cover portion 194 of the housing member 61. The rotation motor 321 is electrically connected to the voice emission control device 46. The rotation motor 321 rotates the output shaft provided in the rotation motor 321 in a predetermined direction or in a direction opposite to the output shaft based on the input of the drive signal from the voice emission control device 46.

The output shaft projects below the cover portion 194, and a first gear 322 is provided at the tip thereof (see FIG. 12). The first gear 322 rotates with the rotation of the output shaft. The rotational force of the first gear 322 is transmitted to the second gear 323 rotatably supported by the cover portion 194.

In the situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position, the second gear 323 and the right side movable display device 63 are engaged, and the rotational force of the second gear 323 is displayed on the right side through the engagement. It is configured to be transmitted to the device 63. The configuration related to the engagement and transmission will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 15 in addition to FIGS. 12 and 13.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory view for explaining the engagement between the second gear 323 and the right side movable display device 63, and FIG. 15A shows a situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the second position. FIG. 15B shows a situation in which the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position. Note that FIG. 15B is a schematic view schematically showing a cross section taken along line DD of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 15, an engaging portion 331 that engages with the second gear 323 is provided at the tip end portion of the first holding portion 263. The engaging portion 331 projects upward.

As shown in FIG. 15, a pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 capable of sandwiching the engaging portion 331 are provided on the bottom surface of the second gear 323 in correspondence with the engaging portion 331. The pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 are each formed in a rectangular shape, and project toward the upper frame 181 side. The pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 are integrally formed with the second gear 323 so as to rotate with the rotation of the second gear 323. The second gear 323 is arranged at a position where the longitudinal direction of each of the receiving portions 332 and 333 is the same as the slide moving direction as an initial position. The angle of the second gear 323 corresponding to the initial position corresponds to the initial angle (specific angle).

In the situation where the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, the right movable display device 63 slides from the second position to the first position, so that the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 Engage. Specifically, the engaging portion 331 has a flat shape (track shape) in which the right-side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first position and the game machine has a longitudinal direction in the left-right direction and a lateral direction in the front-rear direction. Is doing. Corresponding to the shape of the engaging portion 331, the distance between both receiving portions 332 and 333 is the same as or slightly larger than the length dimension in the lateral direction of the engaging portion 331 and is slightly larger than that in the longitudinal direction of the engaging portion 331. It is set smaller than the length dimension of. Then, when the right movable display device 63 slides from the second position to the first position in the situation where the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, the engaging portion 331 is arranged between the receiving portions 332 and 333. The relative positional relationship between the two is set so as to be.

According to this configuration, when the right side movable display device 63 slides toward the first position in the situation where the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, the engaging portion 331 is as shown in FIG. 15 (b). Enters between the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333. In this case, the engaging portion 331 is sandwiched in the front-rear direction by a pair of receiving portions 332 and 333. That is, when the right-side movable display device 63 slides from the second position to the first position, the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 naturally engage with each other.

In such a situation, when the second gear 323 rotates to the left when viewed from above, a rotational force is applied to the engaging portion 331 through the contact between the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333. To. As a result, the right-side movable display device 63 rotates forward.

Next, the state of rotation of the right side movable display device 63 will be described. When the second gear 323 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from above, the right movable display device 63 rotates, and the holding portions 265 and 266 move along the rotating slits 301 and 302, respectively. In this case, even if the right movable display device 63 is slidably moved while the right movable display device 63 is rotating, the holding portions 265 and 266 come into contact with each of the rotating slits 301 and 302, and the engaging portions 331 The slide movement is restricted by the contact with the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333. That is, the combination of the holding portions 265 and 266, the rotating slits 301 and 302, and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 restricts the sliding movement of the right movable display device 63 while rotating the right movable display device 63. It can be said that it is a guide means to guide.

After that, when each of the holding portions 265 and 266 reaches the end portion of the rotating slits 301 and 302 on the front side in the traveling direction, the respective holding portions 265 and 266 come into contact with the peripheral edge portion of the rotating slit 301, and further. The rotation of is regulated. The position where the rotation is restricted is called the third position.

On the other hand, when the second gear 323 is rotated clockwise, the right movable display device 63 rotates rearward and returns to the first position. In this case, by keeping the pinion 282 rotatable, the rotational position of the pinion 282 is naturally adjusted so that the first engaging tooth 282a and the second engaging tooth 283a mesh with each other. Therefore, the right movable display device 63 The slide can be moved in the situation where it is arranged in the first position.

The rotation motor 321 is a stepping motor. Thereby, the rotation amount of the second gear 323 can be controlled according to the drive signal, more specifically, the number of pulse signals. Therefore, the amount of rotation of the right-side movable display device 63, specifically, the angle from the initial angle can be controlled. That is, by controlling the drive signal for the rotation motor 321, the position of the right side movable display device 63 in the rotation direction can be controlled.

When the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 are engaged in the situation where the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, the right movable display device 63 is positioned from the first position to the second position. By sliding to, the engagement between the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 is naturally released. As a result, the right side movable display device 63 can be smoothly slid from the first position to the second position.

Further, in the situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at a position other than the first position between the first position and the second position, the engagement between the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 is released. Has been done. As a result, it is unlikely that the slide movement of the right side movable display device 63 is hindered due to the engagement. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the slide movement of the right side movable display device 63 is hindered due to the configuration for rotating the right side movable display device 63.

A rotation detection sensor 341 is provided as a detection means for detecting whether or not the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position. The rotation detection sensor 341 includes an optical sensor including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. As shown in FIG. 12, the second gear 323 is provided with a fan-shaped sensor cut portion 342 corresponding to the rotation detection sensor 341. The sensor cut portion 342 is formed so as to project outward from the outer peripheral surface of the second gear 323, and the protruding dimension thereof is such that the sensor cut portion 342 can enter between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion. It is set. The sensor cut portion 342 is a position that does not block between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion when the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, and is the original side in the rotation direction with respect to the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion. Is located in.

According to this configuration, when the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, the sensor cut portion 342 is arranged so as not to block between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion, while the second gear 323 rotates. If this is the case, the sensor cut section 342 blocks between the light emitting section and the light receiving section. Thereby, it can be determined whether or not the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position.

Further, the length of the arc of the sensor cut portion 342 so that the sensor cut portion 342 does not block between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion in the situation where the second gear 323 is arranged at the rotation position corresponding to the third position. The dimensions (the central angle of the fan-shaped sensor cut portion 342) are set. This makes it possible for the rotation detection sensor 341 to identify that the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the third position.

The configuration of the sensor cut portion 342 is not limited to this. For example, in a situation where the sensor cut portion 342 is formed over the entire circumference of the second gear 323 and the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, the light emitting portion and the light emitting portion in the sensor cut portion Only the portion that blocks the space between the light receiving portions may be cut out. In short, it is arbitrary as long as it can be specified that the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position.

Further, by rotating the second gear 323 to the left when viewed from above so that the right side movable display device 63 rotates forward, the rotation angle at which the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion are blocked by the sensor cut portion 342 can be grasped. However, a position returned from the rotation angle by a predetermined angle may be set as the initial position.

The flexible cable 251 is configured to be able to correspond to the rotation of the right side movable display device 63. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the flexible cable 251 is led out from the second holding portion 264 side of the fourth holding portion 266 in detail, closer to the shaft portion in the frame body 201. In such a configuration, when the right side movable display device 63 rotates, the flexible cable 251 is displaced while being twisted accordingly. In this case, the displacement amount is smaller than that in which the flexible cable 251 is led out from the rotation tip side (fourth holding portion 266 side). As a result, the rotation of the right-side movable display device 63 is less likely to be obstructed by the flexible cable 251.

Further, the flexible cable 251 is pulled out from the front side of the frame body 201. As a result, when the right side movable display device 63 rotates forward, the flexible cable 251 is less likely to be caught by the main display device 62 arranged rearward.

Further, the flexible cable 251 is directly soldered to the liquid crystal panel 210 of the right side movable display device 63 without using a connector (flex rigid structure). As a result, since it is not necessary to provide a connector, when the right side movable display device 63 rotates, the connector comes into contact with the surface emitting light 191 or the like arranged on the back side, and the rotation is hindered. It is unlikely to occur.

The configuration of the flexible cable 251 is not limited to this, and may be a configuration in which the flexible cable 251 is connected via a connector. In this case, the connector may be embedded in the frame so that the connector does not interfere with the rotation of the movable display devices 63 and 64. Further, the connector may be formed so as to project forward. In this case, it is preferable that the protruding dimensions of the connector and the positional relationship between the connectors are set so that the connectors and the side plates 183 and 184 do not interfere with each other when the movable display devices 63 and 64 rotate.

From the above, the right side movable display device 63 can smoothly rotate forward in the situation where it is arranged at the first position.

Similar to the right movable display device 63, the left movable display device 64 includes slide slits 351 and 352 (see FIG. 7), holding portions 353 to 356 (see FIGS. 4 and 7), and a slide motor 357 (see FIG. 5). (See), pinion 358 (see FIG. 4), rack 359 (see FIG. 4), position detection sensor 360 (see FIGS. 4 and 5), sensor cut section 361 (see FIG. 5), rotating slit 362,363 (see FIG. 5). 6 and FIG. 7), opening 364, 365 (see FIG. 7), rotary motor 366 (see FIG. 6 etc.), first gear 367 (see FIG. 7), second gear 368 (see FIG. 7), rotation. It includes a motion detection sensor 369 (see FIG. 7) and a sensor cut unit 370 (see FIG. 7). These are the same as the corresponding configurations of the right side movable display device 63.

Next, a mode visually recognized by the player will be described with reference to FIG. 16 (a) is an explanatory view showing the state of the display unit 45 when the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the first position, and FIG. 16 (b) shows the second movable display devices 63 and 64. Explanatory drawing which shows the state of the display unit 45 when it is arranged in a position, FIG. 16C is the explanation which shows the state of the display unit 45 when each movable display device 63, 64 is arranged in a third position. It is a figure.

When both movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the first position, as shown in FIG. 16A, the main display screen G1 is covered from the front side by both sub display screens G2 and G3. Specifically, the horizontal length dimension of the sub display screens G2 and G3 is set to be slightly larger than half of the horizontal length dimension of the main display screen G1. The slide movable distance of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is set to be larger than the length dimension in the left-right direction of the sub-display screens G2 and G3. As a result, in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the first position, the entire main display screen G1 is covered from the front side by the sub display screens G2 and G3. In other words, the first position can be said to be a closed position in which the main display screen G1 is closed by the movable display devices 63 and 64.

In a situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in a closed position, the first backlight 211 provided on the back side of both liquid crystal panels 210 of both liquid crystal display units 203 and 204 is set to emit light, and the front side is set. When the second backlight 212 provided in the above is set to a transparent state, an image is displayed on the first sub display screens G2a and G3a of both sub display screens G2 and G3. On the other hand, when both backlights 211 and 212 are set to the transmissive state and the light transmittance is maximized in the liquid crystal display units 203 and 204, the main display screen G1 becomes visible.

Note that maximizing the light transmittance means transmitting light from the rear without coloring it. In this case, if the light from the rear is white light, it is displayed in white. In other words, maximizing the light transmittance corresponds to performing white display on the pixels of the liquid crystal display units 203 and 204.

Further, in order to show the sub display screen G2 and distinguish the sub display screens G2a and G2b of the sub display screen G2, the first sub display screen G2a of the sub display screen G2 is referred to as G2 (a) in the following drawings. The second sub display screen G2b of the sub display screen G2 is shown as G2 (b). The same applies to the sub display screen G3.

When the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the second position, as shown in FIG. 16B, the main display screen G1 of the main display device 62 and the movable display devices 63 and 64 when viewed from the front The sub display screens G2 and G3 do not overlap each other, and the main display device 62 can be visually recognized from the front. Therefore, the main display screen G1 can be directly visually recognized. In other words, the second position can be said to be an open position in which the main display screen G1 is open forward. The movable display devices 63 and 64 are formed so as to be slidable from a closed position that overlaps the main display screen G1 (covering the main display screen G1) when viewed from the front to an open position that does not overlap the main display screen G1. It can be said that.

When the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the open position, the first sub display screens G2a and G3a of the sub display screens G2 and G3 are visually recognized. In this case, the main display screen G1 and the first sub display screens G2a and G3a are arranged so as to be continuous, and the main display screen G1 and both first sub display screens G2a and G3a form a display screen of 1. It is visually recognized as if it were.

In particular, the vertical length dimensions of the sub display screens G2 and G3 (liquid crystal display units 203 and 204) are set to be the same as the vertical length dimensions of the main display screen G1. As a result, it seems that the display screen of 1 is formed by the display screens G1, G2a, and G3a.

In the normal game state, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the open position. That is, the initial positions of the movable display devices 63 and 64 are set to the open positions.

Further, in a situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the open position, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged on the front side of the surface emitting lights 191 and 192. As a result, when the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 emit light, the light is applied to the liquid crystal display units 203 and 204. Therefore, the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 can be used as the backlight of the movable display devices 63 and 64.

When the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the third position, as shown in FIG. 16C, both sub display screens G2 and G3 have a predetermined angle (specifically) with respect to the main display screen G1. Is arranged on both sides of the main display screen G1 in a state of being tilted at (150 degrees). Specifically, the main display screen G1 faces the front, whereas both sub display screens G2 and G3 are arranged so as to be inclined diagonally forward. In this case, by displaying the image of 1 across the display screens G1, G2, and G3, it is possible to display an image with a sense of perspective in cooperation with the main display screen G1 of the main display device 62. ing.

When the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the third position, the main display screen G1 is open. Therefore, the third position can be said to be an open position. For convenience of explanation, the second position is referred to as a first open position and the third position is referred to as a second open position in the following description.

In the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the first open position, the first sub display screens G2a and G3a of the sub display screens G2 and G3 are visually recognized by the player, while the movable displays are displayed. In the situation where the devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the second open position, the second sub-display screens G2b and G3b are visually recognized by the player. That is, when both the movable display devices 63 and 64 rotate, the display screen visually recognized by the player is switched from the first sub display screens G2a and G3a to the second sub display screens G2b and G3b.

<Basic electrical configuration of slot machine 10>
Next, the basic electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The main control device 50 includes a main control board 401 that controls the main control of the game. In the main control device 50, the board box accommodating the main control board 401 and the like is provided with a trace means for leaving a trace of its opening or a trace structure for leaving a trace of its opening. It may be. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box are inseparably bonded, and a joint portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined portion at the time of separation thereof is formed, or an adhesive layer is peeled off and adhered to an adhesive layer. It is conceivable that a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of being peeled off by remaining on the case is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to the boundary between a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box can be considered.

The MPU 402 is mounted on the main control board 401. The MPU 402 is a ROM 403 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 402, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 403 is executed. A certain RAM 404, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built in.

As the ROM 403, a storage means (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that can be randomly accessed when reading a control program or fixed value data and does not require an external power supply for storage retention is used. Specifically, a NOR type cache memory is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of memory used as the ROM 403 is arbitrary as long as random access is possible. Further, the configuration in which the control and calculation portion, the ROM 403, and the RAM 404 are integrated into one chip is not essential, and each function may be mounted as a separate chip, and some functions may be mounted as separate chips. It may be installed.

The MPU 402 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. On the input side of the MPU 402, in addition to the power supply device 411 provided inside the power supply box 47, a random number counter 405 that generates a random number within a predetermined upper limit value and updates it as appropriate is connected. Further, on the input side of the MPU 402, there is a start detection sensor 21a that detects the operation of the start lever 21, stop detection sensors 22a, 23a, 24a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 22, 23, 24, and a medal insertion slot 25. Insertion medal detection sensor 26a that detects the medals inserted from, credit insertion detection sensors 36a, 37a, 38a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 36, 37, 38, settlement detection that detects the operation of the settlement switch 39 The sensor 39a, the payout detection sensor 31a that detects the medal paid out from the hopper device 31, the reset detection sensor 412 that detects the operation of the reset switch 47b, and the setting key insertion hole 47c detect that the setting key has been inserted and turned on. Various sensors such as the setting key detection sensor 413 are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the MPU 402 via the input port.

Further, a power failure monitoring circuit 411b provided in the power supply device 411 is connected to the input side of the MPU 402. The power supply device 411 is equipped with a power supply unit 411a that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 50, a power failure monitoring circuit 411b described above, and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 411b monitors the power cutoff state and generates a power failure signal not only when the power is cut off but also when the power supply is cut off by the power switch 47a. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 411b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 12 volt in this example output from the power supply unit 411a, and determines that the power supply is cut off when this drive voltage drops to less than, for example, 10 volt. It is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to the MPU 402, and the MPU 402 recognizes the power failure signal to execute the power failure processing described later.

The power supply unit 411a is configured to output a regulated voltage of 5 volts used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main control device 50 even when the output voltage drops to less than 10 volts. As the time for outputting this regulated voltage, a sufficient time is secured for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 50.

On the output side of the main control device 50, a credit display unit 41, an acquired number display unit 42, stepping motors 414 for rotating each reel 17L, 17M, 17R, a medal passage switching solenoid 26b provided on the selector 26, An external centralized terminal plate 415 or the like capable of transmitting information to a hopper device 31, a voice emission control device 46, a hall management device (not shown), or the like is connected. A detailed description of the voice emission control device 46 will be described later.

<Processing executed by MPU 402 of main controller 50>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 402 of the main control device 50 will be described. The processing of the MPU 402 is roughly divided into a normal processing that is repeatedly executed after the start-up processing is executed after the power is turned on, and a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (at a cycle of 1.49 msec in this embodiment). And NMI interrupt processing activated by inputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal).

Of these processes, in the NMI interrupt process, the data of the register used in the MPU 402 is saved in the backup area provided in the RAM 404, and the power failure flag is set in the RAM 404. After that, the data saved in the backup area of the RAM 404 is returned to the register used by the MPU 402 again. This return processing ends the NMI interrupt processing.

Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in the register save process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the MPU 402 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 404. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set, and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103 to execute the power failure processing.

In the power failure processing, it is determined whether or not the command transmission is completed, and if the transmission is not completed, the main processing is terminated, the timer interrupt processing is restored, and the command transmission is terminated. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the MPU 402 is saved in the backup area in the RAM 404. After that, as a stop process, the RAM determination value is cleared, the output state of the output port is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Further, the RAM determination value is calculated and saved in the backup area, and subsequent RAM access is prohibited. After that, it goes into an infinite loop in case the power is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

If it is determined in step S102 that the power failure flag is not set, various processes after step S104 are performed.

That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the MPU 402 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 17L, 17M, 17R, a stepping motor control process for driving the stepping motor 414, which is a rotating cylinder drive motor, is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors are read, and a sensor monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the read result is normal is performed.

In step S108, a timer calculation process for subtracting the value of each timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process is performed to output the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external centralized terminal board 415. In step S110, a command output process for transmitting various commands to the voice emission control device 46 is performed. In step S111, the segment data setting process for setting the segment data is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to a predetermined display unit to display the corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, a port output process for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device is performed. In step S114, the values of the registers saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 are returned to the corresponding registers in the MPU 402. After that, in step S115, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

Next, the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S201, a medal settlement process for discharging the stored and stored virtual medals or bet medals as actual medals is executed.

In the following step S202, a demo display process is executed. In the demo display process, whether or not a predetermined start waiting period for the start of the demo (for example, 0.1 sec) has elapsed without starting a new game after the end of the effect for the game. Execute the judgment process. Further, after the power supply to the MPU 402 is started or the slot machine 10 is reset, a predetermined start waiting period (for example, 3 sec) for starting the demo has elapsed without starting a new game round. Executes the determination process of whether or not it has been done. Then, when it is determined that the elapse has passed, a command for displaying a demo is transmitted to the voice emission control device 46.

The demo display refers to a start waiting effect displayed on each display screen G1, G2, G3 when a predetermined start waiting period has elapsed. As the demo image, for example, an image in which the symbol performs a predetermined operation is displayed, or a moving image with a maker name, a model name, or a predetermined character is displayed.

In the following step S203, it is determined whether or not the medal is bet. That is, it is determined whether or not the medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 and the bet is set, or whether or not the virtual medal is inserted and the bet is set by operating the credit insertion switches 36 to 38.

When the medal is bet, the valid line setting process is subsequently executed in step S204. In the effective line setting process, the current number of bets is grasped, and the valid line is set according to the grasped number of bets. By the way, the larger the number of bets, the easier it is for the winning combination to be won in the lottery process described later.

In the following step S205, it is determined whether or not the start lever 21 has been operated. If both step S203 and step S205 are YES, the bet disapproval process is executed in step S206. Specifically, the ON signal from the credit input detection sensors 36a to 38a is invalidated. Further, the medal passage switching solenoid 26b is de-energized, and even if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 25, the medal to the player will be returned via the plate passage 28. Further, the ON signal from the settlement detection sensor 39a is invalidated.

After that, the lottery process is executed in step S207. In the lottery process, a random number table for determining whether or not to win is selected based on the current setting state of the slot machine 10 and the current number of bets, and the random number counter 405 when the start lever 21 is operated on the selected random number table. A lottery of roles is performed by illuminating a more latched random number. Then, it is determined whether or not any combination has been won, and if any combination is won, a winning flag corresponding to that combination is set. Further, a slip table for reel stop control is determined and stored in the slide table storage area of the RAM 404. Here, the sliding table defines a symbol to be stopped when the symbol on the predetermined effective line at the timing when the stop switches 22 to 24 are pressed is different from the symbol to be stopped on the effective line. It is a table that defines how much the reel should be slid so that it stops on the effective line of.

Further, in the lottery process, the effect duration table corresponding to the winning combination and the type of the winning combination is read from the ROM 403, and the read effect duration table and the numerical information of the effect counter at that timing are used for this time. Determine the production duration of the game times. Then, the variation command including the information on the duration of the effect and the type command including the information on whether or not the winning combination is won and the type of the winning combination are transmitted to the voice emission control device 46. The processing of the voice emission control device 46 for receiving the command will be described later.

In the following step S208, the reel control process is executed. In the reel control process, a weight process is performed to wait without starting the reel rotation in the current game until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the time when the reel rotation is started in the previous game. .. Following the weight processing, reel rotation processing is performed to rotate each reel 17L, 17M, 17R. After that, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the left reel 17L started rotating, and if not, it waits until the predetermined time elapses.

When a predetermined time has elapsed, whether or not any of the stop switches 22 to 24 is pressed to generate a reel stop command, more specifically, an ON signal from the stop detection sensors 22a to 24a is received. Determine if it is. When any of the stop commands is generated, the reel stop process is performed. In this reel stop processing, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop switch is stopped, but when the winning combination is won in the winning combination lottery and the winning flag is set, the slide table stored in the RAM 404 is referred to. Therefore, the winning combinations are controlled so as to line up on a predetermined effective line as much as possible. Then, the above stop control is repeated until all the stop commands are generated and the rotations of all the reels 17L, 17M, 17R are stopped.

Further, in the reel control process, when a stop command is generated to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 17L, 17M, 17R, a stop command corresponding to the reel to be stopped is transmitted to the voice emission control device 46. The processing of the voice emission control device 46 for receiving the command will be described later.

For convenience of explanation, the first stop command is the first stop command, the next stop command is the second stop command, and the last stop command is the third stop command in the situation where all the reels 17L, 17M, 17R are rotating. The stop command based on each stop command is also referred to as a first stop command, a second stop command, and a third stop command.

In the following step S209, the medal payout process is executed. In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is established on any of the effective lines after all reels 17L, 17M, 17R are stopped, and if it is established, it is determined. The process for granting the corresponding privilege to the player is executed. For example, if a winning combination corresponding to the payout of medals is established, virtual medals are given to the player up to the maximum number, and if the maximum number is reached, the corresponding number of medals are played. Pay out to the person. At this time, the display control of the credit display unit 41 and the acquired number display unit 42 is executed. Further, for example, when a winning combination corresponding to the replay is established, the same number of bets are set.

In the following step S210, the bonus game process is executed. In the bonus game processing, the gaming state is set to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, provided that the combination of bonus symbols corresponding to the winning combination is established on the valid line in the situation where the bonus combination is won. Move to a certain bonus game state. In the bonus game state, the expected value of medals or virtual medals is high in each game until a predetermined number of medals or virtual medals are paid out.

Further, in the bonus game processing, the opening command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 46 at the start of the bonus game state, and the ending command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 46 at the end of the bonus game state. The processing of the voice emission control device 46 in response to the reception of these commands will be described later.

After that, in step S211, the bet permission process is executed. In such a process, the invalid state of the ON signal from the credit input detection sensors 36a to 38a and the settlement detection sensor 39a is released. Further, the medal passage switching solenoid 26b is excited, and when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion port 25, the medal passage switching solenoid 26b is guided to the hopper passage 27.

After performing the above processing, the process returns to step S201. On the other hand, if no medal is bet in step S203 or the start lever 21 is not operated in step S205, the process returns to step S201.

<Electrical configuration related to production>
Next, the electrical configuration related to the effect will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration related to the effect.

As described above, the slot machine 10 is provided with a voice emission control device 46. The voice emission control device 46 is a control device for controlling the upper lamp unit 43, the speaker unit 44, the surface emission lights 191, 192, various motors 281, 321, 357, 366, and the display control device 193.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, the voice emission control device 46 is provided with a voice emission control board 421, and the voice emission control board 421 is equipped with an MPU 422. The MPU 422 is a ROM 423 that stores various programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 422, and a RAM 424 that is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing a control program stored in the ROM 423. And have. The MPU 422 drives and controls the upper lamp unit 43, the surface emitting lights 191 and 192, and the speaker unit 44 that are electrically connected to the MPU 422 based on various commands input from the main control device 50, and also displays the display control device 193. To control.

Further, the MPU 422 determines the movement mode of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 based on the above-mentioned various commands, and the determined movement mode and various detection sensors 291, 341, 360 electrically connected to the MPU 422. , 369, drive control of various motors 281, 321, 357, 366 is performed based on the detection signals.

A video display processor (VDP) is mounted on the display control device 193, and the VDP is for drawing the main display device 62 and the movable display devices 63 and 64 based on the determined contents and the like. A drawing signal is created, and the drawing signal is output to the main display device 62 and the movable display devices 63 and 64 connected to the display control device 193. The main display device 62 displays an image on the main display screen G1 based on the input of the drawing signal. Based on the input of the drawing signal, the movable display devices 63 and 64 display an image on the sub display screens G2 and G3 and control the backlights 211 and 212.

Next, the electrical configurations of the main display device 62 and the movable display devices 63 and 64 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the main display device 62 and the movable display devices 63 and 64. Since the internal configurations of the movable display devices 63 and 64 are the same, only the right movable display device 63 will be shown in detail, and the description of the left movable display device 64 will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 21, the main display device 62 is provided with an image signal processing circuit 431. The image signal processing circuit 431 outputs an LCD data signal that controls each pixel of the liquid crystal panel 81 when a drawing signal is input from the display control device 193.

Explaining in detail the relationship between the LCD data signal and the liquid crystal panel 81, the main display device 62 is provided with an LCD controller 432. The LCD controller 432 is connected to the image signal processing circuit 431 and receives operating power from the image signal processing circuit 431.

The main display device 62 is provided with a timing controller 433 and a DC-DC converter 434, and the LCD controller 432 is connected to the source driver circuit 141 and the gate driver circuit 142 of the liquid crystal panel 81 via the timing controller 433. At the same time, it is connected to each driver circuit 141 and 142 via a DC-DC converter 434. The LCD controller 432 is configured to supply operating power to the DC-DC converter 434, and the DC-DC converter 434 supplies operating power to the driver circuits 141 and 142 when the operating power is supplied. The driver circuits 141 and 142 are configured to supply operational power.

In such a situation (a situation in which each of the driver circuits 141 and 142 can operate), the LCD controller 432 receives each driver circuit 141 via the timing controller 433 based on the input of the LCD data signal from the image signal processing circuit 431. , 142 drive control is performed.

Specifically, when the LCD data signal is input, the LCD controller 432 outputs a signal corresponding to the input LCD data signal to the timing controller 433. The timing controller 433 generates a pixel control signal for controlling each driver circuit 141, 142 based on the signal input from the LCD controller 432, and outputs the pixel control signal to each driver circuit 141, 142. The pixel control signal includes, for example, image display data corresponding to each sub-pixel, a reference clock signal, an enable signal for adjusting the writing timing, and the like. When the pixel control signal is input to each of the driver circuits 141 and 142, a voltage (graded voltage) corresponding to the pixel control signal is applied to the thin film transistor 133 of each sub-pixel. As a result, the thin film transistor 133 of each sub-pixel is turned on, and the liquid crystal molecules 121 of each pixel are oriented at an angle corresponding to the applied voltage. The light transmittance is adjusted by the orientation, a predetermined color display is performed in each pixel, and a color image is displayed in the display area 94.

Further, the image signal processing circuit 431 outputs a control signal to the backlight controller 435 provided in the main display device 62 when a drawing signal is input from the display control device 193, whereby the image signal processing circuit 431 of the backlight substrate 82. Control the light emission. Specifically, the backlight controller 435 is connected to the image signal processing circuit 431 and is also connected to the LED driver circuit 163 of the backlight substrate 82. The backlight controller 435 outputs a drive signal to the LED driver circuit 163 so that each light emitting unit 161 emits light based on the control signal input from the image signal processing circuit 431.

Next, the right side movable display device 63 will be described.

The right-side movable display device 63 includes an image signal processing circuit 441, an LCD controller 442, a timing controller 443, and a DC-DC converter 444. Since these are the same as the corresponding configurations of the main display device 62, description thereof will be omitted.

The right side movable display device 63 includes a backlight controller 445. The backlight controller 445 is connected to the image signal processing circuit 441 and the timing controller 443. The backlight controller 445 is connected to a pair of backlights 211 and 212 (specifically, the first light emitting body 233 and the second light emitting body 234), and is used for the signal from the image signal processing circuit 441 and the signal of the timing controller 443. Each backlight 211,212 is individually controlled accordingly.

Specifically, the drawing signal is specified to specify which of the sub-display screen G2 of the right-side movable display device 63, the first sub-display screen G2a or the second sub-display screen G2b, is to be displayed and controlled. Contains information. The image signal processing circuit 441 transmits the specific information to the backlight controller 435. The backlight controller 445 grasps the display screen that is the display control target this time based on the specific information, and makes the state of each backlight 211,212 corresponding to the display screen. Specifically, when the first sub-display screen G2a is the display control target, the first backlight 211 is set to the light emitting state and the second backlight 212 is set to the transmissive state. On the other hand, when the second sub display screen G2b is the display control target, the first backlight 211 is set to the transmission state and the second backlight 212 is set to the light emitting state. As a result, the image is displayed on the display screen specified by the specific information.

Here, when the image is visually recognized on both the first sub display screen G2a and the second sub display screen G2b, the display control device 193 draws the first image and draws the second image whose contents are different from those of the first image. The drawing signal is output so that and is alternately performed in a predetermined cycle (specifically, 1/120 sec), and the specific information set so that the display control target is alternately switched in the predetermined cycle is displayed as an image. Output to the signal processing circuit 441. As a result, the first image is displayed on one of the first sub-display screen G2a and the second sub-display screen G2b at a cycle (1 / 60 sec) that is half of the predetermined cycle, and on the other display screen, the first image is displayed. Two images are displayed in the above half cycle. Therefore, it can be recognized that images having different contents (first image, second image) are displayed on each of the sub display screens G2a and G2b as a whole.

In this case (when images are alternately displayed on the sub display screens G2a and G2b), the timing controller 443 starts each sub from the timing when the setting of each sub pixel is started (the timing when the output of the image control signal is started). The extinguishing signal is output for a period until the timing when the pixel setting is completed (the timing when the output of the image control signal for one display screen is completed). Then, the timing controller 443 outputs a switching signal to the backlight controller 445 at the timing when the above setting is completed.

The backlight controller 445 puts the backlights 211 and 212 in a transparent state based on the input of the extinguishing signal from the timing controller 443. On the other hand, the backlight controller 445 controls the light emission of the backlights 211 and 212 corresponding to the specific information based on the input of the switching signal, that is, one backlight is in the light emitting state and the other backlight is transmitted. Control to be in a state. As a result, after the setting of the sub-pixels is completed, each backlight 211,212 is set in a state corresponding to the display screen to be displayed and controlled. Therefore, since it is difficult for the player to see the image in which the first image and the second image are mixed, the image of one display screen on the first sub display screen G2a and the second sub display screen G2b is the other display screen. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience of being reflected in the image. Therefore, the above-mentioned inconvenience that may occur by alternately switching the display control target can be avoided.

In particular, when images are displayed alternately on the sub-display screens G2a and G2b, the light emission intensity of the pair of backlights 211 and 212 may be higher than the light emission intensity when the image is displayed on one display screen. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in brightness that may occur when both backlights 211 and 212 are turned off during a period in which the first image and the second image coexist.

By the way, when the image is displayed on only one of the first sub display screen G2a and the second sub display screen G2b, the image is updated in the above half cycle (1/60 sec). That is, lower the frame rate. As a result, the time required to update the image becomes long, so that inconveniences such as processing omissions are unlikely to occur.

The frame rate when the image is displayed on only one of the first sub display screen G2a and the second sub display screen G2b is not limited to this. For example, the image may be updated at the predetermined cycle (1/120 sec). In this case, smooth movement can be preferably expressed. Further, the frame rate may be increased only when high-definition drawing such as a movie in which the movement is intense (the amount of change in the image is large) is required.

Further, the backlight controller 445 is not limited to this, and may be configured to control each backlight 211,212 at a predetermined timing regardless of the switching signal from the timing controller 443, for example. In short, the backlight controller 445 may be configured to switch the states of both backlights 211 and 212 according to the switching of the display control target. Furthermore, when the display control device 193 causes the sub-display screens G2a and G2b to visually recognize different images (first image and second image), the display control device 193 switches the display control target at a predetermined cycle and performs the switching. The right movable display device 63 may be controlled so that the content of the image and the states of both backlights 211 and 12 are switched based on the image.

Further, both backlights 211 and 212 are turned off during the setting of each sub-pixel, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each backlight 211 and 212 is in a state corresponding to the display control target during the setting of each sub-pixel. It may be configured to be set to.

<About processing related to production>
Next, the processing related to the production will be described.

First, the effect control process executed by the MPU 422 of the voice emission control device 46 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The effect control process is repeatedly activated in a predetermined cycle (specifically, a 2 msec cycle). In the effect control process, processing corresponding to various commands transmitted by the main control device 50 is executed, and various motors 281, 321, 357, 366 and the speaker unit 44 are driven and controlled in response to various effects.

First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the variation command and the type command have been received. If the variation command and the type command have been received, the variation command correspondence process is executed in step S302.

The variable command correspondence process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23 (a).

As shown in FIG. 23A, first, in step S401, the presence or absence of a winning combination, the type of winning combination if the combination is won, and the duration of the effect are determined based on the change command and the type command. Grasp.

After that, the effect lottery process is executed in step S402. Specifically, the RAM 424 of the voice emission control device 46 is provided with an effect lottery counter area 424a, and the effect lottery counter area 424a stores an effect lottery counter that is updated at a predetermined cycle. In step S402, the value of the current effect lottery counter is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the value of the counter corresponds to a predetermined winning value.

Here, the winning value is set so as to differ depending on whether or not the winning combination is won and the type of winning combination. In detail, the winning value is set so that it is easier to win the production when the winning role is won than when the winning role is not won. The type of role with a large number of benefits (number of medals) given to the player is set so that it is easier to win the production than the role with a small number of benefits.

The configuration is not limited to the above, and the winning value may be set uniformly regardless of whether or not the winning combination is won.

In the following step S403, it is determined in the effect lottery process of step S402 whether or not the effect is won. If the effect is not won, the corresponding processing is terminated as it is, and if the effect is won, the process proceeds to step S404 to grasp the type of the winning effect.

Here, a plurality of types of effects are set in the slot machine 10, and one type of effect is drawn from the plurality of types of effects. Specifically, the ROM 423 is provided with the effect type table storage area 423a, and the effect type table storage area 423a stores the effect type table D1 having different winning probabilities for each effect.

The effect type table D1 will be described with reference to FIG. 23 (b). FIG. 23B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect type table D1.

As shown in FIG. 23B, the effect type table D1 is a table in which the effect type counter stored in the effect type counter area 424b provided in the RAM 424 and the effect type are associated with each other. The effect type counter is configured to add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 59, reach the maximum value, and then return to 0. In step S404, by acquiring the value of the current effect type counter and referring to the effect type table D1, it is possible to grasp which type of effect the acquired value corresponds to. In the slot machine 10, as a plurality of types of effects, a door opening effect, a fish school opening effect, a double display effect, a slide reach effect, a wide display effect, and a double-sided display effect are set.

The winning probability of each effect is uniform (1/6), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability may be different for each effect type. Further, the winning probability of each effect may be different based on the presence / absence of winning of the winning combination, the type of winning combination, and the effect duration grasped in step S401. As a configuration in which the winning probability of each effect is different, for example, a plurality of tables for each effect type are provided, and the winning probability of each effect is different for each table. Then, it is conceivable that one of the plurality of effect type tables is selected based on the presence or absence of winning of the combination, the type of winning combination, and the effect duration grasped in step S401.

In addition, the type of effect to be performed may be set differently depending on the type of winning combination. As a result, it is possible to predict which role was won in this game round based on the production mode.

After grasping the type of effect in step S404, the type of effect pattern grasped in step S405 is determined. Specifically, a plurality of effect patterns are set for each effect. For example, in the door opening effect, two effect patterns are set: a slide movement pattern in which the movable display devices 63 and 64 slide and move, and a rotation pattern in which the movable display devices 63 and 64 rotate. .. Further, for example, in the slide reach effect, four effect patterns of single reach, double reach, triple reach and fixed reach are set. In step S405, one of the plurality of effect patterns is selected based on the grasp result grasped in step S401, and the data table corresponding to the effect pattern is acquired.

Here, the data table is a group of information in which the upper part is set in order to execute the effect corresponding to the received command. Information for specifying various timings such as the start timing and the update timing of the effect is set in the data table. By referring to the data table, it is possible to grasp various timings such as the start timing of the effect.

In the following step S406, the effect flag corresponding to the type of effect grasped in step S405 is set. Specifically, in the various flag storage areas 424c provided in the RAM 424, there are effect flag storage areas (door open effect flag storage area, fish school open effect flag storage area, double display effect flag storage area) corresponding to various effects. , Slide reach effect flag storage area, wide display effect flag storage area, double-sided display effect flag storage area) are provided, and in step S406, the information of "1" is set in the storage area corresponding to the selected effect. As a result, it is possible to specify the effect to be performed this time in the MPU 422 of the voice emission control device 46.

Further, the effect command corresponding to the effect grasped this time is output to the display control device 193, and the command corresponding process for this variation is terminated. The display control device 193 displays an image corresponding to the effect grasped this time on each display screen G1, G2, G3 by executing a process corresponding to the effect command based on receiving the effect command. To do.

In this case, the effect command includes the effect pattern determined in step S405 and specific information for specifying various timings included in the data table corresponding to the effect pattern. As a result, the display control device 193 can grasp the type of the current effect, the effect pattern, and various timings set in the effect pattern.

Returning to the description of the effect control process (FIG. 22), if the variation command and the type command have not been received, it is determined in step S303 whether or not the opening command has been received. If the opening command has been received, the opening effect execution process is executed in step S304.

On the other hand, if the opening command has not been received, it is determined in step S305 whether or not the ending command has been received. If the ending command has been received, the ending effect execution process is executed in step S306.

After that, in step S307, the process is executed for the display mode switching lottery. The display mode is a state in which the types of the standby image displayed until the game round is started and the game round image displayed in the situation where the game round is being executed are set to a predetermined type, and there are a plurality of types. Display mode is set. Specifically, a first display mode and a second display mode are set. The display mode of the background image and the display mode of the character image displayed on the front side of the background image are different between the first display mode and the second display mode. The first display mode is set as a normal display mode.

In the display mode switching lottery process, the display mode switching lottery counter stored in the display mode switching lottery counter area 424d provided in the RAM 424 is acquired, and whether the value of the counter corresponds to a predetermined winning value. To judge. The display mode switching lottery counter is a loop counter that is updated at a predetermined cycle, like the effect lottery counter.

After that, after the lottery process in step S307 is executed, it is determined in step S308 whether or not the result of the lottery process is winning. If it is won, the process proceeds to step S309, the display mode switching flag is set, and the display mode switching command is transmitted to the display control device 193.

If the ending command has not been received (step S305: NO), the process proceeds to step S310 to execute other command-corresponding processing. Other command correspondence processes include processing corresponding to a stop command, correspondence processing based on a start command, and the like.

After executing the processing of step S302, step S304, step S309 or step S310, or when a negative determination is made in step S308, the process proceeds to step S311 to determine whether or not various effect flags or switching flags are set. As described above, the various effect flags are set in step S406 of the variable command correspondence process (FIG. 23 (a)), and are deleted at the timing when the effect corresponding to the effect flag is completed. Is set to. As described above, the switching flag is set in step S309, and is set to be erased when the display mode switching is completed.

If the various effect flags or switching flags are not set, the effect control process is terminated as it is, while if the various effect flags or switching flags are set, the effect corresponding process is executed in step S312. This effect control process ends. In the effect-corresponding process, a specific process for performing the effect corresponding to the set flag is executed. In this case, the processing configuration to be executed differs depending on the set effect flag. The effect-corresponding process will be described in accordance with the explanation of various effects.

<Structure for opening the door>
Next, a plurality of types of effects will be described individually. First, a configuration for performing a door opening effect will be described.

The door opening effect is a situation in which the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed positions, and the sub display screens G2 and G3 (specifically, both the first sub display screens G2a and G3a of both sub display screens G2 and G3) ) Is displayed, and when both movable display devices 63 and 64 slide, move or rotate, the door appears to slide, move, rotate, and open.

A slide movement pattern in which the door (each movable display device 63, 64) slides and a rotation pattern in which the door rotates are set in the door opening effect, and a command-corresponding process for variation (FIG. 23 (FIG. 23) In step S405 of a)), one of the production patterns is determined.

Here, when the bonus combination is won, the rotation pattern is set to be selected with priority over the slide movement pattern. In detail, the rotation pattern is selected when the bonus combination is won, and the slide movement pattern is selected when the other combination is won or the combination is not won.

The door opening effect processing for performing the door opening effect will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24. The door opening effect processing is activated when the door opening effect flag corresponding to the door opening effect is set in the effect corresponding process in step S312 of the effect control process (FIG. 22).

First, in step S501, it is determined whether or not it is the production start timing. The determination is made based on the data table acquired in step S405. When it is determined that it is the effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S502, and the movement mode is determined so that the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the closed positions.

Here, the MPU 422 of the voice emission control device 46 executes a dedicated drive control process for performing drive control of various motors 281, 321, 357, 366, in addition to the effect control process that is periodically executed. It has a program and memory. The drive control process is executed separately from the effect control process based on the determination of the movement mode of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 in the effect control process.

The drive control process based on the movement mode determined in step S502 will be described in detail. Since the drive control processing of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is the same, only the right side movable display device 63 will be described, and the description of the left side movable display device 64 will be omitted. The same applies to the following description of the drive control process.

First, based on the detection result of the rotation detection sensor 341, it is determined whether or not the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position. In this case, when the second gear 323 is not arranged at the initial position, the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position by outputting a drive signal to the rotation motor 321. Make fine adjustments to the position of.

Then, after confirming that the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, the slide motor 281 is driven and controlled so that the right side movable display device 63 slides and moves toward the closed position. As a result, the right-side movable display device 63 slides toward the closed position, and the engaging portion 331 naturally enters between the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333.

After that, based on the detection result of the position detection sensor 291, it is determined whether or not the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the closed position. When the right movable display device 63 is not arranged in the closed position, the slide movement of the right movable display device 63 is continued, while when it is determined that the right movable display device 63 is arranged in the closed position, the slide is used. The drive of the motor 281 is stopped. As a result, the right side movable display device 63 is arranged in the closed position.

Returning to the description of the door opening effect processing, after the processing of step S502 is executed, other start processing is executed in step S503, and the door opening effect processing is ended. The other start processing includes a process for notifying the speaker unit 44 that the door opening effect has been started.

If it is not the effect start timing (step S501: NO), it is determined in step S504 whether or not it is the opening timing of the movable display devices 63 and 64. If it is not the opening timing, the main door opening effect processing is terminated as it is, while if it is the opening timing, the process proceeds to step S505.

The time (period) from the effect start timing to the opening timing is set longer than the time required for both movable display devices 63 and 64 to slide and move from the first opening position to the closing position. Further, the opening timing is set to be the same regardless of the slide movement pattern and the rotation pattern.

In step S505, it is determined whether or not the effect pattern this time is a rotation pattern. When it is not a rotation pattern, it means that the effect pattern this time is a slide movement pattern. In this case, the process proceeds to step S506, and the movement mode is determined so that the movable display devices 63 and 64 slide and move toward the first open position.

Explaining in detail the drive control process based on the movement mode determined in step S506, first, it is confirmed that the right movable display device 63 is arranged at the closed position based on the detection result of the position detection sensor 291. If it is not placed in the closed position, make fine adjustments. Then, based on the detection result of the rotation detection sensor 341, it is determined whether or not the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position. In this case, when the second gear 323 is not arranged at the initial position, the position of the second gear 323 is fine so that the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position by driving and controlling each rotation motor 321. Make adjustments.

Then, after confirming that the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, the slide motor 281 is driven and controlled so that the right side movable display device 63 slides toward the first open position. As a result, the right side movable display device 63 slides and moves toward the first open position. Along with the slide movement, the engagement between the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 is naturally released.

After that, the fourth holding portion 266 comes into contact with the pinion 282, and the drive of the slide motor 281 is stopped based on the fact that the rotation of the pinion 282 is stopped. As a result, the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the first open position.

Subsequently, in step S507, the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 are made to emit light, and in step S508, other disengagement processing including voice control is executed, and the main door opening effect processing is completed.

On the other hand, in the case of the rotation pattern, the process proceeds to step S509, and the movement mode of the movable display devices 63, 64 is determined so that the movable display devices 63, 64 are arranged at the second open position.

The drive control process based on the movement mode determined in step S509 will be described in detail. First, it is determined whether or not the right movable display device 63 is arranged in the closed position based on the detection result of the position detection sensor 291. To do. When the right movable display device 63 is not arranged in the closed position, the drive control of the slide motor 281 is performed so that the right movable display device 63 is arranged in the closed position. Make adjustments.

Then, after confirming that the right-side movable display device 63 is arranged in the closed position, the rotation motor 321 is driven and controlled so that the right-side movable display device 63 rotates forward. That is, the drive control of the rotation motor 321 is performed based on the fact that the position detection sensor 291 identifies that the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the closed position. As a result, it is possible to prevent the drive control of the rotation motor 321 from being performed in a situation where the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at a position other than the closed position.

Then, based on the fact that the rotation detection sensor 341 identifies that the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the second open position, the drive control of the rotation motor 321 is stopped. As a result, the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the second open position.

After that, in step S510, the light emitting lights 191 and 192 on each surface are made to emit light, and in the following step S511, other winning processes including voice control are executed, and the process for opening the main door is completed.

Next, the display control process for the door opening effect performed by the display control device 193 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When various commands are received from the voice emission control device 46, the display control device 193 periodically executes an interrupt process for displaying an image corresponding to the received commands on the display screens G1, G2, and G3. ing. The display control process for the door opening effect interrupts until the door opening effect is completed when the door opening effect command is transmitted in step S406 of the change command correspondence process (FIG. 23 (a)) of the voice emission control device 46. It is repeatedly executed in the process.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not it is the production start timing. The determination is made based on the specific information included in the door opening effect command. If it is the production start timing, the process proceeds to step S602 to grasp the current production pattern. Specifically, it grasps whether it is a rotation pattern or a slide movement pattern.

After that, in step S603, the display control of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is performed so that the door image is displayed on both the first sub display screens G2a and G3a of both the sub display screens G2 and G3. Specifically, the liquid crystal orientation of each pixel is controlled so that the color display corresponding to the door image is performed in each pixel of the liquid crystal panel 210, and each movable display device 63 of the pair of backlights 211 and 212 , 64 are arranged in the closed position (first position), the first backlight 211 on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 210 is in the light emitting state, and the second backlight 212 on the front side is in the transmissive state.

In the following step S604, the display control of the main display device 62 is performed so that the main display screen G1 is displayed in white. After that, the present display control process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is not the production start timing, it is determined in step S605 whether or not it is the opening timing. When it is the opening timing, it is determined in step S606 whether or not the current effect pattern is a rotation pattern.

If it is not a rotation pattern, it means that the bonus lottery has been missed. In this case, in step S607, the display control of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is performed so that the door image is displayed on the first sub display screens G2a and G3a of both sub display screens G2 and G3. Then, in step S608, the display control of the main display device 62 is performed so that the off-image is displayed on the main display screen G1.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the pattern is a rotation pattern, it means that the bonus combination has been won. In this case, in step S609, the display control of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is performed so that the door image is displayed on the first sub display screens G2a and G3a of both sub display screens G2 and G3. Then, in step S610, the display control of the main display device 62 is performed so that the winning image is displayed on the main display screen G1.

If it is not the opening timing, the process proceeds to step S611 to determine whether or not it is the display screen switching timing.

Here, when each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 rotates, the display screen visually recognized by the player changes from the first sub display screens G2a and G3a to the second sub display screens G2b and G3b. Switch. Therefore, the display control target is switched in response to the switching, and the process of switching the content of the image is executed. Specifically, the display control target is set so that the movable display devices 63 and 64 are switched based on a predetermined specific angle, specifically, 90 degrees rotation from the closed position.

Explaining in detail the configuration for specifying the display screen switching timing, the MPU 422 uses an angle corresponding to the initial position of the second gear 323 as a reference angle in the drive control process when the movable display devices 63 and 64 rotate. It is configured so that it can grasp and grasp the rotation position of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 based on the drive signal (the number of pulse signals) and the reference angle. Specifically, the angle from the initial position can be grasped by counting the number of pulse signals. Then, the MPU 422 outputs information for identifying the display screen switching timing to the display control device 193 based on the fact that the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at positions rotated by 90 degrees. To do. Thereby, in the display control device 193, it is possible to specify that it is the display screen switching timing.

The configuration is not limited to the above, and for example, a detection sensor for detecting that the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at positions rotated by a specific angle may be provided. In short, if it can be specified that each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 has rotated by a predetermined specific switching angle, the specific configuration thereof is arbitrary.

When the display screen switching timing (timing at which the movable display devices 63 and 64 are rotated by 90 degrees) is set, the display control target on each of the sub display screens G2 and G3 is changed from the first sub display screens G2a and G3a in step S612. 2 Switch to the sub display screens G2b and G3b. Specifically, a drawing signal including specific information for which the display control target is the second sub-display screens G2b and G3b is output to the movable display devices 63 and 64. As a result, of the pair of backlights 211 and 212, the second backlight 212 arranged on the back side with respect to the liquid crystal panel 210 in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the second open position The light emitting state is set, and the first backlight 211 on the front side is in the transmissive state.

In the following step S613, the display control of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is performed so that the back side image of the door is displayed on the sub display screens G2 and G3, and more specifically, the second sub display screens G2b and G3b. As a result, the rotation modes of the movable display devices 63 and 64 look like double doors of the door.

After that, in step S614, the display control of the main display device 62 is performed so that the winning image is displayed on the main display screen G1, and the main display control process is completed.

A mode of effect when each of the above processes is executed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode of the door opening effect, FIG. 26 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode at the effect start timing of the door opening effect, and FIG. 26 (b) is an explanatory view. An explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode after the opening timing in the slide movement pattern, and FIG. 26 (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode after the display screen switching timing in the rotation pattern.

At the start timing of the door opening effect, as shown in FIG. 26A, both movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the closed positions regardless of the slide movement pattern and the rotation pattern. In this case, symmetrical door images P1 and P2 are displayed on the first sub-display screens G2a and G3a of both sub-display screens G2 and G3, and white is displayed on the main display screen G1.

Here, since the main display screen G1 is arranged on the back side of both sub display screens G2 and G3, the white display light of the main display screen G1 is applied to the sub display screens G2 and G3. In this case, the light from the main display screen G1 functions as a backlight on both sub display screens G2 and G3. As a result, the image quality of the images displayed on the sub-display screens G2 and G3 is improved.

In particular, the liquid crystal display unit 203 (liquid crystal display unit 204) is not provided with a reflector or the like on the outside of the pair of backlights 211 and 212 from the viewpoint of enhancing transparency. Therefore, there is a disadvantage that the image quality (contrast) of the images displayed on the sub-display screens G2 and G3 is deteriorated.

On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when the main display screen G1 and the sub display screens G2 and G3 overlap, a white display is performed on the main display screen G1 to secure a light source. Can be done. Thereby, the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed.

When the effect pattern is a slide movement pattern, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the first open position as shown in FIG. 26B. In this case, the door images P1 and P2 are displayed on the first sub display screens G2a and G3a of both sub display screens G2 and G3, and the girl waving as an off-image on the main display screen G1. One character image P3 is displayed.

In this case, since the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 located on the back side of the movable display devices 63 and 64 emit light, the light of the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 is backed by the movable display devices 63 and 64. Functions as a light. As a result, the contrast of the images on the sub-display screens G2 and G3 can be improved.

On the other hand, when the effect pattern is a rotation pattern, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the second open position as shown in FIG. 26 (c). In this case, the back side images P4 and P5 of the door are displayed on the second sub display screens G2b and G3b of the two sub display screens G2 and G3. Then, on the main display screen G1, a second character image P6 of a girl pushing up one hand as a winning image is displayed. In this case, since the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 located on the back side of the movable display devices 63 and 64 emit light, the brightness of the sub display screens G2 and G3 is improved.

Here, in the door opening effect, the effect mode from the start timing to the opening timing of the effect is the same regardless of each effect pattern. This makes it difficult to identify which effect pattern the present effect pattern is at a timing prior to the opening timing. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the effect pattern is specified at a timing prior to the opening timing and the degree of attention to the movement modes of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is lowered.

Further, in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed position, the main display screen G1 is covered by both sub display screens G2 and G3, and the door images P1 and P2 cover the entire sub display screens G2 and G3. Is displayed. As a result, the main display screen G1 cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, it is conceivable to play the game while expecting that the winning image is displayed on the main display screen G1. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the main display screen G1.

In the above configuration, the rotation pattern is selected when the bonus combination is won, and the slide movement pattern is set in other cases, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be reversed. ..

In addition, it is preferable that the production pattern is determined by lottery. In this case, if the bonus combination is won, it is preferable that the probability of winning one pattern in the above lottery is set higher than the probability of winning the other pattern.

Further, the main display screen G1 is displayed in white in a situation where the main display screen G1 and the sub display screens G2 and G3 overlap each other, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, nothing may be displayed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load and power consumption related to the display of the main display screen G1.

Further, the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 are made to emit light in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the first open position or the second open position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the light may not be emitted. .. However, in view of improving the brightness of the sub-display screens G2 and G3, it is preferable to make the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 emit light.

Further, for example, the release timing may be set to the timing at which the third stop command is received. In this case, it is possible to preferably associate the operation of the player with the door opening effect. Further, a predetermined timing during rotation of all reels 17L, 17M, 17R may be set as an opening timing. In short, the opening timing is arbitrary.

Further, when the door opening effect of the slide movement pattern is performed in a situation where a winning combination other than the bonus combination is won, an image (design) for notifying or suggesting the winning combination may be displayed as an out-of-order image. Thereby, the winning combination can be notified or suggested.

Further, as the display screen switching timing, the timing at which the movable display devices 63 and 64 are rotated by 90 degrees is set, but the timing is not limited to this, and for example, the timing at which the movable display devices 63 and 64 are rotated by 60 degrees may be set. , Arbitrary. However, considering that the display screen visually recognized by the player is switched around 90 degrees, the display screen switching timing may be set as the timing at which the movable display devices 63 and 64 are rotated by 90 degrees.

<Structure for opening the school of fish>
Next, the configuration for performing the fish school opening effect will be described.

The fish school opening effect means that the doors are displayed on the sub display screens G2 and G3 and the fish school is displayed on the main display screen G1 in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed position. Then, the door is gradually destroyed by being pushed by the school of fish displayed on the main display screen G1, and the door seems to be opened.

As the effect pattern of the fish school opening effect, a winning effect pattern selected when the bonus combination is won and an out-of-order effect pattern selected in other cases are set. The effect pattern is determined in step S405 of the variable command correspondence process (FIG. 23 (a)).

The processing for the fish school opening effect for performing the fish school opening effect will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27. The fish school opening effect processing is activated when the fish school opening effect flag corresponding to the fish school opening effect is set in the effect corresponding process in step S312 of the effect control process (FIG. 22).

First, in step S701, it is determined whether or not it is the production start timing. Here, in the fish school opening effect, the effect start timing is set to the timing when the start lever 21 is operated (the timing when the change command is received).

When it is determined that it is the effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S702, and the movement mode is determined so that the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the closed positions. Since the details of the drive control process based on the movement mode are as described in step S502 of the door opening effect process (FIG. 24), the description thereof will be omitted.

After that, in step S703, other start processing is executed, and the door opening effect processing is completed. The other start processing includes a process for notifying the speaker unit 44 that the door opening effect has been started.

If it is not the effect start timing (step S701: NO), it is determined in step S704 whether or not it is the first update timing of the movable display devices 63 and 64. The first update timing is set to the timing at which the first stop command is received. When it is the first update timing, the positions of the movable display devices 63 and 64 are updated in step S705. Specifically, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are located between the closed position and the second open position and at the first intermediate position near the closed position, specifically, at a position rotated by 30 degrees from the closed position. The movement mode is determined so as to be arranged. In the drive control process, drive control of each rotation motor 321 and 366 is performed according to the movement mode. Specifically, after confirming that the second gear 323 is in the initial position and each movable display device 63, 64 is in the closed position, each rotation display device 63, 64 is rotated by 30 degrees. The drive signal (number of pulse signals) for the motors 321 and 366 is set.

On the other hand, if it is not the first update timing (step S704: NO), the process proceeds to step S706 to determine whether or not it is the second update timing. The second update timing is set to the timing at which the second stop command is received. When it is the second update timing, the positions of the movable display devices 63 and 64 are updated in step S707. Specifically, each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is located between the closed position and the second open position, and the second intermediate position closer to the second open position than the first intermediate position, specifically, the closed position. The movement mode is determined so as to be arranged at a position rotated by 60 degrees from. Then, the process for opening the school of fish is completed.

The second intermediate position is a position closer to the closed position with respect to the position where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are rotated by 90 degrees. Therefore, in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are positioned in the second intermediate position, both the first sub display screens G2a and G3a are more easily visible to the player than the second sub display screens G2b and G3b. ..

If it is not the second update timing, the process proceeds to step S708 to determine whether or not it is the effect end timing. The effect end timing is set to the timing at which the third stop command is received. If it is not the production end timing, the main process is terminated as it is, while if it is the production end timing, the process proceeds to step S709 to determine whether or not the production pattern of the fish school opening production this time is the winning production pattern. ..

In the case of the winning effect pattern, the process proceeds to step S710, and the movement mode is determined so that the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the second open position. After that, in step S711, the light emitting lights 191 and 192 on each side of each side plate 183 and 184 are made to emit light, and in step S712, other winning processes are executed, and the process for producing the opening of the school of fish is completed.

On the other hand, when it is not a winning effect pattern (step S709: NO), it means that it is an out-of-order effect pattern. In this case, the process proceeds to step S713, and the movement mode is determined so that the movable display devices 63 and 64 return from the second intermediate position to the closed position.

Here, the drive control process of the right-side movable display device 63 based on the determination of the above-mentioned movement mode (movement mode in which the movable display devices 63 and 64 return from the rotated position to the closed position) will be described. First, the pinion 282 is free. Each slide motor 281 is controlled so that it can rotate. Then, in such a state, a drive signal is output to the rotation motor 321 so that the right side movable display device 63 rotates rearward. In the rotation, (A) the position detection sensor 291 detects that the right side movable display device 63 is arranged in the closed position, and (B) the rotation detection sensor 341 arranges the second gear 323 in the initial position. This is performed until it is detected that the above conditions (A) and (B) are satisfied, and the drive of the rotation motor 321 is stopped. As a result, the right side movable display device 63 is arranged in the closed position.

In this case, the pinion 282 and the rack 283 naturally mesh with each other as the right-side movable display device 63 rotates toward the closed position. As a result, the right side movable display device 63 can be slid and moved by controlling the drive of the slide motor 281.

Further, the condition for stopping the rotation includes that the rotation detection sensor 341 detects that the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, so that the right movable display device 63 is placed in the closed position. The second gear 323 is arranged in the initial position in the arranged situation. As a result, the sliding movement of the right side movable display device 63 from the closed position to the first open position is less likely to be hindered by the engagement between the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333. Then, by the slide movement, the engagement is naturally released.

The case of returning to the closed position from the second intermediate position has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same drive control is performed also when the right side movable display device 63 returns from the predetermined rotation position to the closed position. The same applies to the left movable display device 64.

After that, in step S714, other processing for disengagement is executed, and the processing for opening the school of fish is completed.

Next, the display control process for the fish school opening effect performed by the display control device 193 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28. The display control process for the fish school opening effect is displayed until the fish school opening effect is completed when the fish school opening effect command is transmitted in step S405 of the change command correspondence process (FIG. 23 (a)) of the voice emission control device 46. It is repeatedly executed by the interrupt processing of the control device 193.

First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not it is the production start timing. Specifically, the voice emission control device 46 is configured to output information for identifying the effect start timing to the display control device 193 when the effect is started, and the determination is based on the above information. It is done based on the presence or absence of. The same applies to each update timing and effect end timing described later.

When it is the production start timing, the production pattern of the current fish school opening production is grasped in step S802. Then, in step S803, the start image of the fish school opening effect is displayed on each of the display screens G1, G2, and G3. Specifically, symmetrical door images are displayed on the first sub-display screens G2a and G3a of the sub-display screens G2 and G3. In this case, in both movable display devices 63 and 64, the first backlight 211 on the back side of the pair of backlights 211 and 122 is set to emit light with respect to the liquid crystal panel 210, and the second backlight 212 on the front side is transmitted. And. Then, display control is performed so that the main display screen G1 is displayed in white, and the main display control process is terminated.

If it is not the production start timing, the process proceeds to step S804 to determine whether or not it is the first update timing.

When it is the first update timing, the images of the display screens G1, G2, and G3 are updated in step S805. Specifically, a first crack door image in which a crack is drawn on the door is displayed on the first sub display screens G2a and G3a of each sub display screen G2 and G3, and a school of fish heading forward is displayed on the main display screen G1. As a result, the display control of each display device 62, 63, 64 is performed. Then, the present display control process is terminated.

If it is not the first update timing, the process proceeds to step S806 to determine whether or not it is the second update timing. When it is the second update timing, the images of the display screens G1, G2, and G3 are updated in step S807. Specifically, the second crack door image in which the crack is formed larger than the first crack door image is displayed on the first sub display screens G2a and G3a of the sub display screens G2 and G3, and the front on the main display screen G1. The display control of each display device 62, 63, 64 is performed so that the school of fish heading toward is displayed. Then, the present display control process is terminated.

If it is not the second update timing, the process proceeds to step S808 to determine whether or not it is the effect end timing. If it is not the effect end timing, the present display control process is terminated as it is, while if it is the effect end timing, the process proceeds to step S809 to determine whether or not it is the winning effect pattern.

In the case of the winning effect pattern, the display control target is switched from the first sub display screens G2a and G3a to the second sub display screens G2b and G3b in step S810. Then, in step S811, the winning image is displayed on the display screens G1, G2, and G3. Specifically, an image of a school of fish coming forward is displayed on each display screen G1, G2, G3.

On the other hand, if it is not a winning effect pattern, the process proceeds to step S812, an off-image is displayed on each display screen G1, G2, G3, and the present display control process is terminated. Specifically, the start image in step S803 is displayed.

The effect mode when each of the above processes is executed will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the production mode of the fish school opening effect, FIG. 29 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the production mode at the production start timing of the fish school opening effect, and FIG. 29 (b) is an explanatory diagram. An explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode at the first update timing, and FIG. 29 (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode at the effect end timing in the winning effect pattern.

At the start timing of the fish school opening effect, as shown in FIG. 29A, both movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the closed positions. The symmetrical door images P11 and P12 are displayed on the entire first sub-display screens G2a and G3a of both sub-display screens G2 and G3. In this case, the main display screen G1 is hidden by the door images P11 and P12 of the sub display screens G2 and G3. White is displayed on the main display screen G1.

Then, in the case of the first update timing, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the first intermediate position. In this case, the first cracked door images P13 and P14 with cracks in the door are displayed on the sub display screens G2 and G3, and the fish school image P15 heading forward is displayed on the main display screen G1. In this case, since the fish school image P15 is covered from the front side by the first crack door images P13 and P14, the fish school image P15 is actually visually recognized between the first crack door images P13 and P14. This makes it appear that the door is being broken by the school of fish.

In particular, at the second update timing, the movable display devices 63 and 64 get closer to the second open position, and the cracks in the door become larger. As a result, the door appears to be opened with destruction by the school of fish.

After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the second open position. In this case, the fish school images P16, P17, and P18 are displayed on the display screens G1, G2, and G3. Each of the fish school images P16, P17, and P18 is an image in which a plurality of fish move forward, and these fish school images P16, P17, and P18 are set to be one continuous image. As a result, the door is opened by the school of fish, and the school of fish is visually recognized as popping forward.

As described above, by sequentially updating the images of the sub-display screens G2 and G3 with the rotation of the movable display devices 63 and 64, the rotation of the movable display devices 63 and 64 and each sub-display are performed. It can be associated with the display mode of the screens G2 and G3. As a result, it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the effect related to the rotation of the movable display devices 63 and 64.

In particular, the operation timings of the stop switches 22, 23, and 24 (reception timings of each stop command) are set as the positions of the movable display devices 63 and 64 and the image update timings of the sub display screens G2 and G3. As a result, the player can be mistaken as operating the movable display devices 63 and 64 by himself / herself. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player.

The display control target is switched when the movable display devices 63 and 64 rotate from the second intermediate position to the second open position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable display devices 63 and 64 are 90. The display control target may be switched at the timing of rotation.

Further, the specific contents of the images displayed on the display screens G1, G2, and G3 are arbitrary. However, it is preferable that there is a relationship between the image of the main display screen G1 and the images of the sub display screens G2 and G3.

Further, although two timings have been set as update timings, the update timing is not limited to this, and may be set three or more times. Moreover, it may be once. The number of times the image is updated with the rotation of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is arbitrary.

Further, although various timings are set as various operation timings of the player, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the configuration may be predetermined in the data table regardless of the various operations of the player.

Further, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the second open position, and the images of the display screens G1, G2 and G3 are sequentially updated as the movable display devices 63 and 64 rotate from the second open position to the closed position. May be good.

<Structure for performing double display effect>
The configuration for performing the double display effect will be described.

The double display effect is an effect in which both images are visually recognized at the same time in a situation where the main display screen G1 and the sub display screens G2 and G3 overlap each other. As a result, a sense of perspective is generated between the image of the main display screen G1 and the images of the sub display screens G2 and G3.

The effect pattern of the double display effect includes an effect pattern in which a character image and a symbol image meaning a predetermined number are displayed against a background of a school of fish, and the symbol image scrolls and moves. The process for performing the double display effect when the effect pattern is selected will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the double display effect processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 30A. The double display effect processing is activated when the double display effect flag corresponding to the double display effect is set in the effect corresponding process in step S312 of the effect control process (FIG. 22).

First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not it is the production start timing. The determination is made based on the data table acquired in step S405 of the variable command correspondence process (FIG. 23 (a)). When it is determined that it is the effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S902, and the movement mode is determined so that the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the closed positions. After that, in step S903, other start processing is executed, and this effect processing is completed.

On the other hand, if it is not the effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S904 to determine whether or not it is the effect end timing. If it is not the production end timing, the main production processing is terminated as it is, while if it is the production end timing, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are moved so as to be arranged in the first open position in step S905. Determine the aspect. After that, in step S906, other end processing is executed to end the present effect processing.

Next, the flowchart of FIG. 30 (b) and FIG. 31 are used for the display control process for the double display effect performed by the display control device 193, the image displayed by the display control process, and the effect mode of the double display effect. I will explain. FIG. 31 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an image displayed on each of the sub display screens G2 and G3, and FIG. 31 (b) is an explanatory diagram and a diagram for explaining an image displayed on the main display screen G1. 31 (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode of the double display effect.

The display control process for the double display effect ends when the double display effect command is transmitted in step S406 of the change command correspondence process (FIG. 23 (a)) of the voice emission control device 46. It is executed by the interrupt processing of the display control device 193 until it is executed.

First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not it is the production start timing. When it is the production start timing, the production pattern of this double display production is grasped in step S1002. Then, in step S1003, the display control of each display device 62, 63, 64 is performed so that the start image of the double display effect is displayed on the display screens G1, G2, and G3, and the present display control process is completed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31A, the character image P21 is displayed on the sub display screen G2 (specifically, the first sub display screen G2a) of the right side movable display device 63, and the left side movable display is displayed. The symbol image P22 is displayed on the sub display screen G3 of the device 64 (specifically, the first sub display screen G3a). In this case, both of the pair of backlights 211 and 212 in both movable display devices 63 and 64 are in a transparent state, and the areas other than the area where the character image P21 and the symbol image P22 are displayed on the sub display screens G2 and G3 The area is visible backwards. As a result, the contents of the main display screen G1 are displayed in the area other than the area where the character image P21 and the symbol image P22 are displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31B, a background image P23 in which a school of fish is displayed on the front side of the rearmost image based on blue on the main display screen G1 as a start image is displayed on the entire main display screen G1. To. Then, in correspondence with the images P21 and P22 displayed on the sub-display screens G2 and G3, the first white display area PA21 and the second white display area PA22 which are displayed in white are displayed on the main display screen G1. Is formed. Specifically, the first white display area PA21 is formed to be the same as the outer edge of the character image P21, and is provided on the back side of the character image P21. When viewed from the front, the character image P21 and the first white display area PA21 overlap.

The second white display area PA22 is formed to be the same as the outer edge of the symbol image P22, and is provided on the back side of the symbol image P22. When viewed from the front, the symbol image P22 and the second white display area PA22 overlap.

Returning to the description of the display control process for double display effect (FIG. 30B), if it is not the effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S1004 to determine whether or not it is the update timing. When the update timing is reached, the images of the display screens G1, G2, and G3 are updated in step S1005, and the display control process is terminated. Specifically, the symbol image P22 of the sub display screen G3 is scrolled to the left, and the second white display area PA22 corresponding to the symbol image P22 is scrolled to the left on the main display screen G1. As a result, the symbol image P22 scrolls to the left while maintaining the state in which the symbol image P22 and the second white display area PA22 overlap.

If it is not the update timing, the process proceeds to step S1006 to determine whether or not it is the effect end timing. If it is not the effect end timing, the display control process is terminated as it is, while if it is the effect end timing, the end image related to the end of the effect is displayed on each display screen G1, G2, G3 in step S1007. The display control of each display device 62, 63, 64 is performed in this manner, and the present display control process is terminated.

When such a process is performed, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the image of the main display screen G1 and the image of the sub display screens G2 and G3 are overlapped and visually recognized as one image by the player. In detail, it seems that the images of the sub-display screens G2 and G3 are displayed against the background of the image displayed on the main display screen G1. As a result, a sense of perspective is generated, and a novel display mode that cannot be realized on the display screen of 1 is obtained.

In this case, since the first white display area PA21 and the second white display area PA22 are provided on the back side of the character image P21 and the symbol image P22, the light of the white display areas PA21 and PA22 is the respective images P21 and P22. Functions as a backlight for displaying. As a result, the images P21 and P22 are displayed brightly.

Further, since the second white display area PA22 is also scrolled in accordance with the scrolling of the symbol image P22, the symbol image P22 can be scrolled while maintaining the brightly displayed state.

Further, by changing the combination of the image displayed on the main display screen G1 and the image displayed on both sub display screens G2 and G3, images in different display modes can be displayed. As a result, it is possible to diversify the display mode while reducing the capacity of the image data related to the image display.

The scroll direction of the symbol image P22 is not limited to the left direction and is arbitrary. Further, the configuration is not limited to scrolling, and may be configured such that the image changes to another symbol image, for example. In this case, it is preferable to change the white display area according to the outer edge of the other symbol image in synchronization with the transition to the other symbol image. As a result, the transition of the symbol image can be displayed in a bright state.

<Structure for performing slide reach production>
The configuration for performing the slide reach effect will be described.

First, the slide reach effect will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the slide reach effect.

The slide reach effect is an effect in which a reach line is formed by displaying a combination of reach symbols using the main display screen G1 and the sub display screens G2 and G3, and the symbol is variablely displayed in that state. The combination of reach symbols is a combination of symbols that may form a combination of winning symbols that means a bonus winning. In detail, the fact that the combination of winning symbols is displayed means that three symbols of the same type are displayed side by side on a predetermined effective line, and that the combination of reach symbols is displayed is described above. Two symbols of the same type are displayed side by side on the effective line.

Four types of patterns are set as the effect pattern of the slide reach effect: single reach, double reach, triple reach, and confirmed reach. Explaining the selection of each pattern, if the bonus is won, a lottery is performed in step S405 of the variable command correspondence process (FIG. 23 (a)) to determine whether or not to perform a definite reach, and the lottery is won. Select a definite reach for. If the lottery is not won, one reach is selected from the other reach groups. In this case, triple reach is preferentially selected. In detail, a lottery table is provided so that the triple reach is preferentially selected, and the lottery is performed by referring to the lottery table.

On the other hand, if the bonus is not won, one reach is selected from the three reach other than the confirmed reach. In this case, single reach is preferentially selected. In detail, a lottery table set so that single reach is preferentially selected is provided, and a lottery is performed by referring to the lottery table.

Each reach will be described individually. First, the single reach will be described. A total of nine symbol display areas PZ1 to PZ9 of 3 × 3 are formed on the main display screen G1. Then, the symbol images P31 and P32 with the number "1" are displayed as a combination of the reach symbols in the upper left region PZ1 and the lower right region PZ9, which are diagonal regions of the symbol display areas PZ1 to PZ9. As a result, the downward-sloping line L1 is formed. Then, the variation display of the symbol is performed in the central region PZ5 on the downward-sloping line L1.

In the double reach, the left movable display device 64 in which the symbol image P33 is displayed on the sub display screen G3 (specifically, the first sub display screen G3a) slides to the right in the situation where the single reach is performed. The symbol image P33 is arranged in front of the left region PZ4. As a result, the left line L2 is formed when viewed from the front, and the variation display of the symbol is performed in the lower left region PZ7 on the left line L2. The position of the left movable display device 64 in which the symbol image P33 of the sub display screen G3 is arranged in front of the left region PZ4 is referred to as a first update position.

In the triple reach, the right movable display device 63 in which the symbol image P34 is displayed on the sub display screen G2 (specifically, the first sub display screen G2a) slides to the left in the situation where the double reach is performed. The symbol image P34 is arranged in front of the right region PZ6. As a result, the right line L3 is formed when viewed from the front, and the variation display of the symbol is performed in the upper right region PZ3 on the right line L3. The position of the right movable display device 63 in which the symbol image P34 of the sub display screen G2 is arranged in front of the right region PZ6 is referred to as a second update position.

In the final reach, the left movable display device 64 is slid so that the symbol image P33 of the sub display screen G3 of the left movable display device 64 is arranged in front of the central region PZ5. As a result, the combination of winning symbols is displayed on the downward-sloping line L1 when viewed from the front. The position of the left movable display device 64 in which the symbol image P33 is arranged in front of the central region PZ5 is referred to as a winning position.

By the way, the size of the symbol display areas PZ1 to PZ9 is set so that the symbol image P33 of the sub display screen G3 can be arranged in front of the central region PZ5. Specifically, the length dimension of the symbol display area of 1 is set so that the slide movable distance of the left movable display device 64 is at least twice the length dimension of the symbol display area of 1 in the left-right direction. .. As a result, the symbol image P33 of the sub-display screen G3 can be arranged in front of the left region PZ4 or in front of the central region PZ5 by sliding the left movable display device 64.

The specific processing configuration of the slide reach effect will be described.

First, the slide reach effect processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33. The slide reach effect processing is activated when the slide reach effect flag corresponding to the slide reach effect is set in the effect corresponding process in step S312 of the effect control process (FIG. 22). In the following description, various timing determination processes such as the effect start timing are set, but since these determination processes are the same as those of the fish school opening effect process, the description thereof will be omitted.

First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not it is the production start timing. When it is the effect start timing, the speaker unit 44 executes a start process for notifying the speaker unit 44 that the slide reach effect is to be performed in step S1102, and ends the present effect process.

If it is not the effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S1103 to determine whether or not it is the first update timing. If it is the first update timing, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined whether or not the effect pattern selected this time has a definite reach.

In the case of a definite reach, the movement mode is determined so that the left movable display device 64 is arranged at the winning position in step S1105. Then, in step S1106, other winning processes are executed, and the present effect process is completed.

On the other hand, if it is not a definite reach, the process proceeds to step S1107 to determine whether or not the reach is single. If it is a single reach, the processing for this production is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach is not single, it means that the effect pattern this time is more than double reach. In this case, the position of the left movable display device 64 is updated in step S1108. Specifically, the movement mode is determined so that the left movable display device 64 is arranged at the first update position. Then, the processing for this production is completed.

If it is not the first update timing (step S1103: NO), the process proceeds to step S1109 to determine whether or not it is the second update timing. If it is the second update timing, the process proceeds to step S1110, and it is determined whether or not the effect pattern this time is triple reach. If it is not triple reach, the present effect processing is terminated as it is, while if it is triple reach, the position of the right side movable display device 63 is updated in step S1111. Specifically, the movement mode is determined so that the right side movable display device 63 is arranged at the second update position. Then, the processing for this production is completed.

If it is not the second update timing, step S1112 determines whether or not it is the effect end timing. If it is not the effect end timing, the main effect process is terminated as it is, while if it is the effect end timing, it is determined in step S1113 whether or not the bonus is won. If the bonus is won, the other winning processes are executed in step S1114 without moving the movable display devices 63 and 64, and the present effect processing is completed.

If the bonus is not won, the movement mode is determined so that the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the first open position in step S1115, and other disengagement processing is executed in step S1116. End the production process.

Next, the display control process for slide reach effect executed by the display control device 193 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34.

The display control process for slide reach effect interrupts until the slide reach effect is completed when the slide reach effect command is transmitted in step S406 of the change command correspondence process (FIG. 23 (a)) of the voice emission control device 46. It is repeatedly executed in the process.

First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not it is the production start timing. If it is the production start timing, the process proceeds to step S1202 to grasp the current reach pattern.

After that, in step S1203, a single reach display is performed. Specifically, the symbol images P31 and P32 are displayed in the upper left region PZ1 and the lower right region PZ9 of the symbol display areas PZ1 to PZ9 of the main display screen G1, and "single reach" is performed in an area other than the symbol display areas PZ1 to PZ9. Is displayed, the display of the main display device 62 is controlled. Then, on the sub display screen G3, the symbol image P33 is displayed on the side of the left region PZ4, and on the sub display screen G2, the symbol image P34 is displayed on the side of the right region PZ6. , Display control of each movable display device 63, 64 is performed. In this case, in each of the sub display screens G2 and G3, the areas other than the symbol images P33 and P34 are set to the rearward visual state. Specifically, both backlights 211 and 212 are in a transmissive state, and the light transmittance in the rear visual state is maximum.

In the following step S1204, the display control of the main display device 62 is performed so that the variable display of the symbol is started in the central region PZ5. Then, the present display control process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1201 that it is not the effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S1205 to determine whether or not it is the first update timing. When it is the first update timing, it is determined in step S1206 whether or not the current effect pattern has a definite reach. If the reach is confirmed, the process proceeds to step S1207, and display control is performed so that the winning image is displayed. Specifically, the display mode of each sub display screen G2 and G3 is maintained, and "single reach" is changed to "bonus confirmation". Then, the present display control process is terminated.

If it is not a definite reach, the process proceeds to step S1208 to determine whether or not it is a single reach. If it is single reach, the display control process is terminated as it is, and if it is not single reach, double reach display is performed in step S1209. Specifically, the display mode of each sub display screen G2 and G3 is maintained, and "single reach" is changed to "double reach". After that, in step S1210, the display control of the main display device 62 is performed so that the variable display of the symbol is started in the lower left region PZ7, and the main display control process is ended.

If it is not the first update timing (step S1205: NO), it is determined in step S1211 whether or not it is the second update timing. When it is the second update timing, it is determined in step S1212 whether or not the current effect pattern is triple reach. If it is not triple reach, the display control process is terminated as it is, while if it is triple reach, the process proceeds to step S1213 to perform triple reach display. Specifically, the display mode of each sub display screen G2 and G3 is maintained, and "double reach" is changed to "triple reach".

After that, in step S1214, the display control of the main display device 62 is performed so that the variable display of the symbol is started in the upper right region PZ3, and the main display control process is ended.

If it is not the second update timing, the process proceeds to step S1215, and it is determined whether or not it is the effect end timing. If it is not the effect end timing, the display control process is terminated as it is, while if it is the effect end timing, the process proceeds to step S1216 to determine whether or not the bonus has been won.

If the bonus is won, the display is controlled so that the winning image is displayed in step S1217, and the present display control process is terminated. Specifically, a symbol image of the same type as the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the regions where the variable display is performed, and "bonus confirmed" is displayed.

If the bonus is not won, in step S1218, a symbol image of a type different from the reach symbol is displayed as a deviated image in the central region PZ5, and the present display control process is terminated.

The effect mode when the above processing is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. FIG. 35 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode of the slide reach effect at the effect start timing, FIG. 35 (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode of the double reach display, and FIG. 36 (a) is. An explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode of triple reach, and FIG. 36 (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode of definite reach.

When the slide reach effect is started, the symbol images P31 to P34 are displayed on the display screens G1, G2, and G3 as shown in FIG. 35 (a). In this case, two symbol images P31 and P32 are displayed on the main display screen G1, and a downward-sloping line L1 is formed by these. Then, the variation display of the symbol is performed in the central region PZ5. Further, "single reach" is displayed on the main display screen G1.

After that, when an effect pattern of double reach or higher is selected, the left movable display device 64 is arranged at the first update position based on the first update timing, as shown in FIG. 35 (b). Will be done. As a result, the symbol image P33 of the sub display screen G3 is arranged in front of the left region PZ4, and the left line L2 is formed. Then, the variation display of the symbol is performed in the lower left region PZ7. Further, "double reach" is displayed on the main display screen G1.

After that, when the triple reach effect pattern is selected, the right movable display device 63 is arranged at the second update position based on the second update timing, as shown in FIG. 36 (a). To. As a result, the symbol image P34 of the sub display screen G2 is arranged in front of the right region PZ6, and the right line L3 is formed. Then, the variation display of the symbol is performed in the upper right region PZ3. Further, "triple reach" is displayed on the main display screen G1.

After that, when the effect end timing is reached, the winning image or the off-image is displayed. Specifically, when the bonus is won, a symbol image of the same type as the reach symbol is displayed in one of the symbol display areas in which the variable display is performed as the winning image. On the other hand, if the bonus is not won, a symbol image of a type different from the reach symbol is displayed in the central region PZ5.

When the fixed reach is selected, the left movable display device 64 is arranged at the winning position based on the first update timing, as shown in FIG. 36 (b). As a result, the symbol image P33 of the sub display screen G3 is arranged in front of the central region PZ5, and the combination of the winning symbols is displayed. In addition, "bonus confirmation" is displayed on the main display screen G1.

From the above, the number of reach lines formed according to the positions of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is different. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the movement modes of the movable display devices 63 and 64.

In particular, since the number of reach lines is controlled by the positions of the movable display devices 63 and 64, the processing load related to the display control is reduced as compared with the configuration controlled by the display control of each display screen G1, G2 and G3. Can be mitigated.

Further, the mode of reach display until the movable display devices 63 and 64 move is the same in each reach display. As a result, it is possible to have a sense of expectation of promotion from single reach → double reach → triple reach, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the slide reach production.

Although the slide reach effect is performed by using both of the two movable display devices 63 and 64, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the slide reach effect may be performed by the slide movement of the movable display device 1. In this case, it is necessary to set the size of each symbol display area PZ1 to PZ9 so that the slide movable distance of the movable display device 1 is larger than the length dimension of the three symbols of the symbol display areas PZ1 to PZ9. .. For this reason, the size of each symbol is reduced, and the visibility and impact are reduced. In view of this point, it is preferable to use the two movable display devices 63 and 64.

Further, when the symbol image is displayed in the central region PZ5, the movable display devices 63 and 64 may be arranged at the closed positions and the symbol image may be displayed so as to straddle both sub display screens G2 and G3. ..

<Structure for wide production>
Next, the configuration for performing the wide effect will be described with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode of the wide effect.

The wide effect is an effect in which one image is displayed so as to straddle the display screens G1, G2, and G3 in a situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the first open position.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37, the symbol image P41 with the number "4" is displayed so as to straddle the display screens G1, G2, and G3. The size of the symbol image P41 is larger than that displayed on the display screen of 1. As a result, it is possible to give an impact to the player.

Here, both movable display devices 63 and 64 are provided with a pair of backlights 211 and 212 in order to realize double-sided display. Therefore, as compared with the main display screen G1 having only the backlight substrate 82 of 1, the brightness of the image displayed on each of the sub display screens G2 and G3 is increased by the amount of light transmitted through one of the backlights. It drops slightly.

On the other hand, when performing a wide effect, the MPU 422 is configured to emit light of the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 provided on the back side of the sub display screens G2 and G3. Specifically, when performing a wide effect, the wide effect process is executed in the effect corresponding process in the effect control process (FIG. 22). In the wide effect processing, it is determined whether or not it is the effect start timing, and when it is determined that it is the effect start timing, the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 are made to emit light. As a result, the difference in brightness between the main display screen G1 and the sub display screens G2 and G3 can be reduced, and the image can be recognized as one image as a whole. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that may occur when the image of 1 is displayed by using the movable display devices 63 and 64 for double-sided display and the main display device 62 for single-sided display.

The design image P41 is displayed so as to straddle all the display screens G1, G2, and G3, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the symbol image P41 is straddled over two of the three display screens G1, G2, and G3. It may be configured to be displayed.

Further, the image to be displayed is not limited to the symbol image P41, and may be a character image. Further, a movie may be played.

<Structure for performing double-sided display effect>
Next, a configuration for performing a double-sided display effect will be described.

The double-sided display effect is a display effect in which only the left movable display device 64 rotates while different images are displayed on the first sub display screen G3a and the second sub display screen G3b on the sub display screen G3. Since the right side movable display device 63 is not used in the double-sided display effect, basically only the main display screen G1 and the sub display screen G3 of the left side movable display device 64 will be described in the following description.

As the effect pattern of the double-sided display effect, a winning effect pattern selected in the case of bonus winning and an out-of-order effect pattern selected in other cases are set.

The double-sided display effect processing for performing the double-sided display effect will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38 (a). The double-sided display effect processing is activated when the double-sided display effect flag corresponding to the double-sided display effect is set in the effect-corresponding process in step S312 of the effect control process (FIG. 22).

First, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not it is the production start timing. When it is the effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S1302, and the movement mode is determined so that the left movable display device 64 is arranged at the closed position. The right-side movable display device 63 maintains the state of being arranged in the first open position.

After that, in step S1303, other start processing is executed, and this effect processing is completed.

On the other hand, if it is not the effect start timing in step S1301, the process proceeds to step S1304 to determine whether or not it is the rotation timing. If it is not the rotation timing, the present effect processing is terminated as it is, while if it is the rotation timing, the movement mode is determined so that the left movable display device 64 rotates to the second open position in step S1305. To do.

After that, in step S1306, other processing is executed, and this effect processing is completed. In addition, other processing is different between the winning effect pattern and the off effect pattern.

Next, the display control process for double-sided display effect executed by the display control device 193 to perform the double-sided display effect will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38 (b). When the double-sided display effect command is received, the double-sided display effect display control process is repeatedly executed by the interrupt process of the display control device 193 until the double-sided display effect is completed.

First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not it is the production start timing. When it is the effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S1402, the effect pattern of this time is grasped, and the notice image is displayed on the first sub display screen G3a of the sub display screen G3.

After that, in step S1403, the main display screen G1 is made to display the start image, and the present display control process is ended. The start image is a notification image to pay attention to the left movable display device 64.

On the other hand, if it is not the effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S1404 to determine whether or not it is the rotation timing. If it is not the rotation timing, the present display control process is terminated as it is, while if it is the rotation timing, the process proceeds to step S1405 to determine whether or not the current effect pattern is the winning effect pattern.

In the case of the winning effect pattern, the process proceeds to step S1406, and the display control of the left movable display device 64 is performed so that the double-sided display corresponding to the winning is performed on the sub display screen G3. Specifically, the preview image is displayed on the first sub display screen G3a, and the winning image is displayed on the second sub display screen G3b.

After that, in step S1407, the image of the main display screen G1 is updated to end the main display control process.

If it is not a winning effect pattern, it means that it is an out-of-order effect pattern. In this case, the process proceeds to step S1408, and the display control of the left movable display device 64 is performed so that the double-sided display corresponding to the disconnection is performed on the sub display screen G3. Specifically, the preview image is displayed on the first sub display screen G3a, and the off-image is displayed on the second sub display screen G3b.

After that, in step S1409, the image of the main display screen G1 is updated to end the main display control process.

A mode of effect when each of the above processes is performed will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode of the double-sided display effect, and FIG. 39 (a) is an explanatory diagram and a diagram for explaining the effect mode from the effect start timing to the rotation timing in the double-sided display effect. 39 (b-1) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which the left movable display device 64 is rotating, and FIG. 39 (b-2) is a display when the left movable display device 64 is viewed from the direction of arrow X1. Explanatory drawing for explaining mode, FIG. 39 (b-3) is an explanatory view for explaining a display mode when the left movable display device 64 is viewed from the direction of arrow X2, and FIG. 39 (c) is left movable. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect mode when the rotation of a display device 64 is completed. For convenience of explanation, the winning effect pattern will be described.

When the double-sided display effect is started, as shown in FIG. 39A, a notice character image in which a girl waving as a notice image is drawn on the first sub display screen G3a of the sub display screen G3. P51 is displayed. In this case, since the left movable display device 64 is arranged at the closed position, the second sub display screen G3b is invisible.

In addition, on the main display screen G1, "Attention to the left" is displayed in order to increase the degree of attention to the left movable display device 64.

After that, when the left movable display device 64 rotates, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-1), the viewing angle of the player is changed, and both the first sub display screen G3a and the second sub display screen G3b are visually recognized. It becomes possible. In this case, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-2), the notice character image P51 is displayed on the first sub display screen G3a. On the other hand, on the second sub display screen G3b, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-3), a winning character image P52 in which a girl with one hand raised is drawn as a winning image, and the characters "bonus confirmed" are displayed. Will be done. As a result, since the player wants to see the second sub display screen G3b quickly, it is conceivable that he / she tries to look into the left movable display device 64 from the direction of the arrow X2. Therefore, it is possible to positively show the double-sided display effect instead of showing the double-sided display effect indiscriminately, and the degree of attention to the effect is increased.

Further, since the image is displayed on both the sub display screens G3a and G3b, the image disappears for a moment when the display screen visually recognized from the front is switched from the first sub display screen G3a to the second sub display screen G3b. It is possible to suppress the appearance of the image.

Here, in the case of double-sided display, if the winning character image P52 is reflected on the first sub display screen G3a, or if the notice character image P51 and the winning character image P52 are mixed, the second character image P52 is displayed at the closed position. The display mode of the sub-display screen G3b can be grasped, and the degree of attention to the rotation of the left movable display device 64 may decrease.

On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when the first sub display screen G3a is visually recognized, the first backlight 211 is turned on and the second backlight 212 is turned off, and the second sub display screen G3b is displayed. In the case of visual recognition, the second backlight 212 is turned on and the first backlight 211 is turned off. Thereby, the above-mentioned inconvenience can be avoided.

In particular, during image switching, when the pixels related to the image of the first sub display screen G3a and the pixels related to the image of the second sub display screen G3b are mixed in detail, both backlights 211 and 212 Since it is configured to be turned off, it is difficult to visually recognize a mixture of images on the sub-display screens G2a and G3a. Thereby, the above-mentioned inconvenience can be more preferably avoided.

In a situation where both the first sub-display screen G3a and the second sub-display screen G3b are visible, the rotation speed of the left movable display device 64 may be set to be slower than the normal rotation speed. Good. This ensures time to look into.

Further, the rotation of the left movable display device 64 may be temporarily stopped in a situation where both the first sub display screen G3a and the second sub display screen G3b are visible.

Further, from the closed position to the predetermined first specific rotation position (for example, the position rotated by 80 degrees with respect to the closed position), the image is displayed only on the first sub display screen G3a, and then the first specific rotation is performed. From the moving position to the second specific rotation position closer to the second open position (for example, the position rotated 100 degrees with respect to the closed position) than the first specific rotation position, the first sub display screen G3a and the second sub Depending on the rotation position of the left movable display device 64, the image is displayed on both of the display screens G3b and the image is displayed only on the second sub display screen G3b from the second specific rotation position to the second open position. The display control target may be switched. As a result, it is possible to prevent the image from appearing to disappear for a moment when the display screen visually recognized from the front is switched from the first sub display screen G3a to the second sub display screen G3b.

Further, this time, the effect pattern in which the left movable display device 64 rotates is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect pattern in which the right side movable display device 63 rotates may be used, and both movable display devices 63 and 64 rotate. It may be a production pattern to be performed.

Further, this time, the right movable display device 63 does not move when the left movable display device 64 is rotating, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the right side when the left movable display device 64 is rotating. The movable display device 63 may be configured to slide and move. That is, the right-side movable display device 63 and the left-side movable display device 64 are not limited to the configuration in which they move symmetrically, and may be configured to move asymmetrically.

Further, the notice character image P51 is displayed on the second sub display screen G3b, the winning character image P52 is displayed on the first sub display screen G3a, and the left movable display device 64 is closed from the second open position in that state. It may be configured to rotate toward. Even in this case, the notice character image P51 is displayed once, and then the winning character image P52 is displayed.

<Configuration for switching display modes>
Next, a configuration for switching the display mode will be described.

As already explained, the display mode is a state in which the type of the standby image displayed until the game round is started and the type of the game round image displayed in the situation where the game round is being executed are set to a predetermined type. And multiple types of display modes are set. Specifically, a first display mode and a second display mode are set.

The display mode of the background image is different between the first display mode and the second display mode. Specifically, the type of the rearmost image is different between the first display mode and the second display mode, and the number and types of characters displayed in front of the rearmost image are different.

The display mode is switched with a predetermined probability at the end of the bonus game. Specifically, as described above, the lottery process is performed in step S307 in the effect control process (FIG. 22), and when the lottery process is won, the display mode is switched.

A specific processing configuration related to switching of the display mode will be described with reference to FIG. 40.

First, the display mode switching process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 40 (a). The display mode switching process is activated when the switching flag is set in the effect corresponding process in step S312 of the effect control process (FIG. 22).

First, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not it is the switching start timing. If it is the switching start timing, the process proceeds to step S1502, the movement mode is determined so that the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the closed positions, and the switching process is ended.

If it is not the switching start timing, the process proceeds to step S1503 to determine whether or not the switching completion timing is reached. If it is not the switching completion timing, the main switching process is terminated as it is, while if it is the switching completion timing, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the first open position in step S1504. Is determined, and this switching process is terminated.

Next, the display mode switching display control process executed by the display control device 193 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 40 (b). When the display mode switching command is received, the display control processing for switching the display mode is repeatedly executed by the interrupt processing until the switching of the display mode is completed.

First, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not it is the switching start timing. If it is the switching start timing, the process proceeds to step S1602, and the switching image is displayed on the entire sub display screens G2 and G3. In this case, the first backlight located on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 210 in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed position so that the image is displayed on the first sub display screens G2a and G3a. The 211 is set to the light emitting state, and the second backlight 212 located on the front side with respect to the liquid crystal panel 210 is set to the transmissive state. Then, the present display control process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is not the switching start timing, the process proceeds to step S1603, and it is determined whether or not the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the closed positions. If the movable display devices 63 and 64 are not arranged in the closed position, the present display control process is terminated as it is, and if the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed position, step S1604 is performed. Proceed and switch the display mode of the main display screen G1. Then, in step S1605, the switching image is displayed on each of the sub display screens G2 and G3, and the present display control process is completed.

An effect mode when each of the above processes is performed will be described. When switching the display mode, first, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed position. In this case, since the switching image is displayed on the entire first sub display screens G2a and G3a of the sub display screens G2 and G3, the main display screen G1 is invisible or difficult to see. In such a situation, the display mode is switched, and after the switching, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the first open position again.

According to such a configuration, when the display mode is switched, the movable display devices 63 and 64 move (slide movement), so that it is possible to recognize that the display mode is switched. In this case, since the display mode is switched in a situation where the main display screen G1 cannot be visually recognized by the sub display screens G2 and G3, the unnaturalness at the time of switching the display mode can be made less noticeable.

The movement mode of the movable display devices 63 and 64 in switching the display mode is not limited to the slide movement from the first open position to the closed position, and may be, for example, rotation from the second open position to the closed position. In short, the movable display devices 63 and 64 may be arranged in the closed position, and the display mode may be switched at that timing.

Further, the display mode may be switched while the movable display devices 63 and 64 are moving. In this case, since the player's attention is drawn to the movement of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64, the unnaturalness when switching the display mode is less noticeable.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

A configuration is provided in which the movable display devices 63 and 64 are slidably moved from the closed position where the movable display devices 63 and 64 overlap with the main display device 62 to the first open position where they do not overlap, and the movable display devices 63 and 64 are slidably moved from the closed position. 2 A configuration is provided in which the movable display devices 63 and 64 are rotated to the open position. As a result, the player's attention can be drawn to the mode in which the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed position and the mode in which the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the open positions. At the same time, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the movement mode until the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the above positions. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

In particular, in a situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed position, the main display screen G1 is covered from the front by the sub display screens G2 and G3. As a result, the main display screen G1 can be hidden by the sub display screens G2 and G3. Therefore, the game can be played while predicting what the display mode of the main display screen G1 will be.

A position detection sensor 291 for detecting whether or not the right side movable display device 63 is arranged in the closed position is provided, and a rotation detection sensor 341 for detecting whether or not the second gear 323 is arranged in the initial position is provided. It was. Then, when it is confirmed that the right side movable display device 63 is arranged in the closed position and the second gear 323 is arranged in the initial position, the right side movable display device 63 is rotated. Thereby, the smooth rotation of the right side movable display device 63 can be realized. The same applies to the left movable display device 64.

Further, it is determined whether or not the second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position (initial angle), and when each second gear 323 is arranged at the initial position, the right side movable display device 63 is set to the first open position. It was configured to slide from to the closed position. As a result, the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 are suitably engaged with each other.

Slide slits 261,262,351,352 for guiding the slide movement of the movable display devices 63 and 64 are provided, and rotation slits 301, 302, 362 and 363 for guiding the rotation of the movable display devices 63 and 64 are provided. Provided. In this case, each slit is formed so as to regulate the movement of one of the slide movement and the rotation when the movement of the other is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the movement of one from being hindered by the movement of the other. Therefore, the movable display devices 63 and 64 can be smoothly moved.

Further, openings 303, 304, 364, 365 for communicating the rotation slits 301, 302, 362, 363 and the corresponding slide slits 261, 262, 351 and 352 are provided. Thereby, the transition from the slide movement to the rotation in each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 can be suitably performed.

Further, an engaging portion 331 is provided at the tip of the first holding portion 263, and a pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 that engage with the engaging portion 331 are provided on the second gear 323. Then, when the right-side movable display device 63 slides to the first position, the relative positional relationship between the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 is set so as to naturally engage. As a result, the shift from the slide movement of the right side movable display device 63 to the rotation can be performed more preferably.

The slide motors 281 and 357 that apply a force for sliding the movable display devices 63 and 64, and the rotation motors 321 and 366 that apply a force for rotating the movable display devices 63 and 64. , And these motors 281, 321, 357, 366 were used as stepping motors. As a result, the positions of the movable display devices 63 and 64 can be controlled by controlling the drive signals (number of pulse signals) output to the various motors 281, 321, 357 and 366. Therefore, the movable display devices 63 and 64 can be arranged at a desired location, and the image can be updated according to the positions of the movable display devices 63 and 64, so that the production mode can be diversified. ..

Further, the various motors 281, 321, 357, 366 were fixed to the display unit 45 so as not to move with the movement of the movable display devices 63, 64. As a result, the force required for movement is reduced by the weight of the various motors 281, 321, 357, 366. Therefore, a relatively small motor can be used, and space can be saved.

The liquid crystal display units 203 and 204 of the movable display devices 63 and 64 display a color corresponding to the image by using light from the rear in pixel units by setting both of the pair of backlights 211 and 12 in a transmissive state. It is formed so that it can be switched between a display state and a rear view state. As a result, it is possible to display the state of the back side while displaying the image on each of the sub display screens G2 and G3, and it is possible to perform a novel display effect.

Further, the liquid crystal display units 203 and 204 are formed so that the images can be visually recognized on both the first sub display screens G2a and G3a and the second sub display screens G2b and G3b, respectively. As a result, it is conceivable that the player looks into the movable display devices 63 and 64 from an angle different from the usual one in order to see one of the display screens or both display screens. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game is increased.

Further, by switching the display control target according to the rotation of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64, the player can preferably visually recognize the image of one of the display screens.

A display unit 45 is provided at a position slightly looking up from the player's point of view, specifically above the reel unit 16. Further, a main display device 62 and both movable display devices 63 and 64 are provided on the rear side of the display unit 45, specifically, on the back side of the housing member 61. As a result, it is difficult for the player to see the area around the lower ends of both movable display devices 63 and 64. Therefore, the flexible cables 251,252, pinions 282, 358 and racks provided at the lower ends of both movable display devices 63 and 64 are provided. The configurations of 283, 359 and the like are less noticeable. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that each of the above configurations is visually recognized.

<Second Embodiment>
The display unit 500 of the present embodiment includes a telescopic member 501 instead of the right-side movable display device 63, and various effects are performed using the telescopic member 501. The telescopic member 501 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is an enlarged front view of the display unit 500. FIG. 41 shows a partially broken portion and an enlarged partially enlarged view of the broken region E. In the present embodiment, the display unit 500 includes a telescopic member instead of the left movable display device 64, but the telescopic member has the same configuration as the telescopic member 501 except that it is symmetrical. Therefore, only the telescopic member 501 will be described. Further, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The telescopic member 501 has a rectangular frame shape with the vertical direction as the longitudinal direction. The telescopic member 501 is formed so as to be stretchable in the lateral direction. Specifically, the telescopic member 501 is arranged on the open end side of the outer frame 502 open to one side in the lateral direction and the outer frame 502, and can enter while sliding with respect to the outer frame 502. It is provided with a frame 503. The outer frame 502 includes an upper frame portion 502a and a lower frame portion 502b. As shown in the partially enlarged view of FIG. 41, each of the frame portions 502a and 502b has a hollow inside, and is inserted into the end portion on the inner frame 503 side so as to be open toward the inner frame 503 side. The mouths 502c and 502d are formed.

The inner frame 503 includes an upper frame portion 503a and a lower frame portion 503b corresponding to the insertion ports 502c and 502d, and both of them are formed by inserting the frame portions of the corresponding inner frame 503 into the insertion ports 502c and 502d. Are concatenated.

According to this configuration, the expansion / contraction member 501 is in a contracted state by inserting the inner frame 503 into the outer frame 502. On the other hand, by pulling out the inner frame 503 from the outer frame 502, the telescopic member 501 is in a stretched state.

The telescopic member 501 is not provided with the liquid crystal display unit 203 of the right-side movable display device 63 of the first embodiment. Therefore, the flexible cable 251 is not provided either.

Holding portions 511 to 514 projecting toward the corresponding frame are provided at each of the four corners of the telescopic member 501. By holding each of the holding portions 511 to 514 with respect to the upper frame 522 or the lower frame 523 fixed to the housing member 521 of the present embodiment, the telescopic member 501 slides from the first open position to the closed position. It is possible and is held in a rotatable state from the closed position to the second open position.

The configuration related to the above holding will be described in detail. Here, since the configuration related to holding is the same on the upper frame 522 side and the lower frame 523 side, only the upper frame 522 side will be described, and the description of the lower frame 523 side will be omitted.

The configuration related to the holding of the upper frame 522 side will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 42 in addition to FIG. 41. FIG. 42 is an explanatory view for explaining a configuration for holding the telescopic member 501, and FIG. 42 (a) shows a situation in which the telescopic member 501 is arranged in the first open position. b) shows a situation in which the telescopic member 501 is arranged in the closed position. Note that FIG. 42A schematically shows a cross section taken along line FF in FIG. 41.

The upper frame 522 is provided with a slide slit 531 that holds the telescopic member 501 in a slidable state. As shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, the first holding portion 511 and the third holding portion 513 provided at the upper end portion of the telescopic member 501 project upward through the slide slit 531, and the tip portion thereof is projected upward. It is caught on the peripheral edge of the slide slit 531. As a result, the first holding portion 511 and the third holding portion 513 are held. The telescopic member 501 has a first open position where the first holding portion 511 arranged on the side opposite to the main display device 62 side comes into contact with one end of the slide slit 531 and a main display device 62 side. The third holding portion 513 arranged in the above can be slid and moved between the other end of the sliding slit 531 and the closed position where it abuts. The first open position is a position where the telescopic member 501 and the main display device 62 do not overlap when viewed from the front, and the closed position is a position where the telescopic member 501 and the main display device 62 overlap when viewed from the front. More specifically, the telescopic member 501 is a position that covers a half area of the main display screen G1 from the front side.

In the situation where the telescopic member 501 is arranged at the closed position, the first holding portion 511 engages with the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 provided on the second gear 323.

The telescopic member 501 is configured to be in an extended state when it is arranged in the closed position and in a contracted state when it is arranged in the first open position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, a rack 541 is provided at the tip of the fourth holding portion 514 provided at the lower end of the telescopic member 501 on the main display device 62 side. The rack 541 extends in the sliding direction. The rack 541 is fixed to the fourth holding portion 514 in a slidable state. As a result, the rack 541 moves with the sliding movement of the telescopic member 501.

A pinion 542 is provided on the lower frame 182 in correspondence with the rack 541. The pinion 542 is rotatably arranged at a position below the rack 541 and meshes with the rack 541. The pinion 542 is connected to the output shaft of the slide motor 281 and rotates with the rotation of the slide motor 281.

According to this configuration, when the slide motor 281 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, the inner frame 503 is pulled out from the outer frame 502, and the telescopic member 501 is in an extended state. After that, the telescopic member 501 slides to the left. As a result, the telescopic member 501 is arranged in the closed position in the extended state.

On the other hand, when the slide motor 281 rotates clockwise when viewed from the front, the inner frame 503 enters the outer frame 502, and the telescopic member 501 is in a contracted state. After that, the telescopic member 501 slides to the right. As a result, the telescopic member 501 is arranged in the first open position in a contracted state. In this case, the length dimension of the housing member 521 and the upper frame 522 in the left-right direction of the game machine becomes smaller than the length dimension in the first embodiment (see the two-dot chain line in FIGS. 42 (a) and 42 (b)). There is. As a result, the display unit 500 is downsized.

The telescopic member 501 is configured to be rotatable from the closed position to the second open position, as in the first embodiment. In this case, the telescopic member 501 is configured to be in a contracted state when it is arranged in the second open position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42, the upper plate portion 551 of the housing member 521 is provided with a rotation slit 552. The slit width of the rotation slit 552 is set to be the same as the slit width of the slide slit 531. One end of the rotation slit 552 communicates with the other end of the slide slit 531. As a result, the third holding portion 513 arranged at the other end of the slide slit 531 can rotate forward in a situation where the telescopic member 501 is arranged at the closed position. Therefore, the telescopic member 501 is rotatable.

Here, the telescopic member 501 is in a contracted state when it is arranged at the second open position. Specifically, unlike the first embodiment, the rotation slit 552 is not formed concentrically around the first holding portion 511 (shaft portion), so that the distance from the shaft portion gradually becomes shorter. It is curved to. The distance between the end of the rotating slit 552 on the side communicating with the sliding slit 531 and the first holding portion 511 is set to be the same as the length dimension of the stretchable member 501 in the extended state, but is opposite. The distance between the side end and the first holding portion 511 is set to be the same as the length dimension of the telescopic member 501 in the contracted state.

According to this configuration, when the telescopic member 501 rotates forward from the closed position, the telescopic member 501 gradually contracts while sliding with the peripheral edge portion of the rotating slit 552. Then, the telescopic member 501 is arranged in the second open position in a contracted state. As a result, it is possible to suppress the protrusion of the housing member 521 to the front, so that the display unit 500 can be downsized.

On the other hand, when the telescopic member 501 rotates rearward from the second open position, the telescopic member 501 gradually extends while sliding with the peripheral edge of the rotation slit 552. Then, the telescopic member 501 is arranged in the closed position in the extended state. As a result, the area where the telescopic member 501 covers the main display device 62 can be increased, and the telescopic member 501 can preferably cover the main display device 62.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, since the telescopic member 501 is arranged in the closed position in the extended state and is arranged in each open position in the contracted state, the housing member 521 is projected in the left-right direction and forward. It is possible to suppress overhanging to. As a result, the housing member 521 can be miniaturized, and the display unit 500 can be miniaturized.

Further, the distance between the rotating slit 552 and the shaft portion was gradually set to be smaller from the closed position to the second open position. As a result, the telescopic member 501 naturally contracts due to contact with the peripheral edge of the rotating slit 552 from the closed position toward the second open position. Therefore, since a configuration for shrinking is not required, the configuration can be simplified.

The structure of the telescopic member 501 is not limited to this, for example, a structure like a curtain hung from the upper side of the display unit 500, a structure like an accordion curtain, a structure like a sliding folding door, and a roll screen. Such a configuration or the like may be used. In short, the specific configuration is arbitrary as long as it is configured so that the width dimension becomes large when it is arranged in the closed position and the width dimension becomes small when it is arranged in the open position.

<Other Embodiments>
It should be noted that the description is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. By the way, the following configurations of another embodiment may be applied individually or in combination to the configurations of the above embodiments.

(1) In the first embodiment, in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the first position, the entire main display screen G1 is covered from the front side by the sub display screens G2 and G3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which a part of the main display screen G1 is covered may be used.

Specifically, in a situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the first position, a gap may be formed between the two, and the main display device 62 may be visually recognized from the gap. Further, the length dimension of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 may be set smaller than the corresponding length dimension of the main display device 62. In particular, by reducing the length dimension of each movable display device 63, 64 in the left-right direction, the stroke amount for each movable display device 63, 64 to slide or rotate can be reduced, which saves space. Can be planned.

(2) In the first embodiment, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are configured to slide in the left-right direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable display devices 63 and 64 may be configured to slide in the up-down direction. It may be configured to slide in the direction.

Further, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are configured to rotate toward the front, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable display devices 63 and 64 may be configured to rotate toward the rear with respect to the main display screen G1. An orthogonal shaft portion may be provided and the shaft portion may be rotated around the shaft portion. The same applies to the telescopic member 501 of the second embodiment.

(3) In the first embodiment, the first position is set as a specific position in which the movable display devices 63 and 64 can slide and rotate, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as a specific position. The configuration may be such that the second position or the third position is set, or the intermediate position between the first position and the second position or the intermediate position between the first position and the third position may be set. In short, the orbits on which the movable display devices 63 and 64 slide and rotate and the orbits on which the movable display devices rotate may intersect at at least one point, and the intersecting points may be set as specific positions. In this case, a drive mechanism (rotating motors 321 and 366 and gears 322, 323, 367, 368) for rotating the movable display devices 63 and 64 according to a specific position is installed.

Further, a plurality of positions may be set as specific positions. When there are a plurality of specific positions, a plurality of the drive mechanisms may be provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each specific position, or the movable display devices 63 and 64 and the drive mechanism may be integrated to match the slide movement. The drive mechanism may be slid and moved. The same applies to the telescopic member 501 of the second embodiment.

(4) In the first embodiment, in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the first open position, the pair of backlights 211 and 212 are arranged on the back side with respect to the liquid crystal panel 210. The first backlight 211 is in the light emitting state, the second backlight 212 arranged on the front side is in the transmissive state, and the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the second open position. Of the backlights 211 and 212 of the above, the second backlight 212 arranged on the back side with respect to the liquid crystal panel 210 is in the light emitting state, and the first backlight 211 arranged on the front side is in the transmissive state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, both of the pair of backlights 211 and 212 may be set to be in a transparent state in a situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the respective open positions. Even in this case, by making the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 emit light, the images can be displayed on the movable display devices 63 and 64 by using the light emission. However, paying attention to securing light, it is better to set one of the backlights in a light emitting state.

Further, it is not necessary to provide a pair of backlights 211 and 212. In this case, in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed position, the light of the main display screen G1 functions as a backlight, and the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the open positions. In the situation, the surface emitting lights 191 and 192 function as a backlight. However, in view of the fact that images can be independently displayed on the movable display devices 63 and 64, a configuration including a pair of backlights 211 and 212 is preferable.

(5) In the first embodiment, the display unit 45 includes two movable display devices 63 and 64, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be three or more, or may be one. The same applies to the telescopic member 501 of the second embodiment.

(6) In the first embodiment, the shapes of the movable display devices 63 and 64 are the same, but the shape is not limited to this, and different configurations may be used. The same applies to the telescopic member 501 of the second embodiment.

(7) In the first embodiment, the right movable display device 63 is configured to display images of both the first sub display screen G2a and the second sub display screen G2b on the liquid crystal panel 210 of 1. The configuration is not limited to this, and the display screens G2a and G2b may be associated with each other on a one-to-one basis to include two liquid crystal panels. The same applies to the left movable display device 64.

(8) In the first embodiment, the main display device 62 and the movable display devices 63 and 64 are liquid crystal display devices, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a plasma display, an organic EL, an inorganic EL, and an electric field emission type display. , A surface-conduction electron emitting element display or the like may be used.

Further, a flexible display having elasticity may be used. In this case, by applying the configuration shown in the second embodiment, it is possible to save space while displaying the image.

(9) In the first embodiment, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are provided with liquid crystal display units 203 and 204 capable of double-sided display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a single-sided display liquid crystal display unit is provided. It may be configured as such.

(10) In the first embodiment, the engagement between the engaging portion 331 and the pair of receiving portions 332 and 333 is released as the right side movable display device 63 is slid from the first position to the second position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the engagement may not be disengaged. In this case, the engagement functions as a guide means for guiding the slide movement. The same applies to the telescopic member 501 of the second embodiment.

(11) In each of the above embodiments, the main display device 62 is a dot matrix type liquid crystal display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a 7-segment display device may be used. Further, instead of the main display device 62, another effect object such as a reel may be provided. In this case, by moving each of the movable display devices 63, 64 or the telescopic member 501, the effecting object can be directly visually recognized, visually recognized through an image, or hidden.

(12) In the first embodiment, the second position and the third position are different, but they may be set to be the same. That is, the movable display devices 63 and 64 may be formed so as to be rotatable 180 degrees. More specifically, for example, the right side movable display device 63 side will be described so that the rotation slits 301 and 302 are formed in a semicircular shape, and both ends of the rotation slits 301 and 302 communicate with the slide slits 261,262. May be formed in. As a result, it is possible to perform a display effect with a higher degree of freedom. In this case, the relative positional relationship between the flexible cables 251,252 and the side plates 183 and 184 is set so as not to interfere with each other. The same applies to the left movable display device 64 side.

(13) In the first embodiment, racks 283,359,541 and pinions 282,358,542 are used as configurations for sliding the movable display devices 63, 64 (expandable member 501). For example, instead of racks 283,359,541, rails such as rubber that easily generate frictional force are provided, and instead of pinions 282,358,542, spherical balls that also easily generate frictional force are provided. It may be configured. In this case, the relative positional relationship between the ball and the rail is set so as to come into contact with each other.

According to this configuration, the balls rotate as the slide motors 281 and 357 rotate. In this case, the rotational force of the ball is applied to the rail through friction. As a result, a force in the sliding movement direction is applied to the rail, and the movable display devices 63 and 64 slide and move.

On the other hand, the movable display devices 63 and 64 rotate by applying a rotational force that resists the friction. As a result, when the movable display devices 63 and 64 rotate, the ball and the rail are less likely to get in the way.

However, in view of the fact that the position control of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 can be preferably performed, the configuration using the racks 283,359,541 and the pinions 282,358,542 is preferable. The same applies to the telescopic member 501 in the second embodiment.

(14) In each of the above embodiments, a diffusion plate may be provided between the backlight substrate 82 and the liquid crystal panel 81 in the main display device 62. As a result, uneven brightness can be suppressed.

(15) In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting unit 161 is configured to include the blue LED chip 164, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a cold cathode tube or the like may be used. However, since the light emitting element using the LED element such as the blue LED chip 164 is superior in the straightness of the light, it is easier to visually recognize the light having more impact.

(16) The liquid crystal display format may be a so-called VA type, or an MVA type (ASV type) in which the orientation is different for each predetermined unit region in the VA type, in addition to the above embodiments. Further, a so-called IPS type may be used. In short, the orientation of the liquid crystal molecules may be changed by applying a voltage, and the change may change the transmittance of light passing through the pixels.

(17) In each of the above embodiments, in the door opening effect and the like, the effect start timing and the like are set to predetermined timings, while in the fish school opening effect and the like, the effect start timing and each update timing are set by the player. It was set to synchronize with various operation timings, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, various timings in the door opening effect may be synchronized with various operation timings of the player, and various timings in the fish school opening effect may be synchronized in advance. It may be configured to be determined and executed. That is, the configuration related to one of the various effects may be applied to another effect, or may be applied in combination.

(18) In the first embodiment, the liquid crystal display units 203 and 204 of the movable display devices 63 and 64 are provided with reflection prisms 243 and 244 on the surfaces of the light guide plates 231 and 232, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the surface of the light guide plates 231 and 232 may be provided with irregularities, or a reflective dot pattern may be provided. In short, the specific configuration is arbitrary as long as the light from the illuminants 233 and 234 can be derived toward the liquid crystal panel 210 and the light emitted from the direction orthogonal to itself can be transmitted. ..

(19) In the first embodiment, the movable display devices 63 and 64 are individually movable, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, both may be interlocked. In this case, the number of parts of various motors and the like can be reduced. However, paying attention to the variety of display modes, it is preferable that the configurations are individually movable. The same applies to the telescopic member 501 of the second embodiment.

(20) In the first embodiment, the voice emission control device 46 performs drive control of various motors 281, 321, 357, 366, and the display control device 193 controls the display of each display device 62, 63, 64. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the display control device 193 may be configured to control various motors 281, 321, 357, 366 and each display device 62, 63, 64.

Further, the voice emission control device 46 and the display control device 193 may be combined to form one control device, and the control device may be configured to control various devices.

(21) In the first embodiment, when the movable display devices 63 and 64 are driven, a dedicated drive control process is executed separately from the effect control process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the effect. The drive control process may be interrupted by the control process and executed. However, since the drive control of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 requires a time in seconds, one cycle of the effect control process becomes extremely long, and the above effect control process may not be suitably performed. In view of this point, the configuration in which the effect control process and the drive control process are executed independently (in parallel) is superior. The same applies to the telescopic member 501 of the second embodiment.

(22) In the first embodiment, the initial positions of both movable display devices 63 and 64 are set to the first open position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a closed position or a second open position. Good. Further, the initial positions of the two may be different. In short, the initial positions of both movable display devices 63 and 64 are arbitrary. The same applies to the telescopic member 501 of the second embodiment.

(23) In each of the above embodiments, when an ending command is received, a lottery process for whether or not to switch the display mode is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a slot machine 10 is used for an effect. A device may be provided and the display mode may be switched based on the operation of the effect operation device.

(24) In each of the above embodiments, as a bonus game, a replay time game (hereinafter referred to as an RT game) in which the replay probability is increased over a predetermined game (30 games in the present embodiment) may be newly provided. The RT game is, for example, a game in which the probability of winning a replay in a normal state is about 1 / 7.3, but is increased to about 1 / 1.3. Then, the display mode may be switched based on the shift to the RT game. In this case, since the display modes are switched and the movable display devices 63 and 64 move, it is possible to preferably notify the player that the RT game has been won.

(25) In the first embodiment, the flexible cable 251 is derived from the front side of the frame 201 in the right movable display device 63, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the flexible cable 251 is derived from the side, the back side, or the bottom side. The configuration may be such that the configuration is performed, or the configuration may be distributed and derived from each of these directions. Further, the configuration is not limited to the second holding portion 264 side, and may be configured to be derived from the first holding portion 263 side. In short, it may be derived from the frame body 201 near the shaft portion (rotation base end side). The same applies to the flexible cable 252 of the left movable display device 64.

When the flexible cable 251 is led out from the side or the back side, the relative positions of the flexible cable 251 and the side plate 183 are set so as not to interfere with each other when the movable display devices 63 and 64 rotate. Good. Further, when the flexible cable 251 is led out from the bottom surface side, it is preferable not to interfere with the rack 283 and the pinion 282.

(26) In the first embodiment, the second holding portion 264 may be formed in a cylindrical shape having a hollow inside, and the flexible cable 251 may be passed through the inside of the second holding portion 264. In this case, the flexible cable 251 is covered by the second holding portion 264, and the flexible cable 251 is not visible to the player. As a result, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the flexible cable 251 is visually recognized by the player.

(27) In the first embodiment, instead of the movable display devices 63 and 64, a mirror member (half mirror) having a beam splitter function may be provided. In this case, the main display device 62 is set to a triple view display in which different images are displayed when viewed from three directions. As a result, when each mirror member is arranged at the second open position, different images can be displayed on each mirror member and the main display screen.

(28) In the first embodiment, the frames 201 and 202 may be formed of a transparent resin. As a result, both sub-display screens G2 and G3 are visually recognized so as to be integrated in a situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed position.

(29) In the first embodiment, in the situation where the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged at the open positions, the sub display screens G2 and G3 and the main display screen G1 do not overlap when viewed from the front. , Not limited to this, it may be set so as to partially overlap when viewed from the front. In short, each open position is set so that the area where the sub display screens G2 and G3 (each movable display device 63 and 64) and the main display screen G1 (main display device 62) overlap is smaller than that of the closed position. I just need to be there. That is, each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 has a first specific position (first position) and a second specific position (second position or) in which the area overlapping the main display device 62 when viewed from the front is relatively large or small. It suffices if it is formed so as to be movable between the third position).

(30) According to the first embodiment, when it is confirmed that the movable display devices 63 and 64 are arranged in the closed position and the second gears 323 and 368 are arranged in the initial position. The movable display devices 63 and 64 are configured to be rotated forward, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable display devices 63 and 64 may be rotated when one of them is confirmed. However, from the viewpoint of ensuring smooth rotation of each of the movable display devices 63 and 64, it is better to have a configuration in which rotation is performed when both conditions are satisfied.

(31) In each of the above embodiments, various effects are performed when the game is played, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the bonus game is started or when the bonus game ends, the above various effects are performed. It may be configured to execute the production. Specifically, for example, when an opening command is received, the processes of steps S401 to S406 may be executed. In this case, it is possible to recognize that the game shifts to the bonus game through the various effects described above.

(32) According to the first embodiment, the sub display screens G2a and G2b are paired on the front and back, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the other sub display screen has a predetermined angle with respect to one sub display screen. It may be configured to be inclined with. In this case, it is preferable to provide a plurality of liquid crystal panels corresponding to each sub display screen.

Further, the number of screens provided by each of the movable display devices 63 and 64 is not limited to this, and may be, for example, one screen, or may be configured to include three or more screens.

(33) It may be adapted to a game machine of a type different from each of the above embodiments, specifically, a ball-type game machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, a so-called pachinko machine or the like. For example, a pachinko machine or a special device having a game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed, and an electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when the game ball enters a specific area of a special device provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to pachinko machines such as pachinko machines, pachinko machines equipped with other accessories, arrange ball machines, and sparrow balls, which generate a right when a game ball enters a specific area and become a big hit.

In this case, it is preferable to provide display units 45,500 in the game area and to display variable symbols on the main display screen G1 and / or the sub display screens G2 and G3. Specifically, as a predetermined lottery opportunity, for example, based on the fact that the game ball enters the start opening provided in the game area, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the game result this time is the winning result. Whether or not it will be drawn by lottery. Then, at the timing when the variable display time according to the lottery result has elapsed, the stop result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. Further, when the lottery result is a predetermined specific lottery result, the gaming state is shifted to an advantageous state which is advantageous to the player. As an advantageous state, for example, a variable ball-entry device provided in the game area and in which a privilege is given to the player when the ball is entered can be configured so that the game ball can easily enter the ball.

In this case, when the variable display of the symbol is performed, the various effects described in the first embodiment may be executed, or the various effects may be executed during the advantageous state.

Further, the pachinko machine is provided with an operation device that can be operated by the player, and in the fish school opening effect, the slide reach effect, etc., the positions and displays of the movable display devices 63 and 64 are based on the operation of the operation device. The image of the screens G2 and G3 may be updated.

Further, the display mode may be switched by operating the operating device.

A non-bullet type gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine main body that is openably and closably supported by an outer frame is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, in which the rotation of the reel is started by operating the start lever after that.

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Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

Features A1. A production means (main display device 62) used when performing a production related to a game, and
Movable means (each movable display device 63, 64 in the first embodiment, telescopic member 501 in the second embodiment) arranged on the front side of the effect means and provided so as to be movable.
From the first slide position (closed position) where the movable means overlaps the effect means in the front view of the game machine, and the movable means does not overlap the effect means or from the first slide position in the front view of the game machine. Also, slide moving means (slide motors 281 and 357, pinions 282) for sliding the movable means to and from a second slide position (first open position) where the area where the movable means overlaps with the effect means is small. 358 and rack 283,359),
The first rotation position (closed position) in which the movable means overlaps the effect means in the front view of the game machine, and the movable means does not overlap the effect means or the first rotation in the front view of the game machine. Rotating means (rotating motors 321 and 366, which rotate the movable means with a second rotating position (second open position) in which the area where the movable means overlaps with the effect means is smaller than the position. Each gear 322, 323, 367, 368, engaging portion 331, and pair of receiving portions 332, 333)
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature A1, when the movable means is in the first slide position or the first rotation position, the movable means and the effect means overlap each other in the front view of the game machine. As a result, the effect means can be hidden by the movable means, or the effect means can be visually recognized through the movable means. On the other hand, when the movable means is in the second slide position or the second rotation position, the area where the movable means and the effect means do not overlap or overlap with each other in the front view of the game machine becomes smaller. As a result, the effect means can be directly visually recognized. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the production mode and to inflate the visibility and predictability of the production means. Therefore, the organic bond between the effect means and the movable means can be enhanced, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

In such a configuration, the movable means can slide between the first slide position and the second slide position, and can rotate between the first rotation position and the second rotation position. .. As a result, when the movable means moves between the position where the movable means overlaps with the effect means and the position where the movable means does not overlap with the effect means or the position where the overlapping area is small, the game is played while paying attention to which mode the movable means moves. It can be carried out. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to both the position where the movable means is arranged and the movement mode of the movable means, and it is possible to further improve the degree of attention to the game.

Feature A2. A plurality of the movable means are provided,
The slide moving means slides and moves the plurality of movable means individually.
The gaming machine according to feature A1, wherein the rotating means individually rotates the plurality of movable means.

According to the feature A2, the slide moving means and the rotating means can individually move each of the movable means in correspondence with the provision of a plurality of movable means. As a result, the degree of freedom in the movement mode of the movable means is increased. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the movement mode by the movable means, and it is possible to further improve the degree of attention to the game.

Feature A3. The movable means is formed in a size capable of covering the effect means from the front side.
The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, wherein the first slide position or the first rotation position is a position where the movable means covers the effect means from the front side.

According to the feature A3, by covering the effect means from the front side with the movable means, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp the mode of the effect means. As a result, it is possible to play the game while expecting what kind of effect means will be visually recognized when the movable means moves.

According to the relationship with the feature A2, "the plurality of movable means are formed so as to be able to cover the effect means from the front side in cooperation with each other, and the first slide position or the first time. The moving position is a position where the effect means is covered by the plurality of movable means. "

Feature A4. The path through which the movable means rotates between the first rotation position and the second rotation position includes a predetermined specific position between the first slide position and the second slide position. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, wherein the rotating means rotates the movable means when the movable means is arranged at the specific position.

According to the feature A4, since it is possible to slide or rotate the movable means from a specific position as a base point, the player predicts which movement will be performed in the situation where the movable means is arranged at the specific position. You can play games while playing. As a result, the player's attention can be drawn to the moving mode of the movable means.

Feature A5. The rotating means
A first engaging portion (engaging portion 331) provided in the movable means and
A second engaging portion (a pair of receiving portions 332,333) that engages with the first engaging portion in a situation where the movable means is arranged at the specific position.
With
By rotating the second engaging portion in a state where the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are brought into contact with each other. The movable means is rotated around the engaging portion.
The feature A4 is characterized in that the engagement between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is disengaged as the movable means slides from the specific position. The game machine described.

According to the feature A5, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged in a situation where the movable means is arranged at a specific position. When the second engaging portion is rotated in such a situation, the movable means rotates around the engaging portion. As a result, it is possible to preferably achieve both the sliding movement and the rotation of the movable means without performing particularly complicated control.

Further, as the movable means slides and moves with respect to the specific position, the engagement between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is released. As a result, even if the second engaging portion rotates due to a malfunction of the rotating means or the like in a situation where the movable means is sliding and moving, the movable means does not rotate. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the malfunction of the movable means due to the malfunction of the rotating means.

Further, assuming that the engagement between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is maintained in the sliding movement of the movable means between the first slide position and the second slide position, the friction based on the engagement causes the engagement. The sliding movement of the movable means may be hindered. On the other hand, according to this feature, since the friction can be prevented from occurring during the sliding movement of the movable means, the movable means can be smoothly slid and moved.

Feature A6. The second engaging portion is formed so as to be able to engage with the first engaging portion when it is arranged at a predetermined specific angle (initial angle) with respect to the slide moving direction of the movable means. Has been
When the movable means slides toward the specific position in a situation where the second engaging portion is arranged at the specific angle, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion engage with each other. The gaming machine according to feature A5, wherein the relative positional relationship between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is set as described above.

According to the feature A6, in a situation where the second engaging portion is arranged at a specific angle, as the movable means slides and moves toward the specific position, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion naturally become Engage. Thereby, the movement mode of the movable means can be smoothly switched from the slide movement to the rotation.

Feature A7. A grasping means (rotation detection sensor 341, 369) for grasping whether or not the second engaging portion is arranged at the specific angle is provided.
When the movable means slides toward the specific position, the rotating means sets the angle of the second engaging portion with respect to the slide moving direction to the specific angle based on the grasping result by the grasping means. The gaming machine according to feature A6, which is characterized in that it is set.

In the case where the second engaging portion rotates, if the rotation position of the second engaging portion is displaced due to unintended rotation of the second engaging portion, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged. The joint portion will not be engaged and the movable means cannot be rotated. In particular, as shown in feature A5, the above-mentioned inconvenience is likely to occur in a configuration in which the engagement between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is once released by sliding movement from a specific position.

On the other hand, according to this feature, when the movable means slides and moves toward a specific position, the second engaging portion is set to be arranged at a specific angle. Thereby, the above-mentioned inconvenience can be avoided.

Feature A8. Slide movement guide means (each holding portion in the right side movable display device 63) that guides the movable means to slide between the first slide position and the second slide position in a state where the rotation of the movable means is restricted. The combination of 263 to 266 and the slits 261,262, the combination of the holding portions 353 to 356 in the left movable display device 64 and the slits 351 and 352 for each slide),
Rotation guide means (each in the right side movable display device 63) that guides the movable means to rotate between the first rotation position and the second rotation position in a state where the slide movement of the movable means is restricted. The combination of the holding portions 263 to 266 and the slits 301 and 302, the combination of the holding portions 353 to 356 and the rotating slits 362 and 363 in the left movable display device 64),
With
The gaming machine according to any one of features A4 to A7, wherein each of the guide means releases the restricted state in a situation where the movable means is arranged at the specific position.

According to the feature A8, when one of the slide movement and the rotation is performed, the movement of the other is restricted, so that the movement of the other is unlikely to be hindered. Therefore, the movable means can be moved smoothly.

Further, when the movable means is arranged at a specific position, both the movable means can be slid and rotated. As a result, the effect of feature A4 is ensured.

Feature A9. A holding portion (each plate portion 71, 72 of the housing member 61 and each base plate portion 181a, 182a) for holding the movable means is provided.
The rotating means
A first engaging portion (engaging portion 331) provided in the movable means and
A second engaging portion (a pair of receiving portions 332,333) that engages with the first engaging portion in a situation where the movable means is arranged at the specific position.
With
By rotating the second engaging portion in a state where the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are brought into contact with each other. The movable means is rotated around the engaging portion.
The movable means is a guided portion (third holding portion in the right movable display device 63) provided at a position separated from the first engaging portion in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the rotation axis of the movable means. 265 and the fourth holding part 266, the third holding part 355 and the fourth holding part 356) in the left movable display device 64 are provided.
The holding part has
A slide-side opening (slits for slides 261,262,351,352) extending in the slide movement direction of the movable means and through which the first engaging portion and the guided portion are inserted.
Rotating side openings (rotating slits 301, 302, 362, 363) extending in the rotating direction of the movable means and through which the first engaging portion and the guided portion are inserted.
Is formed,
The slide movement guide means allows the slide movement in a state where the rotation is restricted by contact between the first engaging portion and the guided portion and the peripheral edge portion of the slide side opening. ,
The rotation guide means allows the rotation in a state where the slide movement is restricted by contact between the guided portion and the peripheral edge portion of the rotation side opening.
The feature A8 is characterized in that the slide-side opening and the rotation-side opening communicate with each other via an arrangement location of the guided portion in a situation where the movable means is arranged at the specific position. The game machine described in.

According to the feature A9, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged in a situation where the movable means is arranged at a specific position. When the second engaging portion is rotated in such a situation, the movable means rotates around the engaging portion. As a result, the sliding movement and rotation of the movable means can be suitably compatible without performing complicated control.

In such a configuration, the holding portion that holds the movable means is provided with a slide-side opening and a rotation-side opening, and the peripheral edge of these openings comes into contact with the first engaging portion and the guided portion. , If one movement is taking place, the other movement is restricted. In this case, the first engaging portion is used as a part of each guide means. As a result, the configuration can be simplified.

Here, if an attempt is made to slide while rotating the movable means by contacting the peripheral edge portion of the opening with the first engaging portion and the guided portion, the frictional force generated by the contact tends to increase. The first engaging portion and the guided portion are likely to be caught on the peripheral edge of the opening. Therefore, the movement of the movable means is likely to be hindered.

On the other hand, according to this feature, each opening is formed so that when one movement is performed, the movement of the other is restricted. As a result, the movable means can be smoothly moved.

Further, since the slide-side opening and the rotation-side opening communicate with each other via the arrangement location of the guided portion in the situation where the movable means is arranged at a specific position, the movable means is arranged at the specific position. The guided portion can rotate in such a situation. As a result, the effect of feature A4 is ensured.

Feature A10. A position detecting means (position detecting sensor 291, 360) for detecting whether or not the movable means is arranged at the specific position is provided.
The rotating means has any one of features A4 to A9 characterized in that the movable means is rotated by the position detecting means when the movable means is arranged at the specific position. The game machine described.

According to the feature A10, the movable means does not rotate in a situation where it is not arranged at a specific position. This makes it possible to avoid the inconvenience that the movable means rotates at an unexpected position.

Further, according to the relationship with the feature A9, when the movable means is rotated by the rotating means, the guided portion and the peripheral edge portion of each opening come into contact with each other, and the frictional force is generated by the contact. Therefore, the sliding movement of the movable means may be hindered.

On the other hand, according to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable means from rotating in a situation where the movable means is not arranged at a specific position, and the contact between the guided portion and the peripheral edge portion of each opening can be prevented. The frictional force related to the above can be reduced. As a result, the sliding movement of the movable means can be performed more smoothly.

Feature A11. Grant determination means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main control device 50) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to the player based on a predetermined opportunity, and
When the determination result of the grant determination means is the grant response result of granting the privilege, the privilege granting means (the main control device 50 executes the processes of steps S209 and S210) that can grant the privilege to the player. Function) and
A movement control means that controls at least one of the slide moving means and the rotating means so that the movable means moves in a movement mode corresponding to the determination result of the granting determination means (effect control processing in the voice emission control device 46 and Function to execute drive control processing) and
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10, characterized in that

According to the feature A11, the movable means moves in a movement mode corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means. This makes it possible to associate the determination result by the grant determination means with the movement mode of the movable means. Therefore, for example, by moving the movable means when the expectation of granting the privilege is relatively high, the movement of the movable means can be expected.

Feature A12. As the game state, a first game state and a second game state (bonus game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state are set.
When the determination result of the grant determination means is the grant correspondence result, the privilege granting means shifts the gaming state from the first gaming state to the second gaming state (main control device). A function of executing the process of step S210 at 50) is provided.
The movement control means controls at least one of the slide movement means and the rotation means so that the movable means moves in a predetermined movement mode when the determination result of the grant determination means is the grant correspondence result. The gaming machine according to feature A11, characterized in that it is a thing.

According to the feature A12, when the gaming state shifts, the movable means moves in a predetermined movement mode. As a result, it is assumed that the player plays the game while expecting the movable means to move in a predetermined movement mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the movable means and the moving mode of the movable means.

Further, by moving the movable means, it is possible to make the player clearly grasp that the gaming state has changed.

Feature A13. In the movement control means, when the determination result of the grant determination means is the grant correspondence result, the movement (rotation) of one of the slide movement and the rotation is larger than the movement (slide movement) of the other. The gaming machine according to feature A11 or feature A12, wherein at least one of the slide moving means and the rotating means is controlled so as to be performed with high frequency.

According to the feature A13, in the case of the grant correspondence result in which the privilege is given to the player, one of the slide movement and the rotation is performed at a high frequency. As a result, when one of the above movements is performed, it is expected that the result will be a grant response. Therefore, the player pays attention to the movable means while expecting that one of the above movements is performed, and the degree of attention to the moving mode of the movable means can be further improved.

Feature A14. The first rotation position is set to be the same as the first slide position.
The movement control means
A first movement that controls the slide moving means so that the movable means slides from the second slide position to the first slide position and then slides from the first slide position toward the second slide position. Control means (a function of executing the slide movement pattern in the door opening effect in the voice emission control device 46 and the display control device 193), and
The slide moving means and the rotating means so that the movable means slides from the second slide position to the first slide position and then rotates from the first slide position toward the second rotation position. A second movement control means (a function of executing the rotation pattern in the door opening effect in the voice emission control device 46 and the display control device 193) and
The gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A13, characterized in that

According to the feature A14, the movable means is once arranged from the second slide position to the first slide position. After that, the movable means slides or rotates. In this case, since the mode of the movable means until the movable means is arranged at the first slide position is the same, either mode is moved by the timing until the movable means is arranged at the first slide position. It is difficult to identify whether to do it. As a result, the game can be played while expecting what will happen to the subsequent development.

Feature A15. The effect means is a pattern display means (main display device 62) having a display screen (main display screen G1) and displaying a variable pattern on the display screen.
The gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A14, which comprises a display control means (display control device 193) that controls the display of the display screen according to the movement mode of the movable means.

According to the feature A15, the movement of the movable means can be associated with the content displayed on the display screen, and a dynamic effect can be performed.

Feature A16. As the display mode on the display screen, a plurality of types of display modes (first display mode, second display mode) having different display modes are set.
The display control means includes display mode switching means for switching the display mode (a function of executing display control processing for display mode switching in the display control device 193) based on a predetermined opportunity.
The movement control means controls at least one of the slide moving means and the rotating means so that the movable means moves in a predetermined movement mode in response to the switching of the display mode. The gaming machine according to the feature A15.

According to the feature A16, since a plurality of types of display modes having different display modes are set, it is possible to diversify the display modes. However, if the display mode is suddenly switched, it may not be possible to understand what happened, and as a result, the motivation for the game may decrease.

On the other hand, according to this feature, the movable means moves in a predetermined movement mode in response to the switching of the display mode. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the display mode is switched.

Further, since the movable means moves based on the switching of the display mode, the player's attention is once drawn to the moving mode of the movable means. In this case, by switching the display mode while being attracted to the moving mode of the movable means, it is possible to suppress a feeling of strangeness that may occur when the display mode is switched.

Further, for example, when a display mode advantageous to the player and a display mode disadvantageous to the player are set among a plurality of types of display modes, the player can move while expecting the display mode to be advantageous. We will pay attention to the movement of means. As a result, attention can be paid to the movement mode of the movable means.

Feature A17. A plurality of orbiting bodies (reels 17L, 17M, 17R) having a plurality of types of patterns attached in the circumferential direction while orbiting in the circumferential direction.
A display unit (each display window 14L, 14M, 14R) that makes it possible to visually recognize a part of each pattern for each orbiting body, and
Starting operation means (start lever 21) operated to start the orbit of each orbiting body, and
As the grant determination means, a lottery means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main control device 50) for drawing a combination based on the operation of the start operation means, and
An orbiting body driving means (stepping motor 414) provided for each orbiting body and orbiting each orbiting body, and
A start drive control means (a function of executing the process of step S208 in the main control device 50) that drives and controls each of the orbiting body driving means so as to start the orbit of each orbiting body based on the operation of the starting operation means.
A plurality of stop operating means (a function of executing the process of step S208 in the main control device 50) operated to individually stop the orbits of each orbiting body, and
Based on the lottery result of the combination and the operation of each of the stop operation means, the orbit of the orbiting body corresponding to the operated stop operation means is stopped within a predetermined period from the operation timing of each stop operation means. A stop drive control means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main control device 50) for driving and controlling each orbiter drive means, and
With
The privilege granting means grants a privilege to a player when the lottery result of the winning combination is won and the combination mode corresponding to the winning combination stops at an effective position visible from the display unit.
The movement control means controls at least one of the slide movement means and the rotation means so that the movable means moves in response to the operation of the start operation means and the stop operation means. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A11 to A16.

According to the feature A17, the movable means moves according to the operation of the start operation means and the stop operation means. As a result, the operation performed by the player and the movement of the movable means are linked, and it is possible to misidentify that the player himself is moving the movable means. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the degree of attention to the game through the operation of the start operation means and the stop operation means.

Feature A18. The effect unit (display unit 45 in the first embodiment, display unit 500 in the second embodiment) to which the effect means and the movable means are attached is provided.
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A17, wherein the slide moving means and the rotating means are fixed to the effect unit in a state in which the movable means can be moved.

According to the feature A18, the slide moving means and the rotating means are prevented from sliding or rotating with the sliding movement or rotation of the movable means. As a result, the force required to move the movable means can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the two are interlocked. Therefore, a small motor or the like can be used as the slide moving means and the rotating means. Further, it is not necessary to secure the space required for each means of transportation to move. Therefore, space saving can be achieved.

Feature A19. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A18, wherein the movable means is provided with an image display unit (liquid crystal display units 203, 204) on which an image is displayed.

According to the feature A19, since the movable means is provided with the image display unit, the movable means can be moved while displaying the image on the image display unit. As a result, the player's attention can be drawn to the display mode of the image displayed on the image display unit and the movement mode of the movable means, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased through these.

Feature A20. The movable means is formed so as to be expandable and contractible.
The movable means is in an extended state when it is in the first slide position or the first rotation position, while it is in a contracted state when it is in the second slide position or the second rotation position. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A19.

According to the feature A20, when the movable means is in the first slide position or the first rotation position, the movable means is in the extended state, so that the area where the effect means and the movable means overlap can be increased. .. On the other hand, when the movable means is in the second slide position or the second rotation position, the movable means is in a contracted state. As a result, the space required for the movable means to be arranged at the second slide position or the second rotation position can be reduced.

Further, as a specific configuration of the present feature, for example, "the slide movement from the first slide position to the second slide position is guided while shifting the movable means from the extended state to the contracted state. Further, the first guide means for guiding the slide movement from the second slide position to the first slide position while shifting the movable means from the contracted state to the extended state, and the movable means being extended. Guide the rotation from the first rotation position to the second rotation position while shifting from the contracted state to the contracted state, and further shift the movable means from the contracted state to the extended state. While providing a second guide means for guiding the rotation from the second rotation position to the first rotation position. "

It should be noted that the configuration limited to any one of the following features B1 to B17 and the following features C1 to C13 may be applied to the configuration of any one of the above features A1 to A20. In this case, further effects can be obtained by applying each configuration.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. The production means (main display device 62) used for the production of the game, and
Display means (each movable display device 63, 64) provided on the front side of the effect means and having display screens (sub-display screens G2, G3) on which an image is displayed, and
A display control means (display control device 193) that controls the display of the display screen, and
With
The first position (closed position) in which the display screen overlaps the effect means in the front view of the game machine, and the display screen does not overlap the effect means in the front view of the game machine or is said to be higher than the first position. It is provided with moving means (various motors 281, 321, 357, 366, etc.) for moving the display means to and from a second position (second open position) where the display screen overlaps with the effect means. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the feature B1, when the display means having the display screen is in the first position, the display screen and the effect means overlap each other in the front view of the game machine. As a result, the effect means can be hidden on the display screen, or the effect means can be visually recognized through the display screen. On the other hand, when the display means is in the second position, the display screen and the effect means do not overlap each other in the front view of the game machine, or the overlapping area becomes smaller. As a result, the visibility of the effect means can be improved. Further, by displaying the image on the display screen in the situation where the display means is arranged at the second position, one effect in cooperation with the effect means can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the production mode and to inflate the visibility and predictability of the production means. Therefore, the organic bond between the effect means and the display means can be enhanced, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

Feature B2. The display screen is composed of a plurality of unit areas (pixels).
Each unit area is formed so as to be switchable between an image display state in which an image is displayed and a transmission state in which light from the back is transmitted.
In the situation where at least a part of the display screen overlaps with the effect means in the front view of the game machine, the display control means has a predetermined area (character image P21, symbol image P22, etc.) among the overlapping areas. Each unit area is individually controlled so that the unit area included in the displayed area) is in the image display state and the unit area included in the other area is in the transparent state. The gaming machine according to the feature B1.

According to the feature B2, when at least a part of the display screen and the effect means overlap in the front view of the game machine, the image is displayed in a predetermined area of the overlapping areas, and in other areas. The production means can be visually recognized. As a result, a novel production can be performed, and the degree of attention of the game can be further improved.

Feature B3. The display means is a transmissive liquid crystal display means (each movable display device 63, 64) having a first display screen (sub-display screens G2, G3) as the display screen.
The effect means is an image display means (main display device 62) having a second display screen (main display screen G1) on which an image is displayed.
The display control means
A first display control means for controlling the display of the first display screen (a function of controlling the display of the movable display devices 63 and 64 in the display control device 193) and
A second display control means for controlling the display of the second display screen (a function for controlling the display of the main display device 62 in the display control device 193) and
With
The first position is a position where at least a part of the first display screen overlaps with the second display screen when viewed from the front of the game machine.
In the second position, the position where the first display screen does not overlap with the second display screen, or the area where the first display screen and the second display screen overlap is smaller than that of the first position. The gaming machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, which is characterized by being in position.

According to the feature B3, when the liquid crystal display means is in the first position, by displaying the images on both the first display screen and the second display screen, both images can be visually recognized in an overlapping manner. As a result, a sense of perspective is generated, and it is possible to perform a display effect with a sense of presence.

On the other hand, when the liquid crystal display means is in the second position, the display area where the image is displayed is expanded. As a result, a dynamic effect can be produced.

Further, by changing the combination of images to be displayed in each display means, it is possible to increase the variation of the display mode of the images displayed by the two display means. As a result, the capacity of the image data can be reduced while diversifying the display mode.

Feature B4. The first display screen is composed of a plurality of unit areas (pixels).
Each unit area is formed so as to be switchable between an image display state in which color display corresponding to the image display is performed and a transmission state in which light is transmitted from the back surface.
The first display control means is a predetermined area (character image) of the overlapping areas on each of the display screens in a situation where at least a part of the first display screen is arranged at a position overlapping the second display screen. Each unit area is individually set to the image display state while the unit area included in (P21 and the area in which the symbol image P22 and the like are displayed) is set to the transparent state. To control,
The second display control means displays the image display means so that the areas (first white display area PA21 and second white display area PA22) corresponding to the predetermined area on the second display screen are displayed in white. The gaming machine according to feature B3, which is characterized in that it is controlled.

According to the feature B4, in the situation where the image is displayed in the predetermined area of the liquid crystal display means, the area corresponding to the predetermined area of the image display means is displayed in white. As a result, the light corresponding to the white display of the image display means functions as the backlight of the liquid crystal display means, and the image displayed by the liquid crystal display means can be clearly displayed. Therefore, the image of the liquid crystal display means can be preferably displayed.
The “region corresponding to the predetermined region” is, for example, a “region behind the predetermined region”.

Feature B5. The second display control means is characterized in that, when the predetermined area moves due to the movement of the liquid crystal display means, the white display area is moved in response to the movement. The gaming machine according to feature B4.

According to the feature B5, since the white display area moves in correspondence with the movement of the liquid crystal display means, the liquid crystal display means can be moved while the clear image is displayed on the liquid crystal display means. As a result, the liquid crystal display means can be moved without making the image of the liquid crystal display means difficult to see. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in viewing the image of the liquid crystal display means due to the movement of the liquid crystal display means.

Feature B6. As a display effect using each of the display means, by controlling the first display control means, the first individual image (symbol image P33 and symbol image P34) is displayed on the first display screen, and the second display is displayed. By controlling the control means, the second individual images (symbol images P31 and P32) are displayed on the second display screen, and further, the moving means is controlled based on a predetermined update timing. Specific display effect execution means for executing a specific display effect (slide reach effect) that changes the relative positional relationship of each individual image (a function of executing slide reach effect processing in the voice emission control device 46 and slide reach in the display control device 193). The gaming machine according to any one of features B3 to B5, which is characterized by having a function of executing display control processing for production).

According to the feature B6, the change of the relative positional relationship between the first individual image and the second individual image is realized not by the display control but by the movement of the liquid crystal display means. As a result, a novel impression can be given as compared with the configuration in which the relative positional relationship is changed simply by the display control.

Further, since the relative positional relationship is changed by moving the liquid crystal display means, it is not necessary to perform display control related to the change. As a result, the processing load related to the display control can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the increase in processing load that may occur by controlling the display of each display screen.

Feature B7. Grant determination means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main control device 50) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to the player based on a predetermined opportunity, and
When the determination result of the grant determination means is the grant response result of granting the privilege, the privilege granting means (the main control device 50 executes the processes of steps S209 and S210) that can grant the privilege to the player. Function) and
With
The gaming machine according to feature B6, wherein the relative positional relationship of each of the individual images after the change is different depending on the determination result of the grant determination means.

According to the feature B7, the relative positional relationship between the first individual image and the second individual image differs depending on the determination result of the grant determination means. Thereby, the determination result of this time can be predicted based on the relative positional relationship between the first individual image and the second individual image. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the movement mode of the display means, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the specific display effect.

Feature B8. Described in feature B7, the effect mode from the start timing of the specific display effect to the update timing in the specific display effect is common regardless of the relative positional relationship of the individual images after the change. Game machine.

According to the feature B8, it is difficult to predict what kind of relative positional relationship will be before the relative positional relationship is changed. As a result, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the determination result of the grant determination is predicted before the display means moves and the degree of attention to the movement mode of the display means decreases.

Feature B9. After changing the relative positional relationship of the individual images based on the update timing, the specific display effect executing means displays the images corresponding to the relative positional relationship of the individual images after the change. The gaming machine according to feature B7 or feature B8, which is to be displayed on a screen.

According to the feature B9, when the relative positional relationship between the first individual image and the second individual image is changed, the images displayed on the subsequent display screens are different according to the relative positional relationship. As a result, the display mode of each display screen after the relative positional relationship is changed can be closely related to the relative positional relationship, and these can be recognized as a series of effects.

Feature B10. When the liquid crystal display means is arranged at the first position, the first display control means has a first individual image (door image P11) with respect to an area overlapping the second display screen on the first display screen. , P12, etc.) is displayed.
The second display control means is different from the first individual image with respect to a region overlapping the first individual image on the second display screen when the liquid crystal display means is arranged at the first position. 2 Individual images (fish school image P15) are displayed.
The movement control means (the voice emission control device 46 executes the effect control process and the drive control process) that controls the moving means so that the liquid crystal display means moves stepwise from the first position to the second position. The gaming machine according to any one of features B3 to B9, which is characterized by having a function).

According to the feature B10, when the liquid crystal display means is arranged at the first position, the first individual image and the second individual image overlap each other, so that the player preferentially visually recognizes the first individual image. .. In such a situation, the liquid crystal display means gradually moves from the first position to the second position, so that the second individual image is gradually visually recognized. As a result, attention is paid to the moving mode of the liquid crystal display means while expecting the contents of the second individual image. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the degree of attention to the effect using the liquid crystal display means and each display screen.

Feature B11. The moving means moves the display means from the first position to the second position by rotating the display means forward (rotating motors 321 and 366 and gears 322, respectively). 323,367,368)
The display means is provided with wiring (flexible cables 251,252) for transmitting signals or electric power.
The wiring is defined in any one of features B1 to B10, which is closer to the rotation base end portion than the rotation tip end portion in the display means and is drawn out from a portion on the front surface side of the display means. Described game machine.

According to the feature B11, since the wiring is pulled out from the portion of the display means near the rotation base end portion, the amount of movement of the wiring when the display means is rotated is small. As a result, smooth rotation of the display means can be realized.

Further, the wiring is drawn from the front side of the display means. As a result, when the display means rotates forward, the wiring is less likely to be caught by the effect means arranged on the back side of the display means. Therefore, the forward rotation of the display means is less likely to be hindered by the wiring. Therefore, even when the effect means is arranged close to the back side of the display means, the display means can be smoothly rotated forward.

Feature B12. A plurality of orbiting bodies (reels 17L, 17M, 17R) having a plurality of types of patterns attached in the circumferential direction while orbiting in the circumferential direction.
A display unit (each display window 14L, 14M, 14R) that makes it possible to visually recognize a part of each pattern for each orbiting body, and
Starting operation means (start lever 21) operated to start the orbit of each orbiting body, and
A lottery means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main control device 50) for drawing a winning combination based on the operation of the starting operation means, and
An orbiting body driving means (stepping motor 414) provided for each orbiting body and orbiting each orbiting body, and
A start drive control means (a function of executing the process of step S208 in the main control device 50) that drives and controls each of the orbiting body driving means so as to start the orbit of each orbiting body based on the operation of the starting operation means.
A plurality of stop operating means (a function of executing the process of step S208 in the main control device 50) operated to individually stop the orbits of each orbiting body, and
Based on the lottery result of the combination and the operation of each of the stop operation means, the orbit of the orbiting body corresponding to the operated stop operation means is stopped within a predetermined period from the operation timing of each stop operation means. A stop drive control means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main control device 50) for driving and controlling each orbiter drive means, and
When the lottery result of the winning combination is a winning combination and the combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is stopped at an effective position visible from the display unit, a privilege giving means for giving the player a privilege (step S209 in the main control device 50). And the function to execute the process of step S210),
With
The display means is arranged above each orbiting body.
The gaming machine according to feature B11, wherein the wiring is drawn out from the lower end side of the display means.

According to the feature B12, each orbiting body is stopped by operating each stop operation means in order to stop the combination mode corresponding to the winning combination. This makes it possible to encourage active participation in the game.

In this case, it is generally conceivable to arrange the orbiting body and the display unit in front of the player so that the player can easily see the stop result of the orbiting body. Then, when the player tries to see the display means arranged above the orbiting body, it is assumed that he / she naturally looks up a little.

In such a configuration, since the wiring is pulled out from the lower end side of the display means, it is difficult for the player to see the wiring. This makes it possible to avoid the inconvenience that may occur when the wiring is provided on the front side of the display means, that is, the wiring is not visible to the player.

Feature B13. The moving means includes rotating means (rotating motors 321 and 366, gears 322, 323, 367, 368) for rotating the display means between the first position and the second position.
The display means has a pair of front and back display screens (each sub display screen G2a, G2b, etc.) as the display screen.
The first position is a position where one display screen is on the front side and the other display screen is on the back side when viewed from the front of the game machine.
The second position is a position where the other display screen is on the front side and the one display screen is on the back side when viewed from the front of the game machine.
The display control means
When the display means rotates from the first position to the second position, the display control target is switched from the one display screen to the other display screen, while the display means moves from the second position to the second position. When rotating to one position, a display control target switching means (a function of executing the processes of steps S611 and S612 in the display control device 193) for switching the display control target from the other display screen to the one display screen is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B12, characterized in that it is provided.

According to the feature B13, the image is displayed on the display screen of the person who is visually recognized by the player. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect of rotating the display means while allowing the player to visually recognize the image using either of the display screens, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game through the effect.

Feature B14. The moving means includes rotating means (rotating motors 321 and 366, gears 322, 323, 367, 368) for rotating the display means between the first position and the second position.
The display means is a first display means (each movable display device 63, 64) having a first display screen (sub-display screens G2, G3) as the display screen.
The effect means is a second display means (main display device 62) having a second display screen (main display screen G1).
The game according to any one of features B1 to B13, wherein the first display screen is tilted with respect to the second display screen when the first display means is in the second position. Machine.

According to the feature B14, when the first display means is in the second position, by displaying one image across each display screen, a stereoscopic image can be displayed, and through the display of the image. It is possible to further improve the degree of attention to the game.

Feature B15. The second display screen is arranged so as to face the front of the game machine.
The game according to feature B14, wherein the first display screen is inclined diagonally forward with respect to the second display screen when the first display means is in the second position. Machine.

According to the feature B15, when the first display means is in the second position, by displaying one image across each display screen, an image with a sense of perspective can be displayed, and through the display of the image. It is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature B16. The display means is a transmissive liquid crystal display means (each movable display device 63, 64).
When the liquid crystal display means is in the second position, light emitting means (surface emitting lights 191 and 192) capable of emitting light toward the front is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display means.
When the liquid crystal display means is in the second position and an image is displayed on the display screen, the light emitting control means for causing the light emitting means to emit light (the processing of steps S507 and S510 in the voice light emitting control device 46, etc.) The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B15, which is characterized by having a function of executing the above.

According to the feature B16, when the liquid crystal display means is in the first position, the light emitting effect can be performed by using the light emitting means, and when the liquid crystal display means is in the second position, the light of the light emitting means is displayed on the liquid crystal. It can be used as a backlight for the means.

Feature B17. The display means is provided on a transmissive liquid crystal panel (liquid crystal panel 210) and on the back side of the liquid crystal panel, and is divided into an irradiation state of irradiating the liquid crystal panel with light and a transmission state of transmitting light. It is a transmissive liquid crystal display means (each movable display device 63, 64) having a switchable light source means (each backlight 211,212).
When the liquid crystal display means is arranged at the first position, the light source means is set to the transmissive state, while when the liquid crystal display means is arranged at the second position, the light source means is set. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B16, characterized in that it includes a light source control means (a function of controlling each backlight 211,212 in the display control device 193) for setting the irradiation state.

According to the feature B17, when the liquid crystal display means is in the first position, the effect means can be visually recognized through the display screen by setting the light source means in a transmissive state.

On the other hand, when the liquid crystal display means is in the second position, the light source means is placed in the irradiation state, so that the light of the light source means can be used to display an image on the display screen.

As the light source means, for example, "a light guide plate provided so as to cover the liquid crystal panel and a light emitting body provided on the side of the light guide plate are provided, and the light guide plate is a transparent material. The surface of the light guide plate is provided with uneven portions that are invisible or difficult to see, and the uneven portions are surfaces that are inclined with respect to the liquid crystal panel and have an angle thereof. It has a different first inclined surface and a second inclined surface, and the first inclined surface is formed so as to totally reflect the light emitted from the light emitting body, and the second inclined surface is the light emitting. It is conceivable that the light emitted from the body is reflected toward the liquid crystal panel. "

It should be noted that the configuration limited to any one of the above features A1 to A20 and the following features C1 to C13 may be applied to the configuration of any one of the above features B1 to B17. In this case, further effects can be obtained by applying each configuration.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. A display means (2nd sub-display screens G2b, G3b) having a first display screen (first sub-display screens G2a, G3a) and a second display screen (second sub-display screens G2b, G3b) formed in a direction different from that of the first display screen. Each movable display device 63, 64) and
Changing means (rotating motors 321 and 366, etc.) for changing the orientation of each display screen, and
A display control means (display control device 193) that can control the display of each display screen individually and controls the display of each display screen according to the orientation of the display screens by the changing means.
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature C1, a display means having two display screens is provided, and the two display screens have different orientations from each other. When the orientation of each display screen is changed, the display control of each display screen is performed according to the orientation, so that the orientation of each display screen and the content displayed on each display screen are associated with each other. Can be performed, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased through the display effect.

Feature C2. The changing means includes rotating means (rotating motors 321 and 366, gears 322, 323, 367, 368, engaging portions 331, and a pair of receiving portions 332 and 333) for rotating the display means. The rotating means changes the orientation of each display screen by rotating the display means.
The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the display control means controls the display of each display screen in response to the rotation of the display means by the rotation means.

According to the feature C2, a different display screen can be visually recognized by the player by rotating the display means. In this case, by controlling the display of each display screen according to the rotation of the display means, the rotation mode of the display means and the display content of the display screen can be linked. Therefore, attention can be paid to both the rotation mode and the display mode of the display means, and the degree of attention to the game can be improved.

Feature C3. Each of the display screens is arranged in a pair on the front and back.
The rotating means has a first rotation position (closed position) in which the first display screen is on the front side and the second display screen is on the back side in front view of the game machine, and the first display screen is in front view of the game. The display means is rotated between the second rotation position (second open position) on the back side and the second display screen on the front side.
The display control means
When the display means rotates from the first rotation position to the second rotation position, the display control target is switched from the first display screen to the second display screen, while the display means is the second. Display control target switching means for switching the display control target from the second display screen to the first display screen when rotating from the rotation position to the first rotation position (steps S611 and S612 in the display control device 193). The gaming machine according to feature C2, which is characterized by having a function of executing the processing of the above.

According to the feature C3, when rotating from one of the first rotation position and the second rotation position to the other, the display screen visually recognized by the player in the front view of the game machine is the display control target. By switching the display control target, the player can visually recognize the image using either display screen.

Further, since only the image of the display screen that is the display control target needs to be displayed, the processing related to the other image display can be omitted. As a result, the processing load related to the display control can be reduced.

Feature C4. It is provided with a position grasping means for grasping the rotation position of the display means (a function of grasping a drive signal to the rotation motors 321 and 366 in the rotation motors 321 and 366 and the voice emission control device 46).
The display control target switching means is a predetermined specific rotation position (a position rotated 90 degrees from a closed position) between the first rotation position and the second rotation position by the position grasping means. The gaming machine according to feature C3, wherein the display control target is switched based on the fact that the display control target is switched based on the fact that the display control target is switched.

According to the feature C4, the display target is switched based on the fact that the position grasping means grasps that the display means is arranged at the specific rotation position. As a result, the display control target can be preferably switched by setting the position at which the display screen visually recognized by the player switches as the specific rotation position.

Feature C5. The display control means displays an image on each display screen when the display means is arranged within a predetermined specific rotation range between the first rotation position and the second rotation position. The gaming machine according to feature C3 or feature C4, characterized in that

According to the feature C5, when the display means is arranged within the specific rotation range, the display means rotates from the first rotation position to the second rotation position by displaying an image on each display screen. It is possible to prevent the image from appearing to have disappeared for a moment. As a result, the display control target can be smoothly switched.

Feature C6. Grant determination means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main control device 50) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to the player based on a predetermined opportunity, and
When the determination result of the grant determination means is the grant response result of granting the privilege, the privilege granting means (the main control device 50 executes the processes of steps S209 and S210) that can grant the privilege to the player. Function) and
The game rotation operation is started based on the grant determination by the grant determination means, and the game result corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination means is notified to end the game rotation operation. The game turn control means (each reel 17L, 17M, 17R) that controls the predetermined notification means (each reel 17L, 17M, 17R) so that the game turn operation of each game turn is performed according to the determination result of the grant determination means. The function of executing the processes of steps S207 and S208 in the main control device 50) and
With
The rotating means rotates the display means from one of the first rotation position and the second rotation position to the other rotation position when the game rotation operation is performed. To make
The display control means
When the display means is in one of the rotation positions, a predetermined common image (preliminary character image P51) is displayed on the display screen arranged on the front side of the display screens when viewed from the front of the game machine. Display,
When the display means is in the other rotation position, the result notification image (winning character image P52, etc.) corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination that triggered the game rotation operation is displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of features C3 to C5, which is displayed on a display screen arranged on the front side of each display screen when viewed from the front of the gaming machine.

According to the feature C6, when the game rotation operation is performed, a common image is displayed on one display screen, and then the display means is rotated to display a result notification image on the other display screen. be able to. The result notification image corresponds to the determination result of the grant determination that triggered the game rotation operation. As a result, the player pays attention to the display effect while expecting that the result notification image corresponds to an advantageous grant determination result. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the degree of attention to the game through the above display effect.

In particular, until the result notification image is displayed, the same common image is displayed regardless of the determination result of the grant determination. As a result, the degree of attention to the rotation of the display means, which may occur when the determination result of this time is grasped at the timing before the display means rotates from one rotation position to the other rotation position, is reduced. It can be suppressed.

Feature C7. A production means (main display device 62) provided on the back side of the display means and used for production in a game is provided.
The first rotation position is a position where at least a part of each of the display screens overlaps with the effect means.
The second rotation position is a position where the display screens do not overlap with the effect means, or a position where the area where the display screens and the effect means overlap is smaller than the first rotation position.
The display means is formed so as to be switchable between a transmission state in which light is transmitted and an image display state in which an image is displayed for each predetermined unit area (pixel).
In the situation where the display means is arranged at the first rotation position, the display control means sets the unit area included in a predetermined area among the areas overlapping with the effect means as the image display state. The gaming machine according to any one of features C3 to C6, wherein each unit area is individually controlled so that the unit area included in the other area is in the transparent state.

According to the feature C7, when the display means is in the first rotation position, the display means and the effect means overlap each other in the front view of the game machine. In this case, the image is displayed in a predetermined area of the overlapping areas. In this case, since the other regions of the overlapping regions are in a transparent state, the rear can be visually recognized. As a result, the effect means can be visually recognized in other areas. Therefore, it is possible to execute a display effect in which the image display and the effect means are overlapped with each other, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game through the display effect.

On the other hand, when the display means is in the second rotation position, the area where the display means and the effect means do not overlap or overlap each other in the front view of the game machine becomes smaller. As a result, the effect means can be directly visually recognized. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the production mode and to inflate the visibility and predictability of the production means. Therefore, the organic bond between the effect means and the display means can be enhanced, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

Feature C8. The rotating means moves the display means from the first rotation position to the second rotation position by rotating the display means forward.
The display means is provided with wiring (flexible cables 251,252) for transmitting signals or electric power.
The gaming machine according to feature C7, wherein the wiring is closer to the rotation base end portion than the rotation tip end portion in the display means and is drawn out from a portion on the front surface side of the display means.

According to the feature C8, since the wiring is pulled out from the portion of the display means near the rotation base end portion, the amount of movement of the wiring when the display means is rotated is small. As a result, smooth rotation of the display means can be realized.

Further, the wiring is drawn from the front side of the display means. As a result, when the display means rotates forward, the wiring is less likely to be caught by the effect means arranged on the back side of the display means. Therefore, the forward rotation of the display means is less likely to be hindered by the wiring. Therefore, even when the effect means is arranged close to the back side of the display means, the display means can be smoothly rotated forward.

Feature C9. A plurality of orbiting bodies (reels 17L, 17M, 17R) having a plurality of types of patterns attached in the circumferential direction while orbiting in the circumferential direction.
A display unit (each display window 14L, 14M, 14R) that makes it possible to visually recognize a part of each pattern for each orbiting body, and
Starting operation means (start lever 21) operated to start the orbit of each orbiting body, and
A lottery means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main control device 50) for drawing a winning combination based on the operation of the starting operation means, and
An orbiting body driving means (stepping motor 414) provided for each orbiting body and orbiting each orbiting body, and
A start drive control means (a function of executing the process of step S208 in the main control device 50) that drives and controls each of the orbiting body driving means so as to start the orbit of each orbiting body based on the operation of the starting operation means.
A plurality of stop operating means (a function of executing the process of step S208 in the main control device 50) operated to individually stop the orbits of each orbiting body, and
Based on the lottery result of the combination and the operation of each of the stop operation means, the orbit of the orbiting body corresponding to the operated stop operation means is stopped within a predetermined period from the operation timing of each stop operation means. A stop drive control means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main control device 50) for driving and controlling each orbiter drive means, and
When the lottery result of the winning combination is a winning combination and the combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is stopped at an effective position visible from the display unit, a privilege giving means for giving the player a privilege (step S209 in the main control device 50). And the function to execute the process of step S210),
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The display means is arranged above each orbiting body.
The gaming machine according to feature C8, wherein the wiring is drawn out from the lower end side of the display means.

According to the feature C9, each orbiting body is stopped by operating each stop operation means in order to stop the combination mode corresponding to the winning combination. This makes it possible to encourage active participation in the game.

In this case, it is generally conceivable to arrange the orbiting body and the display unit in front of the player so that the player can easily see the stop result of the orbiting body. Then, when the player tries to see the display means arranged above the orbiting body, it is assumed that he / she naturally looks up a little.

In such a configuration, since the wiring is pulled out from the lower end side of the display means, it is difficult for the player to see the wiring. This makes it possible to avoid the inconvenience that may occur when the wiring is provided on the front side of the display means, that is, the wiring is not visible to the player.

Feature C10. The effect means includes an effect display screen (main display screen G1) on which an image is displayed.
The second display screen is described in any one of features C7 to C9, which is characterized in that the display means is tilted with respect to the effect display screen when the display means is arranged at the second rotation position. Game machine.

According to the feature C10, when the display means is arranged at the second rotation position, one image is displayed across the second display screen and the effect display screen to display a three-dimensional image. This makes it possible to further improve the degree of attention to the game through the display of the image.

Feature C11. The effect display screen is arranged so as to face the front of the game machine.
The second display screen is described in feature C10, which is characterized in that when the display means is arranged at the second rotation position, the display means is arranged so as to be inclined diagonally forward with respect to the effect display screen. Game machine.

According to the feature C11, when the display means is arranged at the second rotation position, the image 1 is displayed across the second display screen and the effect display screen to display an image with a sense of perspective. It is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game through the display of the image.

Feature C12. The changing means includes rotating means (rotating motors 321 and 366, gears 322, 323, 367, 368, engaging portions 331, and a pair of receiving portions 332 and 333) for rotating the display means. The rotating means changes the orientation of each display screen by rotating the display means.
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C11, which comprises slide moving means (sliding motors 281,357, pinions 282,358 and racks 283,359) for sliding moving the display means. ..

According to the feature C12, a different display screen can be visually recognized by the player by rotating the display means.

Further, slide movement and rotation are set as movement modes of the display means. As a result, when the display means moves, the game can be played while paying attention to which mode the display means moves. Therefore, by combining the rotating means for changing the orientation of the display screen and the sliding moving means, it is possible to preferably perform an effect of moving the display means, and further improve the degree of attention to the game through the effect. Can be planned.

Feature C13. The display means is provided on the liquid crystal panel so as to sandwich the liquid crystal panel with a transmissive liquid crystal panel (liquid crystal panel 210) in which the first display screen and the second display screen are formed in pairs on the front and back sides. It is a transmissive liquid crystal display means having a pair of light source means (a pair of backlights 211,212) capable of irradiating light.
The pair of light source means is formed so as to be switchable between an irradiation state (light emission state) of irradiating the liquid crystal panel with light and a transmission state of transmitting the incident light.
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C12, which comprises a light source control means (display control device 193) for individually switching the states of the pair of light source means.

According to the feature C13, the first display screen and the second display screen are formed as a pair on the front and back. In such a configuration, the light source means arranged on one display screen side is in a transmissive state, and the light source means arranged on the other display screen side is in an irradiation state, so that an image is displayed on one display screen. be able to. Then, by reversing the state of the light source means, the other display screen can be displayed. As a result, the target to be displayed in the image can be switched according to the switching of the state of the light source means. Therefore, it is possible to display an image on the display screen of 2 using the liquid crystal panel of 1.

Further, by setting both of the pair of light source means in a transmissive state, the state of the back side can be visually recognized via the liquid crystal display means. As a result, not only the image is displayed on each display screen, but also the state on the back side can be seen through, and a novel display effect can be performed.

According to the relationship with the feature C2, "the light source control means controls the pair of light source means according to the state of the display means". As a result, when the display screen visually recognized by the player is switched due to the rotation of the display means, the state of the pair of light source means is switched correspondingly to the display screen visually recognized by the player. Images can be displayed.

It should be noted that the configuration limited to any one of the above features A1 to A20 and the above features B1 to B17 may be applied to the configuration of any one of the above features C1 to C13. In this case, further effects can be obtained by applying each configuration.

The basic configurations of various gaming machines to which the above features can be applied are shown below.

Pachinko game machine: An operating means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area and gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

Rotating game machines such as slot machines: Equipped with a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures, the variable display of the plurality of pictures is started due to the operation of the start operation means, and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of symbols is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a privilege is given to the player according to the symbols after the stop.

Belt-type game machine using a ball: Equipped with a variable display means for displaying the symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then displaying the symbol sequence in the final stop, the symbol variation is started and stopped due to the operation of the starting operation means. A special gaming state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means or the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. (Game, etc.) is generated, and further, a throwing device provided with a ball saucer and a throwing device for taking in a game ball from the ball saucer and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball saucer is provided. A game machine configured so that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when the game ball is thrown in.

10 ... Slot machine, 16 ... Reel unit, 21 ... Start lever, 45 ... Display unit, 46 ... Voice emission control device, 50 ... Main control device, 62 ... Main display device, 63 ... Right side movable display device, 64 ... Left side movable Display device, 81 ... Liquid crystal panel, 181 ... Upper frame, 182 ... Lower frame, 191, 192 ... Surface emitting light, 193 ... Display control device, 201, 202 ... Frame, 203, 204 ... Liquid crystal display, 210 ... Liquid crystal Panel, 211,212 ... Backlight, 231,232 ... Light guide plate, 233,234 ... Light emitter, 243,244 ... Reflective prism, 251,252 ... Flexible cable, 261,262,351,352 ... Slide slit, 263 ~ 266 ... Holding unit, 281,357 ... Slide motor, 282,358 ... Pinion, 283,359 ... Rack, 291,360 ... Position detection sensor, 301,302,362,363 ... Rotating slit, 321,366 ... Rotating motor, 323,368 ... 2nd gear, 331 ... engaging part, 332,333 ... receiving part, 341,369 ... rotation detection sensor, 402 ... MPU of main control device 50, 422 ... voice emission control device 46 MPU, 441 ... image signal processing circuit, 442 ... LCD controller, 443 ... timing controller, 444 ... DC-DC converter, 445 ... backlight controller, 501 ... telescopic member, G1 ... main display screen, G2, G3 ... sub display Screen, G2a, G3a ... 1st sub display screen, G2b, G3b ... 2nd sub display screen.

Claims (2)

A first production means that has a display unit that can be visually recognized by the player when viewed from the front of the game machine and is used for the production of the game.
A second effect means provided on the front side of the game machine with respect to the first effect means and displaceable to a first position and a second position different from the first position.
Displacement control means for controlling the second effect means to be displaced in a predetermined case, and
With
The first position is a position where at least a part of the second effect means overlaps with the display unit of the first effect means in the front view of the game machine.
In the second position, the second effect means does not overlap with the display unit of the first effect means in the front view of the game machine, or the second effect means and the display unit of the first effect means are more than the first position. Is a small position where
The second effect means has a display area in which a predetermined display is performed and a transmission area in which light from the rear of the second effect means is transmitted in a front view of the game machine. It is configured so that it can be in a specific state,
In the second effect means, the second effect means is displaced to the first position side by the displacement control means without changing the display position of the predetermined display depending on the display state, so that the second effect means The predetermined display in the display area is displaced relative to the display in the display unit of the first effect means, and is visually recognized through the predetermined display in the display area of the second effect means and the transmission area of the second effect means. A gaming machine comprising means for executing a specific display effect including the display of the first effect means that is possible. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is performed using a predetermined gaming medium.

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