JP4627742B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, such as a slot machine (pachislot machine) or a pachinko machine, provided with a game production unit that performs a game production related to game content.

  A slot machine is conventionally known as one of the game tables. This slot machine is provided as a gaming device, for example, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of patterns, a start switch for instructing the start of reel rotation on the premise that a medal is inserted, and a corresponding reel. , A stop switch for individually stopping each reel, a lottery means for determining whether or not the internal winning of the winning combination is determined by lottery, and the case where the winning combination is won internally and displayed by the reel at the time of stopping If the combination of the patterns to be selected is a combination of the predetermined patterns corresponding to the internal winning winning combination, the medal payout for winning that winning combination and paying out a predetermined number of medals is required. And a device.

  The game stand also includes a display device that performs various announcements and effects according to the game. In addition to the liquid crystal display device, for example, this display device is configured to be able to light and blink a three-dimensional object arranged in front of the player and change it according to the gaming state (see Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2003-275382 A

  However, in a conventional game machine having a display device that lights and blinks a three-dimensional object, the display scene or background of the three-dimensional object does not change, and the player's interest may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming table capable of displaying various effects so that a three-dimensional display object can be recognized in a plurality of different scenes without increasing the installation area of the display device. To do.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine that provides a predetermined privilege based on establishment of a predetermined winning combination or a ball entering a predetermined winning port , The storage-type object display device provided includes storage means for holding a three-dimensional object to be displayed in a folded state , and driving for unfolding the object by opening the storage means to appear three-dimensionally. A plurality of different areas in the storage means, each storing an object in each area, and when one area is opened, the other area is closed and the object stored in the open area is It is in a visually recognizable state, and the object in other closed areas cannot be visually recognized.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the storage means is provided with a partition member between each region, and the partition member rotates about a rotation shaft as a fulcrum. Each of the regions is opened and closed.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming table according to claim 1 , wherein the storage means is provided with a partition member between the regions, and the partition member moves in parallel to open and close the regions. It is characterized by doing.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the storage-type object display device includes an image display device that displays an image, and the image display device includes: Arranged on the front surface of the storage means, the image display device can display an object in the storage means through a screen.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the retractable object display device includes an image display device that displays an image, and the image display device includes Arranged on the front surface of the storage means, the image display device is capable of transmitting a screen and combining and displaying the object in the storage means.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the retractable object display device includes an image display unit, and the image display unit includes an image display device, A half mirror that reflects an image projected from the image display device; and the storage means that is disposed behind the half mirror so as to be visible through the half mirror, and the storage means appears to open. An object and a virtual image displayed by a half mirror are synthesized.

The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are applied, and a start for starting rotation of the plurality of reels. A switch, a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and individually stopping the rotation of the reels, and lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is made by lottery. Determining means for determining whether or not to win a winning combination based on whether or not the combination of the patterns displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stoppage is a winning combination winning by the lottery means. It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , comprising a game board having a predetermined winning opening, and a game ball enters the predetermined winning opening. A predetermined privilege is given.

  According to the present invention, a sense of expectation is improved by the appearance of an object, and it is possible to remarkably improve the interest of the game.

  A storage means for storing the object to be displayed; and a drive means for causing the object to appear from the storage means; and a plurality of different areas are provided in the storage means, and the objects folded in the respective areas are provided. When one area opens, the other area closes, the object stored in the open area is unfolded and visible, and the object stored in the other closed area is not visible In addition, each of the regions is opened and closed by a partition member that rotates about a rotation shaft.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine 100 as a game table according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The slot machine 100 is configured by hinged to a main body 101 so that a front door 201 can be opened and closed. Inside the slot machine 100, a main reel unit 105 having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are applied is disposed. Further, a liquid crystal display device 180 to be described later is disposed above the main reel unit 105, and a storage type object display device 1000 to be described later is disposed to the right of the liquid crystal display device 180. It should be noted that the object displayed by the retractable object display device 1000 appears in a predetermined scene and gives a predetermined information to the player when the player visually recognizes it. It may be visually recognized in a plane.

  The main reel unit 105 is subjected to display control in accordance with the game result by the main control unit 300 described later. In the liquid crystal display device 180 and the retractable object display device 1000, display control is performed by the display control unit 500 that receives a control command from the sub-control unit 400 that receives a control command from the main control unit 300 described later. . The main reel unit 105 displays a symbol as a game result, and the player can directly confirm the presence or absence of winning by observing the main reel unit 105.

  On the other hand, the liquid crystal display device 180 and the storage-type object display device 1000 display various information in various display modes in response to a control command from the sub-control unit 400 for display objects different from the combination of winning pictures. This gives instructions to the player and excites the game. Therefore, the player proceeds with the game while paying attention to a favorite display or a necessary display of the main reel unit 105, the liquid crystal display device 180, or the retractable object display device 1000. Note that handle portions 101 c are provided on both sides of the main body 101 and are used when the slot machine 100 is transported.

  The stowable object display device 1000 is disposed on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 180 above the main reel unit 105, for example, as shown in FIG. The outline of the retractable object display device 1000 can be displayed by switching the object 1200 to be displayed, for example, as shown in FIGS. That is, the object 1200 to be displayed is “castle” in FIG. 5 and “mountain” in FIG. Therefore, the storage-type object display device 1000 includes storage means 1300 for storing the object 1200 with the object 1200 interposed therebetween, and drive means 1400 for causing the object 1200 to appear from the storage means 1300. Details of the object 1200, the storage unit 1300, and the drive unit 1400 will be described later.

  First, the main reel unit 105 will be described. The main reel unit 105 is provided on the upper front surface of the front door 201 via a reel display window 113. When viewed from the front of the reel display window 113, the main reel unit 105 is composed of reels 110 to 112. Three patterns applied thereto can be seen from the reel display window 113 in the vertical direction. In other words, when all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the player can see a total of nine patterns of 3 × 3. When these reels 110 to 112 are rotated and stopped, various combinations of patterns are displayed on the reel display window 113. In this embodiment, three reels are provided. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  On the back side of each of the reels 110 to 112, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating each picture displayed on the reel display window 113 is disposed. The backlight is capable of emitting light of, for example, seven colors (three primary colors of red, green, and bluish purple and a mixed color such as white) and includes an LED corresponding to each primary color. Is done.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a winning line 114 that is valid for each game. The effective pay line 114 changes depending on the number of game media (in this embodiment, medals are assumed) inserted into the slot machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the case of having five winning lines 114, when one medal is inserted, the middle horizontal winning line, when two medals are inserted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are shown. When 3 sheets are added, 3 lines are added, and 5 lines including 2 diagonal lines are valid, and the winning combination is judged by the combination of the patterns on the effective line 114. It becomes. Of course, the number of winning lines is not limited to five.

  The start lamp 121 is a lamp that informs the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. When the replay lamp 122 wins a replay that is a winning combination (for example, when a combination of replay patterns such as replay-replay-replay is arranged on the winning line 114), the next game is re-released to the player. It is a lamp that informs you that it is a game. In the case of a re-game, the medal that is a game medium is exempted in the next game.

  The notification lamp 123 is a lamp for notifying the player that a special winning combination (for example, a big bonus (BB) or a regular bonus (RB)) has been won internally. The medal insertion lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying the player that it is necessary to insert a medal at the start of the game.

  The medal insertion number display lamp 125 is a lamp for displaying the number of medals inserted by the player. In this embodiment, since up to three medals can be inserted in one game, the number of inserted medals is displayed using three vertically arranged lamps. Of course, in addition to displaying with a lamp, the number of inserted medals may be directly displayed on a 7-segment display or the like.

  The payout number display unit 126 is a display unit that displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player when winning a winning combination with a medal payout. The game number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of general games in the big bonus game. The stored number display 128 is a display that displays the number of medals stored electronically (credited).

  The medal insertion buttons 131 and 132 are insertion buttons for electronically inserting the stored medals into the slot machine 100, and are so-called bet buttons. In the present embodiment, there is a maximum medal insertion button 131 (a so-called “max bet button”) and a single medal insertion button 132 for inserting one medal every time the button is pressed, and one of these buttons is pressed. As a result, 1 to 3 medals necessary for the game are electronically inserted into the slot machine 100. When two medals are inserted, the one-medal insertion button 132 is pressed twice. The number of inserted medals is subtracted from the current stored number, and the remaining number is displayed on the stored number display 128.

  The medal insertion slot block 133 has an opening through which a player directly inserts a medal when starting a game (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a medal insertion slot 133). When a medal is directly inserted and a medal is clogged in a medal selector unit (not shown) immediately below the medal insertion slot, the medal cancel switch 133a is operated to eliminate the clogging of the medal. The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch that starts the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with three stop buttons 136a to 136c. Each stop button is a button type switch that stops the corresponding reel 110 to 112 when pressed. The left reel 110 is stopped by operating the left stop button 136a, the middle reel 111 is stopped by operating the middle stop button 136b, and the right reel 112 is stopped by operating the right stop button 136c.

  Each stop button is provided with a lamp (not shown). After the start lever 135 is operated, all the lamps are turned on when the reels 110 to 112 can be stopped. Notify that the stop operation has become possible. Each stop button lamp is turned off each time the stop button is pressed. Of course, it is also possible to change the light emission color of the lamp between the stop operation enabled state and other states.

  The settlement button 138 is a button that is pressed when performing a settlement process in which the medals acquired by the player are settled and discharged. The checkout button 138 is used to switch whether or not to store up to a maximum of 50 medals acquired by winning or winning a predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals inserted by the player from the medal slot block 133. For example, when the checkout button 138 is pressed once and the checkout process is performed, the non-storage mode is set, and when the checkout button 138 is pressed again, the storage mode is set. Here, storing medals means temporarily storing the number of medals temporarily in a control unit (to be described later) without directly paying out medals.

  The key hole 139 is a hole into which a door opening / closing key is inserted, and when the key is inserted and turned clockwise, the lock is released and the front door 201 of the slot machine 100 can be opened. The medal discharge port 165 is an opening for discharging medals, and medals paid out at the time of winning a prize are discharged from here. The discharged medals are accumulated in the tray 160.

  The upper lamp 190, the side lamps 151 and 152, the center lamps 153 and 154, the waist lamps 155 and 156, and the lower lamps 157 and 158 are effects lamps for exciting the game, and are turned on / off / Flashes. The title panel 140 is illuminated by a title panel lamp (not shown). In the present embodiment, the tray 160 is made of a translucent material, and is configured to exhibit the same effect as the lamp for production described above by making lamp light incident from the tray mounting surface. In addition, the tray 160 is provided with an ashtray unit 170 configured to be detachable.

  Note that speaker sound holes (not shown) are provided on the left and right in the vicinity of the upper lamp 190. Further, a sound hole for outputting sound effects from the rear speaker is provided immediately below the stop button unit 136. A speaker cover 173 with a decoration is attached to the sound hole of the rear speaker, from which a game sound effect is output.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3, and 4. The slot machine 100 includes a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, a sub control unit A400 that controls various devices in accordance with signals transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a signal transmitted from the sub control unit A400. The sub-control unit B500 that controls the liquid crystal display device 180 and the devices constituting the retractable object display device 1000 according to the above.

<Configuration of main controller>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below.

  The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 12 MHz, the divided clock is 6 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a monitoring cycle for constantly monitoring the states of sensors and switches, which will be described later, and a transmission cycle of motor drive pulses, via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus.

  The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 6 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 44, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 44 ÷ 6 MHz = 1. 877 ms.

  Connected to the CPU 310 are a ROM 312 for storing a program for controlling each IC, lottery data used in the internal lottery for a winning combination, a reel stop position, and a RAM 313 for storing temporary data. Yes. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this point is the same in each control unit described later.

  The CPU 310 is connected to an input interface 360 for receiving an external signal. The medal acceptance sensor 320, the start lever sensor 321, the stop button sensor 322, and the medal insertion button are connected via the input interface 360 every interrupt time. The state of the sensor 323 and the adjustment / storage switch 324 is detected, and each sensor is monitored.

  Two medal acceptance sensors 320 are installed in the passage inside the medal slot 133 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. The start lever sensor 321 is installed on the start lever 135 and detects a start operation by the player. The stop button sensor 322 is installed in each of the stop buttons 136a to 136c, and detects the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The medal insertion button sensor 323 is installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 131 and 132, and detects an insertion operation when a medal electronically stored in the RAM 313 is inserted as a game medal. For example, when the medal insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 132 becomes H level, the CPU 310 electronically inserts one stored medal and the medal insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 131 is H level. When it becomes, three stored medals are electronically inserted. When the medal insertion button 131 is pressed, two are inserted when the number of stored medals is two, and one is inserted when the number is one.

  A settlement / storage switch 324 is provided on the settlement button 138. When the settlement button 138 is pressed once, the stored medals are settled, and when the settlement button 138 is pressed again, the storage mode is set in which the medals to be paid out are stored electronically. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The CPU 310 further has an input interface 361 and output interfaces 370 and 371 connected to an address bus via an address decoding circuit 350. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces.

  An index sensor 325 is connected to the input interface 361. Specifically, the index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes H level each time the light shielding piece provided on the reel passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 for driving a reel, a hopper motor driving unit 331 for driving a motor of a so-called hopper (not shown) for paying out medals as a prize, and a game lamp 340 ( Specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, a start lamp 121, a re-playing lamp 122, a notification lamp 123, a medal insertion lamp 124, etc.), a 7-segment display 341 (a payout number display 126, a game number display 127, A storage number indicator 128 or the like) is connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on the clocks oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310. It is used for various lottery processes including the internal lottery. The random number generation circuit 317 in the present embodiment includes two random number counters. For example, a counter that increments a value from 0 to 65535 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 and a counter that increments a value from 0 to 16777215 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 316 are provided.

  Further, an output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310.

<Configuration of sub-control unit A>
Next, the sub-control unit A400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit A400 is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit A400 based on a main control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. It has a data bus and an address bus for performing, and has a configuration described below.

  The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock.

  Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit A400, backlight lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, data, and the like are stored. RAM 413 is connected via each bus.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals. The input / output interface 460 includes a backlight 420 for illuminating the picture of each reel 110 to 112 from the back, a front surface. A door sensor 421 for detecting opening and closing of the door 201 and a reset switch 422 for clearing data in the RAM 413 are connected.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a main control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and an effect process that excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Etc. are executed.

  A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. An input interface 471 for inputting a signal from the sub-control unit B500, a clock IC 423, and an output interface 472 for outputting a signal to the 7-segment display 440 are connected.

  The CPU 410 can acquire the current time by connecting the clock IC 423. The 7-segment display 440 is provided inside the slot machine 100, and for example, a store clerk or the like can check predetermined information set in the sub-control unit A400.

  Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. In other words, the demultiplexer 419 receives the upper lamp 190, the side lamps 151 and 152, the center lamps 153 and 154, the waist lamps 155 and 156, the lower lamps 157 and 158, the reel panel lamp 129, the title according to the data received from the CPU 410. The panel lamp 141, the tray lamp 210, and the payout exit strobe 171 are controlled. The reel panel lamp 129 is a lamp that illuminates the reel panel, the title panel lamp 141 is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 140, and the payout exit strobe 171 is a strobe type that is installed inside the medal payout exit 165. The tray lamp 210 is a lamp that illuminates the tray 160, but is not shown in FIG.

  Note that the CPU 410 performs signal transmission to the sub-control unit B500 via the demultiplexer 419. Conversely, the CPU 410 receives a signal from the sub control unit B500 via the input interface 471. That is, the CPU 410 performs bidirectional communication with the sub-control unit B500 via the demultiplexer 419 and the input interface 471.

<Configuration of sub-control unit B>
Next, the sub control unit B500 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit B500 includes a CPU 510 which is an arithmetic processing unit, a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each IC and each circuit, and has a configuration described below.

  The clock correction circuit 514 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 511 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 510 as a system clock.

  A timer circuit 515 is connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. The CPU 510 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 512 to the timer circuit 515 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 515 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 510 for each interrupt time. The CPU 510 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The CPU 510 receives a signal from the CPU 410 output via the output interface 470 and the demultiplexer 419 of the sub control unit A 400 via the input interface 520 and the bus, and controls the sub control unit B 500 as a whole. In addition, the CPU 510 transmits a signal to the sub-control unit A400 via the output interface 521 as necessary.

  The ROM 512 stores programs and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit B500. The RAM 513 includes a work area for programs processed by the CPU 510. The ROM 512 and RAM 513 are connected to the CPU 510 via a bus.

  In addition, a CPU 530, a motor driver 590, and a sensor 591 are connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. The motor 592 is a motor that constitutes drive means 1400 described later, and is, for example, a pulse motor. The motor driver 590 is an IC that drives the motor 592 of the driving unit 1400 based on a signal from the CPU 510. The sensor 591 is a sensor that detects a storage unit 1300 described later, and this sensor will also be described later.

  In addition, a ROM 531, a RAM 532, and a VDP (video display processor) 534 are connected to the CPU 530 via a bus.

  On the other hand, the ROM 531 stores a program processed by the CPU 530. The RAM 532 has a work area for programs processed by the CPU 530 and the like. A crystal oscillator 533 is connected to the VDP 534, and further a ROM 535 and a RAM 536 are connected via a bus. The ROM 535 stores a plurality of types of image data of the liquid crystal display device 180. The CPU 530 reads out image data in the ROM 535 based on the signal from the CPU 510, generates an image signal using the work area of the RAM 536, and displays the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 180 via the D / A converter 537. Display an image.

<Storage type object display device>
Next, a basic configuration of a storage-type object display device 1000 including storage means 1300 for storing the object 1200 to be displayed and drive means 1400 for causing the object 1200 to appear will be described with reference to FIGS. To do. Hereinafter, the retractable object display device 1000 may be referred to as a stereoscopic display device 1001.

  FIG. 5A is a perspective explanatory view of the stereoscopic display device 1001 in a state where “castle” is displayed as the first object 1210. Note that illustration of the upper plate and the right plate constituting the housing 1100 of the stereoscopic display device 1001 is omitted. FIG. 5B is an explanatory front view of the state in which the stereoscopic display device 1001 displays the first object 1210. FIG. 6A is a perspective explanatory view showing a state where “mountain” is displayed as the second object 1220, and FIG. 6B is a state showing the second object 1220. It is front explanatory drawing. Further, FIG. 7A is a rear perspective view of the first object 1210 as viewed from the rear side, and FIG. 7B is an enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. Show.

  The stereoscopic display device 1001 includes, for example, a box-shaped housing 1100, an object 1200 and storage means 1300 are installed inside the housing 1100, and a driving means 1400 is installed outside the housing 1100. Therefore, the housing 1100 rises from the bottom plate 1110, the left side plate 1120 and the right side plate (not shown) rising from the left and right side edges of the bottom plate 1110, and the rear edge of the left side plate 1120, The rear plate 1130 is in contact with the rear edge of the right side plate, and the front side is opened as a display window 1140. The upper plate facing the bottom plate 1110 may be brought into contact with the upper edge of the left and right side plates and the upper edge of the rear plate 1130 to close the upper side. In any case, it is sufficient that the player can visually recognize the object 1200 inside the housing 1100 through the display window 1140 when viewed from the front.

  The object 1200 to be displayed, that is, the “castle” that is the first object 1210 and the “mountain” that is the second object 1220 are foldable thin sheet materials made of paper, plastic film, or the like. Are cut into a desired shape and colored as necessary. Note that the sheet material forming the object 1200 preferably has durability that can withstand repeated folding.

  Therefore, the object 1200 is provided with a predetermined bending portion 1230 so that the object 1200 can be folded in a predetermined direction. That is, a mountain fold line that has a convex shape at the bent portion 1230 and a valley fold line that has a concave shape at the bent portion 1230 are set in advance on the object 1200. Then, a predetermined part of the object 1200 is fixed to a storage unit 1300 described later, and is configured to expand or contract in conjunction with the movement of the storage unit 1300.

  The storage means 1300 for storing the object 1200 by folding is provided with a plurality of regions. Then, the folded object 1200 is stored in each region. The plurality of regions are partitioned by a partition member. Therefore, for example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, the fixed substrate 1310 having almost the same size as the bottom plate 1110 constituting the housing 1100, and the area approximately half of the fixed substrate 1310, A movable partition plate 1320 is pivotally mounted on a pivot shaft 1330 that is formed by a movable partition plate 1320 serving as a partition member for partitioning each region and extends in the depth direction provided in a substantially central portion of the fixed substrate 1310 in the lateral width direction. ing.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the movable partition plate 1320 is rotated to the left side, the first area is opened, and the first object 1210 stored in the first area is used. A “castle” appears. That is, the first object 1210 above the right half of the first surface of the movable partition plate 1320 (the surface on which a predetermined portion of the first object 1210 is fixed) and the right half of the fixed substrate 1310 "Appears three-dimensionally. When the stereoscopic display device 1001 is viewed from the front in this state, as shown in FIG. 5B, the “castle” can be visually recognized from the display window 1140 that opens to the front side of the housing 1100. At this time, there is a space between the object 1200 and the rear plate 1130 of the housing 1100 (the back plate 1130 has a background), and the target object 1200 itself is also a bent portion 1230. Since it is slightly bent, the “castle” is positioned in front of the background, and the player can visually recognize the “castle” in three dimensions.

  On the other hand, the “mountain” that is the second object 1220 includes a left half portion of the fixed substrate 1310, a second surface of the movable partition plate 1320 (a surface on which a predetermined part of the second object 1220 is fixed), Are folded and stored in a second region formed between the two. Therefore, “mountains” cannot be viewed from the display window 1140 of the housing 1100.

  From this state, when the movable partition plate 1320 is rotated clockwise by the driving means 1400 described later to move the movable partition plate 1320 to the right half portion of the fixed substrate 1310 as shown in FIG. A “castle” that is the first object 1210 is folded at a predetermined bent portion 1230 and stored between the right half of the fixed substrate 1310 and the first surface of the movable partition plate 1320. On the left half portion and the second surface of the movable partition plate 1320, a “mountain” that is the second object 1220 appears. That is, the predetermined part of the first object 1210 is fixed to the first surface of the movable partition plate 1320 and the predetermined position of the second object 1220 is fixed to the second surface of the movable partition plate 1320. In conjunction with the rotation of the movable partition plate 1320, the first object 1210 is folded from the predetermined bent portion 1230 and contracts, and the second object 1220 is developed. The first and second objects 1220 are each provided with a linking member 1240 that links predetermined parts, and each part of the object 1200 expands / contracts in conjunction with the rotation of the movable partition plate 1320. It is supposed to be.

  Next, driving means 1400 for rotating the movable partition plate 1320 will be described. The drive means 1400 is for turning pages, for example, with a pulse motor 1410 as a drive source, and with a guide mechanism 1420 provided on the motor shaft 1411 as shown in FIG. The connecting rod 1340 is acted on. The connecting rod 1340 passes through an arc-shaped insertion hole 1131 provided in the rear plate 1130. Then, the pulse motor 1410 is controlled so that the predetermined object 1200 appears as the game progresses. Details of the driving unit 1400 will be described later.

<Game basics>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the basic control of the game in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment.
The basic control of the game is performed mainly by the Main CPU 310, and the process shown in FIG.

  First, in step 101 (abbreviated as S101; the same applies to the following), the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of inserted medals as the insertion process. Note that the credit insertion by the medal insertion buttons 131 and 132 is processed in the same way when an actual medal is inserted from the medal insertion port 133. In the case of replaying in the previous game, the number of medals inserted previously is automatically set.

  In S102, processing related to a game start operation is performed. When the start lever 135 is operated, the number of inserted medals is determined. Next, in S103, an effective winning line 114 is determined based on the determined medal number.

In S104, the random value generated by the random number generation circuit 317 is acquired.
In S105, using the lottery data table stored in the ROM 312, and the random value acquired in S104, an internal lottery that determines whether or not the internal winning of the winning combination is determined. The lottery data table stores data corresponding to the lottery probabilities such as BB, RB, and small roles in advance.

In S106, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started.
In S107, the stop buttons 136a to 136c can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped based on the reel stop control table corresponding to the internal winning. .

  In S108, a winning determination is performed. Here, the effective line set according to the number of bets is verified, and when a pattern combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the effective winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the validated winning line 114, for example, it is determined that a bell is won. Further, for example, if “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” are prepared, it is determined that the BB winning is achieved.

  In S109, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In S110, the gaming state is controlled. For example, at the time of re-playing, preparations are made so that a medal is automatically set for the next game. At the time of winning a BB, preparations are made so that the BB game starts from the next game, and at the end of the BB. The normal game is started from the next game.

  One game is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game progresses by repeating this. Note that various commands (main control commands) are transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub-control unit A400 as necessary.

<Processing of sub-control unit A>
The sub-control unit A400 executes the following process. First, the interrupt process of the CPU 410 of the sub control unit A400 will be described with reference to FIG. This interrupt process is a process related to command reception, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In S201, it is determined whether or not a command (main control command) from the main control unit 300 is received. If a main control command is received, the process proceeds to S202. In S202, the received main control command is stored in the buffer.

  FIG. 9B is a flowchart showing central processing of effect control in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment. The control related to the performance is performed mainly by the CPU 410 of the sub-control unit A400, and the process shown in FIG.

  In S301, it is determined whether or not a main control command is stored. If the main control command is stored, the process proceeds to S302. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S303.

  In S302, the contents of the main control command are determined. Since there are a plurality of types of main control commands, such as a production command, a first stop operation command, and a first reel stop command, the type of command is determined in this step.

  In S303, effect processing is executed. The contents of the production process are as follows. In other words, when the received main control command is an effect command, the effect order specified by the effect command is acquired, and the first effect data determined in the acquired effect order is acquired. The ROM 412 of the sub-control unit A400 stores an effect order table in advance. When the start lever is operated, the first stop operation, the first reel stop, the second stop operation, the second reel stop, the third The contents of effects executed at the time of reel stop operation, at the time of third reel stop, and at the time of winning determination are stored as effect data. This is merely an example, and items other than those described above may be provided.

  For example, when the sub-control unit A400 receives an effect command sent during the start lever operation, the sub-control unit A400 refers to the effect order table and refers to the block specified by the received effect command to obtain the first effect data. get.

  Thereafter, the main process in FIG. 9B loops several times. For example, when the first stop operation command is received, the first stop operation command included in the previous block is again performed in the effect process. Get production data. Thereafter, when the main process in FIG. 9 loops several times and the second stop operation command is received, the effect data of the second stop operation command is acquired again in the effect process.

  Thus, once the production order is specified by the production command, the production data is sequentially acquired according to the type of command from the main control unit 300 thereafter. If the effect data is acquired, the detailed contents of the effect (effect detailed data) are acquired thereafter.

  The production detail data table is stored in advance in the ROM 412 of the sub-control unit A400, and for each block, BGM, sound effect, system sound, backlight, upper lamp, side lamp, etc., reel illumination lamp, reel panel lamp, etc. , Title panel lamp, saucer lamp, payout exit strobe, sub control command, effect mode, spare 1 to spare 3 are stored. Of course, the data regarding the drive means 1400 for appearing and storing the target object 1200 is also stored.

  Here, BGM indicates data defining the music to be played during the game, and the sound effect is necessary for the sound when the medal is inserted, the sound when the stop button is pressed, and the production, for example, The system sound indicates data defining a sound when the front door 201 is opened, and the like. The backlight is data defining a blinking pattern of the backlight. Upper lamp 190, side lamp, etc. (specifically, side lamps 151, 152, center lamps 153, 154, waist lamps 155, 156, lower lamps 157, 158), reel illumination lamp, reel panel lamp, title panel lamp 141 , Data defining the blinking pattern of each lamp, such as a saucer lamp 210, a payout outlet strobe 171 and the like. The effect mode generally represents the contents of the game indicated by each data of the block. The sub control command indicates a command to be transmitted to the sub control unit B.

  Thus, when the detailed production data is acquired, the detailed production data is output to each device driver. That is, in S304 of FIG. 9B, it is determined whether or not the detailed production data needs to be output to the device driver. If it is necessary to output the production detail data to the device driver, the process proceeds to S305, and if not, the process proceeds to S306.

  In S305, the detailed production data is output to the target driver. In S306, it is determined whether or not a sub control command needs to be transmitted to the sub control unit B500. If necessary, the process proceeds to S307, and if not, the process proceeds to S308. That is, it is determined whether or not the sub control command is stored in the effect detail data table. If the sub control command is stored, it is determined that the sub control command needs to be transmitted.

  In S307, the acquired sub control command is transmitted. In S308, it is determined whether or not to end this process (for example, whether or not a power-off is detected). If a power-off or the like is detected, the process ends. If not, the process returns to S301, and so on. Repeat the process.

<Processing of sub-control unit B>
The sub control unit B500 executes the following processing. First, an interrupt process of the CPU 510 of the sub control unit B500 will be described with reference to FIG. This interrupt process is a process related to command reception, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In S401, it is determined whether or not a command (sub control command) is received from the sub control unit A400. If a sub control command is received, the process proceeds to S402. In S402, the received sub control command is stored in the buffer.

  Next, the main process of the CPU 510 of the sub control unit B500 will be described with reference to FIG. In S501, it is determined whether or not the sub control command is stored in the buffer. If the sub control command is stored in the buffer, the process proceeds to S502. Otherwise, the process returns to S501.

  In S502, the sub-control command stored in the buffer is determined. The sub-control command exists for each device. Here, the pulse motor 1410 that is the drive source of the drive unit 1400 will be described.

  In S503, it is determined whether or not the acquired control data includes control data for the device driver (motor driver 590). In other words, if the control data for the pulse motor 1410 is included, in S504, the motor is determined. Control data is output to the driver 590, and if not, the process returns to S501. In S505, the motor stop sensor which is the sensor 591 is detected. Specifically, it is detected whether the movable partition plate 1320 is stopped at a predetermined position, the process returns to S501, and the same processing is repeated. Although not shown, the sensor 591 is provided at a position where the position of the movable partition plate 1320 can be detected, and an optical sensor or a mechanical sensor can be used.

  Next, the display on the stereoscopic display device 1001, in other words, the operation of the object 1200 in the stereoscopic display device 1001 will be described. In the stereoscopic display device 1001, an effect display related to game content is performed. If the game display, that is, the slot machine 100 is, for example, a story about the theme of adventure, in the case of a normal game, the “mountain” that is the second object 1220 is displayed on the stereoscopic display device 1001. In the case of a special game such as a BB game, the “castle” that is the first object 1210 is displayed. Alternatively, when “castle” is displayed, the object 1200 related to the game content is displayed, such as displaying “castle” when the probability of winning the internal lottery is high, that is, when the probability is set to high probability. It will appear.

  The control data described above includes the rotation direction, rotation speed, rotation time, etc. of the motor (pulse motor 1410). Accordingly, the movable partition plate 1320 is rotated in a predetermined direction and at a predetermined speed so as to come to a predetermined position in relation to the game content. For example, when the movable partition plate 1320 is slowly rotated counterclockwise from the state of FIG. 6A, that is, the state where “mountain” is displayed, the “mountain” is gradually folded and disappears, “Castle” gradually appears. For this reason, expectation improves by the appearance of “castle”.

  On the other hand, when the rotation speed of the motor is increased, the display of “mountain” can be converted to the display of “castle” in an instant. That is, the scene can be changed in an instant, and it is possible to produce an effect as if the hero appearing in the story moved instantaneously.

  In the above description, the rotating shaft 1330 of the movable partition plate 1320 is set on the bottom plate 1110 of the housing 1100, that is, substantially in the center in the width direction on the fixed substrate 1310, and the movable partition plate 1320 is rotated left and right. Yes. In other words, the movable partition plate 1320 is moved from the state in which the movable partition plate 1320 is tilted to the right and is in contact with the upper surface of the right half portion of the fixed substrate 1310 to the state in which the movable partition plate 1320 is tilted to the left and is in contact with the upper surface of the left half portion. It is rotated 180 degrees. However, the rotation direction and rotation angle of the movable partition plate 1320 are not limited to this.

  Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the rotation shaft 1330 of the movable partition plate 1320 can be provided in the vertical direction at a position corresponding to the rear plate 1130 of the housing 1100. Also in this embodiment, the movable partition plate 1320 is linked to the pulse motor 1410 that constitutes the driving means 1400. The pulse motor 1410 is positioned below the bottom plate 1110 of the housing 1100. Moreover, as a drive source, you may use not only a pulse motor but another thing.

  A predetermined part of “mountain” that is the second object 1220 is fixed to the movable partition plate 1320, and the predetermined part of “mountain” is fixed to the fixed substrate 1310 so that it can be folded and unfolded. When the movable partition plate 1320 is rotated with the rotation shaft 1330 as a fulcrum, although not shown, for example, a “castle” appears as another object 1200, that is, the first object 1210. Can be configured.

  Also in this embodiment, the object 1200 can be folded and stored, and the space for storing the object 1200 may be small. Moreover, it can set so that the target object 1200 may appear according to the game content, and it can improve the interest of a game remarkably.

  In the above-described embodiment, the two objects 1200 appearing are “castle” and “mountain”, but the number of objects 1200 is not limited to two. That is, by increasing the movable partition plates 1320 that rotate, and by providing the object 1200 between the movable partition plates 1320. It is possible to make more objects 1200 appear. Even if the number of objects 1200 to appear is increased, since the objects 1200 are folded and stored, the space for storing the objects 1200 does not increase.

  For example, if a plurality of objects 1200 having different sizes are caused to appear, a sense of distance from the object 1200 can be produced. For example, if you set three large, medium and small “mountains” and one “castle” as the object 1200 and make them appear in order from the smallest “mountain” as the game progresses, you will approach the mountain. You can produce a feeling of being. And if you set the story that there is a “castle” on the top of the “mountain”, you can also imply to the player that you are approaching the climax, improve your expectations, It can be significantly improved. In other words, according to expectation, that is, according to the probability of winning, the size of the “mountain” can be changed or the “castle” can appear, and various effects can be displayed.

  In addition, when the perspective is expressed by the appearance of the target object 1200, the target object 1200 may be a plane. That is, a background is drawn on the rotating movable partition plate 1320. Then, by rotating the movable partition plate 1320, the background is switched and the story corresponding to the game is developed.

  The rotating shaft 1330 of the movable partition plate 1320 can be provided not only at the central portion of the fixed substrate 1310 but also at the end portion of the fixed substrate 1310 as in the above-described embodiments. For example, in FIG. 11A, the rotation shaft 1330 of the movable partition plate 1320 is set to a corner where the left side plate 1120 and the rear plate 1130 are in contact. Then, by rotating the movable partition plate 1320 by 90 degrees, that is, by displacing the movable partition plate 1320 between the left plate 1120 and the rear plate 1130, the object 1200 appears. It is folded and stored. The same applies to the contact portion between the right side plate and the rear plate 1130 (not shown).

  Further, regarding the setting of the rotation shaft 1330 of the movable partition plate 1320 at the corner portion of the housing 1100, the corner portion where the side plate and the bottom plate 1110 abut can be set similarly. For example, in FIG. 5A, the rotation shaft 1330 of the movable partition plate 1320 is set at the corner where the left side plate 1120 and the bottom plate 1110 abut, and the movable partition plate 1320 is rotated 90 degrees in the vertical direction. Configure.

  Also in this case, the object 1200 can be folded and stored between the movable partition plate 1320 and the left side plate 1120 and between the movable partition plate 1320 and the bottom plate 1110, and the object 1200 can appear. it can. The same applies to the contact portion between the right side plate and the bottom plate 1110 (not shown).

  Further, the contact portion between the upper plate and the left plate 1120 (not shown), the contact portion between the upper plate and the rear plate 1130, and the contact portion between the upper plate (not shown) and the right plate (not shown). Similarly, the rotation shaft 1330 of the movable partition plate 1320 can be set. In addition, for an upper plate not shown, a rotation shaft 1330 can be set on the upper plate. That is, contrary to FIG. 5A, the object 1200 appears from above.

  Therefore, it is possible to combine the rotating shafts 1330 described above. That is, the object 1200 is configured to appear from above, below, left, and right. Even in this case, the object 1200 can be stored in a folded state, and the space for storing the object 1200 does not increase. In this way, more objects 1200 can appear and be stored, and more scenes can be produced according to the game content. It is also possible to produce a sense of being in a cave, for example, along a single theme from the top, bottom, left, and right by causing a plurality of objects 1200 to appear simultaneously.

  In the above description, the rotation shaft 1330 is set at the end of the fixed substrate 1310 in each case, but the rotation shaft 1330 can also be set at an intermediate portion of the fixed substrate 1310. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5A, it is set further in the middle of the right half portion of the fixed substrate 1310. Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 11A, for example, the rotation shaft 1330 is set in the middle of the right half portion of the fixed substrate 1310. Furthermore, the rotation shaft 1330 does not need to extend to the front end portion of the fixed substrate 1310 and can be terminated in the middle of the fixed substrate 1310. In this case, the size of the movable partition plate 1320 is reduced corresponding to the rotation shaft 1330, and the object 1200 hidden by the movable partition plate 1320 is also reduced.

  However, the object 1200 can be expanded larger than the movable partition plate 1320 by devising a deployment method, that is, by devising the bent portion 1230. Then, by setting the rotation shaft 1330 so as to be close to each other and expanding the object 1200 to one side, a novel object 1200 that has never been seen can be displayed.

  If the movable partition plate 1320 is formed to be small and the object 1200 is configured to be larger than the movable partition plate 1320, a plurality of rotating shafts 1330 can be set for one fixed substrate 1310. The objects 1200 can be simultaneously developed, and a plurality of objects 1200 can be displayed simultaneously. This display also becomes an unprecedented novel display mode.

  According to the stereoscopic display device 1001 as described above, a plurality of objects 1200 can be stored and appear, and the storage space can be reduced. Moreover, without changing the mounting space of the object display device, a plurality of objects 1200 can appear in a plurality of different scenes related to the game, and the appearance of the plurality of objects 1200 improves the expectation. It is possible to remarkably improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, a retractable object display device 1000 provided with an image display device having a transmissive liquid crystal panel is installed above the main reel unit 105. In this embodiment, the members having the same functions as those of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG.

  A storage-type object display device 1000 (hereinafter also referred to as a transmissive liquid crystal display device 1002) provided with an image display device including a transmissive liquid crystal panel has a configuration shown in FIGS. That is, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 1002 has a transmissive liquid crystal as an image display device in an opening portion of the housing 1100 which is a display window 1140 in addition to the configuration of the stereoscopic display device 1001 shown in FIGS. A panel 1500 is installed. Note that the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 here can be seen through the back through the liquid crystal panel when an image is not displayed.

  Therefore, an effect display corresponding to the game in the slot machine 100 is performed by the transmissive liquid crystal display device 1002. In this effect display, for example, normally, a transparent state is displayed without displaying an image on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500, and as shown in FIG. The castle is visible. In this state, the “mountain” is folded and stored under the movable partition plate 1320.

  Depending on the game content, for example, in the case of an internal lottery, based on the control of the control system, an image of “flame” is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 as an auxiliary object 1510 as shown in FIG. Display. In other words, the auxiliary object 1510 provides auxiliary information that supplements the information provided to the player by the first object 1210 or the second object 1220 described above. Then, the player visually recognizes “flame” displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 and also visually recognizes “castle” through the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500. That is, as shown in FIG. 14B, a scene where “flame” is raised on the “castle” is visually recognized, and a feeling of “something” is felt and expectation is enhanced. Of course, for example, a player who knows in advance that the appearance of “flame” is an indication of a high probability of winning an internal lottery will inevitably increase his expectation.

  The transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 may be capable of arbitrarily changing the transmittance. For example, in the complete liquid crystal state (transmittance = 0%), the image displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 can be clearly seen, and the object 1200 placed behind the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 cannot be seen. Can not. In the 50% transmissive state (transmittance = 50%), the object 1200 disposed behind the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 is simultaneously viewed through the semi-transparent image displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500. Can do. In the 100% transmissive state (transmittance = 100%), an image displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 cannot be seen, and only the object 1200 disposed behind the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 can be seen.

  Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 is set to a 100% transmissive state, and a “mountain” appears as the object 1200. As the game progresses, “mist” is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 and the transmittance is gradually lowered. In other words, a scene is displayed in which the fog is deep and the mountains are hazy. Then, the transmittance of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 is set to 0 so that the “mountain” is completely invisible. While the transmittance of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 is set to 0, the object 1200 is moved from the “mountain” to the “o”. Switch to "Castle". That is, the driving means 1400 is driven to rotate the movable partition plate 1320 to store the “mountain” as the object 1200 and to make the “castle” appear. Note that the “castle” is “fog” displayed by the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500, and therefore cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  When the conversion of the object 1200 is completely completed, the “mist” is gradually cleared. That is, the transmittance of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 is gradually increased. Then, the “castle” gradually emerges from the “mist”. Of course, “mist” may be cleared at once, and “castle” may appear suddenly.

  In any case, the scene can be changed during a period in which the player cannot visually recognize, and an effect display that increases the player's expectation by changing the scene can be performed. In addition, natural effects can be produced.

  FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, a retractable object display device 1000 including a liquid crystal display device 1600 with a shutter is installed above the main reel unit 105. In the following, the retractable object display device 1000 including the liquid crystal display device 1600 with a shutter may be referred to as a liquid crystal display device 1003 with a shutter. In this embodiment, members having the same functions as those of the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 are given the same reference numerals as those in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display device with a shutter 1003 has the configuration shown in FIGS. That is, the liquid crystal display device with a shutter 1003 includes an openable / closable shutter device 1610 facing the opening of the housing 1100 that is a display window 1140 in addition to the configuration of the stereoscopic display device 1001 shown in FIGS. Further, a liquid crystal display device 1620 as an image display device that is pivotably positioned upward and a half mirror 1630 that reflects or transmits an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1620 are combined behind the shutter device 1610. have.

  The shutter device 1610 includes door portions 1611 and 1611 that can be opened and closed left and right by a door driving motor (not shown). The left and right door portions 1611 are controlled by the control system based on the progress of the game. When the left and right door portions 1611 are opened to the left and right, an image displayed by the internal liquid crystal display device 1620 can be viewed. The device 1620 cannot be seen.

  Immediately behind the shutter device 1610, a liquid crystal display device 1620 is pivotally attached to the upper end portion so as to be pivotable, and is pivotably provided so as to jump up backward by a liquid crystal drive motor 1621. The liquid crystal display device 1620 displays various information based on the progress of the game, and this information includes an effect display for enhancing the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the liquid crystal display device 1620 stands up in the vertical direction and is rotated by the liquid crystal drive motor 1621 as viewed from the rear of the door portion 1611, and as shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19. It lies horizontally and can be displaced to a position above a half mirror 1630, which will be described later. In the middle of the displacement, it passes through an inclined state as shown in FIG.

  The half mirror 1630 is a kind of mirror that reflects part of incident light and transmits part of incident light as it is. Therefore, the half mirror 1630 shown in the drawing is positioned at the front opening of the object storage case 1640 so as to close the front opening at an inclination angle of 45 degrees, for example.

  The object storage case 1640 includes a bottom plate 1110, a left side plate (not shown) and a right side plate (not shown) rising from the left and right side edges of the bottom plate 1110, and the bottom plate 1110. A rear plate 1130 which rises from the rear edge and comes into contact with the rear edge of the left side plate and the right side plate, and an upper plate 1150 which comes into contact with the upper side edge of the left side plate, the right side plate and the rear plate 1130 and closes the upper side. Thus, the front side is opened obliquely to form a front opening.

  Inside the object storage case 1640, for example, a “castle” and a “mountain” that is stored and hidden as the object 1200 appear as it is unfolded or folded as the movable partition plate 1320 rotates. It is configured in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment so as to be stored. In addition, the object storage case 1640 is configured so as not to interfere with the half mirror 1630 when the liquid crystal display device 1620 is rotated by sliding in an outer case 1700 described later in the front-rear direction. The object storage case 1640, the half mirror 1630, the liquid crystal display device 1620, and the like constitute an image display unit.

  Therefore, a pair of slide grooves 1720 are provided along the left and right side edges of the bottom portion 1710 of the outer case 1700, and the object storage case 1640, that is, the image display unit, is slidably mounted in the front-rear direction along the slide groove 1720. Further, it is configured to be movable in the front-rear direction by a retracting drive motor 1730. Therefore, when the liquid crystal display device 1620 is rotated, as shown in FIG. 17, the object storage case 1640 can be retracted to the rear wall of the outer case 1700 to dodge the liquid crystal display device 1620.

  Also in this embodiment, various effects can be displayed corresponding to the game. For example, in a normal gaming state, the doors 1611 and 1611 are opened and an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1620. Next, when an event for changing the effect display occurs in response to something, the door portions 1611 and 1611 are temporarily closed by driving a door drive motor (not shown).

  While the door portions 1611 and 1611 are temporarily closed to block the player's field of view, the retracting drive motor 1730 is driven to retract the object storage case 1640, and during this time, the liquid crystal drive motor 1621 performs liquid crystal display. The device 1620 is rotated rearward and raised to a predetermined position. Then, the retract drive motor 1730 is driven again to advance the object storage case 1640 and return it to a predetermined position. This predetermined position is a position where the half mirror 1630 of the object storage case 1640 faces the lower side of the liquid crystal display device 1620. That is, the position shown in FIGS.

  When the liquid crystal display device 1620 is in a predetermined position, the door drive motor is driven to open the door portions 1611 and 1611 to the left and right. Then, for example, an image of “flame” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1620 as the auxiliary object 1650. Then, this image appears as a virtual image in a position corresponding to the same distance as the distance between the liquid crystal display device 1620 and the half mirror 1630, that is, in the object storage case 1640 by the action of the half mirror 1630.

  On the other hand, an object 1200 located behind the half mirror 1630, for example, “castle”, can be viewed from the front through the half mirror 1630 by the action of the half mirror 1630.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 19B, the player can see an image in which “castle” and “flame” are combined between the open door portions 1611 and 1611.

  According to this embodiment, the object 1200 can appear in a plurality of different scenes without changing the storage space of the object 1200, and the virtual image of the image displayed on the object 1200 and the liquid crystal display device 1620 can be displayed. By combining and displaying, it is possible to perform effect display in various display modes, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation.

  20A and 20B are explanatory views of an embodiment in which a plurality of movable partition plates 1320 are provided, in which FIG. 20A is a rear perspective view of the object 1200 viewed from the rear, and FIG. 20B is an enlarged perspective view of part A. ) Is a front view of the guide mechanism 1420.

  In this embodiment, the storage means 1300 is configured by pivotally attaching three movable partition plates 1320 a, 1320 b, and 1320 c to a fixed substrate 1310 so as to be pivotable about a pivot shaft 1330. Accordingly, three regions are formed, and not all are illustrated, but three objects 1200 are accommodated. Further, in order to link with the driving means 1400, connecting flip bars 1340a, 1340b and 1340c for turning pages having different lengths project from the movable partition plates 1320 at different positions.

  On the other hand, the pulse motor 1410 constituting the driving unit 1400 is provided with a cam-like guide mechanism 1420 via a motor shaft 1411. In this guide mechanism 1420, three locking arms 1422a, 1422b, 1422c having different lengths are extended from a cylindrical base portion 1421. The corresponding connecting rods 1340a, 1340b, It is configured so that it can be locked only to 1340c. Accordingly, when the guide mechanism 1420 is rotated by driving the pulse motor 1410 and the locking arm 1422a is locked to the connecting rod 1340a, the movable partition plate 1320a is rotated to open and close the corresponding region. When the guide mechanism 1420 is further rotated, the engaging arm 1422a passes through the connecting rod 1340a made of an elastic member, and the engaging arm 1422b is engaged with the connecting rod 1340b and the movable partition plate 1320b rotates. Open and close the corresponding area. Similarly, when the locking arm 1422b passes through the connecting rod 1340b and the locking arm 1422c is locked to the connecting rod 1340c, the movable partition plate 1320c rotates to open and close the corresponding region. Similarly, with respect to the rotation of the pulse motor 1410 in the reverse direction, each movable partition plate 1320a, b, c can be rotated to open and close the corresponding region. It should be noted that if the locking arms 1422a, b, c can dodge the corresponding connecting rods 1340a, b, c respectively, in other words, if the respective locking can be once released, the connecting rods 1340a, b, c can be elastic members. The connecting rods 1340a, b, c and the guide mechanism 1420 can be appropriately configured.

  Therefore, by controlling the pulse motor 1410 based on the control of the control system according to the game, the predetermined object 1200 can appear. That is, according to this embodiment, the object 1200 is stored in each area so that the player can visually recognize the object 1200 in the open area, and the player 1200 cannot visually recognize the object 1200 in the closed area. can do. At this time, even if a plurality of objects 1200 are stored, the storage space does not increase.

  Each movable partition plate 1320 can also be provided with a pulse motor as the driving means 1400. In this case, instead of turning the movable partition plates 1320 one by one, the specific movable partition plate 1320 can be skipped and rotated so that a desired object 1200 appears suddenly.

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to make more objects 1200 appear, and it is possible to display more various effects. And the space which accommodates the target object 1200 does not increase.

  21 to 22 are views showing another embodiment of the storage means 1300. FIG. That is, FIG. 21A is a perspective view in a state where “castle” as the first object 1210 appears, and FIG. 21B is a front view. FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a state where a “mountain” as the second object 1220 appears, and FIG. 22B is a front view.

  In this embodiment, the movable partition plate 1320 is in an upright state and is slidable to the left and right. In other words, the movable partition plate 1320 in the standing state moves in parallel between the regions. Therefore, the movable partition plate 1320 has a roller 1810 provided at the lower end mounted on a rail portion 1820 formed on the bottom plate 1110 of the housing 1100. The driving unit 1400 includes a driving motor 1440, a driving pulley 1441 provided in the driving motor 1440, a driven pulley 1442 provided in the housing 1100, and a driving belt 1443 stretched between the driving pulley 1441 and the driven pulley 1442. And a driving pin 1321 provided at the rear end of the movable partition plate 1320. The drive pin 1321 communicates with the drive belt 1443.

  Accordingly, by rotating the drive motor 1440 in a predetermined direction, the movable partition plate 1320 can be slid in a predetermined direction, that is, in the horizontal direction, and a desired object 1200 in the open area appears and is closed. An unnecessary object 1200 can be stored in the area. Specifically, when the drive motor 1440 is rotated in a predetermined direction in the state of FIG. 21A in which “castle” has appeared, the movable partition plate 1320 has slid rightward and appeared. The “castle” is folded and stored in an accordion shape, and “mountains” appear as shown in FIG.

  Also according to this embodiment, it is possible to store a plurality of objects 1200 without increasing the storage space. In the illustrated embodiment, the movable partition plate 1320 is slid in the horizontal direction. However, even if the movable partition plate 1320 is configured to move up and down in the vertical direction, the desired object 1200 can be opened and closed by opening and closing the region. It can appear and be stored.

  FIG. 23 shows another embodiment of the object 1200, in which (a) is a perspective view and (b) is a front view. In this embodiment, as the object 1200, an elastic body is used that reduces the volume when pressurized and restores when the pressure is released. For example, the object 1200, which is a sponge body, forms an “automobile” in the illustrated embodiment. Note that members having the same functions as those of the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  Therefore, when the pulse motor 1410 as the driving unit 1400 is driven to rotate the movable partition plate 1320 around the rotation shaft 1330, a second object 1220 (not shown) that is not shown appears. At the same time, the “automobile” that is the first object 1210 is crushed and stored in the movable partition plate 1320.

  Also according to this embodiment, a plurality of objects 1200 can be displayed without increasing the storage space for the objects 1200.

  When the above-described storage-type object display device 1000 is applied to a slot machine, various effects can be displayed, and a highly interesting slot game is possible.

  FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine 2000 as a game machine. A storage-type object display device 1000 including storage means 1300 for storing an object 1200 to be displayed and drive means 1400 for causing the object 1200 to appear from the storage means 1300 may be applied to a pachinko machine 2000. Is possible. The pachinko machine 2000 includes a gaming area 2100 having a predetermined winning opening 2110, and is a gaming table that gives a predetermined benefit to a player when a gaming ball enters the predetermined winning opening 2110.

  Accordingly, the pachinko machine 2000 has a handle 2120 for a player to launch a pachinko ball as a game ball, a tray 2130 into which a pachinko ball launched by an operation on the handle 2120 is introduced, and a substantially circular shape in which the pachinko ball is launched. A game board 2100 in which a game area 2150 is formed. A large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 2150, and pachinko balls falling from the upper part of the game area 2150 collide with the obstacle nails and change the flow direction, and are provided at the bottom of the game area 2150. 2140 falls. The game area 2150 is provided with a winning opening 2110. When a pachinko ball enters the winning opening 2110, a predetermined privilege is given to the player.

  FIG. 25 is a functional block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. The pachinko machine has a control unit 2300. The control unit includes a processing unit 2310 such as a CPU, a random number generation unit 2320 that generates a random number, a storage unit A 2331 such as a RAM, and a storage unit B 2332 such as a ROM. The sensor 2340 is a sensor 2340 that is provided in the winning opening 2110 and detects the entrance of a pachinko ball. Other devices 2350 indicate other devices (lamps, pachinko ball payout devices, etc.).

  The processing unit 2310 functions as an execution condition determination unit that determines whether or not the big lottery execution condition is satisfied. The condition for executing the jackpot lottery is established when the sensor 2340 detects that a pachinko ball has entered the winning opening 2110. The processing unit 2310 acquires a random value from the random number generation unit 2320 when the lottery lottery execution condition is satisfied, and stores it in the storage unit A2331.

  The random number values are sequentially stored with the upper limit number of times of storage determined in advance as the upper limit every time the execution condition of the jackpot lottery is satisfied. For example, four lottery results are stored. When four random numbers are stored, the new random value is discarded. The processing unit 2310 functions as a lottery unit that performs a lottery lottery based on the random number value on the condition that the random number value is stored in the storage unit A2331. In the case where a plurality of random numbers are stored in the storage means A2331, the oldest one is selected in order.

  When the lottery result is a jackpot, when the identification information corresponding to the jackpot is displayed, the bonus game is started and the player is given a chance to pay out a large number of pachinko balls.

  A privilege given to the player is, for example, to pay out a pachinko ball as a prize ball. Further, the privilege can be executed as the above-mentioned jackpot lottery. Winning in the jackpot lottery gives players the chance to pay out a number of pachinko balls as prize balls.

  A retractable object display device 1000 capable of appearing the object 1200 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 2150. In this storage-type object display device 1000, various effects are displayed in accordance with the progress of the game, as in the embodiment related to the slot machine. That is, the object 1200 appears and is stored, and the fun of the game is increased.

  Even in the storage-type object display device 1000 in the pachinko machine 2000, a plurality of objects 1200 can appear and be stored, and the storage space does not increase. In addition, since a variety of effects can be displayed, interesting effects can be achieved and pachinko games with high interest can be achieved.

  By the way, it is also possible to apply a storage type object display device 1000 including the above-described transmission type liquid crystal panel 1500. That is, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 1002 is applied, and the transmissive liquid crystal display device 1002 is used to execute the big hit lottery. Then, a reel for displaying a plurality of identification information is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500. At this time, the transmittance of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 1500 is set to 0 to make a complete liquid crystal.

  Then, the reel is rotated in the state of complete liquid crystal, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, the transmittance is increased so that the object 1200 can be visually recognized by the player. At this time, the probability of winning depends on the displayed object 1200. Actually, the object 1200 appears according to the winning probability. A player who has slightly seen the object 1200 with the shadow of the reel raises a sense of expectation. When the transmittance is further increased, the object 1200 is clearly visually recognized, and the player is convinced of winning. Alternatively, when the reel is displayed, a notice such as a big hit can be given by the appearance of the object 1200.

  According to such a pachinko machine 2000, it becomes possible for the player to produce an interesting performance, and the player is not bored. Moreover, even if a plurality of objects 1200 appear and are stored, the storage space for the objects 1200 does not increase.

  Although the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately implemented without changing the configuration described in the claims.

It is a front view of a slot machine which is an example of a game table. It is a block diagram showing a main control unit of the slot machine. It is a block diagram of the sub-control unit A of the slot machine. 4 is a block diagram of a sub-control unit B of the slot machine. FIG. An example of a storage type object display device is shown, (a) is a perspective view which displays the 1st object, and (b) is a front view which displays the 1st object. An example of a storage type object display device is shown, (a) is a perspective view which displays the 2nd object, and (b) is a front view which displays the 2nd object. An example of a stowage type object display device is shown, (a) is a perspective view of the principal part which looked at the 1st object from the back side, and (b) is a perspective view which expanded A section. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in the main control part of a slot machine. The processing in the sub-control unit A of the slot machine is shown, (a) is a flowchart showing interrupt processing, and (b) is a flowchart showing main processing. The processing in the sub-control unit B of the slot machine is shown, (a) is a flowchart showing interrupt processing, and (b) is a flowchart showing main processing. The other example of a storage type object display device is shown, (a) is a perspective view which displays the 2nd object, and (b) is a front view which displays the 2nd object. It is a perspective view which shows another example of a slot machine. The other example of a storage type object display apparatus is shown, (a) is a perspective view which displays a 1st object, (b) is a front view which displays a 1st object. The other example of a storage type object display device is shown, (a) is a perspective view which displays the 1st object and an auxiliary object, and (b) displays the 1st object and an auxiliary object. It is a front view. It is a perspective view which shows another example of a slot machine. It is a perspective view which shows another example of a storage-type object display apparatus, and the liquid crystal display device hangs down and shows the state which the object storage case advanced. It is a perspective view which shows another example of a storage type object display apparatus, and the liquid crystal display device rotates and shows the state which the object storage case retracted. It is a perspective view which shows another example of a storage-type object display apparatus, and the liquid crystal display device raises and shows the state which the object storage case advanced. The other example of a storage type object display apparatus is shown, (a) is a side view of the principal part, (b) is a front view of a display window part. It is explanatory drawing of an example which provided multiple movable partition plates of the accommodation type | mold object display apparatus, (a) is the rear perspective view which looked at the target object from back, (b) is the perspective view which expanded the A section, (c) ) Is a front view of the guide mechanism. The other example of the storage means of a storage-type object display apparatus is shown, (a) is a perspective view which displays a 1st object, (b) is a front view which displays a 1st object. The other example of the storage means of a storage-type object display apparatus is shown, (a) is a perspective view which displays a 2nd object, (b) is a front view which displays a 2nd object. An example which formed the object of a storage type object display device with an elastic body is shown, (a) is a perspective view which displays the 1st object, and (b) is a front view which displays the 2nd object. . It is a schematic perspective view of the pachinko machine to which the storage type object display device is applied. It is a functional block diagram of the control system of a pachinko machine.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Slot machine 1000 Storage type object display apparatus 1001 3D display apparatus 1002 Transmission-type liquid crystal display apparatus 1003 Liquid crystal display apparatus with a shutter 1200 Object 1210 1st object 1220 2nd object 1230 Bending part 1240 Linking member 1300 Storage Means 1310 Fixed substrate 1320 Movable partition plate 1321 Drive pin 1330 Rotating shaft 1340 Connecting rod 1400 Drive means 1410 Pulse motor 1411 Motor shaft 1420 Guide mechanism 1421 Base 1440 Drive motor 1441 Drive pulley 1442 Driven pulley 1443 Drive type liquid crystal panel 1515 Transmission type liquid crystal panel Auxiliary object 1600 Liquid crystal display device with shutter 1610 Shutter device 1611 Door 1620 Liquid crystal display device 1621 Liquid crystal drive motor 1630 Half -1640 Object storage case 1650 Auxiliary object 1700 Outer case 1710 Bottom 1720 Slide groove 1730 Retraction drive motor 1810 Roller 2000 Pachinko machine 2100 Game board 2100 Game area 2110 Prize opening 2120 Handle 2130 Outlet 2140 Game area 2300 Control part 2310 Processing means 2320 Random number generation means 2331 Storage means A
2332 Storage means B
2340 Sensor 2350 Other devices

Claims (8)

A gaming machine that gives a predetermined privilege based on establishment of a predetermined winning combination or a ball entering a predetermined winning gate ,
A storage-type object display device provided on the game table includes a storage means for holding a three-dimensional object to be displayed in a folded state, and a three-dimensional display that expands the target object by opening the storage means. and a driving means for appearing,
The storage means is provided with a plurality of different areas, each of which stores an object, and when one area opens, the other area closes and the object stored in the opened area becomes visible. A game stand characterized in that an object in another closed area cannot be visually recognized. The game machine according to claim 1 , wherein the storage means is provided with a partition member between each region,
The game board according to claim 1, wherein the partition member is rotated about a rotation axis to open and close the respective areas. The game machine according to claim 1 , wherein the storage means is provided with a partition member between each region,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the partition member is moved in parallel to open and close the respective areas. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the retractable object display device includes an image display device that displays an image.
The image display device is disposed in front of the storage means,
The game table characterized in that the image display device can display an object in the storage means through a screen. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the retractable object display device includes an image display device that displays an image.
The image display device is disposed in front of the storage means,
The game display device characterized in that the image display device can display a screen by combining with an object in the storage means through a screen. The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the retractable object display device includes an image display unit,
The image display unit includes an image display device, a half mirror that reflects an image projected from the image display device, and the storage unit that is disposed so as to be visible through the half mirror behind the half mirror, With
A game table characterized in that an object that appears when the storage means opens and a virtual image displayed by a half mirror are synthesized. A game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of the pattern is performed, a start switch for starting the rotation of the plurality of reels, respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels Provided by a stop switch for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is made by lottery, and the plurality of reels at the time of stoppage. And a determining means for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined based on whether or not the combination of the winning patterns is a winning combination that has been won internally by the lottery means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , comprising a gaming board having a predetermined winning opening, and giving a predetermined privilege when a game ball enters the predetermined winning opening. A characteristic game stand.

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