JP6830699B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display an image in an area located on the front side of a rotating reel of a display device after producing an effect in a display area not located on the front surface of the rotating reel and attracting the attention of a player to a place other than the rotating reel. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that makes it possible to switch the display of a display device without discomfort by switching from a reel state to a displayable state. SOLUTION: A display device having a rotary reel, a first region located in front of the rotary reel and a second region which is a region different from the first region, and a display state for displaying an image in the first region. It is possible to switch between a non-display state and a non-display state in which the symbol of the rotating reel is more visible than the display state, and a display control means capable of displaying an image in the second area. After the rotary reel is stopped, a specific effect is performed in the second region, and after the start of the specific effect, a special image is displayed in a region extending between the second region and the first region. [Selection diagram] Fig. 7-2

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, there are known game machines equipped with a liquid crystal display device on the front side of a rotary reel to perform various effects (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-174231 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-6599

When the liquid crystal display device is provided on the front side of the rotary reel, the image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device so that the design of the rotary reel can be visually recognized while the rotary reel is rotating, and after the rotary reel is stopped. , The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
When displaying such an image, if you want to start the effect immediately after the rotating reel is stopped and display characters that you want to look large over the entire surface of the liquid crystal display device, stop the rotating reel. Immediately after switching to a state in which the rotating reel cannot be seen (non-transparent), the player is paying attention to the rotating reel, resulting in an unnatural effect at the switching timing.
However, if the rotating reel remains visible (transparent) when a character or the like that is desired to appear large is displayed, a part of the character cannot be visually recognized, so that the effect is halved.

Therefore, each of the inventions described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, and the purpose thereof is as follows.
That is, in the present invention, after producing an effect in a display area not located on the front surface of the rotating reel and attracting the player's attention to a place other than the rotating reel, an image of the area located on the front side of the rotating reel of the liquid crystal display device The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of making the switching of the display of the liquid crystal display device comfortable by switching from the non-displayable state to the displayable state.

Each of the inventions described in each claim has been made in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, and the features of each invention will be described below using the embodiment of the invention shown in the drawings.
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of rotary reels capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, a lamp for illuminating the rotary reels, and a first region capable of displaying an image and located in front of the rotary reels. A display device having a second region which is a region different from the first region, a start switch for starting the variable display of the symbol of the rotary reel, and corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels. After the start of the variation display of the symbols of the plurality of rotary reels, a plurality of stop switches for stopping the variation display of the symbols of the rotary reels by the operation of the player, and the stopped symbols of the rotary reels are provided. By controlling the display device and the profit-giving means capable of imparting game value to the player by the combination, the first area can be displayed in a display state in which an image is displayed and in a non-display state from the display state. Also includes a display control means capable of switching between a non-display state in which the symbol of the rotary reel has good visibility and a display control means capable of displaying an image in the second region, and the display control means is the rotary reel. During rotation, no image is displayed in the first region, and after all the rotating reels are stopped, a specific effect is performed on the specific image in the second region without displaying the image in the first region. After the start of the specific effect, a special image is displayed in the area extending between the second area and the first area while the specific image is displayed, and the lamp is turned on. In the state, the first area is switched from the non-display state to the display state, and after the switching, the lamp is turned off.

As a result, a display area that is not located on the front side of the rotary reel is used to produce an eye-catching effect of the player, and after the player's attention is focused on a place other than the rotary reel, the area is located on the front side of the rotary reel of the display device. By switching the image from the non-displayable state to the displayable state and performing the effect, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of making the display switching of the display device comfortable.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first region is switched from the non-display state to the display state with the lamp turned on, and after the switching, the lamp is turned off. It is characterized by that.

As a result, when the back lamp of the rotating reel is lit, the back lamp is turned off for images related to the background other than the specific image or special image displayed in the first area even when the display state is switched. A game machine that is harder to see than the state in which it is displayed, and can alleviate the discomfort of switching from the hidden state to the displayed state compared to the case where the image displayed in the first area is suddenly and clearly displayed. Can be provided.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a plurality of rotary reels capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, a lamp for illuminating the rotary reels, and an image can be displayed on the front surface of the rotary reels. A display device having a first region located in, and a second region that is a region different from the first region, a start switch for starting variable display of the symbol of the rotary reel, and the plurality of rotary reels. A plurality of stop switches are provided corresponding to each of the above, and after the start of the variation display of the symbols of the plurality of rotary reels, a plurality of stop switches for stopping the variation display of the symbols of the rotary reels by the operation of the player are stopped. By controlling the display device and the profit-giving means capable of imparting game value to the player by combining the symbols of the rotary reels, the first area is displayed in a display state in which an image is displayed and in a non-display state. The display control means is provided with display control means capable of switching between a non-display state in which the symbol of the rotating reel is more visible than the display state and a display control means capable of displaying an image in the second region. Does not display an image in the first region during the rotation of the rotary reel, and after all the rotary reels are stopped, gives a specific effect on a specific image in the second region and displays an image in the first region. It is performed without displaying, and after the start of the specific effect, a special image is displayed in the area extending between the second area and the first area while the specific image is displayed. In the display state, the lamp is turned off, and when switching from the display state to the non-display state, the lamp is turned on while the special image is displayed.

This makes it possible to switch the display device from the display state to the non-display state while keeping the player's attention focused on the special image, and the switching from the display state to the non-display state of the display device becomes inconspicuous. It is possible to provide a game machine capable of providing a game machine.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the specific image is displayed in a region extending over the first region and the second region as an image displayed at a display start position. In the specific effect, the specific image is not displayed in the first region, is displayed only in the second region, and then moves within the range of the second region. The special image is stored as an image displayed in a region extending over the first region and the second region as an image displayed at the start position of the display, and the special image is stored. The effect is characterized in that the special image is displayed in a region extending over the first region and the second region, and then moved to the second region and displayed.

As a result, the player's line of sight can be moved from the first area to the second area by moving to the second area side after being displayed in the area extending over the first area and the second area. , It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of naturally guiding the player's line of sight to the second region.
In addition, in a special effect after a specific effect, after displaying an image using both the first area and the second area, the player's line of sight is returned to the first area, and then the second area is displayed. By moving, it is possible to guide a specific image and a special image to be read together.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the specific image, the size of the image displayed at the stored start position of the display is the size at the time of the specific effect. In the special image, the size of the image displayed at the stored start position of the display in the region extending over the first region and the second region is set to the second region. It is characterized in that it is larger than the size when it is moved.

As a result, the player's attention is attracted by displaying a specific image in a large size, and the large displayed image is displayed small while moving to the second area side, so that the player's line of sight is displayed in the first area. It is possible to provide a game machine that can be moved from the to the second area.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the ratio of the specific image not displayed in the first region of the stored images displayed at the start position of the display is described. It is characterized in that it is smaller than the ratio displayed in the first region of the image displayed at the stored start position of the display of the special image.

As a result, since the first area of the specific image at the start position of the display is in the non-display state, what is displayed as an image when the ratio of being stored so as to be displayed in the first area is large. Since the player will not know, the second area is used for display, and since the first area is in the display state for the special image, the display area of the display device is widely used for special images. It is possible to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the effect of the effect by displaying the image.

It is a schematic front view of the game machine which is the embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the input, control and output of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the main control means of FIG. 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the sub-control means of FIG. 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the state of the game which is the embodiment of this invention and is managed by the main control means side of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the state of the advantageous section in embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the display of the display device in embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the display of the display device following FIG. 7-1 which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the display of the display device following FIG. 7-2 in the embodiment of this invention.

(Game machine 10)
In this specification, when the definition about the direction is not shown in each explanation, the player who is located facing the game machine 10 is in front of the player from the game machine 10. The direction toward the side is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Similarly, the left-right direction such as "left" and "right" and the vertical direction such as "up" and "down" also indicate the left and right directions, or the upward and downward directions when viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the game machine 10.

The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment covers a rectangular parallelepiped housing 12 in which the front side is opened and the other surface is formed in a plate state, and the front side of the housing 12 can be opened and closed. It has a front door 14.

(Reel unit 60)
At approximately the center of the height of the housing 12, three reel drive motors 65 and a total of three rotary reels 62 (left-handed reels on the left side when viewed from the front) are rotated by each reel drive motor 65. 64, a center rotating reel 66, a right-hand rotating reel 68) on the right side, and a reel unit 60 having a reel drive motor 65 and a unit holder (not shown) for holding the rotating reel 62 are arranged. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a reel position sensor 63 in order to detect that the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is a reference position (reference position). The reel drive motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the reel drive motor 65 output from the main control means 200. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a back lamp 67 for illuminating the rotary reel 62 from the back side.

The rotary reel 62 can be visually recognized through the first region 410 of the display device 400 described later.

(Direction device 70)
The front door 14 and the housing 12 are formed with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning a role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The effect device 70 includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, and a display device 400.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front door 14, and a lower speaker 76 arranged on the lower left and right sides of the front door 14.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 arranged above the front door 14, and lower lamps 82 arranged on the left and right below the front door 14.

(Display device 400)
The display device 400 is a liquid crystal display device (so-called transmissive liquid crystal device) that is provided at a position that covers the front side of the reel unit 60, can display various images on the screen, and can display the contents of the effect. Is.
The display device 400 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be an EL display device or the like.

The display device 400 has a first region 410 located on the front surface of the rotary reel 62, and a second region 420 which is a region different from the first region 410.
The first area 410 is located in front of the left-handed reel 64 and is located in front of the left first area 411 that makes the symbol 61 of the left-handed reel 64 visible, and the middle-handed reel 66. It includes a middle first area 412 that makes the symbol 61 visible, and a right first area 413 that is located in front of the right-handed reel 68 and makes the symbol 61 of the right-handed reel 68 visible.
Each of the first regions 410 (411,412,413) is formed so that when the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 is stopped, a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. Has been done.

Further, the first area 410 is controlled by the effect control means 320 described later, so that the visibility of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 is better than that in the display state in which the image is displayed and in the non-display state. It is formed so that it can be switched between a hidden state and a hidden state.
Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of switching the visibility of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62, the transmittance is changed. That is, in the display device 400, the first region 410 is transparent, and the second region 420 other than the first region 410 is not transparent.

Here, the "display state for displaying an image" of the first area 410 is a state in which the transmittance of the first area 410 is low, and the "state in which the image is not displayed and is rotated more than the display state" of the first area 410. The “non-display state of the symbol 61 of the reel 66 with good visibility” is a state in which the transmittance of the first region 410 is high.
That is, the switching between the display state and the non-display state of the first region is performed by switching between the display state in which the transmittance of the first region 410 is low and the non-display state in which the transmittance is high. When the transmittance of the first region 410 is high, the visibility of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 66 is better than when it is low.

Here, the display device 400 includes, for example, a liquid crystal panel, a light guide plate, a reflective film, and a fluorescent lamp. A transmission region (non-reflective region) 411,412,413 is provided in a portion of the light guide plate and the reflective film located on the front surface side of the rotary reel 62, and the transmission region constitutes the first region 410.

A known technique is used to change the transmittance of the first region 410. For example, when the first region 410 is hidden, the thin film transistor constituting the pixels corresponding to the first region 410 is used. When the first region 410 is set to the display state by transmitting all colors without applying a voltage to, a voltage is applied to a part of the thin film transistors constituting the pixels corresponding to the first region 410 to obtain a specific color. Is not transparent.

In this way, when the first area 410 is hidden, the light from the light for displaying the back lamp 67 or the display device 400 is transmitted through the reflective film and the color film installed on the liquid crystal panel in all colors. Therefore, the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 can be visually recognized, and when the first area 410 is set to the display state, a part of the light from the back lamp 67 is reflected or absorbed by the liquid crystal panel, and only a part of the light is reflected or absorbed by the liquid crystal panel. Since it is transparent, the image displayed in the first area 410 can be visually recognized.
Here, even when the first area 410 is displayed, the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 66 is visible, but the image displayed in the first area 410 makes it more visible than the non-display state. It will be in a bad state.
When the first area 410 is displayed, the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 66 may be invisible.

Further, the liquid crystal panel of the display device 400 described above uses a normally white one, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a normally black one may be used.
When using a normally black one, contrary to the above-mentioned normally white, when the first region 410 is hidden, one of the thin film transistors constituting the pixels corresponding to the first region 410. When a voltage is applied to the unit to prevent transmission of a specific color and the first region 410 is displayed, no voltage is applied to the thin film transistors constituting the pixels corresponding to the first region 410, and all colors are displayed. It is made transparent.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided below the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 located above the lower panel 22 and projecting toward the front of the front door 14.
The game machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a credit function (up to 50 credit medals can be stored internally by inserting medals to be inserted as a condition for starting the game from the medal insertion slot 38 described later in advance. It has a function to electronically store and manage the number of input sheets as electronic data). The maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.
A medal insertion slot 38 for inserting medals as a game medium is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 30.

(Medal selector 17)
Inside the housing 12, in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 38, it is selected whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 38 are genuine, and only the regular medals are guided to the hopper unit 24. A selector 17 is provided. The medal selector 17 is provided with an insertion sensor 92 that detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 one by one.

A medal passage (not shown) is provided inside the housing 12, and medals excluded as non-regular medals in the medal selector 17 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 pass through this medal passage. It is paid out from the medal payment exit 28.

(Payment switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38, a checkout switch 36 for paying out all the medals credited by the credit function is provided.

(Stop switch 50)
In the center of the operation unit 30, three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 62 by the operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 62, and after the start of the variation display of the symbol 61 of the plurality of rotary reels 62, the fluctuation of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 is performed by the player's operation. This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is provided on condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 32 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 by the operation of the player.

(Bet switch 32)
Above this start switch 40, the number of medals that can be inserted is reduced from the number of medals inserted from the stored credit medals (the number of credited medals) until the maximum number of medals (specifically, 3) is reached. A max bet switch 34 that replaces the insertion of two or three medals, and a single bet switch 35 that subtracts the number of one medal from the number of credited medals and replaces the insertion of one medal are provided.

(Button switch 42 for production)
On the right side of the max bet switch 34, a production button switch 42 that can be operated by the player in a predetermined production is provided.
On the back side of the front door 14, a door opening / closing switch 19, a setting change switch 46, a setting indicator 89, and the like are arranged.

(Credit display 87, payout number display 88)
On the left side of the single bet switch 35, there is a credit display 87 that displays the number of stored credit medals, and a payout that is placed under the credit display 87 and displays the total number of medals paid out from the game machine 10. A number display 88 is provided. These indicators are composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. The credit indicator 87 can display a two-digit number of stored sheets, and the payout number indicator 88 can display a two-digit payout number.

(Section notification lamp 90)
Further, on the left side of the credit display 87, a section notification lamp 90 is provided, which is turned on by the main control means 200 when the shift to the “advantageous section” described later is performed.
The section notification lamp 90 is always lit while the push order notification state is in the "advantageous section", and is turned off by the main control means 200 when the section shifts to the "non-advantageous section".

The section notification lamp 90 according to the present embodiment is always lit during the "advantageous section", but is not limited to this, and for example, the push order is notified during the "advantageous section". When it lights only in the game to be played or continues to light after the game, or when it lights only in the game that notifies a specific push order or continues to light after the game, the ball ejection situation in the advantageous section ( For example, if the number of balls is lit only when the number of balls is different (for example, the number of balls is 1000), or if the number of balls is continuously lit after reaching the specific situation, the number of balls to be ejected in the advantageous section. It is not necessary to keep the lights on all the time, such as when (for example, the difference number) is a specific ball ejection situation and the lights are turned on only in a game that notifies the pushing order, or when the lights are continuously turned on after the game. Further, as described above, when the section notification lamp 90 is continuously lit, for example, it is lit until the maximum number of games in the advantageous section (1500 games) is reached, or, for example, less than the maximum number of games in the advantageous section. It is preferable to turn on the light until the predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 games) set within the range of is reached.

Here, the lighting control of the section notification lamp 90 is preferably controlled by the control means mounted on the main control means 200, and is executed by the advantageous section control means 260 that controls the advantageous section, or the lighting control thereof. It is possible to provide a dedicated section notification control means for executing the above.

(Door opening / closing switch 19)
The door opening / closing switch 19 is for detecting whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on by pressing the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19, and as the front door 14 opens, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on. The back of the front door 14 is separated from the front of the door opening / closing switch 19 and the pressure is released to turn it off.

(Setting change switch 46)
The setting change switch 46 is for changing the setting together with the setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later.

(Setting display 89)
The setting display 89 displays the set value of the jackpot probability by, for example, a 7-segment small LED. The setting value of the game machine 10 is displayed on the setting display 89, but the display is canceled after a certain period of time has passed after the setting so as not to be visible from the outside.

Inside the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, a hopper unit 24 capable of storing medals and paying out medals and an operation for turning on or shutting off the power are possible. It has a power switch 44 and is arranged with a power supply unit 43 for supplying power to each component.

(Hopper unit 24)
The hopper unit 24 is provided with a medal tank 24a for storing regular medals flowing down from the medal selector 17, a hopper motor 95 for paying medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by driving the medal tank 24a, and an outlet of the hopper unit 24. It is provided near a payout sensor 94 that detects medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 28 one by one, and an auxiliary tank (not shown) for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24. , An overflow sensor 96 that detects that the medals in the auxiliary tank are full and outputs a signal to the main control means 200 is provided.

(Power supply unit 43)
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power supply switch 44 that can be operated for turning on or off the power, and a setting key switch 45 for setting change processing.

(Medal payment exit 28, etc.)
A medal payout outlet 28 is formed in the lower part of the front door 14 to pay out medals from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout outlet 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed in order to store the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 28. If the number of medals credited is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are not paid out from the medal payment exit 28 and are added to the number of credit medals until the number reaches 50.

(Explanation of the flow of the game)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables the start of a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34, the single bet switch 35, or the like, or by inserting medals. Then, by pressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and a lottery for winning or losing a plurality of winning combinations is performed. Then, the game machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotating reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning combination lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotating reel 62 and the result of the winning combination lottery. In the game machine 10, the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined valid line (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is aligned on the line, the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stopping is predetermined. This is the line to which the profit of the above is given. Hereinafter, it is referred to as the valid line 86.) When the player stops on the line, a prize is awarded and a predetermined profit such as paying out a predetermined number of medals is given to the player. .. As a result, one game is completed.

Specifically, the effective line 86 can be formed by connecting one symbol 61 visible from the first region 410 out of the symbols 61 displayed on each of the three rotary reels 62, one for each rotary reel 62. This is a line that defines the arrangement of combinations of symbols 61 that are effective for winning prizes, etc., among the lines that penetrate all of the rotating reels 62 (it is possible to bend in the middle). This line becomes an effective line 86 by betting a predetermined number of medals (a predetermined number, which is 3 in the present embodiment).

The effective line 86 of the present embodiment is one of a line connecting the middle stages of the left-handed reel 64, the middle-handed reel 66, and the right-handed reel 68.
Although 1 line is shown as the effective line 86, it is not limited to this, and may be 2 to 5 lines, or 6 or more lines including a V-shape and a chevron.
Further, although one line is set regardless of the game state (see FIG. 5), the number of effective lines may be changed depending on the game state.

Although not shown, the surfaces of the left-handed reel 64, the middle-handed reel 66, and the right-handed reel 68 have "red seven", "blue seven", "bar", "replay", "bell", and "cherry". A plurality of various symbols 61 such as are formed.
These symbols 61 are formed by attaching a tape (reel tape) on which each symbol is printed to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the game machine 10 is formed inside the game machine 10. The control device 100 is an example of a main control device, and receives information (commands) from a main control means 200 that advances a game and controls a game state, and information (commands) from the main control means 200, and responds to the progress of the game. It is provided with a sub-control means 300 that controls the effect and controls the effect for notifying the player of information about the game content.

Note that the main control means 200 and the sub control means 300 are communicated in one direction from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 300 in order to prevent unauthorized operation on the main control means 200. There is no reverse communication from the control means 300 to the main control means 200 (ie, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 receives the inputs of the start switch 40, the stop switch 50, the bet switch 32, and the settlement switch 36, performs a winning combination lottery, and controls the operation of the reel unit 60 and the hopper unit 24. The sub control means 300 inputs a signal from the main control means 200 and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the display device 400. Each part of the display device 400 as the effect device 70, the speaker 72, and the effect lamp 78 is connected to the output side of the sub control means 300.

Although not particularly shown, the main board having the main control means 200 and the sub board having the sub control means 300 are housed inside a dedicated transparent resin board case, respectively. Specifically, the main board is housed inside the main board case, and the sub board is housed inside the sub board case.
The main board case is arranged on the back side inside the housing 12, and in the present embodiment, on the upper part of the back plate of the housing 12, and the sub board case is on the left side on the left side when viewed from the front inside the housing 12. It is fixed to the face plate.

The main control means 200 and the sub control means 300 are composed of a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port. The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM, and performs various processes. The ROM stores fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU and various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, a storage for storing the state of the game machine 10. It is used as an area or a storage area for storing the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

(External centralized terminal board 18)
Further, an external centralized terminal plate 18 is provided on the right side of the inside of the housing 12 when viewed from the front.
The external centralized terminal board 18 outputs game data to the outside of the game machine 10, and has a connection terminal (connector) wired to the main board and a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). It is a terminal plate provided. Although not shown, the external centralized terminal plate 18 is connected to a game island facility such as a data display or a hall computer.

(Main control means 200)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control means 200 includes a combination lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout control means 240, a game control means 250, an advantageous section control means 260, and a transmission means 270. Have means. Details of each means will be described later. The advantageous section control means 260 may be provided by the sub control means 300 instead of the main control means 200, or may be separately provided by both the main control means 200 and the sub control means 300. good.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 draws a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotary reels 62 are stopped, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and for advancing the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.

As described above, when the predetermined number of bets is set according to the gaming state, the valid line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set.
There are two methods for setting the number of bets: a method of inserting medals from the medal slot 38 and a method of setting a credit medal as the number of bets by operating the bet switch 32. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on the condition that the specified number of bets (3 cards) is set, the number of bets is fixed, and the winning combination lottery means 210 has won one of the plurality of winning combinations. A lottery (role lottery) will be held. Further, almost at the same time as the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 62 in the previous game, and the predetermined time is determined. After that, the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 starts.

After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in the present embodiment, after the process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is detected as a reference position by a predetermined sensor. ) Is satisfied, the stop switch 50 is in a state where it can be operated (stop operation is possible).

After that, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. Then, when the operation of all three stop switches 50 is completed, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.
At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is aligned on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of the symbols 61 is performed. The game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a profit is given to the player when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86. For example, when the combinations of the symbols 61 corresponding to the small winning combination are aligned on the effective line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small winning combination is given to the player.

The winning probability of the winning combination lottery is set in multiple stages, and in this embodiment, 6 stages (set value 1 to set value 6) are set, and the set value 1 is the most for the winning combination having a difference in winning probability depending on the set value. It is set to be low and the set value 6 is set to be the highest.
The stage of the set value is not limited to 6 stages, and may be less than 6 stages or 7 or more stages.

In addition, if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the replay role is aligned on the effective line 86, the number of bets will be automatically set without using the player's own medal in the next game, although no medals will be paid out. The game can be played.

(Role lottery means 210)
The combination lottery means 210 executes a combination lottery as to whether or not a combination is won. The winning combination is also referred to as the winning combination. That is, the winning combination lottery means 210 is a means provided in the main control means 200, and is a combination of whether or not to win a winning combination with a lottery probability predetermined for each set value of a plurality of stages, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40. It is for drawing lots.

The combination lottery means 210 is provided with a plurality of lottery tables for determining whether or not a combination has been won, as main categories, corresponding to each of the normal game state, the bonus internal medium state, and the bonus game state. It is stored in the ROM of the main board.

The combination lottery means 210 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved.

In the present embodiment, the winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 is not shown, but can be roughly classified into a bonus transition combination (a combination with a transition of the gaming state) and a replay combination (a medal owned by the player). There are roles that enable the start of the next game, so-called re-game roles, and small roles (roles that accompany the payout of medals).

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is a means included in the main control means 200, and is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62 based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. It should be noted that the reel control means 220 may set a condition for stopping whether or not the order (pushing order) when each stop switch 50 is stopped is satisfied with a predetermined condition, if necessary.

(Stop symbol determination means 230)
The stop symbol determination means 230 is a means included in the main control means 200, and is for storing the combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped and for determining a prize or the like. is there.

(Payout control means 240)
The payout control means 240 is an example of a profit-giving means, which is a means provided in the main control means 200, and is for performing a predetermined process such as medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. is there. The payout control means 240 pays out medals when it is determined that the small winning combination has won a prize as a result of the determination of the stop symbol determination means 230.

(Game control means 250)
The game control means 250 is a means included in the main control means 200, and controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the game control means 250 includes each of the normal game state control means 251, the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and the bonus game state control means 253.

(Normal game state control means 251)
The normal game state control means 251 controls the normal game state. Here, the normal game state refers to a state other than the bonus internal medium state by the bonus internal medium state control means 252 and the bonus game state by the bonus game state control means 253.

(Bonus internal medium state control means 252)
The bonus internal medium state control means 252 controls the “bonus internal medium state” (see FIG. 5). Here, the internal bonus state shifts to the case where the bonus transfer combination is won, but the combination of the symbols 62 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86.

(Bonus game state control means 253)
The bonus game state control means 253 controls the “bonus game state” (see FIG. 5). Here, the bonus game state is changed by winning the bonus transfer combination and stopping and displaying the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination on the effective line 86.
There are "RBB1" and "RBB2" in the bonus game state. Here, the so-called "RBB" operates continuously in the "RBB1", and ends with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, more than 40 medals. Further, in the "RBB2", the so-called "RBB" operates continuously, and the medals are paid out when the number of medals exceeds a predetermined number, for example, 312 medals.
Then, after the bonus game state ends, the game shifts to the normal game state.

(Advantageous section control means 260)
The advantageous section control means 260 is a means provided in the main control means 200, and controls a non-advantageous section in which the operation mode of the stop switch 50, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 6, cannot be notified, and an advantageous section in which the notification is possible. Is.
Then, the effect control means 320, which will be described later, is used to execute an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the advantageous section control means 260 shifts from the “non-advantageous section” to the “advantageous section” when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery.

In addition, it is not limited to the case of shifting from a non-advantageous section to an advantageous section by winning a predetermined combination by a combination lottery, but a lottery executed when the winning combination is won (advantageous section transition lottery). Therefore, the transition may be made when it is determined to shift to the advantageous section.

(Transmission means 270)
The transmission means 270 is for transmitting a signal to the sub control means 300.

(Sub control means 300)
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control means 300 includes the receiving means 310 and the effect controlling means 320. Details of each means will be described later. The effect control means 320 may be divided into both the main control means 200 and the sub control means 300 instead of the sub control means 300.

With the above configuration, the sub control means 300 receives a signal from the main control means 200 and performs an effect as the game progresses.
Specifically, the sub-control means 300 outputs data that regulates the lighting and extinguishing of the LED to the LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. Video data that specifies the sound to be output to the sound output circuit (not shown) for output, or is output to the liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display device 400. Outputs the data that specifies.

(Receiving means 310)
The receiving means 310 receives a signal from the transmitting means 270.

(Direction control means 320)
The effect control means 320 controls the effect of the game machine 10 according to the game state shown in FIG. 5 and the state of the advantageous section shown in FIG.
Such an effect is performed by using an effect device 70 such as a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, and a display device 400, and a back lamp 67 of a rotary reel 62.

Further, when the effect control means 320 receives a command from the advantageous section control means 260 of the main control means 200 to notify the pressing order of the stop switch 50 during the advantageous section shown in FIG. 6, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is received. Executes the effect of notifying.

Specifically, a plurality of images or videos (for example, "1") showing the pressing order are displayed on the screen of the display device 400 corresponding to the position of each stop switch 50 (specifically, the position of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to each stop switch 50). "2" "3") is displayed to notify the pressing order. After that, each time the stop switch 50 is operated, the portion corresponding to the position of the operated stop switch 50 is erased (or changed to an image showing no order) in the image or video showing the pressing order.

Further, in addition to the effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50, an effect of notifying the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50 (for example, the operation timing of the first stop) may be executed.
Specifically, on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 84 corresponding to the position of each stop switch 50 (specifically, the position of the rotating reel 62 corresponding to each stop switch 50), a plurality of images or images (for example, "for example," 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”) are displayed to notify the pressing order, and for example, an image or video indicating the operation timing on the image or video (for example,“ 1 ”) indicating the pressing order of the first stop. (For example, the image of the symbol 61 of "Red Seven" or the image of the symbol 61 of "Blue Seven") is displayed to notify the operation timing. Further, instead of the image or video showing the pressing order of the first stop (for example, "1") on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 84 corresponding to the position of each stop switch 50, the image or video showing the operation timing (for example, "Red Seven"). ] And "Blue Seven") may be displayed.

Further, the effect control means 320 is an example of the display control means, and by controlling the display device 400, the first area 410 is displayed in a display state in which an image is displayed and in a non-display state, rather than in a display state. It is possible to switch between a non-display state in which the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 has good visibility, and an image can be displayed in the second area 420.
Here, the non-display state in which the symbol of the rotary reel 62 has good visibility is a state in which the symbol 61 is easily visible by changing the display state in which the transmittance of the first region 410 is low to the high non-display state. ..

The effect control means 320 does not display an image in the first region 410 while the rotary reel 62 is rotating, and after all the rotary reels 62 are stopped, the effect control means 320 first performs a specific effect on the specific image 500 in the second area 420. Performed without displaying an image in the area 410, and after the start of the specific effect, a special image 510 is displayed in the area extending between the second area 420 and the first area 410 while the specific image 500 is displayed. I am trying to display it.

Here, the specific image 500 is displayed as an image (see FIG. 7-1 (B)) displayed at the display start position P1 in an area extending over the first area 410 and the second area 420. The image is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 300 (in addition, when the liquid crystal control board is provided separately from the sub-control board 300, it may be the ROM of the liquid crystal display device).

Then, in a specific effect, the specific image 500 is displayed at the display start position P1 and then moved to the display end position P3 within the range of the second area 420 and displayed (FIG. 7-2 (FIG. 7-2). See C)).
At this time, since the effect control means 320 hides the first area 410, the specific image 500 is stored as data over the first area 410, but is displayed in a visible state. It is prevented from being done.

Here, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is a so-called flash effect that moves from the display start position P1 to the display end position P3 for the specific image 500, and repeats blinking and light emission intensity at the end position P3. However, it is not limited to this, and any production that attracts the attention of the player is sufficient.
In addition, by executing the flash effect after moving to the display end position P3, the player's line of sight can be efficiently guided and kept, so that the attention to the first region 410 is diminished. It becomes possible.

Further, the special image 510 is a ROM of the sub-control board 300 as an image displayed in an area extending over the first area 410 and the second area 420 as the image displayed at the display start position P2 (note that the image is displayed in the area including the first area 410 and the second area 420. If a liquid crystal control board is provided separately from the sub control board 300, it may be the ROM of the liquid crystal display device).

Then, in the special effect, after the special image 510 is displayed at the display start position P2 (see FIG. 7-2 (D)), the specific image 500 displayed in the second area 420 is displayed. It is displayed by moving to the display end position P4 in the vicinity (see FIG. 7-3 (E)).
At this time, since the effect control means 320 is in the display state of the first area 410, the special image 510 is displayed in a visible state even in the first area 410, unlike the specific image 500. ..

Further, the specific image 500 is stored as an image in which the size of the image displayed at the display start position P1 is larger than the size at the time of the specific effect.
That is, after the specific image 500 is displayed large, it is displayed small and a specific effect is executed.
This attracts the player's attention by displaying a specific image 500 in a large size, and the large displayed image is displayed small while moving to the second region 420 side, so that the player's line of sight is changed. This is to move from the 1st region 410 to the 2nd region 420.

Further, in the special image 510, when the size of the image displayed at the display start position P2 stored in the area extending over the first area 410 and the second area 420 moves to the second area 420. It is stored as an image larger than the size of.
That is, the special image 510 is displayed larger and then smaller.
This attracts the player's attention by displaying the special image 510 in a large size, and the large displayed image is displayed small while moving to the second region 420 side, so that the player's line of sight is changed. This is to move from the 1st region 410 to the 2nd region 420.
By moving the two images, the specific image 500 and the special image 510, in this way, it is possible to move the line of sight of the player to the second region 420.

Further, in the specific image 500, the ratio of the image displayed in the display start position P1 that is not displayed in the first area 410 is that of the image displayed in the stored display start position P2 of the special image 500. It is smaller than the ratio displayed in the first area 410.
That is, the specific image 500 at the display start position P1 shown in FIG. 7-1 (B) is an image in which a small proportion is stored so as to be displayed in the first region 410, and is shown in FIG. 7-2 (D). The special image 510 of the display start position P2 shown in) is an image in which a large proportion is stored so as to be displayed in the first region 410.
This is because the specific image 500 at the display start position P1 has the first area 410 in a non-display state, so if there is a large proportion stored so as to be displayed in the first area 410, what is the image? Since the player does not know whether the image is displayed or not, the second area 420 is used for display. However, the special image 510 is displayed because the first area 410 is in the display state. It is more effective to display a special image 510 by using a wide display area of the device 400 in order to enhance the effect.

(Explanation of the game state using FIG. 5)
Next, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The game state is managed by the main control means 200, and as shown in FIG. 5, there are a normal game state and a bonus game state.

(Normal game state)
The normal game state is controlled by the normal game state control means 251.
When a bonus transfer combination is won by a role lottery in the normal game state, the normal game state is changed to the bonus internal medium state.

(Medium inside bonus)
The bonus internal medium state is controlled by the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and shifts to the case where the bonus transfer combination is won in the normal game state and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed.

(Bonus game state)
The bonus game state is controlled by the bonus game state control means 253, and in the present embodiment, the bonus game state is changed when the bonus transfer combination is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is stopped and displayed.

There are "RBB1" and "RBB2" in the bonus game state. Here, the so-called "RBB" operates continuously in the "RBB1", and ends with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, more than 40 medals. Further, in the "RBB2", the so-called "RBB" operates continuously, and ends with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, 312 medals.
Then, after the bonus game state ends, the game shifts to the normal game state.

(Explanation of advantageous section using FIG. 6)
As shown in FIG. 6, when the push order combination, which is a prize when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order by the combination lottery, is won, the push order cannot be notified to the player. It is possible to shift from the "non-advantageous section" and the "non-advantageous section", and if the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the winning combination lottery, the winning winning combination is won. There is an "advantageous section" in which the push order can be notified to the player.

The "non-advantageous section" is a section excluding the "advantageous section".
The transition from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is made based on the winning of a predetermined combination by the combination lottery in the non-advantageous section.
It should be noted that the transition from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is not limited to the case of shifting based on the winning of a predetermined winning combination, and the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is won. The transition may be made based on the combination being stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, or when a predetermined combination is won, an advantageous section transition lottery is performed and the advantageous section transition lottery is won. It is also possible to make a transition based on this.

Further, in the present embodiment, the section notification lamp 90 is set to light up after the so-called third stop of the game in which the predetermined combination that triggers the transition to the advantageous section is won.

(Advantageous section)
The "advantageous section" is a section that is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section", and includes an "AT state" and the like, although not shown.

Here, the section that is advantageous to the player is, for example, in the non-advantageous section, the push order combination that is won when the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the combination lottery is won. Even in the case, the game is changed from a state in which it was impossible to notify the player of the push order to a possible state, or an ART state that is not executed in a non-advantageous section is executed. It is a section that is advantageous to people.
Therefore, it does not have to be advantageous to the player throughout the "advantageous section", and may not be advantageous to the player in a part of the "advantageous section".

In addition, when a predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games is exhausted after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, it is assumed that the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section has been reached, and the advantage section is shifted to the non-advantageous section. I have to.
Therefore, the main control means 200 counts the number of digested games after shifting to the advantageous section in order to determine whether or not the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 games) is reached.

In addition, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 games) is exhausted (before reaching the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section), the predetermined number of games is set in advance. When the number of balls (for example, the so-called difference of 2400) is obtained, the advantage section is changed to the non-advantageous section even before the maximum number of games is exhausted.
Therefore, in the main control means 200, in order to determine whether or not a predetermined number of balls to be ejected (so-called difference number of 2400) is reached, the number of inserted and the number of payouts after shifting to the advantageous section are counted. ing.

In addition, the advantageous section includes not only the AT state, but also the normal state of the advantageous section excluding the special state such as the AT state from the advantageous section, the additional state of drawing whether or not to add the number of games in the AT state, and AT. It may be provided with a continuation state or the like in which a lottery is drawn as to whether or not to continue the state.

(AT state)
The "AT state" is a state more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section". When the state shifts to the "AT state", a game (AT) in which the pressing order of the winning combination is notified is started as a notification effect for assisting the winning of a predetermined combination, and the stop switch 50 is in accordance with the notified pressing order. By operating, the combination of the winning small winning combination and the replaying combination can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small winning combination are paid out.
The "AT state" is a state that can be executed for a predetermined number of games, for example, 50 games. Then, when the predetermined number of games is exhausted, the state shifts from the "AT state" to the "non-advantageous section" or the "advantageous section normal state".

(Display by display device)
An example of the display will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
As shown in FIG. 7-1 (A), while the rotary reel 62 is rotating after the start switch 40 is operated, a character image such as “chance zone confirmed” is displayed in the second area 420.
At this time, the image is not displayed in the first region 410 so as not to impair the visibility of the rotary reel 62.

Then, after all the stop switches 50 have been operated and all the rotary reels 62 have stopped rotating, as shown in FIG. 7-1 (B), the first region 410 in the non-display state, which is the display start position P1. Then, the character image of "lever" is displayed as a specific image 500 in the area extending over the second area 420. Here, since the first area 410 is in the non-display state, the portion displayed in the first area 410 of the specific image 500 is missing and displayed.

After that, the specific image 500 moves from the display start position P1 toward the second region 420 while becoming smaller, and as shown in FIG. 7-2 (C), the second region 420 is used without using the first region 410. A specific production is performed only by.

When switching the first area 410 from the non-display state (transparent state) to the display state (non-transparent state) after the start of the specific effect, the back lamp 67 of the rotary reel 62 is in the lit state at the start of the specific effect. After the switching, the back lamp 67 of the rotary reel 62 is turned off.
With this configuration, when the back lamp 67 of the rotary reel 62 is lit, other than the specific image 500 and the special image 510 displayed in the first area 410 even when the display state is switched to. The image related to the background of the above is harder to see than when the back lamp 67 is off, and the image displayed in the first area 410 is switched from the non-display state to the display state compared to the case where it is suddenly and clearly displayed. It is possible to alleviate the discomfort.

After that, as shown in FIG. 7-2 (D), in the state where the specific image 500 is displayed, in the area extending over the second area 420 and the first area 410, the special image 510 is "hit!" A text image is displayed.

Then, the special image 510 moves from the region extending over the second region 420 and the first region 410 toward the second region 420 while becoming smaller, and as shown in FIG. 7-3 (E), the special image 510 is a specific image. The 500 and the special image 510 are displayed side by side, and the same effect (flash effect) as that of the specific image 500 is executed for the special image 510.

After that, although not shown, when the first area 410 is switched from the display state to the non-display state after the start switch 40 of the next game is operated, the back lamp 67 of the rotary reel 62 is displayed while the special image 510 is displayed. It is lit.
With this configuration, the display device 400 can be switched from the display state to the non-display state while the player's attention is focused on the special image 510, and the display device 400 is hidden from the display state. It is possible to make the switching to the state inconspicuous.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.
In the present invention, the player's attention is drawn to a place other than the rotary reel 62 by performing an eye-catching effect of the player in a display area not located on the front surface of the rotary reel 62, and then the front side of the rotary reel 62 of the display device 400. It is possible to provide a game machine 10 capable of making the display switching of the display device 400 comfortable by switching the area located in the position from the state in which the image cannot be displayed to the state in which the image can be displayed. it can.

Further, in the present invention, when the back lamp 67 of the rotary reel 62 is lit, other than the specific image 500 and the special image 510 displayed in the first area 410 even when the display state is switched to. The image related to the background of the above is harder to see than when the back lamp 67 is off, and the image displayed in the first area 410 is switched from the non-display state to the display state compared to the case where the image is suddenly and clearly displayed. It is possible to provide a game machine 10 capable of alleviating a sense of discomfort.

Further, the present invention further enables the display device 400 to be switched from the display state to the non-display state while the player's attention is focused on the special image 510, and the display device 400 is hidden from the display state. It is possible to provide a game machine 10 capable of making the switching to a state inconspicuous.

Further, the present invention further displays the area extending over the first area 410 and the second area 420, and then moves to the second area 420 side to change the line of sight of the player from the first area 410 to the second area 410. It is possible to provide the game machine 10 which can be moved to the two regions 420 and can naturally guide the player's line of sight to the second region.
In addition, in a special effect after a specific effect, after displaying an image using both the first area 410 and the second area 420, the player's line of sight is returned to the first area 410, and then the first area. By moving to the two regions 420, it is possible to guide the specific image 500 and the special image 510 to be read together.

Further, the present invention further attracts the player's attention by displaying a specific image 500 in a large size, and the large displayed image is displayed in a small size while moving to the second region 420 side. It is possible to provide a game machine 10 capable of moving a person's line of sight from a first area 410 to a second area 420.

Further, the present invention further states that the specific image 500 at the display start position P1 is stored so as to be displayed in the first area 410 because the first area 410 is in the non-display state. Since the player does not know what is displayed as an image, the second area 420 is used for display, and the special image is displayed because the first area 410 is in the display state. It is possible to provide the game machine 10 in which the effect can be enhanced by displaying the special image 510 by widely using the display area of the display device 400.

10 game machine 12 housing
14 Front door
60 reel unit 61 design
62 rotary reel 300 sub control means
310 Receiving means 320 Production control means
400 Display 410 First area
420 Second area 500 Specific image
510 Special image P1, P2 Display start position
P3, P4 display end position

Claims (2)

With multiple rotating reels that can display multiple symbols in a variable manner,
A lamp that illuminates the rotating reel and
A display device capable of displaying an image and having a first region located on the front surface of the rotary reel and a second region which is a region different from the first region.
A start switch for starting the variable display of the design of the rotary reel, and
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels, for stopping the variation display of the symbols of the plurality of rotary reels by the operation of the player after the start of the variation display of the symbols of the plurality of rotary reels. When,
A profit-giving means that can give a player a game value by combining the symbols of the stopped rotating reels,
By controlling the display device, the first region can be divided into a display state in which an image is displayed and a non-display state in which the symbol of the rotating reel is more visible than the display state in the non-display state. It is provided with a display control means that can be switched and can display an image in the second area.
The display control means
During the rotation of the rotary reel, no image is displayed in the first region, and after all the rotary reels are stopped, a specific effect is not displayed in the first region for a specific image in the second region. After the start of the specific effect, a special image is displayed in the area extending between the second area and the first area while the specific image is displayed .
A gaming machine characterized in that the first region is switched from the non-display state to the display state with the lamp turned on, and after the switching, the lamp is turned off . With multiple rotating reels that can display multiple symbols in a variable manner,
A lamp that illuminates the rotating reel and
A display device capable of displaying an image and having a first region located on the front surface of the rotary reel and a second region which is a region different from the first region.
A start switch for starting the variable display of the design of the rotary reel, and
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels, for stopping the variation display of the symbols of the plurality of rotary reels by the operation of the player after the start of the variation display of the symbols of the plurality of rotary reels. When,
A profit-giving means that can give a player a game value by combining the symbols of the stopped rotating reels,
By controlling the display device, the first region can be divided into a display state in which an image is displayed and a non-display state in which the symbol of the rotating reel is more visible than the display state in the non-display state. It is provided with a display control means that can be switched and can display an image in the second area.
The display control means
During the rotation of the rotary reel, no image is displayed in the first region, and after all the rotary reels are stopped, a specific effect is not displayed in the first region for a specific image in the second region. After the start of the specific effect, a special image is displayed in the area extending between the second area and the first area while the specific image is displayed.
In the display state, the lamp is turned off, and when switching from the display state to the non-display state, the game machine is characterized in that the lamp is turned on while the special image is displayed.