JP4594906B2 - Directional device and game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a rendering device and a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs a lottery based on the player's operation, displays the game result based on the lottery result using a combination of symbols arranged on the reel, and determines the medal according to the game result. It has a function to pay out etc.

In addition, in this type of gaming machine, the game results are not only displayed using a combination of symbols, but also a lottery by internal processing is produced using light, sound, etc., thereby enhancing the entertainment of the gaming machine. . In particular, a gaming machine as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-360881 is known as a gaming machine that performs an effective presentation by combining a half mirror that semi-transmits and reflects light and a light source.
JP 2002-360881 A

  However, a conventional game machine using a half mirror is one that changes the visibility of a game area or the like by adjusting the amount of light emitted from the light source, and the transmitted light of the half mirror is used for performance. However, the reflected light of the half mirror was not used.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an effect device and a gaming machine that can perform more effective effects using the transmitted light and reflected light of a half mirror. There is.

  (1) The present invention is an effect device for a gaming machine having a lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether a winning combination is won, and reflects a part of the received light and transmits the remaining light. A movable mirror provided with a half mirror provided with a reflecting / transmitting surface, a reflecting surface for reflecting the reflected light of the half mirror toward the half mirror, the direction of the reflecting surface being changeable, and the half Based on the result of the internal lottery of the lottery means based on the light source that illuminates between the mirror and the movable mirror, the three-dimensional object disposed between the half mirror and the movable mirror, the reflective surface of the movable mirror And a moving mirror control means for controlling the direction of the effect. The present invention also relates to a gaming machine having such a production device.

  According to the present invention, since the three-dimensional object image is repeatedly reflected between the half mirror and the movable mirror, the three-dimensional object image is formed in multiple on the reflecting surface of the movable mirror. And in this invention, the direction of the reflective surface of a movable mirror is changed, the image of the three-dimensional object formed in multiple on the reflective surface is changed, and the mode of the change is made visible to a player through a half mirror.

  That is, according to the present invention, an image of a three-dimensional object is formed in a multiplexed manner by the reflected light of the half mirror, and a player visually recognizes the image of the three-dimensional object formed in a multiplexed manner by the transmitted light of the half mirror. Then, based on the result of the internal lottery, by changing the image of the three-dimensional object formed on the reflection surface in a multiplexed manner, it is possible to perform effects such as notification of the result of the internal lottery.

  Thus, according to the present invention, the reflected light and the transmitted light of the half mirror are effectively used, and an effect such as notification of the result of the internal lottery is performed by a fantastic display of multiple image changes of a three-dimensional object. Can do. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to achieve an effect that effectively enhances the player's expectation by an effect that is not in the conventional production device.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the light source is disposed between the half mirror and the movable mirror, and the three-dimensional object rotates around an axis centering on the light source and is irradiated from the light source. You may make it provide the rotation reflecting plate which changes the irradiation direction of the light to be performed.

  In this way, by changing the irradiation direction of the light emitted from the light source by rotating the rotary reflector, the change in the image of the three-dimensional object formed in multiple on the reflecting surface of the movable mirror is more impressive. Can be strong. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to perform the game more effectively.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Overall Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In addition, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like are mounted in the housing of the gaming machine of the present embodiment, and a control board (not shown) that controls the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (rotation drive means: not shown), and each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is rotatably driven around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width and the like, the frame can be stopped in units of frames (predetermined rotation angle units). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, three symbols (for three frames) of a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, respectively. Can be observed from the front of the gaming machine through the display window DW. In the stopped state of each reel R1 to R3, the symbols observed from the display window DW are stopped and displayed at any position on the five effective lines L1 to L5. The player's game result is judged by the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the display window DW. If the combination of symbols on the active line is a combination corresponding to a predetermined combination, the combination is won. As a thing, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

  The five activated lines L1 to L5 are determined according to the number of medals inserted (the number of bets). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to insert medals in the range of 1 to 3 for one game, and one medal is inserted into the medal slot MI provided in the front lower door DD. In this case, when one effective line L1 is activated and two medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, three effective lines L1 to L3 are activated and three medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot MI. When it is input, all the five effective lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and the number of medal credits (the number of medals stored internally), the number of medals paid out (or the number of medals) in one game, bonus games Various game information such as the remaining number of times is displayed.

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with an effect unit EU for performing a game effect, which is characteristic of the present embodiment. This production unit EU performs various operations for assisting the game and for exciting the game. Details of the effect unit EU will be described later.

  The front upper door UD may be provided with a liquid crystal display (display means: not shown) for performing a game effect. On the liquid crystal display, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, a 1-bet button B0 and a MAX bet button BM (an example of an insertion operation means) which are buttons for performing an operation (insertion operation) for placing a credited (internally stored) medal into an insertion state, the first reel A start lever SL (an example of a game start operation means) for performing an operation that triggers the start of a game by rotating the R1 to the third reel R3, and the first reel R1 to the third reel that are rotationally driven by a step motor Stop buttons B <b> 1 to B <b> 3 (an example of a stop operation unit) are provided for performing an operation that triggers each of R <b> 3 to stop. The 1-bet button B0 is a bet button for performing an insertion operation with one credit medal as an insertion unit, and the MAX bet button BM performs an insertion operation with a maximum insertion unit of three credit medals. This is a bet button for performing.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game start condition is determined by the player inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or pressing the 1-bet button B0 or the MAX bet button BM to insert a credit medal. When a predetermined number of medals set as (a predetermined number of insertions: for example, 3) are bet, the game is set in a state where the game can be started (game start preparation state). Thereafter, when the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 start to rotate by driving the step motor, and the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 increases to a predetermined speed. On the condition that a predetermined waiting time (wait time) has elapsed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted.

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

  Then, the control board changes the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the press timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Stop.

  In addition, a medal payout slot MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and the number of medals according to the game result (stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3) is medal. It is paid out to the medal tray MP through the payout slot MO. When medal credit (internal storage) is permitted, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are credited up to the upper limit of credits (upper limit number of storage: for example, 50) and displayed on the game information display section DS. The display contents of the number of credits of the medal that has been changed.

2. Configuration of Effect Unit FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the effect unit EU of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the rendering unit EU of the present embodiment has a box shape, the front surface in the figure is constituted by the half mirror 10, and the back surface in the figure is constituted by the movable mirror 12. Has been. The half mirror 10 is formed so as to reflect a part of the received light and transmit the remaining light. The movable mirror 12 is formed to be rotatable around the shaft 14 as indicated by an arrow in the figure, and is driven in an arbitrary direction by a motor (not shown). The top, bottom, left and right side surfaces of the effect unit EU are constituted by decorative plates.

  In the center of the space between the half mirror 10 and the movable mirror 12 (inside the effect unit EU formed in a box shape), a character 16 that is an effect three-dimensional object is arranged. Further, a light source 18 is provided on the upper decorative plate above the character 16. The light source 18 illuminates the space between the half mirror 10 and the movable mirror 12. The production unit EU is configured such that the half mirror 10 is on the front side (player side) of the gaming machine when installed above the display window DW as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the rendering unit EU as viewed from the upper surface side. As shown in FIG. 3, the half mirror 10 has a reflection / transmission surface whose inner surface (the surface on the inner side of the rendering unit EU) reflects a part of the received light and transmits the remaining light. It is 20. On the other hand, the inner surface of the movable mirror 12 is a reflecting surface 22 that reflects almost all of the received light.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the reflection / transmission surface 20 and the reflection surface 22 are provided to face each other, the reflection surface 22 (movable mirror 12) is reflected by the reflection / transmission surface 20 (half mirror 10). The light is reflected toward the reflection / transmission surface 20, and the reflection / transmission surface 20 reflects the reflected light of the reflection surface 22 toward the reflection surface 22. That is, light is repeatedly reflected between the reflection / transmission surface 20 (half mirror 10) and the reflection surface 22 (movable mirror 12). Therefore, the image of the character 16 illuminated by the light source 18 is repeatedly reflected between the reflection / transmission surface 20 (half mirror 10) and the reflection surface 22 (movable mirror 12). As a result, an image of the character 16 is formed on the reflective surface 22 of the movable mirror 12 in a multiplexed manner.

  Then, when the inside of the effect unit EU is made brighter than the outside by the light source 18, the reflected light of the half mirror going from the inside to the outside passes through the half mirror 10 and reflects the character 16 inside the effect unit EU and the movable mirror 12. The player can visually recognize the multiple images of the character 16 formed on the surface 22. On the other hand, if the inside of the rendering unit EU is darker than the outside, the player cannot visually recognize the character 16 and its multiple image due to the reflected light of the half mirror with respect to the external light.

  In this way, in the rendering unit EU of the present embodiment, the image of the character 16 is formed on the reflecting surface 22 of the movable mirror 12 by the reflected light to the inside of the half mirror 10, and the transmitted light to the outside of the half mirror 10 is formed. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the image of the character 16 formed in a multiple manner. In the effect unit EU of the present embodiment, the direction of the reflecting surface 22 of the movable mirror 12 is controlled to change the image of the character 16 formed on the reflecting surface 22 in a multiplexed manner. The player can be visually recognized through the mirror 10.

  4A and 4B are schematic views of the rendering unit EU when the direction of the movable mirror 12 is changed, as viewed from the upper surface side. FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating the movable mirror 12. It is a front view which shows the example of the multiple image of the character 16 formed on the top. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the movable mirror 12 is rotated around the shaft 14 in the direction of the arrow in the drawing and turned to the left as viewed from the player side, it is between the half mirror 10 and the movable mirror 12. The multiple-reflected light at is propagated repeatedly while being shifted little by little to the left. Therefore, in the case of FIG. 4 (A), on the movable mirror 12, as shown in FIG. 5 (A), the multiple image LP of the character 16 continuous on the left side with the position where the character 16 is disposed as the center. Is formed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the movable mirror 12 is rotated about the shaft 14 in the direction of the arrow in the figure and turned rightward when viewed from the player side, the half mirror 10 and the movable mirror 12 The multiple reflected light during the period of time is repeatedly reflected while gradually shifting in the right direction. Therefore, in the case of FIG. 4B, on the movable mirror 12, as shown in FIG. 5B, the multiple images RP of the character 16 continuous on the right side with the position where the character 16 is disposed as the center. Is formed.

  And the production unit EU of this embodiment controls the direction of the reflective surface 22 of the movable mirror 12 based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, by changing the image of the character 16 formed on the reflection surface 22 in a multiplexed manner, an effect such as notification of the result of the internal lottery is performed. In this way, according to the effect unit EU of the present embodiment, an effect device that can effectively produce the effect that the conventional effect device does not have is realized by effectively using the reflected light and transmitted light of the half mirror 10. be able to.

3. Functional Block FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of this embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100. The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. The operation of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit (dispensing device) 320, the display device 330, the speaker 340, and the rendering unit 350 is controlled. The functions of the game control means 100 are realized by various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, or software comprising a given program. Is done.

  The game control means 100 includes a random number generation means 110, a lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, an effect control means 180, and a storage means. 190 is included.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The lottery means 120 performs a lottery (so-called internal lottery) for determining whether or not a winning combination is based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated when a player presses a start lever SL (an example of an operation means). This is a means for performing lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, flag setting processing, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is to be used for internal lottery. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to set a plurality of types of gaming states: a normal state, a big bonus state (BB state: an example of a special state), and a regular bonus state (RB state: an example of a special state). The lottery table storage unit 191 stores a lottery table for lottery in each gaming state. In the lottery table for each gaming state, it is necessary to replay each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) (replay: no need to insert medals in the next game with winning) ), Small role (a role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out with winning a prize: bell, watermelon, cherry), big bonus (BB: example of special role) and regular bonus (RB: example of special role) Any of the various roles such as, or loss is associated.

  In the random number determination process, a random value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generator 110 for each game based on the game start signal from the start switch 230, and the acquired random value is stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the stored lottery table.

  In the flag setting process, based on the result of random number determination, the flag of the winning combination determined to be won is changed from the non-internal winning state (first flag state, off state) to the internal winning state (second flag state, on state). ). The flag setting information is stored in the flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. Also, in this embodiment, a flag that can carry on the internal winning state for the next game until the prize is won (carry-over possible flag) and a non-internal winning without carrying the internal winning state for the next game regardless of the winning. A flag to be reset to a state (carry-over impossible flag) is prepared. There are big bonuses (BB: an example of a special role) and regular bonuses (RB: an example of a special role) that can be associated with the carryover flag, and other roles (for example, small role, replay, etc.) are carried over. Corresponding to the impossible flag.

  The reel control means 130 controls to rotate and drive the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a step motor based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated when the player depresses the start lever SL. At the same time, the player is driven to rotate by a step motor based on a reel stop signal from a stop switch 240 that is actuated by pressing down stop buttons B1 to B3 (an example of operation means) (an example of a stop operation). Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the flag setting state (whether or not the winning combination).

  Further, when the reel control means 130 stops the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are referred to by referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190. The stop positions of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are determined according to the pressing timing of the button (mode of stop operation), and the reels so that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop at the determined stop position. Control is performed to stop each reel by stopping the supply of drive pulses (motor drive signal) to the step motor of the unit 310.

  The reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the internal winning state is stopped on the active line (so that the winning combination can be won). On the other hand, the kicking process is a control to stop the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the non-internal winning state does not stop on the active line (so that the winning combination cannot be won). It is processing. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in order to realize the above-described pull-in process and kick-off process, the flag setting state, the press timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the press order, the stop position of the reel that has already stopped (or the effective line) The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes according to the types of symbols stopped on L1 to L5. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the combination for which the flag is set to the internal winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the combination for which the flag is set to the non-winning state is in the form of winning. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of frames required for each reel to stop is set up to an upper limit of 5 in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel. In the pull-in process for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the control means 130 is a maximum of four frames ahead from the frame located in the display window DW when an operation that triggers the stop of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. The reel is stopped so that the symbol can be drawn. For this reason, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be stopped by arranging a plurality of specific symbols (for example, replay symbols) arranged on each reel so that the interval is within 5 frames. It is also possible to configure the reel unit 310 having a symbol arrangement that allows a specific symbol to be drawn on the effective line regardless of the timing of pressing the buttons B1 to B3, the pressing order, or the like.

  The winning determination unit 140 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, each reel is stopped. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a predetermined winning combination.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140, it is determined whether to perform control for paying out medals, replay processing, or control for shifting the game state. For example, when a small combination wins, the payout control means 150 performs the medal payout control, and when the replay wins, the replay processing means 160 performs the replay process and BB or RB wins. The game state transition control means 170 controls to shift the game state.

  The payout control means 150 performs control related to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a winning combination is won, control is performed to instruct the hopper unit 320 (paying device) the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination. At this time, the payout device 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the designated payout number. In addition, when a replay, RB, or BB wins as a result of the game, the medal is not paid out from the hopper unit 320, but the payout control means 150 is processing that formally pays out 0 medal ( 0 processing).

  When the replay (re-game) wins, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (re-game process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically set to the inserted state without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). The bet process is performed, and the next game start operation (operation of pressing the start lever SL by the player) is waited in a state where the same active line as the previous game is enabled.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 is based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition between a normal state, a big bonus state (BB state: an example of a special state), and a regular bonus state (RB state: an example of a special state). Control to change the gaming state. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, the gaming state can be shifted to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied.

  The BB state is a gaming state in which a predetermined big bonus symbol (BB symbol) is stopped in a winning form when a big bonus (BB) is internally won in the normal state. In the BB state, the end condition is that medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, a predetermined number of 465 or less) are paid out in the bonus game, and the game state is normally set when the end condition is satisfied. Control to return to the state is performed.

  In the RB state, as in the BB state, when the regular bonus (RB) is won internally in the normal state, the game condition is set to stop the predetermined regular bonus symbol (RB symbol) in the form of winning. It is. In addition, the RB state has an end condition that either a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) of bonus game has been performed or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) of winning a bonus game has been achieved. When the condition is satisfied, control for returning the gaming state to the normal state is performed.

  Further, in the bonus game in the BB state and the RB state, the type of the small combination and the winning probability are controlled to increase. That is, in the BB state and the RB state, it is easier to obtain more medals in a shorter period than in the normal state, and the gaming state (special state) is advantageous to the player.

  The effect control unit 180 performs control related to a display effect performed using the display device 330 such as a lamp, an LED, or a liquid crystal display, and a sound effect using sound output from the speaker 340. In particular, in the present embodiment, control related to effects performed using the effect unit 350 is performed. Specifically, in response to the occurrence of gaming events such as insertion of medals, operations on the bet button B0, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, winning or losing of a combination, winning a combination, transition of gaming state, etc. If the LED is lit or blinking, or if a liquid crystal display is provided, the display content is changed, sound is output from the speaker 340, or the effect unit 350 is operated to excite the game. Or effect control to assist the game.

  More specifically, the effect control unit 180 refers to the effect control table stored in the effect control table storage unit 195 of the storage unit 190 when executing the effect. In the effect control table storage unit 195, an effect control table for winning a combination and an effect control table for lose are stored in accordance with the lottery result (winning / unwining) of the lottery means 120. In the effect control table, one of a plurality of effect patterns is associated with each of a plurality of random values. Then, the effect control means 180 determines which effect pattern is to be executed based on the random value (lottery random number) acquired from the random number generation means 110. Based on the effect control data (program) corresponding to the determined effect pattern, drive control of the display device 330, the speaker 340, and the effect unit 350 is performed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect control data of the effect unit 350 includes data for controlling the start / stop timing, rotation direction, rotation amount, and rotation speed of the motor that drives the movable mirror 12, and lighting / extinguishing of the light source 18. Data for controlling timing and brightness is configured as pattern data patterned in accordance with each production pattern.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually function their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

4). Control Method According to this Embodiment Next, an example of control processing of a gaming machine that realizes the method according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the overall flow of the game control process. First, the player automatically inserts a medal into the medal slot MI, the player presses the 1-bet button B0 or the MAX-bet button BM, or the replay is won in the previous game. When the game start condition is satisfied by setting the same number of medals as the previous time to the inserted state without requiring the player's own medals (Y in step S10), the start lever SL is pressed. Is allowed.

  When the player presses the start lever SL and the start switch is actuated (Y in step S11), an internal lottery is performed (step S12). At this time, the flag of the winning combination (winning winning combination) in the internal lottery is set to ON (internal winning state).

  Subsequently, supply of drive pulses to the step motor that drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started, and each reel is rotationally driven (step S13). When the rotation speed of each reel reaches a predetermined speed, the operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted, and when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3, the stop switch corresponding to each button is activated to operate the step motor. The process of stopping the reel is performed by stopping the supply of the drive pulse to Y (Step 14: Y, Step S15).

  When all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped (Y in step S16), a winning determination process is performed based on the stopped state of each reel (step S17). As a result of the winning determination, if any winning combination is won (Y in step S17), a winning process is performed (step S18). For example, when a small combination wins, the number of medals corresponding to the small combination is paid out. Also, for example, when a replay is won, after processing 0 sheets, when starting the next game, in the game start preparation process (step S10), the player holds the same number of medals as the previous game. An automatic insertion process is performed to insert a medal without requiring a medal. Also, for example, when a bonus (BB, RB) is won, a process of shifting the gaming state to the bonus state (BB state, RB state) is performed after performing the 0-sheet process.

  Next, an example of the effect control process of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an exemplary flow of the effect control process. First, when the player depresses the start lever SL and the start switch is actuated (Y in step S30), an effect pattern to be executed is set based on the lottery result of the lottery means 120 (step S32). Then, the light source 18 of the effect unit EU is turned on (step S34) so that the player can visually recognize the character 16 inside the effect unit EU and the image of the character 16 formed on the reflecting surface 22 of the movable mirror 12. To. When the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 (Y in step 36), the motor is driven according to the set effect pattern, and the direction of the movable mirror 12 is changed.

  For example, in this embodiment, the direction of the movable mirror 12 is set to face the front as shown in FIG. 3 in the initial state. Then, when an effect pattern for notifying that the bonus has been won is set as the effect pattern to be executed, for example, the direction of the movable mirror 12 in accordance with the first stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 of the player Drive to the left as seen from the player. Then, a multiple image LP of the character 16 continuous on the left side as shown in FIG. 5A is formed on the reflecting surface 22 of the movable mirror 12. Then, the direction of the movable mirror 12 is returned to the front direction according to the second stop operation, and the direction of the movable mirror 12 is driven rightward with respect to the player according to the third stop operation. Then, a multiple image RP of the character 16 continuous on the right side as shown in FIG. 5B is formed on the reflecting surface 22 of the movable mirror 12.

  On the other hand, when an effect pattern for notifying that the lottery is shifted is set as the effect pattern to be executed, for example, the direction of the movable mirror 12 corresponding to the first and second stop operations is won as a bonus. Control is performed in the same manner as in the case of an effect pattern for notifying the user of the fact. Then, the direction of the movable mirror 12 corresponding to the third stop operation is controlled to be different from that at the time of winning the bonus. Therefore, in this example, it is possible to notify the player whether or not the bonus has been won by the change of the multiple images of the character 16 in response to the third stop operation.

  In this way, in the present embodiment, the reflected image and the transmitted light of the half mirror 10 are effectively used, for example, an effect of notifying the player whether or not the bonus has been won, for example, a change of multiple images of the character 16 This can be done with a fantastic display. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to produce an effect that does not exist in the conventional production device, and it is possible to realize an effect that effectively increases the player's expectation.

  In addition, as the effect pattern of the effect unit EU of the present embodiment, an effect pattern that is executed in stages in a plurality of games may be performed in addition to an effect pattern that is completed in one game. In this case, for example, according to the effect control data set based on the lottery result in the first game, the movable mirror 12 is driven to the left according to the operation of the start switch in the second game, and in the third game The movable mirror 12 may be driven to the right according to the operation of the start switch. In this case, the player's expectation for the next game can be effectively increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In addition, the game state of this embodiment is movable when an assist time state (AT state) for notifying the type of a small combination won by internal lottery and a stop operation mode for winning the selected small combination is set. By controlling the direction of the mirror 12, the type of the small combination won by the internal lottery and the mode of the stop operation for winning the selected small combination may be notified. In this case, for example, when the order of the stop operation for winning the selected small role is the order of the right stop button B3, the center stop button B2, and the left stop button B1, first, the start switch The movable mirror 12 is driven to the right in response to the operation of, and the player is prompted to operate the right stop button B3. Then, the movable mirror 12 is driven in front according to the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the right stop button B3, and the player is prompted to operate the center stop button B2. Furthermore, the movable mirror 12 may be driven to the left according to the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the center stop button B2, and the player may be prompted to operate the left stop button B1.

5). Modifications The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

  For example, various aspects can be adopted for the configuration of the production unit EU. For example, in the above embodiment, the example in which the light source is arranged on the top face decorative plate of the effect unit has been described. However, even if the light source is arranged at a position where it can be seen by the player, it is arranged at a position where it cannot be seen. Also good. That is, it is only necessary that the light source illuminates between the half mirror and the movable mirror so that the player can visually recognize the inside of the effect unit EU through the half mirror.

  Moreover, you may make it arrange | position a light source inside a solid object. For example, a light source may be provided inside a character molded of a translucent material so that the character itself emits light.

  Moreover, you may arrange | position the rotating light 30 as shown in FIG. 9 in the approximate center part inside the production | production unit EU. The rotating lamp 30 includes a light source 32, a base 34 of the light source 32, a rotating reflection plate 36, and a cover 38. The rotary reflecting plate 36 is mounted on the base 34 so as to be rotatable about an axis centering on the light source 32, and changes the irradiation direction of light emitted from the light source 32. The cover 38 is translucent and colored red, and covers the light source 32 and the rotating reflector 34. In this case, the light source 32, the base 34, which is a three-dimensional object, the rotary reflecting plate 36, and the cover 38 are disposed between the half mirror and the movable mirror. According to this embodiment, by rotating the rotary reflecting plate 36 and changing the irradiation direction of the light emitted from the light source 32, an image of a three-dimensional object formed in multiple on the reflecting surface 22 of the movable mirror 12 is obtained. Change can be more impressive. Therefore, a more effective performance can be performed.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment gave and demonstrated the example comprised so that the direction of the reflective surface 22 of the movable mirror 12 could be changed, you may comprise so that the direction of the reflective / transmissive surface 20 of the half mirror 10 can also be changed. . In this case, the change in the image of the three-dimensional object formed in multiple on the reflecting surface 22 of the movable mirror 12 can be changed more greatly.

  In the above embodiment, the normal state, the BB state, the RB state, and the AT state are set as the gaming state. However, other gaming states may be set. For example, a replay time state (RT state) in which the winning probability of replay (replay) that does not require insertion of medals in the next game due to winning can be increased from the normal state and the game can be played may be set. For example, regardless of the lottery result, the small bonus flag is set to the internal winning state, and at least one reel is set to the uncontrolled state and the challenge bonus state (CB state) is set to play the game. Good. In addition, for example, when a specific winning combination is won, after it is stored, a stock time state (ST state) in which the stored combination is released based on a predetermined condition, or a release that increases the probability of releasing the stored combination A high probability state may be set. Further, for example, a single bonus state (SB state) in which a bonus game in which the winning rate of a specific combination is increased only for one game may be set. In addition, for example, a gaming state in which the transition probability to a special gaming state different from the normal state such as the RT state, AT state, CB state, ST state, and SB state becomes high in a game in a certain section may be set. . Then, an effect using the effect unit EU can be performed as an effect in these game states and as an effect when transitioning to these game states.

  Other than the technique described in the above embodiment, any other technique may be used as long as a multiple image is formed on a reflective surface whose direction can be changed and the direction of the reflective surface is controlled based on the result of the internal lottery to produce a game. Can be included in the scope of the present invention.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the production | presentation unit of this embodiment. It is a top view for demonstrating the effect | action of the production | presentation unit of this embodiment. 4A and 4B are plan views for explaining the operation of the effect unit of the present embodiment. FIGS. 5A and 5B are plan views for explaining the operation of the effect unit of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the functional block of the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a control process of the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a control process of the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the one part external appearance structure of the production | presentation unit of other embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
DS game information display section, EU directing unit,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel, SL start lever,
B0 bet button, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
Multiple images continuous on the left side of LP, multiple images continuous on the right side of RP,
10 half mirrors, 12 movable mirrors, 14 axes, 16 characters,
18.32 light source, 20 reflection / transmission surface, 22 reflection surface, 30 rotating lamp,
34 base, 36 rotating reflector, 38 cover,
100 game control means, 110 random number generation means, 120 lottery means,
130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means, 150 payout control means,
160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
180 production control means, 190 storage means, 191 lottery table storage means,
192 flag storage means, 193 stop control table storage means,
194 winning determination table storage means, 195 production control table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit,
320 hopper unit, 330 display device, 340 speaker

Claims (3)

A directing device for a gaming machine having a lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether a combination is successful,
A half mirror having a reflection / transmission surface that reflects a part of the received light and transmits the remaining light;
A movable mirror provided with a reflection surface that reflects the reflected light of the half mirror toward the half mirror, and a direction of the reflection surface is changeable;
A light source that illuminates between the half mirror and the movable mirror;
A three-dimensional object disposed between the half mirror and the movable mirror;
Based on the result of the internal lottery of the lottery means, movable mirror control means for controlling the direction of the reflecting surface of the movable mirror;
A rendering device characterized by comprising: In claim 1,
The light source is disposed between the half mirror and the movable mirror;
The rendering device characterized in that the three-dimensional object includes a rotary reflector that rotates around an axis centered on the light source and changes an irradiation direction of light emitted from the light source. A gaming machine having a lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether a role is successful,
A half mirror having a reflection / transmission surface that reflects a part of the received light and transmits the remaining light;
A movable mirror provided with a reflecting surface for reflecting the reflected light of the half mirror toward the half mirror, and a direction of the reflecting surface being changeable;
A light source that illuminates between the half mirror and the movable mirror;
A three-dimensional object disposed between the half mirror and the movable mirror;
Based on the result of the internal lottery of the lottery means, movable mirror control means for controlling the direction of the reflecting surface of the movable mirror;
A game machine characterized by having a rendering device equipped with