JP4478664B2 - Game equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a game provided with an information display device provided adjacent to a slot machine configured to be able to stop a plurality of reels based on a stop operation by a player and having an information display unit capable of displaying required information. It relates to equipment.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, there are known a slot machine that performs a game by rotating and stopping a plurality of reels after setting a bet number, a pachinko gaming machine that performs a game by ejecting a game ball to a gaming area, and the like. Many such gaming machines are lined up in the island facilities of the amusement store.
In recent years, gaming equipment devices equipped with information display devices are often installed next to each gaming machine in such an island facility. By displaying gaming machine data using this information display device, the player Is used as a reference when selecting a stand.

  In general, game equipment is often provided as a component of a member management system, and forms a network with a member management device installed in a game store, and a membership card held by a registered player The player who is a member can view the game data on the information display device or withdraw the stored storage medium stored in the member management device by inserting the membership card. It is possible to provide services to members, such as making it possible.

  On the other hand, since the slot machine installed in the game store is configured to stop the reel by the stop operation by the player and play the game, the stop operation is aimed at a specific symbol (for example, a bonus symbol) on the reel. Advantages and disadvantages occur even in the same gaming machine between an expert who can do it and a beginner who cannot perform a stop operation aiming at the specific symbol. In order to prevent such advantages and disadvantages from becoming too large, it has been considered that a function for supporting a stop operation is provided (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Recently, a system that determines the skill of the player as a function of the member management system and assigns service points according to the skill, for example, as a service according to the skill of the player is also considered. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).
JP 2001-149524 A JP 2004-159696 A

  However, even if the support function as described above is provided, conventionally, the rotation speed of the reel of the slot machine itself is reduced, or a pseudo reel is displayed on the image display device of the slot machine so that it can be easily pushed. Display an image, and it is necessary to provide a support function in the slot machine itself, which may require a lot of labor for the development of the slot machine and increase the cost. In addition, a player who does not need support has a completely useless function.

  On the other hand, in the conventional member management system, a function for determining the skill of the player is provided, but it is used for granting service points. In the information display device in the game equipment device, game data or the like is used. It only has a display function, and does not have a function that directly supports the player.

  An object of the present invention is provided with an information display device that is provided adjacent to a slot machine configured to be able to stop a plurality of reels based on a stop operation by a player and has an information display unit capable of displaying required information. In the gaming equipment apparatus, a stop operation aiming at a specific symbol can be easily performed so that even a beginner can play a game with peace of mind.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is provided adjacent to a slot machine configured to be able to stop a plurality of reels based on a stop operation by a player, and can display necessary information. In a gaming equipment apparatus equipped with an information display device having an information display unit,
A support member for supporting the information display device is provided on the front side of the game equipment device,
The support member is configured to be capable of moving the information display device from a front position of the gaming equipment device to a position close to a reel in the slot machine,
The information display device includes:
Detection means capable of detecting a specific symbol on the reel in a state where the information display portion faces the front side of the slot machine;
Display control means for displaying on the information display section the stop timing of the specific symbol in the rotating reel based on the detection signal from the detection means;
It is provided with.

Here, the “slot machine” includes not only one using medals but also one using game balls.
“Required information” includes game data, in-store service information, member information (number of points, etc.), and the like.
In addition, in order to “configure to be movable”, a slide mechanism or a metal that can be bent or the like may be used in addition to a mechanism that can be tilted around a rotation axis.
In addition to the display of the stop timing in the information display unit, the information display device may be provided with a speaker and notified by sound. In this case, the information display device includes a notification unit.
The “close position” may be anywhere as long as the color of the specific symbol on the reel and the light from the light emitting portion behind the reel can be detected, but the information display device hides the display window (or It is desirable that the position is not concealed.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the information display device is configured to detect a specific symbol on the reel in a state where the information display unit faces the front side of the slot machine, and a detection signal from the detection unit. Based on this, the display control means for displaying the stop timing of the specific symbol on the rotating reel on the information display section is provided, so that the stop operation targeting the specific symbol can be easily performed, and even beginners can play with peace of mind. Can be done. In addition, the gaming equipment apparatus different from the slot machine has a function of assisting the stop operation of the specific symbol, and the apparatus remains as it is even when the slot machine is replaced, so that the configuration is very efficient.

  In addition, a support member that supports the information display device is provided on the front side of the gaming equipment device, and the information display device is configured to be movable from the front position of the gaming equipment device to a position close to the reel in the slot machine. The moving range of the position of the display device is widened, and the display device can be installed at a position that is easy for the player to see. In particular, when moving to the front of the slot machine, various data can be viewed while playing, so it is very convenient without using the assistance of the stop operation.

  A second aspect of the present invention is the gaming facility apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the information display device includes switching means capable of switching a type of a specific symbol to be detected.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, the information display device includes the switching means that can switch the type of the specific symbol to be detected, so that the player can select the symbol that the player wants to aim at.

Invention of Claim 3 is a game equipment apparatus of Claim 1 or Claim 2, Comprising: The light emitting member is provided in the back of the said reel, and the specific symbol on this reel is light from this light emitting member. For slot machines configured to be transparent,
The specific symbol is detected by detecting the light from the light emitting member by the detecting means.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the light emitted from the light emitting member is intended for a slot machine having a light emitting member at the rear of the reel and the specific design on the reel is configured to transmit light from the light emitting member. Since the detection means detects the specific symbol, the position of the specific symbol can be easily detected using a general function provided in the slot machine. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a configuration for detecting the position of the specific symbol, and the cost can be reduced.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming equipment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a slot machine in which a predetermined color scheme is applied to the specific symbol is a detection target,
A color detection unit capable of detecting a color arrangement of the specific symbol is provided, and the specific symbol is detected based on the color detection by the color detection unit.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a slot machine in which a predetermined color scheme is applied to a specific symbol is detected, and color detection means capable of detecting the color scheme of the specific symbol is provided. Since the specific symbol is detected based on the detection, the position of the specific symbol can be easily detected using a general configuration of the slot machine. In other words, in general, a specific symbol of a slot machine has a conspicuous color scheme different from other symbols (small roles, replay symbols, etc.), and the position of the specific symbol can be reliably detected using this color. Is possible. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a configuration for detecting the position of the specific symbol, and the cost can be reduced.

  According to the present invention, the information display device is capable of detecting a specific symbol on the reel in a state where the information display unit faces the front side of the slot machine, and based on the detection signal from the detection unit, Since the display control means for displaying the stop timing of the specific symbol on the reel on the information display unit is provided, the stop operation aiming at the specific symbol can be easily performed, and even beginners can play the game with peace of mind. . In addition, the gaming equipment apparatus different from the slot machine has a function of assisting the stop operation of the specific symbol, and the apparatus remains as it is even when the slot machine is replaced, so that the configuration is very efficient.

  In addition, a support member that supports the information display device is provided on the front side of the gaming equipment device, and the information display device is configured to be movable from the front position of the gaming equipment device to a position close to the reel in the slot machine. The moving range of the position of the display device is widened, and the display device can be installed at a position that is easy for the player to see. In particular, when moving to the front of the slot machine, various data can be viewed while playing, so it is very convenient without using the assistance of the stop operation.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a gaming equipment device according to the present invention and a slot machine (pachislot gaming machine) to which the gaming equipment device can be applied will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with various devices inside a box-shaped machine casing 8 (housing) whose front surface is open, and a front frame 2 on the front surface of the machine casing 8. However, it is schematically configured so that it can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner. The open / closed state of the front frame 2 is detected by a frame opening sensor 9 (illustrated in FIG. 2) connected to a gaming equipment device 30 described later.

  In the upper part of the front frame 2, an image display device 3 is arranged in the center. The image display device 3 has, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, and can display various information in addition to the effect display relating to the game. Speakers 4 and 4 for outputting sound are disposed on the left and right of the upper end portion of the front frame 2.

  In addition, a symbol display window 5 is formed in the center of the front frame 2 so that the rear can be visually recognized (for example, transparent). The variable display means 6 disposed in the machine frame through the symbol display window 5 is provided. Visible. The variation display means 6 includes a plurality of (for example, three) cylindrical reels 6a, 6b, 6c having a plurality of identification symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface, that is, a first reel (left reel) 6a, a second reel ( A middle reel 6b and a third reel 6c (right reel) 6c are arranged along the left-right direction. Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor (stepping motor), and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c can be independently rotated and stopped. As a result, a plurality of types of symbols can be varied at the back of the symbol display window 5 so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (the symbols can be variably displayed).

  After starting such variable display, each reel motor stops the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c based on a predetermined stop operation (operation of reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, which will be described later). A predetermined number of symbols are displayed on the display window 5. Here, in each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, a predetermined number (for example, three) of symbols in each symbol row can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 5. Thus, a total of nine symbols are displayed in the symbol display window 5 in three columns vertically and three columns horizontally.

  A portion where the symbol of the first reel 6a is visible through the symbol display window 5 is the first symbol display portion 7a, and a portion where the symbol of the second reel 6b is visible is the second symbol display portion. 7b, the portion where the symbol of the third reel 6c is visible is the third symbol display portion 7c. That is, the variable display means 6 and the symbol display window 5 constitute a variable display device 7 having a plurality of symbol display portions 7a, 7b and 7c capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols.

  A plurality of enabling lines are set for a total of nine symbols displayed in the upper and lower three columns and the left and right three columns displayed on the variable display device 7. That is, for example, in the variable display device 7, an enableable line (middle horizontal line) crossing the middle symbols of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, and an enableable line (upper horizontal) crossing the upper symbols of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. Line), an enableable line (lower horizontal line) crossing the lower symbol of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c from the first reel 6a lower stage-second reel 6b middle stage-third reel 6c upper stage. Can be activated across the reels 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally from the first reel 6a upper stage-second reel 6b middle stage-third reel 6c lower stage. There are five lines that can be activated, that is, diagonal lines (lower right diagonal lines).

  Then, a predetermined number of enabling lines are activated according to the number of bets (the number of bets) so that each becomes a valid line. For example, a middle horizontal line is activated with a bet number 1, and a bet number 2 In addition to the middle horizontal line, the upper and lower horizontal lines are activated, and in the case of 3 bets, the upper right and lower right lines are activated in addition to the upper, middle and lower horizontal lines. It should be noted that it is possible to dedicate so-called three cards that can be played only when the number of bets is three. In this case, five enabling lines are always effective.

  A winning result mode is established when symbols are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination mode corresponding to one of a plurality of types of winnings set on the active line, and a predetermined number of award medals corresponding to each winning result mode ( (Game value) is paid out. As shown in FIG. 5 (a), each reel 6a, 6b, 6c has a bonus symbol (black 7), a second bonus symbol (white 7), a third bonus symbol ( Three types of shaded 7) are arranged at least one by one, and a plurality of types of bonus symbols appear in the symbol display portions 7a, 7b, 7c. In addition, symbols having a predetermined outer shape and color such as replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, blank, etc. are arranged.

  When the bonus symbols are arranged on the active line, one of the first to third big bonuses (BB1 to BB3), the first or second regular bonus (RB1, RB2) is selected depending on the bonus symbol combination mode. Winning is established. When there is a big bonus prize or a regular bonus prize (so-called jackpot), a bonus game that can easily acquire a large amount of game media can be executed.

  In the case of winning the first to third big bonuses (BB1 to BB3), a bonus game is executed that ends with 300 payout medals, and the first or second regular bonus (RB1, RB) RB2) In the case of winning a prize, a bonus game that continues until either of eight bell prizes or 12 games are completed is executed, and the replay time (RT) after the bonus game ends is reached. It has been continued 50 times. The winning flags corresponding to these big bonus winnings or regular bonus winnings are different, and only the big bonus winnings or regular bonus winnings corresponding to the established flags can be established.

  Below the symbol display window 5, a credit number display 11, a payout number display 12, and an acquired number display 13 are provided. The credit number display 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits, and the payout number display 12 displays the number of payouts during the bonus game. The acquired number display 13 displays the number acquired at the time of winning. These displays are provided with a display made of, for example, a 7-segment LED in the back of a transparent member that can be seen through the back, and display various information depending on the lighting state.

  Further, a stepped portion protruding forward is formed on the lower side of the symbol display window 5, and the upper surface of the stepped portion is a front shelf 14. The front shelf 14 is provided with a medal slot 15, a bet button (not shown), and a max bet button 16.

  The medal insertion slot 15 is on the right side (open end side of the front frame 2) of the front shelf 14 when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1, and is used for inserting medals and betting (betting). . A medal insertion detection sensor for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass. The number of medals inserted based on the detection information by the medal insertion detection sensor. Be counted.

  When medals exceeding the maximum bet number (for example, 3) are inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 and the credit is possible, the predetermined number of medals exceeds the maximum bet number. Up to (for example, 50) credits are stored in the slot machine 1 and can be used in subsequent games. Further, when medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are inserted, they are returned to the tray 27. If the credit is not possible, medals exceeding the maximum bet number are returned to the tray 27.

  One bet button can bet one by one every time an operation is performed, and the maximum bet button 16 bets up to a limit number of bets (for example, three) by performing one operation. Is something that can be done.

  In addition, on the front side of the front frame 2 and below the front shelf 14, a credit selection button 20 for selecting whether credits are permitted, a start lever 21 for starting a one-segment game, and a medal slot 15 is provided with a medal clogging elimination button 22 for eliminating a clogged medal and a key hole 23 for inserting a key for opening the front frame 2.

  A bet number indicator 17 is provided in the lower right part of the symbol display window 5 and above the medal slot 15. The bet number display 17 displays the bet number of medals according to the lighting state of a lamp arranged in the back thereof. A game state indicator 19 is provided at the lower left portion of the symbol display window 5. The game status indicator 19 is provided with a GAMEOVER lamp section 19a, a WAIT lamp section 19b, a REPLAY lamp section 19c, and a BETCREDIT lamp section 19d. The GAMEOVER lamp unit 19a notifies that the display of the change of symbols has been stopped and one game has been completed by lighting a lamp arranged in the back thereof. A lamp is arranged in the back of the WAIT lamp portion 19b. After the start lever 21 is operated, all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c start to rotate, and are stopped by the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. It lights up in a period until the operation becomes possible, so that it is informed that the period is in progress. The REPLAY lamp unit 19c notifies that the next game has been replayed by the lighting of a lamp arranged in the back of the replay winning mode. The BETCREDIT lamp section 19d is one in which a lamp arranged in the back repeatedly blinks when a game is not being performed and betting is possible.

  Further, on the front surface of the front frame 2 and below the front shelf 14, the first reel 6a, the second reel 6b, and the third reel 6c are associated with each other one-to-one, and the corresponding reel 6a. , 6b, 6c are provided with stop buttons for stopping and displaying symbols, ie, a first reel stop button 24a, a second reel stop button 24b, and a third reel stop button 24c. . The reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are made of, for example, colored translucent resin. Further, behind these reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, there is a stop button LED for informing that the reels can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. Each is provided.

  A decorative plate 25 constituting a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided below the portion where these buttons are provided. At the bottom, an ashtray 26, a tray 27 for storing medals, and speakers 4 and 4 for outputting sound are provided.

  Although not shown, a game control device that controls the slot machine 1 and a medal payout device that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals under the control of the game control device are provided inside the slot machine 1. Etc. are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the slot machine 1 has a light emission arranged behind the reels 6a, 6b and 6c as means for assisting the stop operation aiming at the bonus symbol. A reel rear lamp 28 as a member, and a transmission portion 29 formed so that the reel rear lamp 28 can be visually recognized in a portion where the bonus symbols on the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are arranged. .

  At the rear of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, there are three reel rear lamps 28 on the left and right as light emitting display portions corresponding to the three types of bonus symbols at positions within the range of the symbol display portions 7a, 7b, 7c. Are arranged side by side. Further, the transmissive portion 29 formed in the portion of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c where the bonus symbols are arranged is configured so that different reel rear lamps 28 can be visually recognized in each of the three types of bonus symbols. For example, in the first bonus symbol (black 7), such a transmissive portion 29 is formed at a position where the first reel rear lamp 28a located on the left side can be visually recognized, and the second bonus symbol (white). 7), the transmission part 29 is formed at a position where the second reel rear lamp 28b located in the center can be visually recognized. In the third bonus symbol (shaded 7), the third reel rear lamp 28c located on the right side is formed. A transmissive portion 29 is formed at a position where can be visually recognized.

  When the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are rotated with the reel rear lamp 28 turned on, the light of the first reel rear lamp 28a is transmitted forward when the first bonus symbol passes the front side of the reel rear lamp 28. Thus, the transmissive part 29 appears to shine. Similarly, the light of the second reel rear lamp 28b is forward when the second bonus symbol passes the front side of the reel rear lamp 28, and the light of the third reel rear lamp 28c is forward when the third bonus symbol passes the front side of the reel rear lamp 28. The transmissive part 29 appears to shine through. As a result, the passage of each bonus symbol can be easily recognized. Further, as will be described later, in the gaming equipment device 30, the light of the reel rear lamp 28 transmitted through the transmission part 29 is detected by the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. It is possible to assist.

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, a player places a bet by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 15, and an effective line is set according to the number of bets. Further, when medals exceeding the maximum bet number are inserted and credits are possible, up to a predetermined number is stored as credits. If there are medals stored as credits, the bet is made up to the maximum bet number by operating the max bet button 16 if the credit is equal to or greater than the maximum bet number. If the credit is less than the maximum bet number, all of the credit is bet. When one bet button is operated, one bet is placed.

  After placing a bet, by operating the start lever 21, a lottery process is performed in the game control device to determine whether or not a prize has been won, and a variable display on the variable display device 7 is started. When the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are pressed after a predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display device 7 is stopped by stop control based on the presence or absence of winning in the game control device. Then, in the variable display device 7, when a predetermined winning result mode corresponding to winning is formed on the active line, a winning is established, and the number of medals corresponding to the winning result mode are paid out from the medal paying device. It is discharged to the tray 27. Alternatively, it is stored as a credit. This completes the one-segment game, and the game is played by repeating this operation thereafter.

  Depending on the winning prize, the winning may not be established depending on the timing of pressing the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c (so-called missing). However, if the winning prize is a big bonus prize or a regular bonus prize, the right to win is continuously carried over to each game until these prizes are established. Further, when a big bonus prize or a regular bonus prize is established, a bonus game that can easily acquire a large amount of game media can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming equipment device 30 (inter-machine) is arranged on the left side (the side where the max bet button 16 is disposed) viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1. This gaming equipment device 30 is held via a support member 36, and an information display device 50 that can display gaming information, a status indicator 32 that displays the operating status of the gaming equipment device 30, and a member that inserts a membership card. A card insertion slot 33 is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming equipment device 30 includes a control device 31 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, a card processing device 34, and a game medium payout SW 35. The gaming equipment device 30 is communicably connected to the slot machine 1 (game machine) and is also communicably connected to a call device 60, a member management device 70, a data management device 80, and the like, which will be described later. This is a part of a member management system as shown in FIG. In addition, a frame opening sensor 9 that detects the open / closed state of the front frame 2 is connected to the gaming equipment device 30.

  The information display device 50 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display. In the information display unit 51 exposed to the outside through an opening formed on one side surface, the number of jackpots of the slot machine 1, the number of games, the balance of money amount information, and replay It is possible to display game-related information related to the game, such as the number of possible storage media (stored medals). Further, the information display device 50 is provided with a touch panel 52 corresponding to the information display unit 51 so that various information can be input. Note that the display content displayed on the information display device 50 is not limited to game-related information. For example, as guidance information, store opening time, closing time, regular holidays, member recruitment, in-store service information for event holding, and the like are displayed. You may make it do. Further, the membership information such as the number of points may be displayed with the insertion of the membership card described later. In addition, the information display device 50 is provided with symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... For detecting the passage of bonus symbols, as will be described later.

  The support member 36 that supports the information display device 50 includes a first support member 36a connected to the front surface of the gaming equipment device 30, a third support member 36c connected to the information display device 50, a first support member 36a, and a third support member 36a. The second support member 36b is arranged so as to connect the support member 36c.

  One end of the first support member 36 a is perpendicular to the front surface of the gaming equipment device 30 and is pivotable about an axis along the extending direction at one end of the gaming equipment device 30. Connected to the front. In addition, one end of the second support member 36b is attached to the other end of the first support member 36a via a rotation shaft perpendicular to the extending direction of the first support member 36a. In addition, one end of a third support member 36c is flexibly connected to the other end of the second support member 36b, and the other end of the third support member 36c is connected to the information display device 50. The third support member 36c protrudes perpendicularly to the side surface of the information display device 50 so that its extending direction is parallel to the information display unit 51 of the information display device 50, and in the extending direction. It is attached to the information display device 50 so as to be rotatable about an axis along the axis. Further, the third support member 36c is slidably attached to the information display device 50 along the extending direction, and can be projected and retracted from the side surface of the information display device 50.

  Since the support member 36 has such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3A, the information display device 50 is positioned in front of the gaming equipment device 30, and FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 can be converted to the second state adjacent to the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3A, in the first state, the second support member 36b is arranged so as to extend vertically upward with respect to the first support member 36a, and the third support member 36c. Is stored in the information display device 50, and the information display unit 51 is arranged to be rotatable about a substantially vertical axis. In order to convert from the first state to the second state, first, as shown in FIG. 3B, the information display device 50 is configured to rotate the first support member 36a in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front side. Is pushed to the front side of the slot machine 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 3C, the information display device 50 is slid so as to pull out the third support member 36c, and information is displayed on the third support member 36c so that the information display unit 51 faces upward. The device 50 is rotated. Further, as shown in FIG. 3 (d), the connecting portion between the first support member 36a and the second support member 36b and the second support member 36b and the third support member 36c so as to push the information display device 50 backward. By bending the connecting portion, the state is converted to the second state close to the reels 6a, 6b, 6c in the slot machine 1 as shown in FIGS.

  The information display device 50 is disposed at the position on the front side of the symbol display window 5 by adjusting the angle of the connecting portion of each support member 36 and the pull-out width of the third support member 36c. Is possible. This makes it possible to dispose symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Described later at positions facing the symbol display window 5. In addition, a control device that controls the information display device 50 is configured to change the top, bottom, left, and right of the information display unit 51 by an operation of converting the information display device 50 from the first state to the second state or vice versa. In 31, the control is performed to detect this and change the orientation of the image display.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, the information display unit 51 of the information display device 50 is located on one side of the surface opposite to the surface on which the information display unit 51 is disposed, and the information display unit 51 of the information display device 50 is replaced with a slot machine. Symbol detection sensor arrangement portions 54, 54, 54 are formed in portions facing the reels 6a, 6b, 6c when the second state, which is a state directed toward the front side of 1, is set. The symbol detection sensor arrangement portions 54, 54, 54 are concave portions opened on the side facing the reels 6a, 6b, 6c, and the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,.

  The symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Arranged here can detect light transmitted through the transmission portion 29 formed in the bonus symbol from the reel rear lamp 28 provided at the rear of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. These three optical sensors are provided so as to face three reel rear lamps 28a, 28b, 28c provided in accordance with the type of bonus symbol. That is, the information display device 50 is provided with three symbol detection sensors 53, 53, 53 for each of the three reels 6a, 6b, 6c, for a total of nine symbol detection sensors 53, 53, ... is provided. The symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Arranged as described above can detect the passage of each bonus symbol (appears on the symbol display window 5), and aim for the bonus symbol as described later based on this information. It is designed to assist stop operation. That is, the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Serve as detection means that can detect a specific symbol (bonus symbol) on the reels 6a, 6b, 6c. In addition, since the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are disposed at one end of the information display device 50, only the portion where the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. Since the bonus symbol can be detected by superimposing the symbol on the symbol display window 5, the symbol display window 5 is not largely hidden by the information display device 50.

  From the above, the light emitting member (reel rear lamp 28) is provided behind the reels 6a, 6b, 6c, and the specific symbol (bonus symbol) on the reels 6a, 6b, 6c can transmit light from the light emitting member. For the slot machine 1 configured as described above, the detection means (the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,...) Detects the light from the light emitting member, thereby detecting the specific symbol.

  Further, a member card insertion slot 33 for inserting a member card and a card processing device 34 for performing processing such as reading information of the inserted member card together with a member management device 70 described later, member management for managing members. It is a means. This member is a player who has registered as a member at a game store in advance, and when becoming a member, for example, a priority admission service or a game data disclosure service when opening a new store can be received, and a game as a game medium It will be possible to store balls and medals without exchanging them for prizes (so-called storage and medal service). In addition, a member card such as a magnetic card or an IC card in which information such as a member number (member identification information) is stored is issued to the member.

  In the gaming equipment device 30, based on the insertion of the membership card into the membership card insertion slot 33, the information stored in the membership card is read by the card processing device 34 and this information is transmitted to the membership management device 70. In the member management device 70, the transmitted information and the member information stored and managed are collated to identify the member who is playing. That is, the card processing device 34 serves as an input means for inputting information for specifying a member of the amusement store.

  The stored game medium payout SW 35 performs a process of paying out a stored medal as a stored game medium held by the member specified as described above, and operates this to operate a medal lending machine (not shown) A predetermined number of medals within the number of stored medals are discharged. In addition, when paying out the stored medal, in addition to inserting the member card, in order to confirm the identity of the member without fail, for example, in the information display device 50 including the touch panel 52, it is set in advance. You will be asked to enter your password and password. That is, the information display device 50 serves as an input means for inputting information for specifying a member of the amusement shop.

  The input means for inputting information for identifying a member is not limited to the card processing device 34 or the information display device 50, but other personally identifiable information such as a device for reading a fingerprint for identifying a member. An input device can be used.

  The calling device 60 is an island facility to which the slot machine 1 is fixed, and is provided at a position above the slot machine 1, and includes a control device 61 having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and the control device The display device 62, the lamp / LED 63, the call SW 64, and the display switching SW 65 controlled by 61 are connected to the gaming equipment device 30 (inter-machine) so as to be communicable.

  The calling device 60 can display data of the slot machine 1 such as the number of jackpots, the number of games, and a slump graph on the display device 62, for example. Further, by operating the display switching SW 65, the display content of the display device 62 can be changed to, for example, data of the slot machine 1 of the previous day and the day before the previous day. The call SW 64 is used when the player calls an attendant, and the lamp / LED 63 is turned on by operating the call SW 64. The lamp / LED 63 may be turned on when the call SW 64 is operated, for example, when a BB or RB winning is established in the slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the member management device 70 includes a control device 71 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., a monitor 72 as a display device, a keyboard 73 as an input device, a printer 74 as an output device, and a storage device. The external storage device 75 is connected to the gaming machine device 30 (between machines) connected to each slot machine 1 and a data management device 80, which will be described later, in a communicable manner. This member management device 70 stores and manages, for example, the member's name, age, date of birth, and telephone number as member information in the external storage device 75 for each member number assigned to each member. The member playing the game is identified by collating it with the information of the member card transmitted from 30.

  In addition, the member management device 70 stores and manages the personal identification number and password registered by the member for each membership number assigned to each member. You can confirm that you are a member. Furthermore, the number of game media stored (the number of stored balls and the number of stored medals) is also stored and managed for each member number assigned to each member. In addition, the member management apparatus 70 can display various information such as member data stored and managed for each member number as described above on the monitor 72 and can print the information by the printer 74. In addition, information can be input using the keyboard 73. In addition, the members specified as described above are given points based on a predetermined condition, and the number of points given for each member number is managed, and a service corresponding to the obtained points can be received. You may do it.

  The data management device 80 is communicably connected to the gaming equipment device 30 (between machines), the member management device 70, etc. connected to each slot machine 1, and enters (medal) data, exits ( Data such as medal) data, difference ball (medal) data, the number of BBs, and the number of RBs can be stored and managed in time series. The data management device 80 and the member management device 70 may be an integrated device.

  Next, the display of the bonus symbol stop timing in the gaming equipment device 30 having the above configuration will be described. The stop timing of the bonus symbol is displayed by a light sensor which is a symbol detection sensor 53, 53,... Provided in the information display device 50, and the rotation cycle of the bonus symbol is detected by detecting light from the reel rear lamp 28. The information is detected and displayed on the information display unit 51 to assist the player in stopping the bonus symbol in the symbol display window 5.

  When the information display device 50 is converted from the first state located on the front side of the gaming equipment device 30 to the second state located on the front side of the slot machine 1, a menu as shown in FIG. A screen 90 is displayed. The menu screen 90 displays data switch 90a, assist switch 90b, and service switch 90c. As described above, the information display device 50 is provided with the touch panel 52, and it is possible to detect that the player has touched any one of the display areas forming the switch, and based on the detection. , Processing corresponding to the contents written in the touched area is performed.

  When the player touches the data switch 90a on the menu screen 90, information related to the game such as the number of jackpots of the slot machine 1 and the number of games is displayed. Further, when the player touches the service switch 90c, information related to the service such as the number of replayable game media (stored medals) and the number of member points is displayed. When the assist switch 90b is touched, an assist screen 91 as shown in FIG. 6 (b) for displaying the stop timing of the bonus symbol is displayed.

  On the assist screen 91, assist displays corresponding to the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are displayed side by side. In this assist display, a target reel display 91a, a target symbol display 91b, a symbol position display 91c, and a target selector switch 91d are displayed in order from the left. In addition, a menu switch 91e for returning to the menu screen 90 shown in FIG. 6A is displayed.

  The target reel display 91a in the assist display indicates the reel targeted by the assist display. In FIG. 6B, the left (first reel 6a), the middle (second reel 6b), It is on the right (third reel 6c).

  Further, the target symbol display 91b indicates a target symbol whose position is displayed by the symbol position display 91c, and is initially set to symbol 1 (for example, black 7). That is, in each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, the leftmost symbol detection sensor 53 is the monitoring target. Each time the target switching button is pressed, the target symbol is switched in the order of symbol 1 (for example, black 7), symbol 2 (for example, white 7), and symbol 3 (for example, shaded 7). ing. In addition, it is possible to switch the target symbol for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, and it is possible to assist an RB in which a winning is achieved by a sequence of different bonus symbols. Although the symbol “symbol 1” is displayed as characters, the image data corresponding to the symbol of the slot machine 1 may be input and stored, and the symbol actually drawn on the reel may be displayed. In addition, the target symbol whose position is initially displayed in the symbol position display 91c may be a target symbol set to be monitored in the previous display of the stop timing.

  The symbol position display 91c is a broken-line display in which a plurality of rectangular regions are aligned, and the broken-line display indicates the position along the circumferential direction of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c. The center corresponds to the position of the symbol display window 5. The position of the target symbol is displayed by displaying a section of the broken line display in a different display color. When the target symbol is exactly at the position of the symbol display window 5, a different display color is displayed. Is positioned at the center in the left-right direction. A triangular mark is displayed at the center position corresponding to the position of the symbol display window 5 so that it can be easily recognized.

  Next, the control which displays the stop timing of a bonus symbol performed by the control device 31 of the gaming equipment device 30 will be described. First, an assist process for detecting a target symbol and displaying the position on the symbol position display 91c will be described with reference to FIG. In this assist process, it is first determined whether or not the assist switch 90b is turned on (step S1). In the determination as to whether or not the assist switch 90b is turned on (step S1), the player touches the assist switch 90b on the menu screen 90 shown in FIG. 6A to display the bonus symbol stop timing. It is determined whether the display request 91 is requested.

  When determining whether or not the assist switch 90b is turned on (step S1), if the assist switch 90b is not turned on (step S1; N), that is, there is no request for display of the assist screen 91 from the player. If so, the assist process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not the assist switch 90b is turned on (step S1), when the assist switch 90b is turned on (step S1; Y), that is, the player requests to display the assist screen 91. If there is, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start signal was input (step S2).

  The predetermined time in the determination of whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start signal input (step S2) is that the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stationary from the input of the start signal based on the player operating the start lever 21. Sufficient time to get into a state of rotating at speed. That is, in determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start signal input (step S2), it is determined whether or not the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are in a state of rotating at a steady speed.

  In the determination of whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start signal input (step S2), if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start signal input (step S2; N), that is, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stationary. If it is not in a state of rotating at a speed, this determination is repeated until a predetermined time has elapsed. By such processing, the next processing is put on standby until the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are rotated at a steady speed. When it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start signal input (step S2), if the predetermined time has elapsed since the start signal input (step S2; Y), that is, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are at a steady speed. When the rotation state is reached, processing for setting the target reel is performed (step S3).

  In the process of setting the target reel (step S3), the reel to be processed for detecting the position of the target symbol to be performed thereafter is set, and the first reel 6a is initially set. (Left reel) is set. That is, in the process of setting the target reel (step S3), the target symbols 6a, 6b, and 6c are sequentially switched to detect the positions of the target symbols for all the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. Can be processed. After the process of setting the target reel (step S3), it is determined whether there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... (Step S4).

  In determining whether or not there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... (Step S4), it is determined whether the light from the reel rear lamp 28 has been detected by the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. . Here, as an initial setting, the symbol detection sensor 53 corresponding to the first reel rear lamp 28a located on the left side when viewed from the front side is set to be monitored. Thereby, the bonus symbol (black 7) having the transmission part 29 that can transmit the light from the first reel rear lamp 28a is set as the target symbol. Then, it is determined whether the target symbol appears in the symbol display window 5 and has passed in front of the first reel rear lamp 28a.

  In determining whether there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... (Step S4), if there is no input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. If the bonus symbol to be monitored does not pass in front of the reel rear lamp 28, this determination is repeated until there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. By such processing, the bonus symbol to be monitored appears on the symbol display window 5 and the next processing is waited until it passes the front of the reel rear lamp 28. In the determination as to whether or not there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... (Step S4), if there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. That is, when the bonus symbol to be monitored appears in the symbol display window 5 and passes in front of the reel rear lamp 28, the assist start processing (step S5) for the corresponding reel is performed.

  In the assist start process (step S5) for the corresponding reel, a process for starting display of the position on the symbol position display 91c is performed with reference to the input signals from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. The signal input from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Occurs when the symbol to be monitored appears in the symbol display window 5 and passes in front of the reel rear lamp 28, based on this. The portion of the different display color indicating the target symbol in the symbol position display 91c is displayed at the center in the left-right direction corresponding to the position of the symbol display window 5. Then, in accordance with a predetermined rotation cycle of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c set in advance, the portions of different display colors are sequentially moved to the right side, and when moved to the right end, a moving display is performed such that the left end is returned. The player is notified of the timing at which the target symbol appears in the symbol display window 5. That is, the control device 31 displays on the information display unit 51 the stop timing of the specific symbol in the rotating reels 6a, 6b, 6c based on the detection signal from the detection means (symbol detection sensors 53, 53,...). It serves as a control means. When there are two or more target symbols on one reel, multiple inputs are generated from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,..., In this case, only the first input signal is targeted. Display as.

  After performing the assist start process (step S5) for the relevant reel, it is determined whether or not the assist start process has been performed for all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c (step S6). In determining whether or not the assist start processing has been performed for all the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c (step S6), the assist start processing for all the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c has not been performed (step S6; N). In this case, the process returns to the process (step S3) for setting (switching) the target reel. Then, a process of switching the target reel and setting the next reel (for example, the middle reel 6b) as the target reel is performed, and the above-described process is performed on the reel newly set as the target reel. That is, the above-described processing (steps S3 to S6) is repeated until the assist processing is started for all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c. Then, in determining whether or not the assist start processing has been performed for all the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c (step S6), the assist start processing for all the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is performed (step S6; Y). If so, the assist process ends.

  From the above, the information display unit 51 provided adjacent to the slot machine 1 configured to be able to stop the plurality of reels 6a, 6b, and 6c based on a stop operation by the player and capable of displaying required information. In the gaming equipment device 30 including the information display device 50, a support member 36 that supports the information display device 50 is provided on the front side of the gaming equipment device 30, and the supporting member 36 attaches the information display device 50 to the gaming equipment. The information display device 50 is configured to be movable from a front position (first state) of the device 30 to a position (second state) close to the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c in the slot machine 1. Detection means (design detection sensors 53, 53,...) Capable of detecting specific symbols on the reels 6a, 6b, 6c in a state of facing the front side of the machine 1, and detection signals from the detection means Hazuki, reels 6a in rotation, 6b, a display control means for displaying the stop timing of the specific symbol on the information display section 51 in 6c (control device 31), and further comprising a.

Next, a target switching process for switching the target symbol for displaying the stop timing will be described with reference to FIG.
In this object switching process, first, it is determined whether or not the object switching switch 91d on the assist screen 91 is turned on (step S7). In determining whether or not the object changeover switch 91d is turned on (step S7), it is determined whether or not the player touches the object changeover switch 91d shown in FIG.

  In the determination of whether or not the object changeover switch 91d is turned on (step S7), when the object changeover switch 91d is not turned on (step S7; N), that is, when there is no request for object change from the player Ends the object switching process. Further, in the determination of whether or not the object changeover switch 91d is turned on (step S7), when the object changeover switch 91d is turned on (step S7; Y), that is, there is a request for object change from the player. If it is determined, a determination is made as to whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start signal was input (step S8).

  The determination whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start signal input (step S8) is the same as the determination whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed since the start signal input in the assist process described above (step S2). That is, a sufficient time has elapsed from the start signal input based on the operation of the start lever 21 until the reels 6a, 6b, 6c rotate at a steady speed, and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c rotate at a steady speed. It is determined whether or not the state has been reached.

  In the determination of whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start signal input (step S8), if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start signal input (step S8; N), that is, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stationary. If it is not in a state of rotating at a speed, this determination is repeated until a predetermined time has elapsed. By such processing, the next processing is put on standby until the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are rotated at a steady speed. When it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start signal input (step S8), if the predetermined time has elapsed from the start signal input (step S8; Y), that is, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are at a steady speed. When the rotation state is reached, a process of switching the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Of the target reel (step S9) is performed.

  In the process of switching the symbol detection sensor of the target reel (step S9), the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Monitored by the reels 6a, 6b, 6c to which the target symbol is switched are newly set as the symbols. A process of switching to the symbol detection sensor 53 capable of detecting the light passing through the formed transmission part 29 is performed.

  After performing the process of switching the symbol detection sensor of the target reel (step S9), it is determined whether or not there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... (Step S10). In determining whether or not there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... (Step S10), the process of switching the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. The detected symbol sensor 53 detects the light from the reel rear lamp 28 in the same manner as the determination (step S4) of whether or not there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. It is determined whether or not That is, it is determined whether the newly monitored symbol appears in the symbol display window 5 and passes the front of the reel rear lamp 28.

  In determining whether there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... (Step S10), when there is no input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. If the bonus symbol to be monitored does not pass in front of the reel rear lamp 28, this determination is repeated until there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. By such processing, the bonus symbol to be monitored appears on the symbol display window 5 and the next processing is waited until it passes the front of the reel rear lamp 28. In the determination as to whether or not there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... (Step S10), if there is an input signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. That is, when the bonus symbol to be monitored appears in the symbol display window 5 and passes in front of the reel rear lamp 28, the assist change processing (step S11) for the corresponding reel is performed, and the target switching processing is terminated.

  In the assist change process (step S11) for the corresponding reel, as in the assist start process (step S5) in the assist process described above, a new target symbol is set based on the input signals from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. On the other hand, processing for starting display of the position on the symbol position display 91c is performed. As a result, the target symbol whose position is displayed in the symbol position display 91c is changed. That is, the control device 31 serves as switching means for switching the type of the specific symbol (bonus symbol) to be detected.

  From the above, the information display device 50 includes switching means (control device 31) that can switch the type of the specific symbol to be detected.

  Next, an assist correction process for correcting the symbol position display 91c will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a time chart showing an input signal from the symbol detection sensor over time.

  The reels 6a, 6b, 6c are rotated at a steady speed by a reel motor (stepping motor) (not shown), and the target symbol appears on the symbol display window 5 at a predetermined cycle. It may shift. If this period is deviated, the display in the symbol position display 91c and the actual position of the target symbol are deviated, so correction is performed by assist correction processing.

  In this assist correction process, first, it is determined whether or not the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are ON (step S12). In the determination of whether or not the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are ON (step S12), if the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are not ON (step S12; N), the assist correction process is terminated. . In the determination of whether or not the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are ON (step S12), if the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are ON (step S12; Y), that is, FIG. In the case of the state indicated by t1, time measurement by a timer is started from here, and it is determined whether or not it is the scheduled time for the next sensor ON (step S13).

  The next sensor ON scheduled time is that when the reel rotates at a predetermined cycle, the symbol detected by the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. It is the time to turn on. However, since a slight shift in the rotation cycle does not affect the symbol position display 91c, the scheduled time is a time having a predetermined width (between t2 and t3 in FIG. 10).

  In the determination of whether or not it is the next sensor ON scheduled time (step S13), if it is not the next sensor ON scheduled time (step S13; N), that is, if it is before t2 in FIG. This determination is repeated until (from t2 to t3 in FIG. 10). By such processing, the next processing is waited until the scheduled time is reached. When there are two target symbols on one reel, signals are input from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Before the next sensor ON scheduled time (t2 to t3 in FIG. 10). Is to be ignored. When it is determined whether or not it is the next sensor ON scheduled time (step S13), when the next sensor ON scheduled time is reached (step S13; Y), that is, when t2 in FIG. 10 has passed, It is determined whether or not the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are ON (step S14).

  When the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are ON (step S14; Y) in the determination of whether or not the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are ON (step S14), the assist correction process is terminated. . In other words, in this case, the signals from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are input within the scheduled time, and the rotation cycles of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are not shifted and correction is not necessary. is there. Further, in the determination of whether or not the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Are ON (step S14), if the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. It is determined whether or not the time has expired (step S15).

  In the determination of whether or not the next sensor ON scheduled time has ended (step S15), if the next sensor ON scheduled time has not ended (step S15; N), that is, between t2 and t3 in FIG. In this case, the process returns to the determination (step S14) of whether the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. That is, in this case, it is within the scheduled time, and the input of signals from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. Further, in the determination of whether or not the next sensor ON scheduled time has ended (step S15), when the next sensor ON scheduled time has ended (step S15; Y), that is, when t3 in FIG. 10 has passed. Then, the assist timing changing process (step S16) of the corresponding reel is performed, and the assist correction process is ended.

  In the reel assist timing changing process (step S16), signal input from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Is continuously monitored. When a signal is input from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... (T4 in FIG. 10), the display indicating the target symbol of the symbol position display 91c is displayed in the horizontal direction corresponding to the position of the symbol display window 5. Correct the image displayed in the center of. This makes it possible to correct the symbol position display 91c even if the rotation cycles of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are shifted.

  In the above embodiment, the information display device 50 is moved to the lower part of the symbol display window 5 of the slot machine 1, but may be moved to the upper part of the symbol display window 5. That is, the information display device 50 may be disposed anywhere as long as it can detect the color of a specific symbol on the reel or the light from the reel rear lamp 28, but the information display device 50 hides the symbol display window 5. It is desirable that it is not a position where it will be hidden (or greatly hidden).

  Further, when the information display device 50 is moved to the lower part of the symbol display window 5, there is a problem that the payout number display 12, the credit number display 11, and the acquired number display 13 on the front frame 2 become invisible. Arise. In this case, the control device 31 of the gaming equipment device 30 determines that the information display device 50 has moved to the lower part of the symbol display window 5, and displays the number of payouts on the information display unit 51 based on the game data from the slot machine 1. Alternatively, a display for displaying the acquired number may be used. Regarding the credit number display, since the credit ON / OFF signal is not output, it cannot be displayed. However, if the credit ON / OFF signal is output from the slot machine 1, the information display unit 51 displays the credit number. Can also be done.

  Further, although the support member 36 is a mechanism that can be tilted around the rotation axis, a slide mechanism or a metal that can be bent freely may be used.

  In addition to the display of the stop timing in the information display unit 51, the information display device 50 may be provided with a speaker and notified by sound. In this case, the information display device 50 includes a notification unit.

  Further, the display of the position of the target symbol in the symbol position display 91c is such that when the specific symbol to be detected comes to the center of the symbol display window 5, a portion of a different display color is displayed at the center in the left-right direction. It may be corrected.

  In the gaming equipment device 30 of the above-described embodiment, the portions of the different display colors indicating the target symbol in the symbol position display 91c are displayed on the symbol display window 5 based on the input signals from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. It is displayed at the center in the horizontal direction corresponding to. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, the information display device 50 provided with the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Detects the target symbol at the lower part of the symbol display window 5, and at this position. It is controlled so that a portion of a different display color is displayed at the center in the left-right direction when the target symbol comes. However, in general, when aiming for a specific symbol, since the target symbol is often aimed at the center of the symbol display window 5, when the target symbol comes to the center line (the center of the symbol display window 5), a portion of a different display color If it correct | amends so that it may display in the center of the left-right direction, it will become easier for a player to aim at a specific symbol.

  As a method of such correction, for example, based on the input signal from the first symbol detection sensors 53, 53,..., A portion of a different display color indicating the target symbol in the symbol position display 91c is changed to the position of the symbol display window 5. The image is displayed on the right side (one right, etc.) from the center in the left-right direction corresponding to. From here, by moving and displaying in accordance with a predetermined rotation period of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c set in advance, a different display when the target symbol comes to the center line (center of the symbol display window 5). The color part is displayed at the center in the left-right direction.

  Further, the display of the position of the target symbol in the symbol position display 91c may be displayed earlier than the actual time in consideration of the stop operation time. More specifically, when the target symbol is slightly in front of the symbol display window 5, a different display color portion indicating the target symbol in the symbol position display 91 c is displayed in the horizontal direction corresponding to the position of the symbol display window 5. Display in the center. In this way, by performing the stop operation according to the symbol position display 91c, the stop operation is performed when the target symbol is slightly in front of the symbol display window 5, and a predetermined number of frames (for example, (4 frames) By the drawing stop control which can be pulled in, the target symbol can be surely stopped in the symbol display window 5.

  In addition, the control device 31 of the gaming equipment device 30 detects an abnormality in the reel rear lamp 28 when a detection signal from the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... You may provide the light emission abnormality detection means to detect. If such a function is provided, it is possible to immediately detect a failure of the slot machine 1 on the equipment side.

  Further, the specific symbol for which the stop timing is displayed is not limited to the bonus symbol, and may be another symbol (such as a small role symbol).

  Next, a modified example of the gaming equipment apparatus as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that portions different from the gaming equipment device 30 and the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment are mainly described, and portions having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. The gaming equipment device 30a of the present modification can be applied to the slot machine 1a in which a predetermined color scheme is applied to a bonus symbol as a specific symbol, and the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. One color detection sensor capable of detecting color is provided for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. Thereby, even in the slot machine 1a without the reel rear lamp 28 or the transmission part 29, it is possible to assist the stop operation aiming at the bonus symbol. The color detection sensors as the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,... Can distinguish at least the color of the symbol that is rotating.

  The information display device 50 is converted from the first state located on the front side of the gaming equipment device 30a to the second state located on the front side of the slot machine 1a, and displayed on the information display unit 51 as shown in FIG. 6 (a). When the assist switch 90b is touched on the menu screen 90, an assist setting screen 92 as shown in FIG. 11A is displayed. On the assist setting screen 92, an assist start switch 92a, a target setting switch 92b, and a switch 92c for returning to the menu screen 90 are displayed.

  The gaming equipment device 30a of the present modified example displays the stop timing by discriminating the color of the symbols arranged on the reels 6a, 6b, 6c, and therefore registers any symbol and displays the stop timing. It is possible to make it. First, the registration operation will be described.

  When the target setting switch 92b is touched on the assist setting screen 92, a target setting screen 93 as shown in FIG. 11B is displayed. In the target setting screen 93, a target selection switch 93a for selecting a symbol combination for displaying the stop timing, a target registration switch 93b for registering a target symbol, and a switch 93c for returning to the assist setting screen 92 are displayed.

  When the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is stopped and the object registration switch 93b is touched on the object setting screen 93, the color of the symbol at the position that can be detected by the symbol detection sensor 53 on the first reel 6a. Detection is performed. Then, a process of determining by comparing the detected color with the information of the symbol stored in the gaming equipment device in advance is performed, and as shown in FIG. 12A, confirmation as to whether or not the corresponding symbol is registered A screen 94 is displayed. Here, a confirmation screen 94 when white 7 is already registered as symbol 1 and shaded 7 is registered as symbol 2 and black 7 to be newly registered is about to be registered in symbol 3. Is shown. When the YES switch 94a is touched on the confirmation screen 94, black 7 is registered in the symbol 3. When the NO switch 94b is touched, the symbol number to be registered can be designated. For example, if symbol 2 is designated, black 7 is registered in symbol 2 instead of shaded 7. When the return switch 94c is touched on the confirmation screen 94, the screen returns to the target setting screen 93 shown in FIG.

  Next, an operation for selecting a symbol combination for which the stop timing is desired to be displayed will be described from symbol combinations including registered symbols. When the object selection switch 93a is touched on the object setting screen 93 shown in FIG. 11B, an object selection screen 95 shown in FIG. 12B is displayed. On the target selection screen 95, symbol combinations composed of symbols registered as described above are displayed.

  As the symbol combinations, all combinations that can be configured with the registered symbols are created. For example, when three symbols are registered, 27 combinations are created. Touching the forward switch 95a or the reverse switch 95b displays the images in a predetermined order. Then, by touching the selection switch 95c in a state where a combination for which the stop timing is desired to be displayed is displayed, the combination is selected as a target for displaying the stop timing. Further, when the return switch 95d is touched on the target selection screen 95, the screen returns to the target setting screen 93 shown in FIG.

  After performing the registration operation and the selection operation as described above, when the assist start switch 92a is touched on the assist setting screen 92 shown in FIG. 11 (a), the display of the stop timing with the selected symbol combination as the target symbol is started. Is done.

  The process of detecting the position of the bonus symbol for displaying the stop timing is substantially the same as that in the above-described embodiment using the optical sensor, and is performed by the color detection sensors forming the symbol detection sensors 53, 53,. The color of the detection target is monitored in the rotating reels 6a, 6b, 6c, and it is determined that the target symbol appears in the symbol display window 5 when the target color is detected. Further, based on this, on the assist screen as shown in FIG. 6B, the portion of the different display color indicating the target symbol in the symbol position display 91c is displayed at the center in the left-right direction corresponding to the position of the symbol display window 5. To do. Then, by changing the display in accordance with a predetermined rotation period of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c set in advance, the player is notified of the timing at which the target symbol appears in the symbol display window 5. .

  As described above, the slot machine 1a in which a specific symbol (bonus symbol) is given a predetermined color scheme is detected, and color detection means (symbol detection sensors 53, 53,...) Capable of detecting the color scheme of the specific symbol is provided. Thus, the specific symbol is detected based on the color detection by the color detection means.

  The gaming equipment apparatus 30 as described above is provided adjacent to the slot machine 1 configured to be able to stop a plurality of reels 6a, 6b, 6c based on a stop operation by a player, and can display necessary information. A gaming facility device 30 including an information display device 50 having an information display unit 51, and a support member 36 that supports the information display device 50 is provided on the front side of the gaming facility device 30. The display device 50 is configured to be movable from the front position of the gaming equipment device 30 to a position close to the reels 6 a, 6 b, 6 c in the slot machine 1, and the information display device 50 moves the information display unit 51 of the slot machine 1. Based on detection means (design detection sensors 53, 53,...) Capable of detecting specific symbols on the reels 6a, 6b, 6c in a state facing the front side, and detection signals from the detection means, It includes reels 6a in rotation, 6b, and display control means (control device 31) for displaying the stop timing of the specific symbol on the information display section 51 in 6c, a.

  Therefore, the information display device 50 is based on detection means that can detect specific symbols on the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c with the information display section 51 facing the front side of the slot machine 1, and a detection signal from the detection means. And a display control means for displaying on the information display section 51 the stop timing of the specific symbol in the rotating reels 6a, 6b, 6c, so that the stop operation targeting the specific symbol can be easily performed. You can play games with peace of mind. In addition, the gaming equipment device 30 different from the slot machine 1 has a function of assisting the stop operation of the specific symbol, and the device remains as it is even when the slot machine 1 is replaced. Become.

  Further, a support member 36 that supports the information display device 50 is provided on the front side of the gaming equipment device 30, and the information display device 50 is brought close to the reels 6 a, 6 b, 6 c in the slot machine 1 from the front position of the gaming equipment device 30. Therefore, the range of movement of the position of the information display device 50 is widened, and the information display device 50 can be installed at a position that is easy for the player to see. In particular, when moving to the front surface of the slot machine 1, various data can be seen while playing, so it is very convenient without using the assistance of the stop operation.

  In addition, the information display device 50 includes switching means (control device 31) that can switch the type of a specific symbol to be detected.

  Therefore, the information display device 50 includes switching means (control device 31) that can switch the type of the specific symbol to be detected, so that the player can select the symbol that the player wants to aim at.

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a light emitting member (reel rear lamp 28) behind the reels 6a, 6b, 6c and a specific symbol on the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is configured to transmit light from the light emitting member. The detection means (symbol detection sensors 53, 53,...) Detects the light from the light emitting member as a target, so that a specific symbol is detected.

  Accordingly, the light emitting member is provided behind the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c, and the specific symbols on the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are intended for the slot machine 1 configured to transmit light from the light emitting member. Since the detection means detects the specific light and detects the specific symbol, it is possible to easily detect the position of the specific symbol by using a general function provided in the slot machine 1. Become. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a configuration for detecting the position of the specific symbol, and the cost can be reduced.

  In addition, a slot machine 1a in which a specific symbol is given a predetermined color scheme is used as a detection target, and color detection means (design detection sensors 53, 53,...) Capable of detecting the color scheme of the specific symbol is provided. A specific symbol is detected based on the color detection.

  Therefore, the slot machine 1a in which a specific symbol is given a predetermined color scheme is targeted for detection, and a color detection unit capable of detecting the color scheme of the specific symbol is provided, and the specific symbol is detected based on the color detection by the color detection unit. Thus, the position of the specific symbol can be easily detected using the general configuration of the slot machine 1a. That is, in general, the specific symbol of the slot machine 1a has a conspicuous color scheme different from other symbols (small role, replay symbol, etc.), and the position of the specific symbol is reliably detected using this color. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a configuration for detecting the position of the specific symbol, and the cost can be reduced.

  Note that the gaming equipment devices 30 and 30a of the present invention are not limited to being used for the slot machines 1 and 1a using medals, but can also be applied to slot machines using gaming balls. is there. That is, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine configured to be able to stop a plurality of reels 6a, 6b, 6c based on a stop operation by a player.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 is a front view of a gaming equipment device and a pachislot gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the principal part of the member management system containing a game equipment apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the process in which an information display apparatus is converted from a 1st state to a 2nd state. It is a top view of a game equipment device and a pachislot gaming machine. (A) It is a front view which shows the arrangement | positioning position of a symbol display window and an information display apparatus. (B) It is a conceptual diagram which shows the arrangement | positioning position of a reel back lamp and a symbol detection sensor. It is a figure which shows the image in an image display part, Comprising: (a) Menu screen, (b) Assist screen. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an assist process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating object switching processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating assist correction processing. It is a time chart for demonstrating the input of the signal from the symbol detection sensor accompanying progress of time. It is a front view which shows the symbol display window and information display apparatus in the modification of a game equipment apparatus, Comprising: (a) The figure which displayed the assist setting screen in the information display part, (b) The object setting screen is displayed on the information display part FIG. It is a front view which shows the symbol display window and information display apparatus in the modification of a game equipment apparatus, Comprising: (a) The figure by which the object registration screen was displayed on the information display part, (b) The object selection screen was displayed on the information display part FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 1a Slot machine 30 Game equipment 30a Game equipment 6a 1st reel (reel)
6b Second reel (reel)
6c 3rd reel (reel)
28 Reel rear lamp (light emitting member)
31 Control device (display control means, switching means)
36 support member 50 information display device 51 information display part 53 design detection sensor (detection means)

Claims (4)

In a gaming equipment apparatus provided with an information display device provided adjacent to a slot machine configured to be able to stop a plurality of reels based on a stop operation by a player and having an information display unit capable of displaying required information.
A support member for supporting the information display device is provided on the front side of the game equipment device,
The support member is configured to be capable of moving the information display device from a front position of the gaming equipment device to a position close to a reel in the slot machine,
The information display device includes:
Detection means capable of detecting a specific symbol on the reel in a state where the information display portion faces the front side of the slot machine;
Display control means for displaying on the information display section the stop timing of the specific symbol in the rotating reel based on the detection signal from the detection means;
A gaming equipment device comprising:   The gaming facility apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information display device includes switching means capable of switching a type of a specific symbol to be detected. The specific design on the reel is provided with a light emitting member behind the reel, and the slot machine is configured to transmit light from the light emitting member.
The gaming facility apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific symbol is detected by the detection means detecting light from the light emitting member. A slot machine in which a predetermined color scheme is applied to the specific symbol is a detection target,
The color detection means capable of detecting the color arrangement of the specific symbol is provided, and the specific symbol is detected based on the detection of the color by the color detection means. The game equipment device according to claim 1.

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