JP2004283548A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can perform an elaborate and interesting display. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a first display means (for example, rotary reels), a second display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 16) which is arranged in front of the first display means, and a third display means (for example, a liquid crystal shutter display 112). The second display means is provided with transparent display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c which allow what is displayed on the first display means to be seen through, while the third display means is provided with display covering sections 113a, 113b, and 113c which make what is displayed on the first display either visible or invisible. This machine is also provided with a display switch control means (for example, a device control device 140) which controls the switching of the display covering sections between the state to allow the display on the first display means to be seen through and the state to make it unseen. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing various displays.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming machine, a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and a video game machine, various effects have been performed to enhance the fun of the game.

  For example, in a conventional pachislot gaming machine, a liquid crystal display is disposed on the front side of the pachislot gaming machine separately from a plurality of rotating reels, and the effect image related to the game content is displayed on the liquid crystal display.

In addition, there is a technique related to a pachislot gaming machine using an EL (electroluminescence) lamp to display a line that becomes valid according to the number of inserted game medals (see Patent Document 1).
JP-A-11-244453

  However, in the conventional pachislot gaming machine, since the plurality of rotating reels and the liquid crystal display are arranged at separate positions, when the display using the plurality of rotating reels is concentrated, the display on the liquid crystal display is overlooked. On the contrary, if the user concentrates on the display on the liquid crystal display, there is a problem that the display using a plurality of rotating reels cannot be sufficiently enjoyed.

  In addition, although the image on the liquid crystal display is displayed in association with the display using a plurality of rotating reels, the variation display of the symbol on the plurality of rotating reels and the image using the liquid crystal display are fused. It is not a matter of course, and further improvements are needed to enhance the effect of the production. In this regard, in a case where the display of the symbols on the plurality of rotating reels is fused with the display of the plurality of display units, such as an image using a liquid crystal display, various displays are performed to increase a sense of expectation for the game. For example, it is possible to further improve the fun of the game.

  It should be noted that other types of gaming machines also have the same problems as the above-mentioned conventional pachislot gaming machines, and there has been a demand for the development of a technology for further enhancing the effect of the effect.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described circumstances, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying interesting and interesting effects.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features in order to achieve the above-mentioned object. That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game result display unit (for example, each of the reels 2a, 2b, 2c, the liquid crystal display device 16 and the like) for performing a predetermined display on the game result, and a predetermined game on the game result display unit. Game value providing means (for example, main control board 60) for providing a game value advantageous to the player when a result is displayed, and display control means (for example, first control means) for controlling display on the game result display means. In a gaming machine having a main control board 60 as display control means, a display control device 50 as second display control means, and a display control device 140 as third display control means, the game result display means 1 display means (for example, each of the reels 2a, 2b, 2c), and is disposed in front of the first display means when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and is displayed through the display of the first display means. A second display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device 16) having a transparent display unit (for example, a transmissive display unit 23a) capable of performing the display, and a front side of the first display unit when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. A third display unit (for example, a liquid crystal shutter display device 112) provided with a display blocking unit (for example, a display blocking unit 113a) that transmits or blocks the display of the first display unit. A display control unit configured to convert and control the display shielding unit to one of a state of blocking the display of the first display unit and a state of transmitting the display of the first display unit. For example, it is characterized by including an ON / OFF control circuit 142 of the display control device 140 as the third display control means.

  In the above invention, the display shield part in the third display means can be provided at a position corresponding to the transmissive display part in the second display means.

  In the above invention, a plurality of the transmissive display sections in the second display section and a plurality of the display shield sections in the third display section may be provided.

  Further, in the above invention, the second display means and the third display means can be provided integrally.

  Further, in the above invention, when a predetermined display relating to a game result is performed in an area including the transparent display section of the second display section, the conversion control section sets the display shielding section to the first display section. The display can be controlled so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the display, or the display is shielded so as not to be visible.

  Further, in the above invention, a game start means (for example, the main control board 60) for starting a game based on an operation by the player, and a predetermined combination (for example, based on the start of the game by the game start means) , BB) as a winning combination, and a winning combination determining means (for example, the main control board 60), wherein the conversion control means determines information related to the winning combination (for example, the possibility of the winning combination being established). Based on the information (reliability), information indicating the determined winning combination, and the like, the degree of cutoff indicating the degree of blocking the display of the first display means can be controlled.

  Further, in the above invention, the conversion control unit may include a display blocking unit that converts and controls the display of the first display unit to be in a state of transmitting the display among the plurality of display blocking units (for example, the display blocking units 113a, 113b, 113c). Can be switched in time series.

  Specifically, in the above invention, the first display means includes a plurality of display units (for example, reels 2a, 2b, 2c), and each of the display units changes the identification information (for example, the design of the reel). A game start means for performing display and stop display and starting a game based on an operation by a player, and a winning combination determination for determining a predetermined combination as a winning combination based on the start of the game by the game starting means. Means, a prize display control means (for example, a main control circuit 60) for stopping and displaying a predetermined prize mode on the first display means based on the winning combination being a predetermined combination, and an operation by a player. A plurality of stop command means (for example, stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c) for outputting a stop command signal for causing the first display means to perform a stop display based on the first display means. For example, the display blocking units 113a, 113b, 113c) and the respective stop command means (for example, the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c) are provided corresponding to the respective display units (for example, the reels 2a, 2b, 2c). The winning combination is a predetermined combination, and the player operates the plurality of stop instruction units in one stop instruction unit in a predetermined order (for example, the order of the stop switches 8b, 8c, 8a). When the prize display control means causes the first display means to stop and display the predetermined prize mode each time the conversion is performed, the conversion control means performs an order corresponding to the predetermined order (for example, a display blocking unit). (The order of 113b, 113c, 113a) is controlled in such a manner that the display of the first display means is transmitted for each display blocking unit.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the display shielding unit can be controlled to be converted into one of a state in which the display of the first display unit is shielded and a state in which the display of the first display unit is transmitted. This makes it possible to display a rich and interesting presentation.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

<Basic configuration of gaming machine>
A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the components described below. That is, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has a game result display means for performing a predetermined display on the game result, and a game value advantageous to the player when the predetermined game result is displayed on the game result display means. And a display control means for controlling display on the game result display means. Here, the predetermined display related to the game result refers to effect display, notification of game information, notification of the game result, and the like.

  The game result display means includes a first display means, and a second display means and a third display means arranged respectively on the front side of the first display means when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. The third display means is provided, for example, integrally with the second display means. The present invention is applicable even if the third display means is not provided integrally with the second display means. Further, the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means are provided separately, and the first display means, and the second display means and the third display means other than the first display means are provided at predetermined positions. They are arranged at intervals.

  The second display means has a transmissive display part capable of transmitting and displaying the display of the first display means, and the third display means has a display shield for transmitting or blocking the display of the first display means. Has a part. Here, the number of the transmissive display units and the display shielding units is not particularly limited, and any number of one, two, three, and the like may be provided. Also, the arrangement is not particularly limited, and various configurations such as three vertically and three horizontally and three diagonally can be considered. Further, the display shielding section may be provided so as to straddle a plurality of transmissive display sections. In this case, the display shielding unit can be configured to have a larger area than the plurality of transmissive display units. The display shielding unit is configured to be capable of controlling the conversion to one of a state of blocking the display of the first display unit and a state of transmitting the display of the first display unit.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the display control means includes a first display control means for controlling display on the first display means, and a second display control means for controlling display on the second display means. And third display control means for controlling display on the third display means.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a game start command unit operable by a player, and a game start unit for starting a game based on an output of the game start command unit. Each time the game start means is operated, the game result display means is operated. In addition, each of the game start means may be activated, and may further include a winning combination determining means for determining a predetermined combination (for example, a combination of a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB)) as a winning combination. The game result may be displayed based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Specifically, the first display control means (winning display control means) displays a predetermined winning mode (winning mode corresponding to the winning combination) on the first display means based on the winning combination being a predetermined combination. You may make it stop display.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has a game result deriving unit for deriving a game result in accordance with an operation of a player, and performs display control based on an output of the game result deriving unit. The means controls display in the game result display means. The game result deriving means is also a plurality of stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for performing a stop display on the first display means based on an operation by the player.

  In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the winning combination determination means selects one or a plurality of winning combinations from the plurality of winning combinations based on the output of the game start command means, thereby determining a predetermined combination. Determine the winning combination. Then, the display control means operates based on the output of the winning combination determination means.

  The image displayed on the first display unit based on the control of the first display control unit is superimposed on the image displayed on the second display unit based on the control of the second display control unit. It is possible to display the state and the effect image. As a specific example, in the case where the symbol change display is being performed on the first display means, the display of the first display means is transmitted by the transparent display section, and the second display is formed in an area excluding the transparent display section. The display on the display means is performed. This allows the player to display the first display means (for example, changing the display of symbols) and the second display means (for example, to display an effect image). Then, when the symbol change display is not performed on the first display means, the display of the first display means is shut off, and the display of the second display means is performed in an area including the transparent display section. Thereby, when the display of the second display means is the display of the effect image, the impression of the effect image display held by the player can be strengthened.

  In the case where the symbol change display is performed on the first display means, the display of the first display means is transmitted by the transparent display section, and the display of the second display means is displayed in an area excluding the transparent display section. It may not be performed. In this case, only the symbol variation display is displayed, so that the player's concentration of the game can be increased.

  Here, the first display means and the second display means may be provided separately, and both may be provided at a predetermined interval. Further, the first display means and the second display means can be integrally configured.

  The first display means includes, for example, a plurality of symbol display units (display units) that perform variable display of identification information (such as symbols) and stop display of the identification information.

  The second display means includes a transmissive display section capable of transmissively displaying a symbol displayed on the symbol display section so as to correspond to an area of the symbol display section of the first display section. Here, the number of the symbol display units is not particularly limited, and one, two, three, or the like may be provided. The number of symbols displayed on the symbol display section is not particularly limited, and may be any number such as one, three vertically and three horizontally, three diagonally, and the like. Further, the second display means may be provided so as to straddle a plurality of symbol display sections. In this case, the second display means can be configured to have a larger area than the first display means.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a front lighting means for illuminating the first display means from the front side of the gaming machine, and a rear lighting for illuminating the first display means from the back side of the gaming machine. Means. Here, the front lighting means or the rear lighting means can be provided for each symbol display unit.

<Specific examples of each means etc.>
Next, specific examples of the above-described units will be described. The following specific examples are examples of each means in the gaming machine according to the present invention, and are not limited to these specific examples.

  The gaming machine is, for example, a pachislot machine, a pachinko machine (a first kind, a second kind, a third kind), an arrangement ball game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a video slot game machine, a video poker game machine, a slot machine, and the like. What kind of game, if a game result display unit for displaying a game result and a function of converting and controlling a game state to a state advantageous to a player when a specific display is made on the game result display unit, Machine.

  The game result display means is a display device for displaying a game result, and includes a first display means, a second display means, and a third display means. For example, a CRT, an LCD, a plasma display, a seven segment What kind of display device such as display, dot matrix display, lamp, LED, fluorescent lamp, EL (electroluminescence) display, rotating reel, rotating disk display, flexible LED, flexible liquid crystal display, liquid crystal projector, etc. You may.

  The game result displayed on the game result display means is displayed according to the operation of the game start instruction means or the operation of the game result derivation means, and is displayed as a still image, a moving image, or a combination thereof. . Specific examples include display of specific symbols (such as "3" and "7"), display of specific symbol combinations (such as "777" and "776"), and specific symbols among a plurality of symbols. (Single cherry, double cherry, etc.), and character information such as "big hit", "bonus", "missing", "big hit", "bonus fixed", and "missing". The game result in the case of the ball-and-ball game machine also includes a result displayed when a game medium such as a game ball or a coin enters or passes through a predetermined winning opening provided in the game board.

  The game value providing means is a hopper that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from a hopper drive unit (not shown) based on an instruction from the main control board, or a determined winning combination is a specific combination. The main control board (for example, a main control board 60 to be described later) that gives a specific game value to the player when the specific winning mode is stopped and displayed on the first display means based on the above.

  The game value provided by the game value providing means is a payout of a prize medium (coins, medals, game balls) based on a predetermined winning combination, and a predetermined value to a game result storage medium (such as a magnetic card) based on a predetermined winning combination. , Generation of a replay game, addition of points, generation of an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on a predetermined winning combination, and the like.

  The advantageous state may be any state that is advantageous to a player who continues for a plurality of game units. In the pachislot, a state occurs when a big bonus is won, a state occurs when a single bonus is won, a winning state, Role navigating function, push order navigating function, so-called CT continues over a plurality of game units, replay high probability state, winning combination release state, concentrated state, etc. In pachinko, big hit state, lottery high probability Status.

  The predetermined combination in the pachislot includes a small combination, a single bonus combination, a regular bonus combination, a big bonus combination, a replay combination, and the like. An explanation of the occurrence of an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the predetermined winning combination is as follows. In the case of a small win, there is an advantageous state in which a predetermined number of prize media are paid out. In the case of a single bonus, the winning combination determining means determines the probability of determining the small winning as a winning combination for one game unit. In the case of a regular bonus prize, an advantageous state in which the winning combination determination means determines the small combination as the winning combination is a high probability only for a plurality of game units. In the case of a big bonus prize, an advantageous state occurs in which the probability that the winning combination determination means determines the regular bonus as the winning combination is high only for a predetermined plurality of game units, and in the case of a replay winning, There is an advantageous state in which a game in one game unit can be started without inserting a game medium.

  Further, as an advantageous state, a winning combination navigating function for notifying the information on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means before the player operates the stop commanding means, a stop pattern selecting means (for example, a main control board 60 described later) ), A push order navigating function for notifying the information on the selected stop pattern before the player operates the stop command means, and a pattern with the minimum movement or almost the minimum variation from the output of the stop command signal from the stop command means by the player. (For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1989-288888) for stopping the game may be continued over a plurality of game units. In addition, as an advantageous state, a replay high probability state in which the probability that the winning combination determination means determines a replay as a winning combination over one or a plurality of game units is a high probability, or a predetermined role or a specific role is determined by the winning combination determination means. A winning combination release state in which the winning combination is determined to be a winning combination and a winning mode corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations that have not yet been won is easily displayed, or the winning combination determining means determines a predetermined (or specific) role. May be generated such that the probability of determining as a winning combination is high only for one or a plurality of game units. In addition, as an advantageous state, a state of a combination of these states may be generated, or the length of the period of the “plurality of game units” may be increased so as to be advantageous to the player. .

  The predetermined role in a pachinko machine or the like is a jackpot in which a large prize winning means provided on the game board surface is opened or expanded a plurality of times or a large prize winning means provided on the game board surface is opened or expanded a plurality of times. There are expanding small hits and medium hits. As an advantageous state, in the case of a jackpot, a jackpot state in which the variable prize means provided on the game board surface for facilitating the entry of the game medium is opened or expanded one or more times, or a big prize means is opened or expanded. There is a lottery high probability state (a so-called probability fluctuation state) in which the lottery probability of whether or not to make it high is set.

  Note that the advantageous state may be called a bonus. Also, one game unit can be from the output of the game start command signal from the game start command means to the display of the game result. For a plurality of game units, one game unit may be performed a plurality of times. In addition, winning means that a predetermined winning mode corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed on the game result display means (first display means) as a game result.

  The game start instruction means refers to, for example, a start lever, a start switch (for example, a start switch 7 described later), a bet switch, a switch for detecting the insertion of a game medium, and the like in a pachislot gaming machine. Also, it refers to a predetermined symbol starting port or a predetermined symbol starting gate provided on a game board of the pachinko machine.

  The game start means starts the game based on the operation of the game start instruction means by the player, and includes, for example, a control device for controlling the start of the game and a control program thereof. Specifically, the game start means corresponds to a main control board 60 described later. A signal indicating the operation of the game start instruction means by the player is sent to the main control board 60, and the main control board 60 starts the game based on the signal.

  The game result deriving means (stop command means) refers to, for example, a stop switch (for example, stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c described later) in a pachislo gaming machine. In this case, the number of stop switches is not particularly limited.

  The winning combination determining means determines a predetermined combination as a winning combination based on the start of the game by the game starting means. For example, the control for determining the “winning combination” based on a random number lottery. Refers to the device and its control program. Specifically, the winning combination determination means corresponds to the main control board 60. In this case, the “winning combination” includes various combinations derived as a result of the random number lottery, such as “losing” and “replay”.

  The first display means includes a plurality of symbol display units for performing a variable display and a stop display of a reel symbol, and refers to, for example, a rotating reel (for example, rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c to be described later) in a pachislo gaming machine. . Note that the stop switch may not be effective based on a predetermined condition while the rotating reel is rotating.

  The second display means refers to, for example, a liquid crystal display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device 16 described later) that displays various images such as effect images. In this case, the predetermined area of the liquid crystal display device includes a transmissive display unit (for example, transmissive display units 23a, 23b, and 23c, which will be described later) that can transmit and display the symbol display on the rotating reel. That is, a region other than the transmissive display portion includes a diffusing portion for diffusing light rays from a backlight or the like of the liquid crystal display device. Have been. On the other hand, the transmissive display section does not include this diffusion section, and transmits light from a backlight or the like.

  The third display means refers to, for example, a liquid crystal shutter display device (a liquid crystal shutter display device 112 described later). In this case, a predetermined area of the liquid crystal shutter display device includes a display shielding unit that can shield the display of the first display unit described above, for example, the symbol display on the rotating reel, so that the display cannot be performed. Specifically, the display shielding unit is configured to be able to control conversion into one of a state in which the display of the first display unit is shielded and a state in which the display of the first display unit is transmitted.

  It should be noted that the game result display means may further include another display means in addition to the first display means, the second display means, and the third display means. The separate display means refers to, for example, a bet number display in a pachislot gaming machine, a production-specific rotating reel, or the like.

  The display on each display means is not limited to a visual display, but may be an auditory display, an olfactory display, a display in a lamp lighting mode, or a display in which these displays are combined. Furthermore, when performing a visual display, it is possible to display a color, a pattern, a shape, or a combination thereof. When the winning probability or the like is displayed, the reliability can be changed. In this case, the reliability may be changed according to the number of game media to be put into the game. That is, when the number of game media inserted in the game is equal to or more than a predetermined number, or when the number of credited game media is equal to or more than a predetermined number, an effect that increases reliability can be performed.

  The display control means refers to, for example, a display control device and its control program. The display control means includes a first display control means, a second display control means, and a third display control means. Here, for example, when the first display means is a rotating reel, the first display control means refers to a control device for controlling rotation and stop of the rotating reel and a control program thereof. Corresponds to a main control board 60 described later. Further, for example, when the second display means is a liquid crystal display device, the second display control means refers to a control device having a video processor or the like and a control program thereof. The control device 50 corresponds to this. Further, for example, when the third display means is a liquid crystal shutter display device, the third display control means is a control device having an ON / OFF control circuit for switching the liquid crystal shutter display device and the control thereof. It refers to a program, and specifically corresponds to a display control device 140 described later. Note that the third display control means is a conversion control means for converting and controlling the display shielding unit to either a state in which the display of the first display means is shielded or a state in which the display of the first display means is transmitted. Further, when a predetermined display relating to the game result is performed in an area including the transparent display section of the second display section, the third display control section allows the player to visually recognize the display of the first display section. It can be controlled so as to be difficult or invisible.

  The front lighting means refers to, for example, a lamp, an LED, or the like for illuminating a rotating reel from the front side of the gaming machine in a pachislot gaming machine or a pachinko machine. The rear illuminating means refers to, for example, a back lamp for illuminating a rotating reel from the inside in a pachislot gaming machine or a pachinko machine.

  Further, the operations of the above-described units can be configured to be performed based on a predetermined lottery result. Further, the operation state of each of the above means may be configured to be set based on the operation of the clerk, the operation of the player, the operation of the salesperson, and the like.

  In addition, the current mainstream pachinko machine will be described in a supplementary manner. The current mainstream pachinko machine has a game board for launching a game ball by a launching device (not shown) to play a game. This game board has a substantially circular game section surrounded by guide rails, in which a plurality of obstacles such as nails and windmills are arranged, and a plurality of special symbols are displayed. An image display device functioning as a special symbol display device for variable display, a normal symbol display device incorporating two normal symbol display LEDs of red and green, a plurality of winning holes, and any of the winning holes An outro is provided for discharging the unplayed game balls from within the game section.

  The game board also has a special symbol starting port (special symbol starting gate) for starting the variable display of the symbol on the image display device on condition that a game ball is won, and a normal symbol display on condition that the game ball passes. An ordinary symbol starting port (ordinary symbol starting gate) for starting the variable display of the apparatus is provided.

  Also, in the game board, when the stop display mode of the symbol on the image display device constitutes a predetermined prize mode, a state in which game balls are easily accepted for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times (for example, a big hit state, a middle hit state, (Winning state etc.) is provided.

  Further, when a predetermined display result is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device, a hit state in which the special symbol starting port (special symbol starting gate) is opened or enlarged is performed.

  In the case where the special symbol is a specific symbol (probability varying symbol), a so-called probability varying game in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is increased in the game after the end of the special game (big hit game). . As the specific symbol (probability variation symbol), for example, an odd symbol among the “big hit” symbols represented by the numbers “0” to “11” is the specific symbol (probability variation symbol).

<Appearance of pachislot machine>
Hereinafter, a specific embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example of a typical gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachislo gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachislot gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has rotating reels 2a, 2b, and 2c disposed in the gaming machine housing 1 at a position substantially above the center of the front surface of the gaming machine housing 1. There are provided three display windows 3a, 3b, 3c facing the surface of the game, and below the display windows 3a, 3b, 3c, a game medal slot 4, for inserting a game medal to be provided for a game, The bet switch 5 for inserting game medals to be used in the game within the credited range, the stored medal settlement switch 6 for paying out credited game medals, and the rotation of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are started simultaneously. Switch 7a, and three stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c for individually stopping the rotation of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c.

  The three display windows 3a, 3b, 3c are provided with a total of five active line displays 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e so as to cross the display windows 3a, 3b, 3c. This activated line display is composed of three activated line displays 9b, 9c, 9d and two activated line displays 9a, 9e intersecting the three activated line displays 9a, 9e, and is activated by the number of game medals provided for the game. The numbers change. Also, on the left side of the display window 3a, three activated line lamps 10a, 10b, 10c for displaying a correspondence relationship between the number of game medals provided for the game and the activated line displays 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e. Is provided. On the front of the effective line lamps 10a, 10b, and 10c, for example, numerals such as "I", "Nii", and "San" are displayed, and corresponding to the illuminated effective line lamps 10a, 10b, and 10c, The number of inserted game medals and the valid line display 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e are clearly indicated. Further, a plurality of display lamps 11a, 11b, 11c for displaying game information in the pachislot gaming machine are provided above and below the activated line lamps 10a, 10b, 10c. The display lamps 11a, 11b, and 11c function as separate display units, and may be used for various displays such as permission to insert a game medal, permission to start a game, internal winning of a bonus game, prohibition of a game, and stopping. it can.

  A game medal payout opening 12 for paying out game medals is provided in a lower front portion of the gaming machine housing 1 and a game medal storage plate for storing game medals so as to face the game medal payout opening 12. 13 are provided. In addition, a decorative portion 14 and a pair of speakers 15a and 15b are provided on the upper front surface of the gaming machine housing 1.

  Although not shown, a hopper for paying out game medals is provided in the gaming machine housing 1 when a predetermined winning mode stop display is performed.

<Rotating reel>
The rotating reels 2a, 2b, and 2c are members that function as first display means in the present embodiment, and are arranged three in a row. Each of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c rotates by driving of a stepping motor or the like. Each of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, and 2c is formed of a member having a light transmitting property, and a reel tape (not shown) having a light transmitting property and displaying a plurality of symbols is attached to the surface thereof. It is attached.

  The number of rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c is not limited to three, but may be two, four, or any number. The types of symbols displayed on each of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are not particularly limited. For example, "7", "bell", "orange", "cherry", "JAC", "BAR" , "Person", "animal", "fish", "vehicle", and the like.

  The rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a longitudinal section of the rotating reel (represented by 2a), the liquid crystal display device 16 and the liquid crystal shutter display device 112. As shown in FIG. 2, the spinning reel 2a is provided therein with three backlights 17a, 17b, and 17c for illuminating the spinning reel 2a from inside. The number of backlights is not limited to three, but may be one, two, or four or more according to the number of symbols stopped and displayed in the display window 3a. Lamps, LEDs, and the like can be used as the backlights 17a, 17b, and 17c.

  A front illumination for illuminating the liquid crystal display device 16 and the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 from the back side and illuminating the rotation reels 2a, 2b, 2c from the front side is provided on the front side of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. One device 18a, 18b is provided on each of the upper and lower sides. As the front illumination devices 18a and 18b, for example, a fluorescent lamp, a lamp, an LED, or the like can be used. The front illumination devices 18a and 18b may be provided only on the upper side or the lower side instead of the upper and lower pairs.

<Liquid crystal display device and liquid crystal shutter display device>
The liquid crystal display device 16 and the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 are members that function as a second display unit and a third display unit in the present embodiment, respectively. As shown in FIG. 2, the liquid crystal display device 16 and the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 are arranged so as to overlap with the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c so as to be located on the front side of the pachislo gaming machine. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the liquid crystal display device 16 as the second display means and the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 as the third display means are provided integrally.

  First, the liquid crystal display device 16 as the second display means will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the liquid crystal display device 16 in a longitudinal section, and FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the liquid crystal display device 16 as viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display device 16 is provided with a liquid crystal panel 19, a light guide plate 20, and a reflection plate 21 in this order from the front side of the pachislot gaming machine. Light sources 22a and 22b composed of lamps, lamps, LEDs, and the like are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the liquid crystal display device 16, portions corresponding to the display windows 3a, 3b, 3c of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. The transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c are capable of transmissively displaying the symbols. That is, the non-transmissive area 24 other than the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c has a diffusing section for diffusing light rays from the front illumination devices 18a and 18b, while the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c. Does not have this diffusion. Further, the entire liquid crystal display device 16 is illuminated by light sources 22a and 22b disposed above and below the light guide plate 20. The transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c in the liquid crystal display device 16 are configured to be transparent or cut out of the reflector so that the reflector 21 does not reflect the light from the light sources 22a and 22b.

  In the liquid crystal display device 16 according to the present embodiment, the player can visually recognize the symbols displayed on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c through the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 16 can display the effect image on the entire screen including the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, 23c and the non-transmissive area 24.

  Next, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 as the third display means will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 as a longitudinal section, and FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 as viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 has display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c formed on the boundary surface with the liquid crystal display device 16.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the liquid crystal shutter display device 112, these display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c are provided at positions corresponding to the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c of the liquid crystal display device 16. Further, in the pachislot gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, a plurality of transparent display units (23a, 23b, 23c) and a plurality of display shield units (113a, 113b, 113c) are provided. ) Are provided.

  When the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is turned on, the display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c shield all light from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b, so that the player The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means cannot be visually recognized through the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, 23c of the display device 16. On the other hand, when the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is turned off, all light from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b are transmitted through the display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c. Through the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, 23c of the liquid crystal display device 16, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means can be visually recognized. Note that the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is configured to be able to switch between OFF corresponding to the transmission state and ON corresponding to the blocking state in each of the display shielding units 113a, 113b or 113c. Then, when the liquid crystal display device 16 as the second display device performs a predetermined display on the game result in the area including the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, and 23c, a display control device 140 described later as the third display control device is provided. Controls the display shielding units 113a, 113b, and 113c so that the display of the first display means is difficult to be visually recognized by the player or is invisible.

  With the above configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the liquid crystal display device 16 as the second display unit displays a specific image in an area including the transmissive display units 23a, 23b, and 23c. By turning on the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 as the third display means in synchronization with the above, the light from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b is blocked in the display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c. Is done. As a result, the player cannot visually recognize the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means via the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c of the liquid crystal display device 16. Therefore, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c through the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c shown by two-dot chain lines in FIG. , It is possible to display effects with very beautiful and delicate images, and to enhance the impression of the effect images held by the player.

  In this case, symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotary reels 2a, 2b, 2c are shown in the portions of the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c indicated by two-dot chain lines in FIG. 7 where no specific image is displayed. For example, it is displayed on a white background without being seen. This is because all of the lights from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b are shielded by the display shielding units 113a, 113b, 113c, but as shown in FIG. The light source 22 includes light sources 22a and 22b disposed above and below the light guide plate 20, a light guide plate 20, and a reflection plate 21, and a specific image is displayed by being illuminated by the light from the light sources 22a and 22b. Because it is.

  Note that FIG. 7 is displayed when a start operation is performed, a specific combination (for example, RB) is determined as an internal winning combination, and the winning of the RB is not established, or when the game enters the non-gaming state. It is an aspect of the enlarged display of the image to be displayed. As a result, in the specific image 93 shown in FIG. 7, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays a predetermined display (eg, a specific role (for example, RB) as an internal winning combination) on the game result in an area including the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c. This is the image that is displayed when the determined RB winning is not determined.

  In FIG. 7, Don-chan 93 (character) with his arms crossed is displayed over substantially the entire liquid crystal display device 16 as the specific image described above. In the example shown in FIG. 7, a liquid crystal display device 160 is further provided at the lower front of the gaming machine as another second display means, and an image representing the lower body 94 of the Don 93 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 160. Have been. That is, one still image or moving image can be displayed by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 and the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 160 (displaying images that are related to each other). There).

  In the example shown in FIG. 7, a liquid crystal display device 160 serving as another second display means and a liquid crystal shutter display device (not shown) serving as another third display means are provided on the rear side below the front of the gaming machine. The other three reels (not shown) as the first display means are arranged so as to be located on the front side of the pachislot gaming machine. The liquid crystal display device 160 as another second display means has the transmissive display units 163a, 163b, 163c, and the liquid crystal shutter display device as another third display means is the transmissive display units 163a, 163b, 163c. Are provided at respective positions corresponding to the above-mentioned three display reels (not shown) for shielding the display of the three rotating reels (not shown). As described above, a configuration in which the display shielding unit is provided in another place of the gaming machine is also possible.

  In the present embodiment, the display shielding portions (113a, 113b, 113c, etc.) are formed based on the following principle. That is, for example, by applying or not applying a predetermined voltage to the liquid crystal to electrically control the orientation direction of the liquid crystal molecules, normally, as shown in FIG. Light is transmitted through the entire surface of the portions 113a, 113b, and 113c. On the other hand, at the time of shielding, as shown in FIG. 8B, a barrier that does not transmit light is formed on the entire surface of the display shielding portions 113a, 113b, and 113c. I am trying to do it.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, a technique similar to a liquid crystal display system capable of electrically switching between two-dimensional display and three-dimensional display using a so-called parallax barrier method is used.

  This liquid crystal display system uses a conventionally known parallax barrier system, and is composed of a combination of a TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display and a liquid crystal shutter. The liquid crystal shutter provides an optical parallax barrier to control the light traveling direction. It can be controlled and separated so that different light reaches the left and right eyes. That is, at the time of two-dimensional display, the parallax barrier is turned off by the liquid crystal shutter and light is transmitted, so that the same light reaches the right and left eyes, and the two-dimensional image is seen. On the other hand, at the time of three-dimensional display, the parallax barrier is turned on by the liquid crystal shutter to separate the light, so that different lights reach the right and left eyes, so that a three-dimensional image (three-dimensional) is seen.

  As described above, in the above-described liquid crystal display device 16, the player can visually recognize the symbols displayed on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, and 2c through the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, and 23c, and the translucent display portions 23a, 23c. The effect image can be displayed on the entire screen including 23b, 23c and opaque area 24. Further, in the liquid crystal shutter display device 112, the display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c are made to be in a state of shielding light from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b, so that the first display means is provided. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c can be made transparently undisplayable.

<Other embodiments of liquid crystal display device and liquid crystal shutter display device>
Hereinafter, another embodiment of the liquid crystal display device 16 and the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 6, and 9. Also in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 16 and the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 are disposed so as to be located on the front side of the pachislo gaming machine with respect to the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. Further, the liquid crystal display device 16 as the second display means and the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 as the third display means are provided integrally.

  FIG. 9 is an exploded view schematically showing a detailed configuration of the liquid crystal display device 16 and the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 provided in the present embodiment.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the liquid crystal display device 16 is provided with a liquid crystal panel 19, a diffusion portion (diffusion sheet) 29, a light guide plate 20, and a reflection plate 21 in order from the front side of the pachislot machine. Above and below the light guide plate 20, light sources 22a and 22b including fluorescent lamps, lamps, LEDs, and the like are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the liquid crystal display device 16, portions corresponding to the display windows 3a, 3b, 3c of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. The transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c are capable of transmissively displaying the symbols. That is, the non-transmissive area 24 other than the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c has a diffusing section (diffusion sheet) 29 for diffusing light rays from the front illumination devices 18a and 18b. 23a, 23b and 23c do not have this diffusion portion (diffusion sheet) 29. Further, the entire liquid crystal display device 16 is illuminated by light sources 22a and 22b disposed above and below the light guide plate 20.

  In the liquid crystal display device 16 according to this embodiment, the player can visually recognize the symbols displayed on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c through the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c, and furthermore, the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b. , 23c and the opaque area 24 can be displayed on the entire screen.

  Next, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 as the third display means will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is a display shielding unit that shields or transmits a display of a symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as first display means. 113a, 113b, and 113c.

  These display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c are provided in the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 at positions corresponding to the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c of the liquid crystal display device 16, as shown in FIGS. . As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the pachislot gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of transparent display units (23a, 23b, 23c) and a plurality of display shield units (113a, 113b, 113c). ) Are provided.

  Note that one display shielding unit may be provided at a position corresponding to a plurality of transmissive display units. For example, the first display means may be constituted by three rotating reels, three transparent display sections may be provided for each of the rotating reels, and one display shielding section may be provided for the three transparent display sections. . Then, the display is performed such that an area corresponding to a specific transmissive display section of the one display shielding section is in a state of blocking the display of the rotating reel or a state of transmitting the display of the rotating reel. The shield may be configured to be controllable for conversion.

  At this time, the display shielding section may further include an opaque area of the liquid crystal display device 16 (second display means). In these cases, it is only necessary to provide one display shielding unit corresponding to each of the plurality of transmissive display units, so that it may be possible to reduce operations such as assembly and replacement. The detailed configuration of the liquid crystal display device 16 and the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 16 is provided with the liquid crystal panel 19, the diffusion unit (diffusion sheet) 29, the light guide plate 20, and the reflection plate 21 in this order from the front side of the pachislot machine. Above and below, light sources 22a and 22b composed of fluorescent lamps, lamps, LEDs, and the like are provided. That is, the light from the light sources 22a and 22b is guided to the liquid crystal panel 19 through the light guide plate 20 and the reflection plate 21 by the diffusion unit (diffusion sheet) 29 without uneven light. The light from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b is also guided to the liquid crystal panel 19 by the diffusion section (diffusion sheet) 29 without uneven light.

  In the liquid crystal display device 16, portions corresponding to the display windows 3a, 3b, 3c of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c can transparently display the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. Possible transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, 23c are provided. That is, the non-transmissive area 24 other than the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, and 23c has a diffusing section (diffusion sheet) 29 for diffusing light rays from the front illumination devices 18a and 18b. The portions 23a, 23b, and 23c do not have the diffusion portion (diffusion sheet) 29 [transparently or are formed by cutting out the diffusion portion (diffusion sheet) 29]. Further, the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b and 23c in the liquid crystal display device 16 are configured to be transparent or notched so that the light from the light sources 22a and 22b is not reflected by the reflector 21.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9, a liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is provided between the diffusion section (diffusion sheet) 29 and the liquid crystal panel 19. The liquid crystal shutter display device 112 has display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, in the liquid crystal shutter display device 112, these display shielding portions 113a, 113b and 113c are provided at positions and sizes corresponding to the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b and 23c of the liquid crystal display device 16. Have been. In the example shown in FIG. 9, display shield portions 113a, 113b and 113c are formed in a part of the liquid crystal shutter display device 112, and these display shield portions 113a, 113b and 113c are formed by the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b and 23c. However, the size of the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 may be substantially the same as the size of the transmissive display units 23a, 23b, and 23c.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is provided between the diffusion unit (diffusion sheet) 29 of the liquid crystal display device 16 and the liquid crystal panel 19. The liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is provided at such a position because the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 can sometimes serve as a diffusion unit. Accordingly, the light from the light sources 22a and 22b, the front illumination devices 18a and 18b, and the backlights 17a, 17b and 17c are guided to the liquid crystal panel 19 without light unevenness.

  The liquid crystal shutter display device 112 may be provided between the light guide plate 20 and the diffusion unit (diffusion sheet) 29 of the liquid crystal display device 16. Even with such a configuration, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 can sometimes function as a diffusion unit. Further, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 may be provided only between the reflection plate 21 and the light guide plate 20 of the liquid crystal display device 16. According to such a configuration, there is a case where it is possible to make the display behind (the back side) from the reflection plate 21 invisible to the player when viewed from the player, which is preferable. That is, the reason why the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is provided at such a position is that the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 can supplement the role of a reflector or the role of a light guide plate in some cases. For example, when the display of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means is shielded by the display shields 113a, 113b, 113c of the liquid crystal shutter display device 112, the display shield 113a is used. , 113b, and 113c, if the entire liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is made white, the effect image of the liquid crystal display device 16 as the second display means may be clearly recognized by the player. Furthermore, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 may be provided between the liquid crystal panel 19 and the light guide plate 20, and may be provided between the reflection plate 21 and the light guide plate 20. In addition, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 may be provided in any one of the light guide plate 20, the reflection plate 21, the diffusion portion (diffusion sheet) 29, and the liquid crystal panel 19, or a plurality of any of them.

  When the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is turned on, the light from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b is completely shielded by the display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c, so that the player can The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means cannot be visually recognized through the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, 23c of the liquid crystal display device 16. On the other hand, when the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is turned off, all light from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b are transmitted through the display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c, so that the player The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means can be visually recognized through the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, 23c of the liquid crystal display device 16. Note that the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is configured to be able to switch between OFF corresponding to the transmission state and ON corresponding to the blocking state in each of the display shielding units 113a, 113b or 113c. That is, each of the display shield portions 113a, 113b or 113c shields the display of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c, and is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. It is configured to be able to control the conversion to one of a state where the display of the symbol is transmitted. In addition, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 can be configured to switch on / off for each display blocking unit.

  Then, when the liquid crystal display device 16 as the second display device performs a predetermined display on the game result in the area including the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, and 23c, a display control device 140 described later as the third display control device is provided. Controls the display shielding units 113a, 113b, and 113c so that the display of the first display means is difficult to be visually recognized by the player or is invisible.

  When the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is turned on, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is turned on so that the light behind the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 (on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c) is not transmitted to the front side (the player side) of the liquid crystal shutter display device 112. Any device can be used as long as the device 112 is driven. For example, in the case of a normally white liquid crystal, this indicates a state in which the liquid crystal is driven (a state in which a voltage is applied to two glass substrates in which liquid crystal is sealed). Conversely, turning off the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 means that the light behind the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 (on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c) is transmitted to the front side (player side) of the liquid crystal shutter display device 112. Any condition may be used as long as the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is driven. For example, a normally white liquid crystal indicates a state in which the liquid crystal is not driven (a state in which no voltage is applied to the two glass substrates).

<Main control board and display control device>
Referring to FIG. 10, main control board 60 for performing display control on rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c, display control device 50 for performing display control on the screen of liquid crystal display device 16, and liquid crystal shutter display device 112 The display control device 140 for performing the display control in will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the main control board 60, the display control device 50, and the display control device 140.

  The control device for controlling the pachislot gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a main control board 60, a display control on a screen of the liquid crystal display device 16 under the control of the main control board 60, and a sound from the speakers 15 a and 15 b. Display control device 50 for controlling the generation of light and turning on and blinking the lamp 70, and display control for the liquid crystal shutter display device 112, that is, display control for controlling the shielding by the display shielding units 113a, 113b, 113c. An apparatus 140 is provided. Here, the main control board 60 functions as a first display control unit, the display control device 50 functions as a second display control unit, and the display control device 140 functions as a third display control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the display control device 50 is a device controlled by a sub CPU 51 connected to a main control board 60, and includes a ROM 52 storing a control program and the like and a RAM 53 serving as a temporary storage area. A VDP (video processor) 54, a VRAM (video RAM) 55, and a CROM (character ROM) 56 are provided as portions for performing display control on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16, and the VDP 54 is controlled by the sub CPU 51. Operates to perform display control on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16.

  The RAM 53 functions as a temporary storage unit when the image control program is executed by the sub CPU 51, and temporarily stores command data from the work area or the main control board 60 in which various data are set during execution of the program. A command main buffer, a command processing buffer, and the like, which are stored in the memory, are provided.

  Further, a sound source IC 57 and an SRAM (sound RAM) 58 are provided as a part for controlling the sound generated from the speakers 15a and 15b, and the sound source IC 57 operates under the control of the sub CPU 51 to control the sound from the speakers 15a and 15b. Sound effects and the like are generated. Further, the sub CPU 51 also controls lighting and blinking of the lamp 70. Note that the lamp 70 shown in FIG. 10 is a general term for a light source unit used for decoration and effects, such as various lamps and LEDs mounted on a pachislot gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the display control device 140 receives a signal from the sub CPU 51 and turns on / off control of the liquid crystal shutter display device 112, that is, ON for performing control of shielding by the display shielding units 113 a, 113 b, and 113 c. / OFF control circuit 142. When the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is turned on by the ON / OFF control circuit 142, for example, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 sets a predetermined value in a display cutoff unit (one display cutoff unit or two or three display cutoff units). Is applied. Thereby, the orientation of the liquid crystal molecules is controlled so as to transmit the light, and all the light from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b is shielded by the display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c. . As a result, the player can visually recognize the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means via the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c of the liquid crystal display device 16. Can not.

  On the other hand, when the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is turned off by the ON / OFF control circuit 142, for example, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 does not apply a voltage to the display cutoff unit. Thereby, the orientation of the liquid crystal molecules is controlled so as to transmit light, and all the light from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b are transmitted in the display shielding portions 113a, 113b, 113c. As a result, the player can visually recognize the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means via the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, 23c of the liquid crystal display device 16. it can.

  The main control board 60 is connected to a motor drive circuit 80 for controlling the rotation of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c, a rotating reel position detecting circuit 90, a rotating reel stop signal circuit 100, and a start switch 7.

  When the player inserts a medal into the game medal slot 4 and operates the start switch 7, for example, a signal indicating the above operation is sent to the main control board 60. The main control board 60 starts the rotation of each of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c via the motor drive circuit 80 based on the signal. Thereby, the game is started, and the variable display by each rotating reel is started. In addition, the main control board 60 determines a predetermined combination (for example, small combination, BB, etc.) as a winning combination based on the start of the game.

  The motor drive circuit 80 is a circuit for controlling the stepping motors 110a, 110b, 110c for driving the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c, respectively. The rotating reel position detecting circuit 90 is a circuit for detecting the rotating positions of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. Stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c are connected to the rotating reel stop signal circuit 100. When the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c are operated, a rotating reel stop signal is transmitted to the main control board 60. I do.

  The main control board 60 controls the motor drive circuit 80 based on the rotation positions of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c detected by the rotating reel position detection circuit 90, and controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c. I do. When the rotation reel stop signal is received from the rotation reel stop signal circuit 100, the motor drive circuit 80 and the rotation reel position detection circuit 90 are controlled to stop the rotation reels 2a, 2b, 2c at desired positions.

  For example, when the player operates the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c, the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c send a stop command signal to the rotating reel stop signal circuit 100. The rotating reel stop signal circuit 100 sends a rotating reel stop signal to the main control board 60. The main control board 60 controls the motor drive circuit 80 and the rotating reel position detecting circuit 90 to stop the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c at desired positions. At this time, the main control board 60 acquires the stop control table corresponding to the winning combination based on the fact that the winning combination is the predetermined combination. This stop control table is for stopping and displaying the mode corresponding to the winning combination on the rotating reel. However, the stop control table corresponding to the winning combination can be acquired by the main control board 60 under certain conditions (according to the result of the lottery or the like).

  Then, the main control board 60 stops and displays the predetermined winning mode corresponding to the winning combination on the spinning reel based on the stop control table and the operation timing of the stop switch by the player.

  Note that the stop control of the spinning reels 2a, 2b, 2c is performed using the above-described stop control table based on a predetermined lottery result, and a stop switch 8a, 8b, 8c by the player irrespective of the lottery result. In some cases, it is based only on the operation of. Although not shown, a plurality of switches and the like for performing various controls are connected to the main control board 60.

  The circuit which is the third display control means for driving the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is separate from the main control board 60, separate from the predetermined display control board, separate from the main control board 60 and the predetermined display control board. May be provided on the main control board or the predetermined display control board. In the case of the above-mentioned separate body, the load of each control means can be reduced in some cases. Conversely, in the case of being integrated, the electronic components on the board can be commonly used.

<Control procedure in display control device>
The procedure of the image display process in the display control device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an image display process in the display control device 50, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a main interrupt process, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a VDP interrupt process, and FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the timer interrupt processing.

  In the image display processing in the display control device 50, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub CPU 51 performs the following processing. The sub CPU 51 initializes the sub CPU 51, the RAM 53, and the like (S1), calculates a checksum for the buffer, and backs up the buffer (S2). It is returned (S3). Subsequently, command processing (S4) is performed to determine whether or not the buffer is completed (S5). The command processing is processing for setting command data sent from the main control board 60 or sending command data to the display control device 140. If the buffer is not completed, the data updating process (S6) is performed, and the acquired data is stored in the buffer (S7).

  On the other hand, if the buffer is completed, it is determined whether the timer flag is on (S8). If the timer flag is on and the screen is ready for updating, the VDP flag is on. It is determined whether or not (S9). Here, if the VDP flag is turned on and the drawing preparation is completed, the timer flag and the VDP flag are reset (S10, S11), and the VDP 54 is instructed to switch the display image on the liquid crystal display device 16 (VDP bank). A switching instruction is sent (S12), the data stored in the buffer is transmitted to the VDP 54 (S13), and the buffer is cleared (S14). If the timer flag is not turned on, the process of step S9 is not performed, and if the VDP flag is not turned on, the processes of steps S10 to S14 are not performed.

  Subsequently, a backup is performed by calculating a checksum for the buffer (S15), the process returns to step S3, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  The sub CPU 51 performs various interrupt processes for this image display process. The main interrupt process from the main control board 60 is an interrupt process for the main control board 60 to transmit a control command to the display control device 50. As shown in FIG. The command is stored (S21). In the case of a pachislot gaming machine, since the strobe signal is relatively long at 20 msec, the sub CPU 51 does not perform the main interrupt processing, and executes the signal from the main control board 60 in the command processing (S4) in the image display processing. (A signal indicating a control command).

  The VDP interrupt process is an interrupt process for notifying the sub CPU 51 that the preparation for drawing in the VDP 54 is completed, and a VDP flag is set as shown in FIG. 13 (S31). In the above-described image display processing, the determination processing in step S9 is performed based on the VDP flag.

  The synchronous interrupt process is an interrupt process for controlling the drawing timing on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16, and a timer flag is set every 1000/60 ms as shown in FIG. 14 (S41). In the above-described image display processing, the determination processing in step S8 is performed based on the timer flag. In the present embodiment, drawing is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 16 every 1000/30 ms, and the image changes. The timer interrupt process is an interrupt process for updating the timer by software. As shown in FIG. 15, for example, a counter such as a random number counter is updated every 2 ms (S51). Note that the timing of the timer interrupt processing is not limited to 2 ms, and may be any value within a range of 2 ms to 10 ms, for example.

  By the display control processing by the display control device 50 as described above, an image such as a presentation image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16.

  On the other hand, as a procedure of display processing in the display control device 140, in the present embodiment, when drawing is performed in the liquid crystal display device 16 including the areas of the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, and 23c, the display control device 140 receives a signal from the sub CPU 51. Then, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is turned on by the ON / OFF control circuit 142, and all the light from the backlights 17a, 17b, 17c and the front illumination devices 18a, 18b is shielded by the display shielding units 113a, 113b, 113c. Thereby, the player cannot visually recognize the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means via the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, 23c of the liquid crystal display device 16. did.

  Even when the liquid crystal display device 16 performs drawing without including the areas of the transmissive display portions 23a, 23b, and 23c, the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 is turned on, and the rotating reel 2a is turned on by the display shielding portions 113a, 113b, and 113c. , 2b, 2c may not be transparently displayed.

<Other display examples on rotating reels and liquid crystal display devices>
In addition, the display control device 140 switches the display blocking unit that converts and controls the display of the rotating reel into a transparent state among the plurality of display blocking units (for example, the display blocking units 113a, 113b, and 113c) in a time series. May be possible.

  Specifically, the winning combination is a predetermined combination, and the player operates a plurality of stop switches for each stop switch in a predetermined order (for example, the order of the stop switches 8b, 8c, 8a). When the main control board 60 stops and displays the predetermined winning mode on the rotating reels, the display control device 140 determines the order corresponding to the predetermined order (for example, the order of the display blocking units 113b, 113c, and 113a). ), The display of the rotating reel may be controlled to be transparent for each display blocking unit. The specific description of this processing is as follows.

  Here, the display control device 140 can turn on / off the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 for each display cutoff unit.

  With reference to FIG. 16, a specific display example on the screens of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means and the liquid crystal display device 16 as the second display means will be described. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example on the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c and the liquid crystal display device 16. In the following description, the same description as the above-described processing will be omitted. In FIG. 16, the down arrow in the drawing indicates that the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are rotating and the symbol is changing (during the change display), and the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c indicated by white circles are shown. Indicates a state where the stop operation has not been performed, and the stop switches 8a, 8b and 8c indicated by black circles indicate a state after the stop operation has been performed.

  The display example shown in FIG. 16 shows the operation order of the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c in a pachislot gaming machine in which whether or not a winning combination is established is controlled by the operation order of the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c. Is a display example in the case of notifying (a so-called pressing order assist type).

  That is, in the display example shown in FIG. 16, when the start switch 7 is operated after the start condition of the game is set, for example, a game medal to be provided for the game is inserted from the state where the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c are stopped. Then, the rotation of the three rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c starts, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction (a). At this time, the lottery of the winning combination (lottery including the operation order of the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c) is performed on the main control board 60.

  Then, when a predetermined winning combination is internally won, among the display shielding units 113a, 113b, and 113c of the liquid crystal shutter display device 112, the display shielding units 113a, 113b, or 113c corresponding to the rotating reels that must not be operated next. At the same time as the shielding state, the display shielding unit 113a, 113b or 113c corresponding to the rotating reel to be operated next does not enter the shielding state but enters the transmission state.

  Specifically, when the rotation of the rotating reel 2b at the center, the rotating reel 2c on the right side, and the rotating reel 2a on the left side are stopped in this order, the rotating reels 2a, 2a, 2b,. It is assumed that it is determined to control 2b, 2c, and the like. In this case, the main control board 60 sends information indicating the operation order of the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c (hereinafter, referred to as operation order information) to the sub CPU 51. The information indicating the operation order is information indicating the order of the stop switches 8b, 8c, and 8a. The sub CPU 51 sends a command to the display control device 140 to instruct the display blocking unit 113b corresponding to the stop switch 8b to be operated first to be in the transparent state based on the operation order information. The ON / OFF control circuit 142 of the display control device 140 turns off the cutoff display unit 23b of the liquid crystal shutter display device and turns on the cutoff display units 23a and 23c of the liquid crystal shutter display device based on the command.

  As a result, the central display shield unit 113b is in a transparent state instead of a shielded state, and the visibility of the central rotating reel 2b is increased, and the left display shield unit 113a and the right display shield unit 113c are in the shield state. The visibility of the left reel 2a and the right reel 2c is reduced (b).

  Subsequently, when the central stop switch 8a is operated, the central rotating reel 2b stops. The main control board 60 sends a signal indicating the stop of the rotating reel 2b to the sub CPU 51. The sub CPU 51 sends a command to the display control device 140 to instruct the display blocking unit 113c corresponding to the stop switch 8c to be operated next to be in the transparent state based on the operation order information. The ON / OFF control circuit 142 of the display control device 140 turns off the cutoff display units 23a and 23b of the liquid crystal shutter display device and turns on the cutoff display unit 23c of the liquid crystal shutter display device based on the command. As a result, the right display shield portion 113c corresponding to the stop switch 8c to be operated next is in the transparent state, the visibility of the right rotating reel 2c is increased, and the left display shield portion 113a is in the shielded state. The visibility of the rotating reel 2a is lowered (c).

  Subsequently, when the right stop switch 8c is operated, the right rotating reel 2c stops. The main control board 60 sends a signal indicating the stop of the rotating reel 2 c to the sub CPU 51. The sub CPU 51 sends a command to the display control device 140 to instruct the display cutoff unit 113a corresponding to the stop switch 8a to be operated next to be in the transparent state based on the operation order information. The ON / OFF control circuit 142 of the display control device 140 turns off the cutoff display units 23c, 23b, and 23a of the liquid crystal shutter display device based on the command. As a result, the shielding state of the left display shielding unit 113a corresponding to the stop switch 8a to be operated next is released, the transmission state is set, and the visibility of the left rotating reel 2a is increased (d).

  Finally, all the display shield portions 113a, 113b or 113c are not in the shielded state but in the transparent state, and the symbols are stopped and displayed in a state in which the visibility of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c is high (e). ). In the example shown in FIG. 16E, three symbols corresponding to the winning combination are stopped and displayed side by side (stop display of a predetermined winning mode) on the center horizontal line, so that a predetermined number of game medals are paid out.

  The shielding in each of the display shielding units 113a, 113b or 113c may be set in any manner as long as the display shielding units 113a, 113b or 113c can be specified. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 16, the entire area of each of the display shielding sections 113a, 113b or 113c is shielded, but only a part of the area of each of the display shielding sections 113a, 113b or 113c is shielded. Is also good. When a part of each of the display shielding units 113a, 113b, or 113c is shielded, the pixels to be shielded or the pixels that are not shielded continuously form a specific character, graphic, character, or the like. , 113b or 113c may be specified.

  In addition, although different from the description in the above display example, the present invention is not limited to the case where a predetermined winning combination (including a special winning combination such as a big bonus and a regular bonus) is internally won, and the case where a predetermined winning combination is not won. Alternatively, the above display may be performed. In this case, a difference in the degree of concealment in the display shielding units 113a, 113b, and 113c can be used to notify different degrees of reliability with respect to the establishment of the winning combination. For example, when the display shielding units 113a, 113b, and 113c are completely shielded, that is, when the rotating reel (one of 2a, 2b, and 2c) for which operation should not be performed is completely invisible, 100% As the winning combination is established with the reliability of and the shielding of the display shielding unit (one of 113a, 113b, and 113c) is released, the reliability can be reduced. The specific description of this processing is as follows.

  The display control device 140 is a block that indicates the degree of blocking the display of the rotating reel in the display blocking unit based on information related to the winning combination (for example, reliability that is information indicating the possibility of the formation of the winning combination). The degree can be controlled. For example, if the main control board 60 determines a predetermined winning combination (for example, BB or the like) after performing a process of determining a winning combination, the main control board 60 may perform 100% or 80% reliability by random number drawing or the like, for example. If any of the degrees is selected, and a role other than the predetermined winning combination (for example, a loss) is determined, one of the 40% and 20% reliability is selected. Then, the main control board 60 sends a command indicating the selected reliability to the sub CPU 51. The sub CPU 51 instructs the display control device 140 to perform cutoff control (or transmission control) corresponding to the reliability based on the command.

  For example, when the reliability is 100%, the display control device 140 controls the display cutoff unit (all, one, or any two of the display cutoff units 113a, 113b, and 113c) to be in the cutoff state. For example, 5 V is applied to the liquid crystal shutter display device 112, and the display blocking unit is controlled so that the blocking degree is 100% (the display of the rotating reel is not visible at all from the display blocking unit). Similarly, when the reliability is 80% (or 40% or 20%), the display control device 140 sets the display cutoff unit (all, one, or any two of the display cutoff units 113a, 113b, and 113c). ), The display is cut off such that, for example, 4 V (or 3 V, 2 V) is applied to the liquid crystal shutter display device 112 so that the degree of cut off is 80% (or 40%, 20%). Control the part.

  The display control device 140 may control the transparency indicating the degree of transmission of the display of the rotating reel in the display blocking unit based on information related to the winning combination. Further, the display control device 140 may control the degree of interruption of the display of the rotating reel in the display interruption unit according to the determined winning combination. For example, when the display control device 140 controls the display blocking unit (all, one, or any two of the display blocking units 113a, 113b, and 113c) to be in the blocking state, the determined winning combination is BB. In the case of the hand, the display cut-off unit is controlled so that the degree of cut-off becomes 100%. The unit may be controlled.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that a winning combination will occur, and to improve the fun of the game. The above-described effect display may be performed only when a specific profit state has occurred. In particular, during the period of AT (assist time) [here, AT (assist time) refers to the period during which stop operation assistance is performed], the effect display (effect display for notifying the operation order of the stop switch) is displayed. By doing so, even if the player is unfamiliar with the game, the pressing order of the stop switches 8a, 8b, 8c will not be mistaken, and the profits among the players will be fair and the fun of the game will be further improved. Can be.

  Further, the above-described effect display may be performed according to the selection of the player. In other words, a player who is skilled in the game may not need assistance in the order of pushing, pushing, etc. In this case, the player may think that the above-described effect display is troublesome. On the other hand, a player who is unskilled in games generally desires assistance in order of pushing, pushing, and the like. Therefore, by performing the above-described effect display according to the player's selection, it is possible to achieve an effect that matches the taste of the player, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game. In this case, it is necessary to provide the gaming machine with a selection switch for allowing the player to select whether or not to perform the effect display. Note that, instead of providing a selection switch separately, for example, the start switch 7 is configured to also have the function of a selection switch, and if the start switch 7 is operated downward, a normal game start operation is performed. The operation of the selection switch may be performed by operating the button upward.

  Further, the above-described effect display may be performed over a plurality of games. For example, during the period in which the above-described effect display is performed, during a so-called morning service period at the time of the opening of the game store, during a period from when the small role wins until the predetermined number of games ends, a predetermined period after the replay game wins , The period from the free game winning until the predetermined number of games ends, the replay lottery high probability game period, the big bonus period, the regular bonus period, the single bonus period , A challenge time period, or the like.

  As described above, the pachislo gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of (three) transparent display units (23a, 23b, 23c) and display shielding units (113a, 113b, 113c). With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a plurality of display states using a plurality of transparent display units, and further, a predetermined condition including a random number lottery (for example, a display state based on a random number extracted as a result of the random number lottery, Can be selected from a plurality of display states on the basis of (conditions for selecting.), So that various display states can be selected according to the game situation (or according to the same or similar situation). Display can be performed. For this reason, it is possible to perform a variety of effects without displaying the display in one pattern and making the player feel monotonous.

  Also, when the liquid crystal display device 16 as the second display means performs a predetermined display on the game result in the area including the transmissive display sections 23a, 23b, 23c, an ON / OFF control circuit as the third display control means The display control device 140 (the control device and the control program thereof) having the above-described configuration makes it difficult or difficult for the player to visually recognize the display of the rotating reels 2a, 2b, 2c as the first display means by the display shielding units 113a, 113b, 113c. Control so that it is impossible to shield. For this reason, it is possible to realize various displays by selecting, for example, the same, similar, or different display states by using a plurality of transparent display units. It is possible to perform a variety of productions without giving off the feeling.

  Further, the transparent display portion or the first display portion that the player particularly wants to visually recognize can be represented by a difference in display state, so that the game can have depth. For example, if there is a transparent display portion on which a predetermined symbol is displayed and a transparent display portion which is not displayed, the player may watch one of them, and by applying such a scene, it is excellent. The effect can be exhibited.

  Furthermore, the first display portion that the player particularly wants to visually recognize can be represented by a difference in display state, and the game can have depth. For example, when the shielded first display unit and the unshielded first display unit are present, the player may watch one of them, and by applying to such a scene, an excellent effect can be obtained. Can be demonstrated.

  The predetermined display related to the game result is a display for notifying the player that the game result itself, a predetermined winning combination or a specific winning combination may have been determined, or that the possibility is high, Indication for announcement of departure, display for notifying the player that a predetermined winning combination or a specific winning combination has been determined, that a predetermined winning combination or a specific winning combination has not been determined For notifying the player of the game. As such a display mode, one or a plurality of design (moving / still) images, one or a plurality of character (moving / still) images, one or a plurality of background (moving / still) images, one or a plurality of balloons (Moving / still) image, one or more characters / graphics, etc. Further, the display mode may be, for example, a predetermined operation of one or a plurality of movable objects, lighting or blinking of one or a plurality of lamps, sound of one or a plurality of speakers, or the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the transmissive display unit and the display shielding unit are provided for each of the rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the third display means, one display shielding unit may be provided for one, a plurality, or all of a plurality of rotating reels (a plurality of variable display units) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols. Further, the entire third display means may be a display shielding section. Further, the size of the display shield may change.

  Further, the display shielding portion only needs to be able to shield the display of the first display means, and is constituted only by a member having a shielding property (opaque glass, opaque resin, etc.) without providing a liquid crystal in that portion. Is also good. In this case, the display control device 140 may control the member having the blocking property so as to overlap the transmissive display unit so that the display blocking unit is in the blocking state. In addition, the display control device 140 may control the member having the blocking property so as not to overlap the transparent display unit, since the display blocking unit is in the transmission state.

  Further, the third display means may be provided on the table or the front side of the second display means, and the light sources 22a and 22b may be provided on the table or the front side of the second display means. Of course, in this case, it is necessary to employ a reflective liquid crystal display device as the second display means.

  When the gaming machine is viewed from the front, an opaque area where the display means (for example, the first display means) provided on the back side of the second display means cannot be visually recognized is provided in the second display means, and the display window is a transparent display unit. The display window may be provided around a region including the and the opaque region, or the display window may be provided inside the outer periphery of the transparent display unit.

  The display window indicates that when the player turns his / her eyes toward the inside, the display on the display unit (for example, the first display unit) provided on the back side of the second display unit may be able to be viewed. Is enough. At least a part or all of the display window may be provided in the transmissive display unit, and the light transmittance of at least a part or all of the display window provided in the transmissive display unit may be variable. At least a part or all of the display window provided in the transmissive display unit is referred to as a specific display window.) Also, variable display such as enlargement, reduction, and shape change of the specific display window may be performed.

  Further, for example, the display control device 50 or the display control device 140 is configured to be able to control a plurality of variable modes (such as the shape of the specific display window), and the display control device 50 or the display control device 140 is a winning combination determination unit. One or more variable modes from the above-mentioned plurality of variable modes, depending on the winning combination determined by the above or the winning combination which has been won and has not yet won a prize, the number of the winning combinations which have not yet won or a random number lottery, etc. May be selected, and the variable display of the specific display window may be performed based on the variable mode. In that case, the player can visually recognize the first display means via various specific display windows themselves or the specific display windows. As described above, various effects can be displayed, which leads to an improvement in game playability. When the variable display of the specific display window is performed, the light transmittance of the specific display window (the visibility of the first display means) may also be variable.

  Further, in the specific display window, the same light transmittance may exist over the entirety, or a plurality of levels of light transmittance may exist. As a specific example, the vicinity of the center of the specific display window has high light transmittance (the first display means is easy to see), and the farther away from the center, the lower light transmittance (the first display means is hard to see). In addition, a specific display window may be configured. Also in this case, various effect displays can be performed.

  Further, the specific display window may be configured such that the light transmittance of the specific display window changes in time series. In that case, the changing speed may be changed. Then, it is possible to further provide a profound effect.

  The light transmittance of the specific display window may be changed according to a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, a winning combination which has been won and has not yet been won, or a random number lottery. Further, the specific display window may be moved or its size may be changed substantially simultaneously. By doing so, the player has the expectation of the occurrence of the profit state and can see the display change of the specific display window, so that it is possible to improve both the effect and the playability.

  The display window may be changed in accordance with a change in the size, enlargement, reduction, movement, number, or outer shape of the transmissive display unit so that the display window is displayed around the changed transmissive display unit. This allows for a variety of effect displays, and the player may have a feeling that, when he / she turns his / her eyes toward the display window, the first display area may be visually recognized through the transparent display unit. become. It can also be used to guide the player's eyes. In this case, it is possible to contribute to an improvement in game characteristics. The display window may not be displayed around the transmissive display unit. A specific example of these cases (when the display window is displayed around the transparent display unit or when the display window is not displayed around the transparent display unit) is, for example, a case where the display window is used for a so-called assist game. The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of stop switches and a plurality of display windows corresponding to the plurality of stop switches, and the gaming machine is provided with an internal winning combination by a winning combination determining means based on an output of the game start command means. Is determined, and before the operation by the player, if the operation order of the stop button predetermined by the control means of the gaming machine (for example, the main control board 60) matches the operation order of the stop button by the player, The first display means is controlled so as to win the internal winning combination. Then, the display modes of the plurality of display windows may be changed in an order corresponding to the operation order of the plurality of stop buttons predetermined by the control unit of the gaming machine.

  In this case, if the player operates the stop switch corresponding to the display window in which the display mode has changed, the winning will be established without fail or with a high probability. It can also contribute to improvement.

  The transparent display section is not particularly limited as long as the configuration allows the player to visually recognize the first display means via the area. The transmissive display unit may be configured to be able to perform variable display such as enlargement, reduction, and shape change.

  In addition, for example, the display control device 50 and the display control device 140 are configured to be able to control a plurality of variable aspects, and the display control device 50 and the display control device 140 are configured to have the winning combination or the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means. In accordance with the winning combination that has not yet won, the number of winning combinations that have not yet won, or a random number lottery, one or more variable modes are selected from the above plurality of variable modes, and based on the variable mode, You may make it perform variable display of a transmissive display part. In that case, the player can visually recognize the first display means via the various transparent display units themselves or the transparent display units. As described above, various effects can be displayed, which leads to an improvement in game playability. When the variable display of the transmissive display section is performed, the light transmissivity of the transmissive display section (the visibility of the first display means) may also be made variable.

  Further, in the transmissive display section, the same light transmittance may exist over the entirety, or a plurality of levels of light transmittance may exist. As a specific example, the vicinity of the center of the transmissive display section has high light transmittance (the first display means is easily visible), and the farther away from the center, the lower light transmittance (the first display means is less visible). Alternatively, a transmissive display unit may be configured. Also in this case, various effect displays can be performed.

  Further, the transmissive display unit may be configured so that the light transmissivity of the transmissive display unit changes in a time-series manner. In that case, the changing speed may be changed. Then, it is possible to further provide a profound effect.

  The light transmittance of the transmissive display section may be changed according to a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, a winning combination which has been won and has not yet been won, or a random number lottery. The transmissive display unit may be moved or its size may be changed substantially simultaneously. By doing so, the player has the expectation of the occurrence of the profit state and can see the display change of the specific display window, so that it is possible to improve both the effect and the playability.

  Note that the variable display in the transmissive display unit and the shield display in the display shield unit may be linked. For example, when the light transmittance of the transmissive display unit is low (the first display means is hard to see), the display shielding unit may block the first display means, or the light of the transmissive display unit may be used. When the light transmittance is high (the first display means is easy to see), the display shielding unit may shield the first display means. In any case, it suffices if the player can easily see either the display on the first display means or the display on the second display means, or can control the display shielding unit according to the progress of the game.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. In other words, the present invention is characterized in that the display shielding unit can be controlled to be converted into one of a state in which the display of the first display unit is shielded and a state in which the display of the first display unit is transmitted. The specific configuration of each unit such as the result display unit and the first to third display units can be appropriately changed in design.

  Note that the gaming machine according to the present invention provides a game result display means for performing a predetermined display on a game result, and gives a game value advantageous to the player when the predetermined game result is displayed on the game result display means. In a gaming machine provided with a game value providing means and a display control means for controlling a display in the game result display means, the game result display means includes a first display means, and a game machine when viewed from the front. A second display unit provided in front of the first display unit, the second display unit including a transparent display unit capable of transmitting and displaying a display of the first display unit, and a game machine viewed from the front. A third display unit provided in front of the first display unit and having a display shielding unit that transmits or blocks a display of the first display unit; and the display control unit includes: (1) A state in which the display of the display means is shielded And a state in which the display of the first display means is transmitted, the conversion control means for controlling the conversion of the display shielding unit is provided, so that the display of the first display means and the display of the second display means are clearly displayed. This is very suitable because it allows the player to visually recognize it. Further, when it is desired to cause the player to intensely recognize either the display of the first display means or the display of the second display means, the display of the display shielding part is converted and controlled, so that the player is intensely instructed. In some cases, it is possible to make the effect display or the like that the user wants to recognize to be clearly visible, which is extremely preferable.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the display shielding portion of the third display means is provided at a position corresponding to the transparent display portion of the second display means, the display of the first display means and the second It is possible to ensure that the display of the display means can be visually recognized by the player, which is very suitable. In the case where the display shielding portion is provided only at a position corresponding to the transparent display portion, the display shielding portion In some cases, various effects can be expected, such as when it is possible to reduce the area of the control system and when it is possible to reduce the cost or when the time required for the conversion control can be reduced to reduce the load on the control system. There are cases. Of course, even if it is said only at the corresponding position, it is preferable that it is only at the position corresponding exactly when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, but even if there is a slight deviation due to design restrictions, If the above-described effects are achieved, the display shielding portion may be provided only at a position substantially corresponding to the transmissive display portion when the gaming machine is viewed from the front.

  Similarly, it is also preferable to make the size of the display shield part and the transmissive display part exactly the same as described above, but even if there is a slight shift due to design restrictions, as described above. In some cases, the size of the display shielding portion and the size of the transmissive display portion may be substantially the same.

  Further, since the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of the transmissive display sections in the second display section and a plurality of the display shield sections in the third display section, it is possible to make a player pay attention. There may be a case where a plurality of locations can be provided, a variety of effect displays can be performed, and a player can perform some operation (for example, moving his / her line of sight), which may increase the interest. Of course, in this case, a plurality of display shielding units may be provided on a single third display unit, or a plurality of separate display shielding units may constitute the third display unit.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the second display means and the third display means are provided integrally, in the case of a replacement work such as when a failure occurs, it is sufficient to replace the unit with a unit. The maintainability may be greatly improved. Needless to say, there are cases where the work can be similarly simplified during assembly. Further, the integration may be advantageous in terms of cost and may be very suitable.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined display relating to a game result is performed in an area including the transparent display portion of the second display means, a third display for controlling display of the third display means is provided. The control unit controls the display shielding unit to shield the display of the first display unit so that the display is difficult for the player to visually recognize or invisible, so that a predetermined display related to the game result and a display behind the display are provided. There is a case where the danger that the display of the certain first display means is doubled and visually recognized by the player is reduced, and the predetermined display regarding the game result can be clearly recognized by the player.

  It should be noted that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention merely list the most suitable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the pachislo gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a longitudinal section of a rotating reel, a liquid crystal display device, and a liquid crystal shutter display device according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the liquid crystal display device according to the embodiment in a vertical section. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the liquid crystal display device according to the embodiment as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the liquid crystal shutter display device according to the embodiment in a vertical section. FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the liquid crystal shutter display device according to the embodiment as viewed from the front. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display example in the liquid crystal display device according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the transmission state or the shielding state of the light of the display shielding part 113a, 113b, 113c at the time of the normal time which concerns on this embodiment, and the time of shielding. It is a figure showing other embodiments of a liquid crystal display and a liquid crystal shutter display concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the composition of the display control device concerning this embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of an image display process in the display control device according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the procedure of the main interruption process which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the procedure of the VDP interruption process which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the procedure of the synchronous interruption process which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process which concerns on this embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a display example in a rotation reel and a liquid crystal display device concerning this embodiment.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... gaming machine housing, 2a ... left rotation reel, 2b ... center rotation reel, 2c ... right rotation reel, 3a ... left display window, 3b ... center display window, 3c ... right display window, 4 ... Game medal slot, 5 ... Bet switch, 6 ... Reserved medal settlement switch, 7 ... Start switch, 8a ... Left stop switch, 8b ... Center stop switch, 8c ... Right stop switch, 9a-9e ... Effective line Display, 10a to 10c: Effective line lamp, 16: Liquid crystal display device, 18a, 18b: Front illumination device, 19: Liquid crystal panel, 20: Light guide plate, 21: Reflector, 22a, 22b: Light source, 23a, 23b, 23c .., Transmissive display section, 24, opaque area, 112, liquid crystal shutter display apparatus, 113a, 113b, 113c, display shielding section.

Claims (5)

A game result display means for performing a predetermined display on the game result,
A game value providing means for providing a game value advantageous to a player when a predetermined game result is displayed on the game result display means,
A gaming machine comprising: a display control unit that controls display on the game result display unit;
The game result display means, a first display means,
A second display unit provided with a transmissive display unit that is disposed in front of the first display unit when the gaming machine is viewed from the front and is capable of displaying the display of the first display unit through the display;
A third display unit provided with a display shielding unit that is disposed in front of the first display unit when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and that transmits or blocks a display of the first display unit. ,
The display control means includes a conversion control means for converting and controlling the display shielding part to one of a state in which the display of the first display means is shielded and a state in which the display of the first display means is transmitted. A gaming machine characterized by the following.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display shielding portion of the third display means is provided at a position corresponding to the transmissive display portion of the second display means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the transparent display units in the second display unit and a plurality of the display shield units in the third display unit are provided.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second display means and the third display means are provided integrally.   When a predetermined display relating to a game result is performed in an area of the second display unit including the transparent display unit, the conversion control unit causes the display shielding unit to visually recognize a display of the first display unit by a player. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is controlled so as to be difficult to see or to be invisible.

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