JP3579341B2 - Display device for gaming machine and gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine and a display device applied to the gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Some pachinko machines, which are a kind of gaming machines, are designed to bring great benefits to players by shifting to a special game, for example, by opening a variable winning device. Generally, this kind of pachinko machine is generally provided with a symbol display device and a starting port. The symbol display device is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display having three display areas, and is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols in each display area. The starting port is a trigger for variably displaying the symbol display device, and includes a game ball detection switch.
[0003]
In this pachinko machine, when a game ball wins in the starting port, the symbol display device starts variable display upon detection of winning of the game ball by the detection switch. When a predetermined variable time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed in the respective display areas. At this time, when the three symbols stopped and displayed in each display area are aligned, a special game is played as a big hit, and for example, a variable winning device that is normally closed is opened. As a result, the number of winnings in the variable winning device becomes large in a short time, and prize balls are paid out for each winning, so that an extremely large profit can be given to the player.
[0004]
In the symbol display device, when the two symbols already stopped coincide with each other, and when the remaining one is aligned, the above-mentioned jackpot is reached. In a so-called reach state, a normal state such as changing the variable display speed of the symbol is used. Is to notify the player of the reach state by changing the display mode, and to further improve the playability. Furthermore, even before the above-mentioned reach state is determined, the display mode of the symbol display device is changed in the same manner as in the reach effect, and thereafter, the reach state is created on the symbol display device with a higher probability than in the normal case, so that the result is obtained. Inform the player of the advance notice of the reach state.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in order to realize the above-mentioned game, the basic configuration of the gaming machine must be common, and although there are some differences in the symbols displayed on the symbol display device, other gaming machines On the other hand, it is difficult to make clear differentiation.
[0006]
Under these circumstances, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of gaming machines which attempt to differentiate by impressing a player with a display performed on a powerful screen by increasing the size of the symbol display device.
[0007]
However, such an increase in the size of the symbol display device, on the other hand, significantly reduces the flow-down area of the game balls in the game area, so that the game balls simply flow down through the same flow-down path. Enjoying the change in the movement of the ball ", which results in a loss of the original gaming performance of the gaming machine. In addition, since the size of the game area is determined to some extent, there is a limit to the size of the symbol display device, and it is not possible to achieve a clear differentiation by simply increasing the size of the screen.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine display device and a gaming machine capable of clearly distinguishing it from other gaming machines without impairing the original gaming performance of the gaming machine. It is a problem to be solved.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In a display device for a gaming machine according to the present invention, the display device includes a first display means and a second display means. In the front area, the first display means Display viewing area Increase or decrease In a manner that causes A second display means is provided on each of the left and right sides of the first display means, and the second display means is disposed so as to be moved in the left-right direction. Guide means to regulate the flow direction of the game ball and secure the flow area of the game ball ing.
[0011]
On the other hand, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first display means and a second display means each of which can variably display a plurality of symbols, wherein the symbols stopped and displayed on the second display means, and thereafter the first display means Is a gaming machine that shifts to a special state advantageous to the player when the symbol stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination mode, and the display viewing area of the first display means is increased or decreased. , First display means Has guide means for regulating the flow direction of the game balls fired on the left and right sides of the game ball and securing the flow area of the game balls The second display means And moving the second display means in the left-right direction. While the arrangement is made and the predetermined viewing condition of the first display means is reduced while the predetermined condition is not satisfied, if the condition is satisfied, After stopping and displaying the symbols that match each other on the second display means, The variable display of the first display means is performed in a state where the display viewing area of the first display means is increased.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments.
FIG. 1 shows a gaming board of a pachinko machine which is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. The game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a special symbol display device 10 in a game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3.
[0013]
The special symbol display device 10 is for variably displaying a plurality of symbols such as numbers, symbols, pictures, etc. to the player, and has only one first display means 12 on the horizontally long main base 11, On the main base 11, movable bodies 100 are provided at positions on the left and right of the first display means 12, respectively.
[0014]
As shown in an enlarged view of FIG. 2B, the first display means 12 is a relatively large rectangular dot matrix type liquid crystal display, and its display surface is substantially the same as the surface of the main base 11. It is attached to the center of the main base 11 in such a state. The first display means 12 can display an arbitrary image such as a design, a background, a character, or the like based on a control signal given from a game control CPU 501 of the control means 50 described later. In particular, regarding the display of symbols, for example, a plurality of symbols can be scroll-displayed as if the drum rotates, or a plurality of symbols can be sequentially switched and displayed in the same display area.
[0015]
On the other hand, as shown in the perspective view of FIG. 3, the movable body 100 is formed by integrally molding an auxiliary base 101 and a pair of upper and lower guide pins 102 respectively.
[0016]
The auxiliary base 101 is a plate-shaped member having a size that is about half of the display surface of the first display unit 12, and includes a second display unit 110 and a guide unit 120 on each front surface. The second display means 110 is configured by arranging seven light-emitting segments 110a in the shape of a "day", and is provided at a position on the inside of each front surface. Each of the second display means 110 can appropriately turn on / off these light emitting segments 110a based on a control signal given from a game control CPU 501 of the control means 50 to be described later, and can switch and display a plurality of symbols. is there. The guide means 120 has a first guide wall 121 provided so as to surround an upper part and an outer part of the second display means 110, and a second guide wall 122 provided along the outer part of the auxiliary base 101. It is composed. Each guide means 120 prevents the game ball from passing through the front surface of the second display means 110 by the first guide wall 121, while the game ball flows down between the first guide wall 121 and the second guide wall 122. It acts to regulate the direction. In the guide means 120 of the present embodiment, a projection 121a is provided toward the second guide wall 122 at an intermediate portion of the first guide wall 121 facing the second guide wall 122, and the second The lower end of the guide wall 122 is bent inward, and most of the game balls passing between the guide walls 121 and 122 are guided inward.
[0017]
Each of the pair of guide pins 102 is a columnar member projecting parallel to each other from the outside of the rear surface of the auxiliary base 101 toward the rear. Each guide pin 102 penetrates the slide groove 13 provided in the main base 11, and functions to guide the movable body 100 right and left along the extending direction of the slide groove 13. As is clear from FIGS. 3 and 4, each of the guide pins 102 is connected to an actuator 140 via a drive mechanism 130 at a protruding end thereof. The drive mechanism 130 converts the drive of the actuator 140 into a reciprocating motion of the movable body 100 in the left-right direction. In the present embodiment, a rotary actuator 140 such as a motor is applied as the actuator 140, and the disk 131 connected to the rotary drive shaft 141 of the rotary actuator 140 as the drive mechanism 130 and the protruding end of the pair of guide pins 102 are used. A cam follower 132 to be connected and a cam pin 133 projecting from the peripheral edge of the disk 131 and engaging with the cam groove 132a of the cam follower 132 are applied. When the movable body 100 moves most inward while the rotary actuators 140 make one rotation in the opposite direction in synchronization with each other, as shown in FIG. When the movable body 100 moves to the outermost position while occupying a position where the display surface of the first display means 12 is concealed (hereinafter simply referred to as a concealed position) while a large gap is secured, FIG. ), The display surface of the first display means 12 is configured to occupy a position where the entire display surface is open (hereinafter, simply referred to as an open position).
[0018]
Reference numeral 14 in FIG. 2 denotes an armor projecting above the first display unit 12. The armor portion 14 distributes the flowing game ball to the left and right to prevent the game ball from passing through the front surface of the first display means 12, and as shown in FIG. When the game ball is occupied in the concealed position, the game balls distributed to the left and right are moved between the first guide wall 121 and the second guide wall 122 in cooperation with the guide nails 5 implanted on the left and right. It has the function of guiding the user.
[0019]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a variable winning device 20 at a position below the special symbol display device 10 in the game area 4, and the special symbol display device 10 and the variable winning device are provided. A starting means 30 is provided at a position between the starting device 30 and the device 20.
[0020]
The variable prize device 20 is a prize device that switches between a first prize state in which a game ball cannot be won or a prize is extremely difficult, and a second prize state in which a game ball can be very easily won. In the present embodiment, a horizontally long special winning opening 21 provided on the game board 2, an opening / closing plate 22 provided to open and close the large winning opening 21, and a special electric drive driving solenoid for driving the opening / closing plate 22. 23 constitute a variable winning device 20. That is, the variable winning device 20 rotates the opening / closing plate 22 via its lower end portion by driving the special electromotive drive solenoid 23 and enters the first winning state when the big winning opening 21 is closed. On the other hand, when the special winning opening 21 is opened, the above-mentioned second winning state is set. The game ball that has won the special winning opening 21 is taken into the back side of the game board 2 through the special winning opening 21, passes through a collecting gutter (not shown), and is guided to the winning ball processing device through a winning ball introduction path. .
[0021]
A winning count switch 24 and a continuation switch 25 are arranged inside the special winning opening 21 before reaching the gathering gutter (not shown). The winning count switch 24 and the continuation switch 25 are for electrically detecting a game ball that has won from the special winning opening 21 and giving each detection result to a game control CPU 501 of the game control device 500 described later. The winning count switch 24 is provided at a position where all of the game balls won from the special winning opening 21 pass, while the continuation switch 25 detects only a specific one of the game balls winning from the special winning opening 21. It is provided in the position where it does.
[0022]
The starting means 30 is a trigger for starting the special symbol display device 10, and is constituted by a starting port having a constant winning rate. The game ball which has won the starting means 30 is taken into the back side of the game board 2, and thereafter, as in the case of the above-mentioned variable winning device 20, the winning ball processing device passes through a collecting gutter and a winning ball introduction path (not shown). You will be guided.
[0023]
The starting means 30 is provided with a special figure starting switch 31 before reaching the collecting gutter (not shown). The special figure start switch 31 is for electrically detecting a game ball won from the start means 30 and giving the detection result to a game control CPU 501 to be described later, like the above-described winning count switch 24 and the like.
[0024]
As is clear from the figure, the pachinko machine 1 has a life nail 6 and a guide nail 7 planted around the starting means 30 and has control nails 8 on both sides of the special symbol display device 10 described above. Is planted. The life nails 6 are four nails implanted above the starting means 30, and are continuously provided in the left-right direction with a space between the game nails so as to allow a game ball to pass therebetween. The guide nails 7 are a series of nails that cover the lower left and right regions of the above-described special symbol display device 10 and are continuously provided so as to be gradually inclined downward toward the starting means 30. Each guiding nail 7 has an interval between each other to prevent a game ball from passing therethrough, and has an action of guiding the game ball to the starting means 30. The restriction nails 8 are nails implanted along both side edges of the main base 11, and are continuously provided in the up-down direction with an interval between them allowing a game ball to pass therethrough.
[0025]
Note that reference numeral 9 in FIG. 1 denotes an out port for collecting game balls that did not win the starting means 30 and the variable winning device 20, and reference numeral 40 in FIG. 1 denotes various decorative lamps provided on the game board 2. is there. Although not explicitly shown in the figure, the gaming board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a normal winning opening at an appropriate place and a flow path switching means such as a windmill or an obstacle nail.
[0026]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the control means 50 of the pachinko machine 1 described above. The control means 50 includes a game control device 500 provided with individual CPUs 501 and 511 and a main body control device 510, and is disposed, for example, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.
[0027]
The game control CPU 501 of the game control device 500 is a part that mainly controls the game board. That is, the CPU 501 for game control includes a special figure starting switch 31 provided on the starting means 30, a winning count switch 24 and a continuation switch 25 provided on the variable winning device 20, and a winning ball confirmation switch 70 provided on the winning ball processing device. The special electric drive solenoid 23 described above is monitored based on the output signals from the switches, the programs and data stored in the ROM 502 and the RAM 503, and the random numbers extracted from the random number generating means 504. For controlling the driving of the first display means 12, the second display means 110, the rotary actuator 140 and the like of the special symbol display device 10.
[0028]
The main body control CPU 511 of the main body control device 510 is a part that mainly performs control on the pachinko machine main body side. That is, the main body control CPU 511 monitors an output signal from the winning ball detection switch 71 provided in the winning ball processing device, and outputs the output signal given from the winning ball detection switch 71 and the game control CPU 501 described above. And the drive signal of the winning ball processing solenoid 72, the winning ball payout device 73, and the like, based on the output signal of Although not shown in the figure, the launching device for game balls is also controlled by the main body control CPU 511.
[0029]
Hereinafter, the pachinko game of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that the variable winning device 20 is in a first winning state in an initial state. Further, in the special symbol display device 10, the rotary actuator 140 stops in a state where it is appropriately rotated, and the pair of movable bodies 100 cover the display surface of the first display unit 12 as shown in FIG. It is assumed that it is occupied at the hidden position.
[0030]
In this pachinko machine 1, a game ball launched by operating an operation handle (not shown) is guided by a guide rail 3 above a game area 4 of a game board 2, and guide nails 5, life nails 6, guide nails 7, The control nails 8, obstacle nails, and windmills sequentially flow down the game area 4 while appropriately changing the direction.
[0031]
At this time, as described above, since the movable body 100 of the special symbol display device 10 is occupied in the concealed position, the game balls distributed to the left and right by the armor unit 14 are moved to the respective movable bodies 100 on the front side of the main base 11. It becomes possible to flow down a portion located on the outer side. Moreover, the game balls distributed to the left and right by the armor portion 14 are branched into one that reaches the guide means 120 of each movable body 100 and one that reaches between the movable body 100 and the regulating nail 8, and then further guided. With the nail 7, a movement that entangles with the starting means 30 is divided into a movement that falls down as it is, and it is possible to sufficiently enjoy whether or not the game ball wins the starting means 30. become able to. That is, in a state where the movable body 100 of the special symbol display device 10 is occupied at the concealed position, a flow-down area of the game ball can be secured also on the front side of the main base 11, and “ It is possible to sufficiently guarantee the original playability of the gaming machine such as "enjoy the change of the movement of the gaming ball."
[0032]
During this time, when a game ball flowing down the game area 4 wins the starting means 30 and this is detected by the special figure start switch 31, a process of extracting a random number from the random number generating means 504 is performed by the game control CPU 501. The random numbers extracted here include at least those for determining whether or not the symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 10 will be a jackpot to be described later, and whether to create a reach state to be described later. Things.
[0033]
During this time, the game balls that have won the starting means 30 are taken in on the back side of the game board 2 and then individually won in the winning ball processing device. That is, when the entered game ball is guided to the winning ball processing device, the game ball is individually detected by the winning ball detection switch 71, and the detection result is given to the main body control CPU 511. The main body control CPU 511 to which the detection signal is given from the prize ball detection switch 71 determines the number of prize balls based on the detection signal from the special figure start switch 31, and provides the prize ball corresponding to the prize ball number to the player. The prize ball payout device 73 is driven to pay out. When the payout of the prize ball is confirmed by the prize ball confirmation switch 70, the prize ball processing solenoid 72 is driven, and the game ball is discharged outside the machine.
[0034]
When a random number is extracted from the random number generation unit 504, a control signal corresponding to the extracted random number is sent from the game control CPU 501 to the first display unit 12, the second display unit 110, and the rotary actuator 140 of the special symbol display device 10. The special symbol display device 10 performs desired display control. The display control performed by the special symbol display device 10 is such that after the symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined variable time on each of the first display means 12 and the second display means 110, for example, the second display means on the left side as viewed This is a control process until the symbols are stopped and displayed one by one on these display units 110 and 12 in the order of 110, the second display unit 110 on the right side, and the first display unit 12.
[0035]
Here, if the random number extracted from the random number generating means 504 does not correspond to a jackpot and does not create a reach state, the rotary actuator 140 is not driven, that is, the movable body 100 moves. After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the symbols are stopped and displayed on the second display means 110 and the first display means 12 in the order described above, and the game returns to the normal game again. In this case, as shown in FIG. 2A, the symbol stopped and displayed on the first display means 12 is such that only a part thereof can be visually recognized from the mutual gap of the movable body 100 occupying the concealed position. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6, a reduced display may be made so as to match the mutual gap of the movable bodies 100, so that the player can be clearly notified. For example, in the case of performing a so-called re-lottery in which all symbols are temporarily stopped and then the variable display is restarted again, it is preferable to apply the display method shown in FIG.
[0036]
On the other hand, if the extracted random numbers create a reach state, first, the symbols that match each other on the second display means 110 are stopped while the variable display on the first display means 12 is continued. Is displayed, and the player is notified that the player is in the reach state. Thereafter, the rotary actuator 140 is immediately driven appropriately, and as shown in FIG. 2B, the pair of movable bodies 100 is displaced to the open position where the display surface of the first display means 12 is opened, and stops as it is. .
[0037]
In this state, the display surface of the first display means 12 previously covered by the pair of movable bodies 100 is suddenly greatly opened, which itself has a great impact on the player. become. In addition, the display viewing area of the first display unit 12 reaches several times (about 6 times in the illustrated embodiment) while each of the second display units 110 keeps displaying the stopped symbols. In other words, since the display recognition area of the symbol as the special symbol display device 10 is physically greatly expanded, the display mode on the first display means 12 can be made various and more gorgeous. It is possible to display a variety of reach effects. As a result, according to the above-described pachinko machine 1, it is possible to impress a player with a clear difference from other gaming machines, and to achieve differentiation.
[0038]
Further, when the extracted random number corresponds to the jackpot, after the display of the reach effect described above, the same symbol as the symbol of the second display means 110 is stopped and displayed on the first display means 12, and thereafter, Move to special game. In this special game, the variable prize winning device 20 which is normally closed until the predetermined period, for example, 30 seconds elapses, or until the prize counting switch 24 detects ten game balls, is achieved. The second winning state is set as one round, and furthermore, it is possible to update up to 16 rounds each time the continuation switch 25 detects a game ball during this round. Therefore, the number of winnings in the variable winning device 20 becomes large in a short time, and it is possible to give a great amount of profit to the player.
[0039]
Even during this special game, according to the pachinko machine 1, the first display means 12 and the pair of second display means 110 which are widely opened are used, and a variety of effect displays which cannot be expected from the conventional ones. As a result, the special game can be further enlivened, and the interest of the player can be significantly increased, and the impression given to the player becomes extremely strong.
[0040]
Further, even when the movable body 100 is occupied at the open position in the above-mentioned reach state or the special game, the game balls distributed to the left and right by the armor unit 14 are guided by the guide means 120 of each movable body 100. It is guided by the nail 7 and further exhibits a movement entangled with the starting means 30, so that the moving path of the game ball does not significantly change due to the movement of the movable body 100. For this reason, even in the case of the reach state or the special game, the player can aim for the continuous special game by operating the operation handle in the same manner as in the normal case, and the expectation is extremely large. It will be. If the game ball wins the starting means 30 while the special symbol display device 10 is performing variable display, the predetermined symbol number, for example, up to four, is stored and reserved, and then the special symbol is stored. The variable display of the special symbol display device 10 may be sequentially performed at the time when the variable display on the display device 10 is completed or when the special game is completed, the number of times corresponding to the number of stored start-ups. In this case, it is preferable to notify the player of the number of start memories by a lamp or the like.
[0041]
When the above-mentioned special game ends, the rotary actuator 140 is appropriately driven based on a control signal from the game control CPU 501, and the pair of movable bodies 100 returns to the concealed position. Hereinafter, the above-described processing is repeatedly executed, and the pachinko game proceeds.
[0042]
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 includes the first display unit 12 and the second display unit 110, and moves the second display unit 110 in the left-right direction such that the display viewing area of the first display unit 12 increases or decreases. By applying the special symbol display device 10 in which the symbol display visual recognition area is physically changed, first, when the first display means 12 is hidden, the front side of the main base 11 is Also, the downflow area of the gaming ball can be secured, and it is possible to guarantee the original gaming performance of the gaming machine such as "enjoy the change of the movement of the gaming ball". On the other hand, when the first display means 12 is opened, a great impact can be given to the player at that time. Furthermore, after the symbol display visual recognition area is physically enlarged, it is possible to perform more gorgeous and varied displays through powerful screens in subsequent reach and special game effects. The impression given to the person becomes intense. As a result, it is possible to provide a player with a pachinko game that has never existed before, and it is possible to achieve a clear differentiation from other pachinko machines.
[0043]
Note that, in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine is exemplified as a gaming machine. However, as long as the gaming machine has a display device, it can be applied to other machines such as a pachislot machine.
[0044]
In the above-described embodiment, a display device including only one first display unit and a pair of second display units is illustrated. However, the number of the first display unit and the second display unit is at least one. You can have as many as you want. Although a liquid crystal display is exemplified as the first display means, it is not always necessary to apply the liquid crystal display. For example, an electric display means using a CRT or a lamp / LED may be used. A plurality of symbols may be drawn on the peripheral surface of the drum. When an electric display is used as the first display, it is not always necessary to use a dot matrix type, but a segment type may be used. Similarly, the second display means does not need to be based on the light-emitting segments, and may use other means such as a dot matrix type liquid crystal display.
[0045]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the display viewing area of the first display unit is changed when the reach state is reached, but the conditions for changing the display viewing area of the first display unit are other conditions. It may be. For example, the display viewing area of the first display unit may be increased while both the first display unit and the second display unit are performing variable display, and then the reach state may be created with a higher probability than usual. Then, it is possible to notify the player of the reach notice. Further, when the variable display of the second display means is stopped, the display viewing area of the first display means may always be increased. Note that, even when the display viewing area of the first display means is reduced most, the display viewing area is slightly left, but it is also possible to completely cover and hide the display viewing area.
[0046]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, only the second display unit is moved, but it is also possible to configure so that only the first display unit is moved, or to move both together. It is. Also, the moving direction does not need to be linear in the left-right direction, but may be linear in the vertical direction or the front-back direction, or may be rotated around a predetermined axis. When both the first display means and the second display means are moved, their movement directions may be common or different. Further, as a mode of movement of the display means, the display means is moved so as to occupy alternatively at two positions of the concealed position and the open position, but may be occupied at a plurality of positions therebetween. I do not care. In this case, for example, if a transition is made to the reach state or the special game with a different probability in accordance with the occupied position of the display means, the reliability of the occupied position of the display means being shifted to the reach state or the special game is reported. It leads to that. Although the movement of the display means is completely stopped in a state where the display viewing area of the first display means is reduced or increased, the display means may be constantly moved. In addition, although a rotary actuator is shown as an example of an actuator for moving the display means, a direct-acting actuator such as a solenoid can be applied.
[0047]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention includes the first display unit and the second display unit, and the first display unit includes the first display unit and the second display unit. In the front area, the first display means Display viewing area Increase or decrease In a manner that causes A second display means is provided on each of the left and right sides of the first display means, and the second display means is disposed so as to be moved in the left-right direction. Guide means to regulate the flow direction of the game ball and secure the flow area of the game ball ing. Therefore, in a state where the display visual recognition area of the first display means is reduced, a flow-down area of the game ball in the game area can be sufficiently ensured, and there is no possibility that the original gaming performance of the gaming machine is impaired. On the other hand, in a state where the display visual recognition area of the first display means is increased, it is possible to give a great impact to the player by itself, and moreover, by utilizing the increased powerful display visual recognition area. It is possible to carry out various effects that are gorgeous and varied, and it is possible to clearly differentiate the game machine from other gaming machines.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention and showing a gaming board of a pachinko machine.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are enlarged views of a display device of the pachinko machine, wherein FIG. 2A is a view showing a state where a display viewing area of a first display unit is reduced, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the state which expanded.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a driving mechanism of a second display means.
FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation of the drive mechanism shown in FIG. 3 in order.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing control means of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a modification of the display device shown in FIG. 2 in a state where the display viewing area of the first display means is reduced.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine
2 game board
3 Guide rail
4 game area
5 Guide nail
6 life nails
7 Guide nail
8 regulatory nails
10 Special symbol display device
11 Main base
12 First display means
13 Slide groove
14 Armor
20 Variable winning device
21 Grand Prize Winner
22 Closing plate
23 Special electric drive solenoid
24 Winning Count Switch
25 Continuation switch
30 Starting means
31 Special figure start switch
50 control means
70 Winning ball confirmation switch
71 Winning ball detection switch
72 Solenoid for winning ball processing
73 Prize ball payout device
100 movable bodies
101 Auxiliary base
102 Guide pin
110 second display means
110a Light emitting segment
120 Guide Means
121 1st guide wall
121a protrusion
122 Second guide wall
130 drive mechanism
131 disk
132 Cam Follower
132a Cam groove
133 cam pin
140 Rotary actuator
141 rotary drive shaft
500 game control device
501 CPU for game control
502 ROM
503 RAM
504 random number generating means
510 Main unit control device

Claims (2)

It comprises a first display means and a second display means, and is provided on the left and right sides of the first display means in a manner to increase or decrease the display viewing area of the first display means in an area in front of the first display means. A second display means is provided, and the second display means is disposed so as to move in the left-right direction. A display device for a gaming machine, comprising a guide means for securing a flow-down area . A first display means and a second display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols are provided, and a symbol stopped and displayed on the second display means and a symbol stopped and displayed on the first display means are predetermined. Gaming machine that transitions to a special state advantageous to the player when the combination mode is
In a manner to increase or decrease the display viewing area of the first display means, second display means having a guide means to ensure each firing flow down region of the game ball to regulate the flow-down direction of the game ball was on the left and right of the first display means And the second display means is disposed so as to be moved in the left-right direction , and while the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the display viewing area of the first display means is reduced. When the condition is satisfied , after the symbols matching each other are stopped and displayed on the second display means, the variable display of the first display means is changed in a state where the display viewing area of the first display means is increased. A gaming machine characterized by being performed.

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