JP4647181B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, there is one that plays a game using a rotating body having a plurality of identification information attached to the surface. In such a gaming machine, a special gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a so-called jackpot state, is derived according to the stop mode of the identification information accompanying the stop of the rotating body (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
          JP 2002-233604 A
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, in the above gaming machine, depending on the circulation mode of the rotating body, it may be very difficult for the player to recognize the identification information. In particular, when the player is a beginner or an elderly person, the above problem tends to become more prominent.
[0005]
  The present invention provides the aboveIllustratedThe main purpose of the game machine is to improve the recognition of identification information in a gaming machine in which a rotating body with a plurality of identification information attached on its surface is configured to be able to circulate. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.
[0006]
[Means for solving the problems and effects thereof]
  The present invention is provided with a plurality of rotating bodies provided with a plurality of symbols on the surface and arranged to be able to circulate in a parallel state;
  Stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the rotating body,
  Attached to each rotating bodyOut of multiple designsIn a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when specific symbols are stopped together on the active line,
The specific symbol is attached to one rotating body only in one place or concentrated in one predetermined area,
  The specific symbol is displayed most widely in the width direction orthogonal to the rotating direction of the rotating body, and as the distance from the specific symbol increases,All ofThe pattern gradually appears narrowerOf the other symbols, the symbol that is attached most distant from the specific symbol is displayed narrowest in the width direction orthogonal to the rotating direction of the rotating body.And
  Other than the specific symbolAll ofAs for each symbol, the portion closer to the specific symbol is displayed wider in the width direction, and the portion farther away is displayed narrower.
MaIn addition, the rotating body is constituted by an endless rotating body, and a display window is provided so that a part of the endless rotating body can be visually recognized, and the design can be visually recognized through the display window. In addition, a portion of the endless rotator that is visible from the display window may be convex toward the display window in the rotating direction of the rotator.
  According to the present invention,DesignCan improve the interest of people and improve their interest.
[0007]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Means 1. In a gaming machine configured to be able to circulate a rotating body with a plurality of identification information attached to the surface, and to give a game value to a player according to a stop mode of the identification information,
  A gaming machine characterized in that a visual aspect of each identification information is gradually changed based on specific identification information among the plurality of identification information.
[0008]
  According to the means 1, the rotating body having a plurality of identification information on its surface is circulated, and a game value is given to the player according to the stop mode of the identification information when the rotating body is stopped. In such a gaming machine, since the visual appearance of each identification information is gradually changed based on the specific identification information among the plurality of identification information, the specific identification information is easily noticeable. For this reason, it becomes easy for a player to recognize specific identification information during the rotation of the rotating body. Therefore, even a beginner or the like can easily enjoy the game fully, and as a result, the interest can be improved. In addition, it is good also as "it changed gradually the visual recognition mode of each identification information on the basis of this specific identification information so that specific identification information is conspicuous among the plurality of identification information" Instead of this, it may be “most noticeable” (hereinafter, the same applies to each corresponding means).
[0009]
  Mean 2. A plurality of rotating bodies having a plurality of identification information attached to the surface are configured to be able to circulate, and stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the rotator is provided, and the identification information is stopped when the rotating body is stopped. In a gaming machine configured to give a player a gaming value in response,
  A gaming machine characterized in that a visual aspect of each identification information is gradually changed based on the specific identification information among the plurality of identification information.
[0010]
  According to the means 2, the rotating body having a plurality of identification information on its surface is circulated, and the rotation of the rotating body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. And a game value is given to a player according to the stop mode of the identification information accompanying the stop of the rotating body. In such a gaming machine, the visual recognition mode of each piece of identification information is gradually changed with reference to specific identification information among the plurality of pieces of identification information, and the specific identification information becomes conspicuous. For this reason, it becomes easy for a player to recognize specific identification information during the rotation of the rotating body. Therefore, in the gaming machine configured to stop the rotation of the rotating body based on the player's operation of the stop operation means, like this means, it is easy to catch the stop timing of the specific identification information. Therefore, even a beginner or the like can easily enjoy the game fully, and as a result, the interest can be improved.
[0011]
  Means 3. When the plurality of rotating bodies are arranged side by side and the specific identification information attached to each of the rotating bodies is stopped together on the active line, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be configured to be
[0012]
  According to the means 3, when the plurality of rotating bodies are arranged side by side and specific identification information given to each rotating body is stopped on the effective line all together, a special game advantageous to the player A state is generated. Therefore, the player tries to align specific identification information on the active line. Therefore, even a beginner or the like can always stop aiming for specific identification information while expecting the occurrence of a specific gaming state, and as a result, the interest can be improved.
[0013]
  Means 4. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the specific identification information is attached to one rotating body only in one place or only in one predetermined area. .
[0014]
  As in the means 4, specific identification information is attached to one rotating body only at one place or only in one predetermined area, so that a plurality of places are attached to one rotating body. Compared with the case of being distributed and attached to the above, the above-mentioned effects are easily achieved. That is, it becomes easy to recognize specific identification information, and it becomes easy to aim.
[0015]
  Means 5. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the specific identification information is displayed in the largest size, and other identification information is gradually reduced as the specific identification information is separated from the specific identification information.
[0016]
  According to the means 5, the specific identification information is displayed in the largest size, and the other identification information is gradually reduced as the distance from the specific identification information increases. For this reason, it is easy for a player to recognize specific identification information and to easily grasp the timing at which the specific identification information passes through a predetermined position.
[0017]
  Means 6. The game according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein the specific identification information is displayed in the widest range, and the other identification information is gradually displayed as the distance from the specific identification information increases. Machine.
[0018]
  According to the means 6, the specific identification information is displayed in the widest range, and the other identification information is gradually displayed narrower as the specific identification information is separated from the specific identification information. For this reason, it is easy for a player to recognize specific identification information and to easily grasp the timing at which the specific identification information passes through a predetermined position.
[0019]
  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the other individual identification information is displayed wider toward the side closer to the specific identification information (displayed narrower toward the far side).
[0020]
  According to the means 7, in other individual identification information, the side closer to the specific identification information is displayed wider and the farther side is displayed narrower. As described above, by setting the width and width of one piece of identification information as well, the function and effect of the means 6 can be achieved more reliably. In this case, “even if the identification information is of the same type, the outer shapes are different from each other due to the difference in the width”.
[0021]
  Means 8. The rotating body is provided with a background separately from the identification information, and the background corresponding to the specific identification information is displayed in the largest size, and corresponds to other identification information as the distance from the specific identification information increases. 8. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the background is displayed gradually and gradually.
[0022]
  According to the means 8, the background corresponding to the specific identification information is displayed with the largest size with respect to the background attached to the rotating body, and the background corresponding to the other identification information gradually decreases as the distance from the specific identification information increases. Is displayed. For this reason, it is easy for a player to recognize specific identification information and to easily grasp the timing at which the specific identification information passes through a predetermined position.
[0023]
  The "background" includes not only pictures, patterns, etc., but also those with a different color from the base part (for example, the base color of the rotating body is white, (A color different from the white color is applied in a belt shape in the circumferential direction) and a visual aspect that is different from other parts at a predetermined time (for example, during ultraviolet irradiation) even though the difference in appearance is difficult to distinguish. It is the meaning also including what is subjected to such a surface treatment.
[0024]
  Means 9. The rotating body is provided with a background separately from the identification information, and the background corresponding to the specific identification information is displayed in the widest range, and corresponds to other identification information as the distance from the specific identification information increases. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, characterized in that a background to be displayed is displayed gradually narrower.
[0025]
  According to the means 9, the background corresponding to the specific identification information is displayed in the widest range with respect to the background attached to the rotating body, and the background corresponding to the other identification information gradually increases as the distance from the specific identification information increases. It is displayed narrowly. For this reason, it is easy for a player to recognize specific identification information and to easily grasp the timing at which the specific identification information passes through a predetermined position.
[0026]
  Means 10. The gaming machine according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the background is continuously provided in a rotating direction of the rotating body.
[0027]
  According to the means 10, since the background is continuously added in the rotating direction of the rotating body, the background feature with respect to the rotating direction can be more easily captured. As a result, the above-described effects can be more reliably achieved.
[0028]
  Means 11. The background is provided by applying a predetermined surface treatment to the surface of the rotator, and further includes an irradiating means capable of irradiating light in a predetermined wavelength region when a specific condition is satisfied. 11. A gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to 10, characterized in that the background is visible or easily visible based on light from the irradiation means.
[0029]
  According to the means 11, since the above-described effect is exhibited only when the specific condition is satisfied, the interest for the player is further increased. The light irradiated by the “irradiating means” may be ultraviolet light (or so-called black light).
[0030]
  Means 12. The rotating body is provided with light emitting means, and the rotating body is provided with a translucent part capable of transmitting light from the light emitting means, and transmits light corresponding to the specific identification information. Any of means 1 to 11, wherein the area of the light part is set to be the largest, and the area of the light-transmitting part corresponding to other identification information is gradually reduced as the distance from the specific identification information increases The gaming machine described in 1.
[0031]
  According to the means 12, the light from the light emitting means provided in the rotating body is visually recognized from the outside through the light transmitting part provided in the rotating body. In this means, the area of the translucent part corresponding to the specific identification information is set to be the largest, and the area of the translucent part corresponding to the other identification information is gradually set smaller as the area is separated from the specific identification information. . For this reason, it is easy to recognize specific identification information depending on the amount of light visually recognized from the outside. As a result, it becomes easy to grasp the timing when specific identification information passes through a predetermined position. One translucent part may be provided for one piece of identification information, or a plurality of light transmission parts may be provided for one piece of identification information.
[0032]
  Means 13. The rotating body is provided with light emitting means, and the rotating body is provided with a translucent part capable of transmitting light from the light emitting means, and transmits light corresponding to the specific identification information. Any one of means 1 to 12, wherein the light part is set to be the widest, and the light-transmitting part corresponding to the other identification information is gradually narrowed as the distance from the specific identification information increases. The gaming machine described.
[0033]
  According to the means 13, the light from the light emitting means provided in the rotating body is visually recognized from the outside through the light transmitting part provided in the rotating body. In this means, the translucent part corresponding to the specific identification information is set to be the widest, and the translucent part corresponding to the other identification information is gradually narrowed as the distance from the specific identification information increases. For this reason, it is easy to recognize specific identification information depending on the width of light visually recognized from the outside. As a result, it becomes easy to grasp the timing when specific identification information passes through a predetermined position.
[0034]
  Means 14. The gaming machine according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the translucent part is provided continuously in a circumferential direction of the rotating body.
[0035]
  Like the means 14, since the translucent part is provided continuously in the rotating direction of the rotating body, it is easier to capture the characteristics of the light in the rotating direction. As a result, the above-described effects can be more reliably achieved.
[0036]
  Means 15. Any one of means 1 to 14, wherein each identification information is colored, and the main color of each identification information gradually changes as the distance from the specific identification information increases. The gaming machine described in 1.
[0037]
  According to the means 15, since the main color of each identification information is gradually changed as the distance from the specific identification information is increased, it is easy for the player to recognize the specific identification information having a color feature. This makes it easier to aim. Moreover, since the color gradually changes, it becomes easier to grasp the timing at which specific identification information passes through a predetermined position. Note that “tone” may be used instead of “color”.
[0038]
  Means 16. Each of the identification information is colored, and is configured so that the wavelength of the main color of each identification information gradually changes as the distance from the specific identification information increases. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.
[0039]
  According to the means 16, since the wavelength of the main color of each identification information is gradually changed as the distance from the specific identification information increases, the player recognizes the specific identification information having a color feature. This makes it easier to aim. Moreover, since the wavelength of the color gradually changes, it becomes easy to grasp the timing at which specific identification information passes through a predetermined position.
[0040]
  Means 17. The gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein, among the plurality of identification information, the specific identification information has the longest wavelength, and the identification information opposite to the specific identification information has the shortest wavelength.
[0041]
  According to the means 17, since the specific identification information has the longest wavelength and the identification information opposite to the specific identification information has the shortest wavelength, compared with the case where the intermediate wavelength region is colored, It is easier to recognize specific identification information. As a result, the above-described operational effects become more remarkable.
[0042]
  Means 18. The gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein among the plurality of identification information, the specific identification information has the shortest wavelength, and the identification information opposite to the specific identification information has the longest wavelength.
[0043]
  According to the means 18, since the specific identification information has the longest wavelength and the identification information opposite to the specific identification information has the shortest wavelength, compared with the case where the intermediate wavelength region is colored, It is easier to recognize specific identification information. As a result, the above-mentioned operational effects become more remarkable.
[0044]
  Means 19. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 18, wherein the rotating body is constituted by an endless belt.
[0045]
  According to the means 19, the thickness of the gaming machine can be suppressed as compared with the case where the rotating body (identification information fluctuation region) is constituted by a so-called “reel” having a circular cross section. As a result, the gaming machine can be made compact, and there is a great merit for the game arcade.
[0046]
  Means 20. A display window is provided so that a part of the endless belt can be visually recognized, the identification information is visible through the display window, and a portion of the endless belt that is visible from the display window The game machine according to claim 19, wherein the game machine is wound so as to protrude toward the display window in the circumferential direction of the belt.
[0047]
  When the rotating body is constituted by an endless belt, the variation mode of the identification information visually recognized from the display window becomes generally planar, and it becomes difficult for the player to follow the identification information during the rotation of the belt. In this regard, in this means, since the normal state of the endless belt is configured so that the portion visible from the display window is convex toward the display window side, the player is rotating the belt while suppressing the thickness of the gaming machine. The identification information can be easily followed with eyes.
[0048]
  Means 21. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 18, wherein the rotating body is constituted by a reel having a circular cross section (annular shape).
[0049]
  Means 22. Among the plurality of pieces of identification information, with respect to identification information of a type different from the specific identification information, the same or the same type of identification information as the identification information is defined in a predetermined position based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Or the game machine in any one of the means 1 thru | or 21 comprised so that stop control is possible on a predetermined line.
[0050]
  According to the means 22, regarding the identification information of a type different from the specific identification information among the plurality of identification information, the same or the same type of identification information as the identification information is defined in advance based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Although the stop control is performed at the predetermined position or the predetermined line, the specific identification information is not so controlled. Therefore, depending on the player, even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, it may be difficult to stop the specific identification information at a predetermined position or a predetermined line defined in advance. In this respect, there is an advantage that it is relatively easy to stop the specific identification information at a predetermined position or the like by the effect of each means described above.
[0051]
  Means 23. In any one of means 1 to 22, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine has an operation handle that is provided with an operation handle, fires a game ball in a predetermined game area according to the operation of the handle, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. The identification information that is variably displayed on the main display unit of the variable display device is required to be confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and a valuable value (not only a prize ball) according to the winning number , Including writing to a magnetic card). In this case, a variable display device is mainly constituted by the rotating body.
[0052]
  Means 24. In any one of means 1 to 22, the gaming machine is a revolving type gaming machine. Here, as the configuration of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine, “an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information (specifically, a rotating body such as a reel and a belt, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the rotating body”). ) Is displayed in a variable manner (specifically, the rotation of the rotating body), and the variable information means for confirming and stopping the identification information is displayed, and the fluctuation of the identification information is caused by the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). As a necessary condition, the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A spinning-reel game machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player.
[0053]
  Means 25. In any one of means 1 to 22, the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. Among these, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine is “an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information (specifically, a rotating body such as a reel, a belt, etc., and the identification information is a symbol attached to the rotating body. Variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the variable display (specifically, the rotation of the rotating body) is displayed, and the identification information is displayed due to the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The fluctuation is started, the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player as a necessary condition, using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined number of games when starting the change of the identification information Spheres require (takes in), is a gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the occurrence of a special game state.
[0054]
  In the following, an embodiment in which a gaming machine (a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are merged) in which a game is started after a game ball is taken in will be described based on the drawings.
[0055]
  Note that the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has properties similar to a so-called slot machine with respect to basic game contents. However, a game requires a game ball (a game ball similar to a pachinko machine: a pachinko ball) as a predetermined number of game media (game value), and if a predetermined condition is satisfied, a plurality of game balls, A large amount of game balls are arranged to be paid out.
[0056]
  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular outer frame 1 and a front frame 2 provided at a front portion of the outer frame 1 and supported to be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame 1. ing. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine main body is basically constituted by the outer frame 1 and the front frame 2.
[0057]
  A front door 3 is provided on the front side of the front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. When the front door 3 is in a closed state, the front door 3 closes a portion excluding the lower portion of the front frame 2. Further, when the front door 3 is in a closed state, the front door 3 is locked in a state in which it cannot be opened by a lock mechanism (not shown), and the lock state is a predetermined cylinder cylinder (not shown) provided on the front door 3. It is configured to be released by key operation.
[0058]
  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that a game is performed on the condition that a game ball (including a virtual game ball) is inserted. That is, on the back side of the front door 3, a take-in device 4 (see FIG. 7) is provided as take-in means for taking in a predetermined number of game balls based on a player's throwing-in operation, credit operation, or the like. ing. Also, game balls are paid out based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, a back set board 5 is attached to the back side of the front frame 2, and the back set board 5 has a tank 6 for storing game balls for payout, A tank rail 7 and a case rail 8 connected to the tank 6, a payout device 9 as a payout means connected to the case rail 8, a payout passage 11 extending from the payout device 9, and the like are provided.
[0059]
  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an upper tray 12 capable of storing game balls on the player side is detachably attached to a relatively lower portion of the front frame 2. On the other hand, a portion of the front door 3 corresponding to the upper tray 12 bulges to the front side, and its top and bottom are open. For this reason, when the front door 3 is in the closed state, the upper tray 12, particularly the upper surface side thereof, is configured to be exposed. With this configuration, the upper tray 12 can be easily removed, and it is easy to perform operations such as cleaning after the removal. In addition, it is easy to inspect and repair the operation unit 14 and the like which will be described later from the back side of the front door 3. In other words, maintenance is improved.
[0060]
  Then, when the throwing operation is performed, the take-in device 4 is actuated so that a predetermined number of game balls in the upper tray 12 are taken in from the right side of the figure. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the payout device 9 is operated, whereby the game balls stored in the tank 6 are basically paid out to the upper tray 12 via the payout passage 11 and the like. It is supposed to be. Here, the upper tray 12 is formed so as to be inclined somewhat downward from the payout port to the take-in device 4 side in order to guide the game ball paid out from the payout device 9 toward the take-in device 4. Yes. In FIG. 1, the upper surface (ball receiving surface) of the upper tray 4 is inclined downward to the right.
[0061]
  Below the upper tray 12, a lower tray 13 is provided below the front frame 2. When the game balls are fully stored in the upper tray 12 and the game balls are further paid out, the game balls are paid out toward the lower tray 13. It has become.
[0062]
  In the portion corresponding to the upper tray 12, the bulging portion of the front door 3 is an operation portion 14. In addition, a display unit 15 is provided on the front door 3 directly above the operation unit 14. The configurations of the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 will be described later.
[0063]
  On the front door 3, three display windows 21, 22, and 23 are provided side by side above the display unit 15. The display windows 21, 22, 23 are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside is visible through the display windows 21, 22, 23. An auxiliary display window 24 is provided above each display window 21, 22, 23. These display windows 21, 22, 23 and the auxiliary display window 24 and a region including these is formed in a panel shape, as likely to be visible to the player, are inclined such that the front as lower ( (See FIG. 5).
[0064]
  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a display unit 30 is installed on the front frame 4 on the back side of the front door 3. The display unit 30 includes a support frame 40 that is fixedly attached to the front frame 4. The support frame 40 houses a left rotator 31, a middle rotator 32, and a right rotator 33 that constitute variable display means. In the present embodiment, each of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 has a driving roller 34 having a plurality of external teeth at equal intervals, and a plurality of external teeth having a larger diameter than the driving roller 34 at equal intervals. And a belt (endless belt) 36 that is stretched around the outer teeth of both rollers 34 and 35. That is, in the present embodiment, the endless belt 36 constitutes a “rotating body” as a means for solving the above-described problem. Under such a configuration, the belt 36 (rotating bodies 31, 32, 33) is formed in a flat shape, unlike the case where the rotating body is configured by a circular reel.
[0065]
  The driving roller 34 of each rotating body 31, 32, 33 is pivotally supported at the upper part of the display device unit 30. Each drive roller 34 is connected to motors 37, 38, and 39, each of which includes a stepping motor or the like. The rotating bodies 31, 32, and 33 are driven to rotate individually, that is, independently, by driving the motors 37, 38, and 39, respectively. Further, the driven roller 35 of each of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 is pivotally supported at a position facing the display windows 21, 22, 23 in the lower part of the display device unit 30.
[0066]
  Above each driven roller 35, near the driven roller 35, a pressing roller 41 is supported so as to be driven to rotate by pressing the belt 36 from the front side to the back side. The presser roller 41 also has external teeth and can be rotated as the belt 36 rotates. The presser roller 41 has a smaller diameter than the driving roller 34 and functions to give a predetermined tension to the belt 36 and to increase the contact length of the belt 36 with the driven roller 35.
[0067]
  Specifically, due to the presence of the pressing roller 41, the belt 36 comes into contact with about two thirds of the outer peripheral surface (circumference) of the driven roller 35. Accordingly, the belt 36 can be visually recognized from the display windows 21, 22, and 23 as if the belt 36 is rotated (circumferentially) along a curved surface having an arcuate cross section. In other words, among the belt 36, the portion that is visible through the display window 21, 22, 23 are configured so as to project in an arc shape in the display window 21, 22 and 23 side in the rotational direction of the belt 36 Yes.
[0068]
  Further, a substantially flat liquid crystal display device 42 constituting an electrical display device is mounted on the support frame 40. The liquid crystal display device 42 is installed above the driven roller 35 and between the auxiliary display window 24 and the belt 36 so as to be positioned substantially parallel to the auxiliary display window 24 and the belt 36. That is, the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 42 is visually recognized from the auxiliary display window 24. The liquid crystal display device 42 may be provided above the presser roller 41, that is, on the drive roller 34 side. Further, it is desirable from the viewpoint of achieving compactness that the belt 36 and the liquid crystal display device 42 are arranged so as to be accommodated in a rectangular parallelepiped space as a whole. In the present embodiment, the display device unit 30 is constituted by the support frame 40, the driving roller 34, the driven roller 35, the belt 36, the motors 37, 38, 39, the pressing roller 41, the liquid crystal display device 42, and the like.
[0069]
  Now, when the rotators 31, 32, 33 are rotated, it is visually recognized as if the rotators 31, 32, 33 (each belt 36) are moving from top to bottom through the display windows 21, 22, 23. The As shown in FIG. 3, a large number of symbols (symbols) as identification information are attached to the outer surface of each belt 36. Of these symbols, the symbol number visible through the display window 21, 22 is mainly limited to a predetermined number which is determined by the vertical length of the display window 21, 22 and 23. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized as a whole for each of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 is two.
[0070]
  Next, the symbols attached to the belts 36 of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 will be described. FIG. 3B shows a symbol arrangement for the belt 36 of the left rotating body 31, the middle rotating body 32, and the right rotating body 33 in the present embodiment. This figure can be viewed as a development of the surface of the belt 36. As shown in the figure, each belt 36 is provided with 20 symbols in a row.
[0071]
  As a symbol, for example, there is a “7” symbol (two symbols at the top of the figure) for transitioning to a big bonus game (big bonus symbol). In the present embodiment, the “7” symbol corresponds to specific identification information. In addition, there are “replay” symbols (for example, the third and fourth from the top) for shifting to the replay game. In addition, there is an “octopus” symbol (for example, the fifth and sixth from the top) as a small symbol that is paid out. In the present embodiment, the numbers and arrangement orders of the symbols on the belts 36 of the rotating bodies 31, 32, and 33 are set to be the same.
[0072]
  In the present embodiment, a pair of two symbols, upper and lower, are combined to form a picture, pattern, number, etc. such as “7”, which are the same type but different from each other. is there. For example, two “7” symbols in the upper left are one “7” symbol in the upper half of the number “7”, and one “7” symbol is formed in the lower half of the number “7” (“ The same applies to “Replay” and “Octopus” designs). In addition, the “7” symbol composed of the lower half of the number “7” has a small picture pattern of “octopus” and also serves as the “octopus” symbol (however, the “7” symbol is 3 If they are assembled, the “7” symbol is given priority).
[0073]
  With respect to the small role symbol, when the “octopus” symbol is aligned with the left, middle, and right on the effective line described later, 75 game balls are paid out, and “7”, which is a combination of big bonus symbols. When the symbols are aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, 75 game balls are paid out. Further, when the “replay” symbols are aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line, the game balls are not paid out. In this embodiment, a further combination of small symbols is set. That is, (1) “7” symbol, “7” symbol, “Replay” symbol, (2) “7” symbol, “7” symbol, “octopus” symbol in the order of left, middle and right on the active line. (3) “7” symbol, “Replay” symbol, “7” symbol, (4) “7” symbol, “octopus” symbol, “7” symbol, (5) “Replay” symbol, “7 The symbols “7”, “7”, and (6) “Octopus”, “7”, and “7” symbols are arranged, and 75 game balls are paid out.
[0074]
  As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the “7” symbol is assigned the largest, and the size of each symbol is reduced as the symbol is separated from the “7” symbol. In other words, on the annular belt 36, the symbol “7” is displayed to be most conspicuous, and the symbol on the back side (“Replay” symbol in this example) is displayed to be the smallest. Moreover, the size and width of each symbol are gradually changed with reference to the “7” symbol. As a result, when the rotating (circulating) belt 36 is visually recognized, since the symbol “7” is the largest, the timing at which the symbol “7” arrives can be easily grasped.
[0075]
  In the present embodiment, the middle portion of the pair of upper and lower “7” symbols, that is, the middle line of the character “7” is used as a reference line, and a symbol above the reference line is one symbol. Therefore, the display is modified so that the upper part is narrower and the lower part is wider. On the contrary, the symbols below the reference line are deformed and displayed in one symbol so that the upper portion is wider and the lower portion is narrower. In the meantime, the system continues to the opposite reference line (middle line of the “replay symbol”) indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in the drawing, which is the opposite of the reference line.
[0076]
  Further, in the present embodiment, the “7” symbol is concentrated on only one predetermined area with respect to one belt 36.
[0077]
  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the front door 3 is connected to the display windows 21, 22, and 23 so as to be parallel to each other in the horizontal direction, lower and upper and lower and upper and lower. In this way, a total of four effective lines are attached to form a mountain shape and a valley shape. Of course, the maximum number of effective lines may be 5 or more, or less than 3, and the maximum number of effective lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to each of these active lines, as shown in FIG. 1, a bet number display section 43 is provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the display windows 21, 22, and 23 groups.
[0078]
  In the bet number display section 43, when only the lower horizontal line (lower line) is activated, a segment display of “1” is notified. In the present embodiment, in order to activate the lower line, it is necessary to insert five game balls (one bet). Also, in the bet number display section 43, when only the lower line and the upper horizontal line (upper line) are validated, the segment display of “2” is notified. In this embodiment, in order to activate the upper and lower lines, it is necessary to insert 10 game balls (2 bets). Further, the bet number display portion 43, the upper and lower horizontal lines and, Yamagata and valley (mountains and valleys line), is reported by the segment display of "3" that is, if a total of four lines is activated. In the present embodiment, in order to activate the upper and lower lines and the Yamatani line, it is necessary to insert 15 game balls (3 bets). That is, in the present embodiment, the minimum number of game balls (predetermined number) necessary for one game is set to “5”, and the maximum number of game balls that can be thrown into one game is maximum. The number (maximum number of inputs) is set to “15”.
[0079]
  As shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the operation portion 14 provided in the bulging portion of the front door 3, the rotating bodies 31, 32 and 33 are started simultaneously (not necessarily simultaneously). There is provided a start lever 44 that is operated in the same manner. The start lever 44 constitutes start operation means operated to start variable display. On the right side of the start lever 44, button-like stop switches 45, 46, and 47 that are operated to individually stop the rotating rotators 31, 32, and 33 are provided. Each stop switch 45, 46, 47 is arranged corresponding to each of the display windows 21, 22, 23 corresponding to the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 to be stopped. The stop switches 45, 46 and 47 constitute stop means for stopping variable display and stop operation means operated to stop variable display. In the present embodiment, the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 are configured to be stopped due to the passage of a predetermined time without stopping the stop switches 45, 46, 47.
[0080]
  In addition, a button-like bet switch that constitutes an input means for inserting a game ball is provided in the operation unit 14 in the vicinity of the start lever 44. In the present embodiment, a 1-bet switch 51, a 2-bet switch 52, and a max-bet switch 53 are provided as bet switches. Each of the bet switches 51, 52, 53 is for inserting a game ball as a game medium (or a storage game medium). The 1-bet switch 51 is set so that five game balls are inserted every time a pressing operation is performed. More specifically, when there are a predetermined number (five) or more of virtual game balls credited under the credit mode described later, the virtual game ball is credited up to that point by one press operation of the 1-bet switch 51. "5" is subtracted from the number. In addition, when the number of virtual game balls is less than a predetermined number or in the direct mode other than the credit mode, “5” game balls in the upper tray 12 are collected and taken in by one pressing operation of the 1-bet switch 51. It is supposed to be.
[0081]
  Further, the 2-bet switch 52 is set so that ten game balls are inserted every time a pressing operation is performed. More specifically, when there are a predetermined number (10) or more of virtual gaming balls credited under the credit mode described later, the virtual gaming ball is credited up to that time by one press operation of the 2-bet switch 52. "10" is subtracted from the number. Further, when the number of virtual game balls is less than a predetermined number or in the direct mode other than the credit mode, “10” game balls in the upper tray 12 are collected and taken in by one press operation of the 2-bet switch 52. It is supposed to be.
[0082]
  Moreover, max bet switch 53, the be 1 which is provided so that it is possible to omit the pressing operation of the bet switch multiple times, such as 51 (3 times), every time it is once pressed, 15 The game balls are set to be inserted (for 3 bets). More specifically, when there are a predetermined number (15) or more of virtual game balls credited under the credit mode described later, the virtual game ball is credited up to that point by one press operation of the max bet switch 53. "15" is subtracted from the number. Further, when the number of virtual game balls is less than a predetermined number or in the direct mode other than the credit mode, “15” game balls in the upper tray 12 are collected and taken in by one press operation of the max bet switch 53. It is supposed to be. The actual game balls are taken in by the take-in device 4 as described above. An intake detection sensor 96 (see FIG. 7) is a photosensor that can detect the presence / absence of each game ball in an intake passage (not shown) upstream from the intake device 4. Are arranged. Due to the presence of the detection sensor 96, it is possible to detect whether or not it is possible to take in game balls for one bet (5), two bets (10) or max bets (15) at a time. Yes.
[0083]
  Further, in this embodiment, the upper and lower lines and Yamaya lines (four lines) is activated (15 game balls is turned) time, the maximum bet (3 beds) state. In other words, for example, when the maximum bet switch 53 is pressed once, no further insertion is performed. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, when the maximum bet (3 bets) state is reached and the bet switches 51, 52, 53 are further pressed, the operation is invalidated.
[0084]
  Further, in the operation unit 14, a button-like changeover switch 54 is provided in the vicinity of the start lever 44. A settlement switch 55 is provided on the right side of the operation unit 14. The changeover switch 54 is operated to change the handling format of game balls that have already been taken in and stored, and game balls that are paid out to the player as a result of establishment of a predetermined condition.
[0085]
  That is, for example, when power is turned on, excess game balls up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 250 game balls: maximum memory number) are stored and stored as credits (virtual game balls: stored game media) and paid out. “Credit mode” is set so that the played game balls are stored and stored as credits (virtual game balls). When the changeover switch 54 is pressed, if there is a credit, the corresponding game balls are used as real game balls. The surplus game balls and acquired game balls are also switched to the “direct mode” set so as to be paid out directly as actual game balls. If the “credit mode” and the “direct mode” are alternately switched each time this changeover switch 54 is operated, the player can execute the game in a format according to his / her preference. it can. The changeover switch 54 constitutes a changeover operation means for changing over the input value and game value handling formats.
[0086]
  The settlement switch 55 is for discharging the game balls stored in the upper tray 12 to the lower tray 13. That is, when the player finishes the game and tries to take out the game ball stored in the upper tray 12, the game ball stored in the upper tray 12 is moved by pressing the settlement switch 55. It is discharged to the under tray 13. Of course, the structure by which the game ball of the upper tray 12 is discharged to the lower tray 13 by lever slide operation may be sufficient.
[0087]
  Further, the display unit 15 of the front door 3 displays a remaining number display unit 56 as a stored number display unit that displays the number of game balls that have been activated and stored in the credit mode, and the number of acquired game balls. The number-of-acquisition display section 57 to be displayed and an information display section 58 for displaying information (for example, the number of games, etc.) during the big bonus game are provided. In the present embodiment, each of the display units 56, 57, 58 is configured by a 3-digit or 2-digit 7-segment display, but the number of digits is not particularly limited, and can be replaced by a liquid crystal display or the like. Of course it is also possible to do.
[0088]
  By the way, in the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum storage number in the credit mode is set to, for example, “250” (corresponding to 50 bets). The remaining number display section 56 can display the number of stored memories from “0” to “250”. In the credit mode, the number displayed on the remaining number display portion 56 is displayed after being subtracted by 5 for each bet (15 for the maximum bet). Therefore, if the numerical value displayed on the remaining number display unit 56 is not a multiple of 5, the player indicates that the current stored memory number is a fraction between “0” and “4”. Can be easily recognized.
[0089]
  Note that various notifying parts (not shown) such as a big notifying part, a replay notifying part, and a small role notifying part are provided on the upper part of the gaming machine 1 (front door 3). These various notification units may be provided in places other than the upper part of the gaming machine 1, or different modes may be notified by a common notification unit. For example, when the “7” symbols are aligned on the active line when the rotating bodies 31, 32, and 33 are stopped, the big notification unit displays and notifies that the big bonus game has been acquired by lighting, blinking, or the like. When the “replay” symbols are aligned on the active line when the rotation of each of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 is stopped, the replay notification unit displays and notifies that the replay game has been acquired by lighting, flashing, or the like. The small role notification unit acquires a predetermined number of game balls when the “octopus” symbol as the small role symbol or the special small role symbol is aligned on the active line when the rotation bodies 31, 32, 33 stop rotating. This is notified by lighting, flashing, etc. In addition, although each said alerting | reporting part decided to alert | report by display, you may alert | report by the sound with the speaker 61 with which it replaces with this or in addition to this, and is provided in the gaming machine 1 (upper part of the front door 3).
[0090]
  Further, lamp display portions 62, 63, and 64 for performing auxiliary effects are provided on both sides of the display windows 21, 22, and 23 and above the speaker 61. The lamp display unit 62, 63 and 64, for example, is provided with the intention of heavy of diversification and display effect of the display contents is for performing various display effect with the progress of a game . For example, when it becomes possible to acquire a big bonus game, the player may be notified by turning on all the lamp display portions 62, 63, 64.
[0091]
  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the back set board 5 of the gaming machine 1 is provided with a main board (control device) 71 for performing various controls relating to the game. The main board 71 is a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port for communicating with various devices, and a random number generator used for various lotteries. And a control circuit board including a clock pulse generation circuit used for counting the time and synchronizing, etc., and housed in a control board box. Further, the back set board 5 is provided with a sub board 72, a power board 73 and the like.
[0092]
  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of the main board 71 and the like. In the figure, thick arrows indicate the connection and direction of the power source, and thin arrows indicate the connection and direction of the signal. Power from the power supply board 73 is supplied to the main board 71 and the dispensing device 9. Further, power is supplied to the sub board 72 via the main board 71.
[0093]
  On the input side of the main board 71, a start detection sensor 81 for detecting the operation of the start lever 44, and stop detection sensors 82, 83, 84 for individually detecting the operations of the stop switches 45, 46, 47, a 1-bet switch 51 1-bet detection sensor 85 that detects the pressing operation of the 2-bet, 2-bet detection sensor 86 that detects the pressing operation of the 2-bet switch 52, the max-bet detection sensor 87 that detects the pressing operation of the max-bet switch 53, and the pressing operation of the changeover switch 54 Switching detection sensor 88 for detecting the rotation, rotation position detection sensors 91, 92, 93 for individually detecting the rotation positions (origin positions) of the respective rotary bodies 31, 32, 33 (belt 36), and game balls paid out by the payout device 9 The payout detection sensor 94 for detecting the game ball and the count sensor for detecting the game ball taken in from the take-in device 4 5. Various sensors such as an uptake detection sensor 96 for detecting whether or not one betting (5 pieces) or max betting portion (15 pieces) of game balls can be taken at a time in the take-in device 4 are connected. Has been.
[0094]
  The payout device 9 is connected to the output side of the main board 71 through the power supply board 73. In addition, on the output side of the main board 71, the take-in device 4, the motors 37, 38, 39, the bet number display unit 43, the remaining number display unit 56, the acquired number display unit 57, and the information display unit 58 etc. are connected.
[0095]
  Further, a sub board 72 is connected to the output side of the main board 71. The liquid crystal display device 42, the lamp display units 62, 63, 64, the speaker 61, and the like are connected to the output side of the sub-board. From the main board 71, game information is transmitted as a signal to the sub board 72 at that time. In the sub-board 72 to which signals relating to each game information are inputted, various effects are executed based on various control signals and based on its own control program.
[0096]
  The main board 71, the sub-board 72, the above as CPU, ROM, is provided with the RAM and the like, in the following description, not bound to their actual configuration itself, the main substrate 71, functions realized sub-board 72 This will be explained as a collection of means. That is, the various functions described below are functions realized under the control of the CPU, and the control program is based on the storage contents of the ROM (or RAM in some cases), and the necessary data at that time is stored in the RAM. Although temporarily stored and held, those program requirements and the like can be achieved by those skilled in the art by adopting an appropriate table configuration or the like, and will not be described individually. However, a specific description will be given as appropriate in cases where it is necessary to grasp the game content of the present embodiment.
[0097]
  The main board 71 includes “small role lottery means”. The small role lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not the small role payout condition is satisfied at the timing when the detection signal from the start detection sensor 81 is input, and thereby determines whether or not the small role flag is satisfied. The lottery for the small role is configured to change according to the number of game balls inserted (the number of bets) together with other lotteries. Generally, the larger the number of inserted balls, the more advantageous the lottery result can be obtained for the player. It has become.
[0098]
  The main board 71 is provided with “small combination control means”. Small combination control means, if the small prize flag during normal game is satisfied, when stopping of the rotating body 31, 32, 33, with reference to the contents of the small winning hand table described later, a constant pull stop control Is added to semi-forcibly stop the small role symbol on the active line.
[0099]
  The main board 71 includes “replay game lottery means”. The replay game lottery means draws whether or not the replay game transition condition is satisfied at the timing when the detection signal from the start detection sensor 81 is input, and thereby determines whether or not the replay flag is satisfied.
[0100]
  The main board 71 includes “replay game control means”. When the replay flag is established during the normal game, the replay game control means applies a certain pull-in stop control while referring to the contents of the replay establishment table described later when each of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 is stopped. To forcibly stop the replay symbol on the active line. Then, on the condition that the replay symbol stops on the active line, the next game can be performed free of charge. Of course, various lotteries are also executed when this replay game is performed.
[0101]
  The main board 71 includes “big bonus lottery means”. The big bonus lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not the big bonus transition condition is established at the timing when the detection signal from the start detection sensor 81 is input, and thereby determines the presence or absence of the big bonus establishment flag.
[0102]
  The main board 71 includes “big bonus control means”. When the big bonus flag is established during the normal game, the big bonus control means performs a certain pull-in stop control while referring to the contents of a big bonus establishment table to be described later when each of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 is stopped. In addition, the big bonus symbol is forcibly stopped on the active line. Then, on condition that the big bonus symbol stops on the active line, a predetermined game number of times (here, 30 times) is set as an upper limit to shift from the normal game in the current game state to the big bonus game, Thereafter, in principle, the original normal gaming state is restored.
[0103]
  The main board 71 includes “big bonus medium lottery means”. The lottery means during the big bonus is activated only during the big bonus, and performs the small role symbol lottery and jack-in lottery according to the timing when the detection signal from the start detection sensor 81 is input, and the small bonus flag and jack-in Whether the flag is established is determined. The big bonus control means refers to each of the rotating bodies 31, 32, while referring to the small role formation table so that a predetermined small role symbol (for example, “octopus” symbol) is aligned on the effective line by the establishment of the small role flag. 33 is forcibly pulled-in and controlled to stop.
[0104]
  Further, the big bonus control means semi-forcibly pulls in and stops the rotation of each of the rotary bodies 31, 32 and 33 while referring to the contents of the replay establishment table in order to jack in when the jack-in flag is established. The jack-in is a state in which a predetermined bonus game is executed during the big bonus game, and specifically occurs when “replay” symbols are arranged. Therefore, for the jack-in execution, the big bonus control means semi-forcibly pulls in and stops the rotation of the rotary members 31, 32, 33 so that the jack-in symbols (replay symbols) are aligned on the effective line. When jacked in, a predetermined bonus game is executed.
[0105]
  Here, the predetermined bonus game will be described. When execution of a predetermined bonus game is started (jacked in), a transition is made from a normal gaming state, which is the current gaming state, to a special state with a predetermined number of games (here, 12 times) as an upper limit. And then returned to the original gaming state. During the predetermined bonus game, there is only one active line (lower line). During the predetermined bonus game, a predetermined symbol (in this case, a replay symbol) is drawn by the timing at which the detection signal from the start detection sensor 81 is input. Unlike the normal lottery, the symbol lottery is set so that a predetermined number (for example, 75) of game balls are paid out when the replay symbols are aligned with the active line (only the lower line). With the symbol as a game ball payout symbol, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a condition for matching the game ball payout symbols is met. As a result of the lottery, when the replay flag (the replay flag here is different from that in the normal game and is newly set for the regular bonus) is established, the game ball payout pattern is established. The rotary bodies 31, 32, and 33 are controlled so that symbols other than are not aligned on the effective line, and when the game ball payout symbols are aligned a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times), the predetermined number of games is played. Even if (12 times) has not been reached, the predetermined bonus game is ended. In this predetermined bonus game, the upper limit of five game balls to be inserted, that is, only one bet is activated.
[0106]
  Here, the big bonus game can be jacked in up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) within the predetermined number of games (30 times), and the number of games during the jack-in during the big bonus game is It is not added to 30 times. Then, the big bonus control means is configured to end the predetermined bonus game by the third jack-in when the predetermined bonus game is completed the predetermined number of times (three times) even within the predetermined number of games (30 times). Forcibly end the big bonus game.
[0107]
  The main board 71 includes “rotor control means” and “storage means”. The rotator control means controls the rotators 31, 32, 33 according to the storage contents of the storage means, and in particular, the rotators 31, 32 according to the storage contents of various tables stored in the storage means. , 33 (drive roller 34 and belt 36) is controlled.
[0108]
  The various tables stored in the storage means (here, ROM but may be RAM) are individually set according to various established flags. Specifically, for example, when no flag is established, a “out-of-table” that prevents any symbol from being aligned on the active line, a predetermined small role symbol corresponding to the small role flag is valid “Position formation table” to align on the line, “Replay establishment table” to align the replay symbol on the effective line corresponding to the replay flag, and “7” symbol on the effective line corresponding to the big bonus flag In addition to a “big formation table” for aligning, the “line table” for determining on which effective line the above formation symbols are aligned. The storage unit also stores the number of virtual game balls in the credit mode.
[0109]
  Further, the sub-board 72 includes “auxiliary teaching control means”. The auxiliary teaching control means mainly controls display of the liquid crystal display device 42 and realizes various auxiliary displays described below. The auxiliary teaching control means also realizes an auxiliary effect on the lamp display units 62, 63, 64, the speaker 61, etc. in connection with the effect on the liquid crystal display device 42. More specifically, from the main board 71, with respect to the sub-substrate 72, being adapted to the occasional game information is transmitted as a signal, the sub-board 72 received the information, the auxiliary display in accordance time to time Etc. are to be performed.
[0110]
  Here, auxiliary display of the liquid crystal display device 42 will be described. That is, first, the auxiliary teaching control means starts the variable display of the identification information on the liquid crystal display device 42 every time the start lever 44 is operated and one game is started. In the liquid crystal display device 42, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of pseudo symbol rows are displayed. In this embodiment, three pseudo symbol sequences of the left pseudo symbol sequence, the middle pseudo symbol sequence, and the right pseudo symbol sequence are displayed as these pseudo symbol sequences, but other numbers of pseudo symbol sequences are displayed. Also good. Each pseudo symbol sequence is basically composed of a plurality of types of pseudo symbols. Each pseudo symbol is basically composed of a picture such as an octopus on a plate. These pseudo symbols basically correspond to the symbols attached to the belts 36 of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33. That is, the “7” symbol corresponds to the “girl + seven” pseudo symbol displayed at the center of FIG. 8A, and the “Replay” symbol is displayed at the center back of FIG. 8A. The “octopus” symbol (small role symbol) corresponds to the “octopus” pseudo symbol displayed in the left and right symbol columns of FIG. 8 (a). .
[0111]
  In each pseudo-symbol row, pseudo-symbols displayed as if they were placed on a plurality of (three) rotating tables in a sushi restaurant are displayed so as to be rotatable (movable) together with the table.
[0112]
  After the pseudo symbol variation starts, basically, at the timing when the first stop switch 45, 46, or 47 is pressed, the pseudo symbol variation is the left pseudo symbol sequence, the right pseudo symbol sequence, the middle Stopped in the order of the pseudo symbol sequence.
[0113]
  In the liquid crystal display device 42 capable of performing such a display effect, the auxiliary teaching control means at least “navigation display” for notifying the establishment of the small role flag, the replay flag, or the big bonus flag, and the small value when the big bonus flag is established. The liquid crystal display device 42 is display-controlled so as to perform “not-navigation display” for notifying that the combination flag or the like is established, or performing various effect displays. In some cases, the navigation display and the off-navigation display cannot be distinguished from the display contents of the liquid crystal display device 42 alone. In this case, the relation between the stop contents of the rotating bodies 31, 32, and 33 is used. It is understood.
[0114]
  That is, the auxiliary teaching control means, as “navigation display”, when the small role flag or replay flag is established, the small symbol corresponding to the flag establishment, replay, and the pseudo symbol corresponding to “7” before the end of the game. The display is stopped on the liquid crystal display device 42 and the player is prompted to stop the symbols displayed, the player is informed that each flag is established, or conversely that the flag is not established. The navigation function is demonstrated to teach.
[0115]
  For example, after the timing at which the start lever 44 is operated, the liquid crystal display device 42 starts to display the fluctuating symbols. Then, at the timing when the first stop switch 45, 46, or 47 is pressed, the pseudo symbols are sequentially stopped based on the information transmitted from the main board 71. At this time, for example, if none of the winning flags is established, that is, when the flag is off, pseudo symbols that are not all the same in the left, middle, and right pseudo symbol sequences are stopped as shown in FIG. Further, for example, when the small role flag is established, the pseudo symbol “octopus” corresponding to the “octopus” symbol in the left, middle, and right pseudo symbol rows as shown in FIG. Stop with your eyes. Further, for example, when the replay flag is established, although not shown in the figure, the pseudo-designation of “Yukatatsu Chamochi” corresponding to the “replay” design in the left, middle, and right pseudo-sequence is stopped with a doublet.
[0116]
  For example, when the big bonus flag is established, any one of the “navigation display”, “navigation outage display”, “special effect display”, and “reach effect display” is executed. Here, when “navigation display” is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the left, middle, and right pseudo-simulations are performed at the timing when the first stop switch 45, 46, or 47 is pressed. In the symbol row, the “symbol + seven” pseudo-symbol corresponding to the symbol “7” is stopped at a doublet.
[0117]
  Next, “navigation off display” will be described. When “navigation off display” is performed, a pseudo symbol corresponding to a small role or a replay symbol for which a flag is not originally established is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 before the end of the game and is also displayed to the player. The navigational function that prompts the user to stop the symbols is exhibited, but the displayed symbols are not originally flagged, so the displayed symbols are not actually aligned on the active line. The semantic content is different from the navigation display. As described above, the player who notices that the symbols are not aligned on the active line even though the pseudo symbols are aligned on the liquid crystal display device 42, that the “out-of-navigation display” is performed, that is, It can be detected that the big bonus game flag is established.
[0118]
  Further, when the big bonus flag is established, “special effect display” may be performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9B, at the timing when the first stop switch 45, 46, or 47 is pressed, “girl + seven” corresponding to “7” symbol in the left and right pseudo symbol rows. ”Is stopped at a double eye, and after a while, a special pseudo symbol with“ fish ”as a motif is stopped and displayed in the middle pseudo symbol sequence. Since this special pseudo symbol is a type that is not normally displayed, the stop display allows the player to detect that the big bonus game flag is established.
[0119]
  Furthermore, when the big bonus flag is established, “reach effect display” may be performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10A, at the timing when the first stop switch 45, 46, or 47 is pressed, “girl + seven” corresponding to “7” symbol in the left and right pseudo symbol rows. The pseudo-design of “is stopped with a flat eye, and another production screen is displayed after a while. For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, first, the display area of the pseudo symbol in the middle pseudo symbol row is moved upward. In addition, human characters, cats and trays are displayed on the display unit. At the same time, the pseudo symbol whose display area is moved upward is displayed as if it is placed on the tray. Then, the character and the cat are moved in the left-right direction as if pulling the tray, and the pseudo-pattern is slid alternately in the left-right direction and displayed in a deformed manner. In addition, the pseudo symbol is appropriately changed according to the deformation display. In this way, the cats and human characters are linked to the action of pulling the tray, and the pseudo symbols placed and displayed on the tray are alternately displayed in the left-right direction while being changed and displayed. It is repeated, and then it is stopped and displayed with a pseudo-design of “Girl + Seven”. Of course, the reach effect display as described above may be performed even when the small combination flag is established (when the big bonus flag is not established). In this case, the pseudo symbol that is finally stopped and displayed in the middle pseudo symbol row is a pseudo symbol other than the pseudo symbol of “girl + seven”.
[0120]
  Further, the auxiliary teaching control means starts the rotation of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 based on the operation of the start lever 44 after the time lag during the operation of inserting the game ball, that is, the operation of inserting the game ball is performed. Display control may be performed using the time lag (waiting time) until the liquid crystal display unit 42 performs various displays (information addition). By performing such an effect display, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest of the player without wasting a period required for taking in the game ball.
[0121]
  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 having the above configuration will be described based on the gaming method.
[0122]
  At the start of the game, the player performs virtual operation based on the stored memory by pressing the bet switches 51, 52, and 53 on condition that there are a predetermined number of credits or a predetermined number of game balls in the upper tray 12. A game ball or an actual game ball is inserted. The insertion is detected by each of the bet detection sensors 85, 86, and 87, and upon receiving the detection signal, the main board 71 determines that a game ball (including a virtual game ball) has been inserted. At this time, in the credit mode, the stored and stored virtual game balls are inserted. For example, in the credit mode, if there is a storage number (credit number) of 15 or more and the max bet switch 53 is pressed, the remaining number display number in the remaining number display unit 56 is set to “15”. "Is reduced and displayed, and the storage means stores the number reduced by" 15 "as the stored storage number. On the other hand, when the stored number (credit number) is less than 15, the maximum bet switch 53 is pressed, or when the stored number (credit number) is less than 5, the 1-bet switch 51 Is pressed, the pressing operation is invalidated.
[0123]
  In the direct mode, an actual game ball in the upper tray 12 is taken in and thrown in. For example, in the direct mode, when there are 15 or more game balls in the upper tray 12 and the max bet switch 53 is pressed, 15 game balls on the upper tray 12 are taken in. When five or more game balls are taken in by the device 4 and are in the upper tray 12 and the 1-bet switch 51 is pressed, the five game balls on the upper tray 12 are picked up. It is taken in by the loading device 4. On the other hand, when the max bet switch 53 is pressed when there are only 15 gaming balls, or when the 1 bet switch 51 is pressed when there are only 5 gaming balls, the pressing operation is It is invalidated.
[0124]
  The main board 71 causes the bet number display section 43 to display a segment according to the number of game balls inserted (= the number of bets × 5). Here, if the one-press operation of the 1-bet switch 51 (insertion of 5 game balls) is performed, “1” is displayed on the bet number display unit 43 and only the lower line is validated. If the 1-bet switch 51 is pressed twice or the 2-bet switch 52 is pressed once (10 game balls are thrown in), “2” is displayed on the bet number display portion 43. The top and bottom lines are activated. Further, if the maximum bet switch 53 is pressed (15 game balls are thrown in), “3” is displayed in the bet number display section 43, and the upper and lower lines and the mountain valley line are activated. In the present embodiment, the bet number, that is, the effective line is displayed on the bet number display unit 43. However, instead of or in addition to this, an effective line display lamp corresponding to the effective line is provided. It is also possible to more explicitly display which line is activated.
[0125]
  In the case of inserting virtual game balls by operating the bet switches 51, 52, and 53 in the credit mode, the main board 71 subtracts the stored memory number of credited game balls by that amount, and subtracts the subtraction value. Display control is performed so that the remaining number display unit 56 performs the corresponding display. In addition, when the game ball is thrown in by operating the bet switches 51, 52, and 53 in the direct mode, the main board 71 outputs a signal to that effect to the take-in device 4, and the corresponding game ball is received in the upper tray. The take-in device 4 is driven and controlled to take in from 12.
[0126]
  When the player operates the start lever 44 when at least one line is activated, the operation is detected by the start detection sensor 81, and the main board 71 operates the start lever 44 in response to the detection signal. Judge that. At the same time, information to that effect is transmitted to the sub-board 72. The main board 71 drives the motors 37, 38, and 39 to rotate all the rotating bodies 31, 32, and 33 (belt 36) all at once (may be simultaneously or at a predetermined time difference). Control. As a result, each belt 36 rotates in one direction at a speed that makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the symbols on the surface, and the symbols 36 are moved upward through the display windows 21, 22, 23. It appears as if it is variably displayed from the bottom to the bottom.
[0127]
  At this timing, the sub board 72 (auxiliary teaching control means) starts auxiliary display or the like on the liquid crystal display device 42 as described above.
[0128]
  Further, at the timing when the detection signal based on the operation of the start lever 44 is input to the main board 71, each lottery is performed by the small role lottery means, the replay game lottery means, and the big bonus lottery means during the normal game.
[0129]
  When the lottery result by the small role lottery means that the small role flag is established, the right to stop an appropriate small role symbol on the active line is given only in the game. Further, when the lottery result by the replay game lottery means that the replay flag is established, the right to shift to the replay game is given only in that game. If the lottery result by the big bonus lottery means that the big bonus flag is established, the right to shift to the big bonus game is given, and the flag is held until the shift to the big bonus game. Furthermore, when the lottery result of each lottery means does not mean that any condition is satisfied, no flag is set.
[0130]
  When the player operates the stop switches 45, 46, and 47 in an arbitrary order after the lottery by each of the above lottery means is completed, the operations are individually detected by the stop detection sensors 82, 83, and 84, respectively. In response to the signal, the main board 71 determines that each stop switch 45, 46, 47 has been operated. Then, the main board 71 controls the motors 37, 38, and 39 to stop the rotating bodies 31, 32, and 33 corresponding to the operated stop switches 45, 46, and 47 individually.
[0131]
  The stop positions of the rotary members 31, 32, 33 (belt 36) are referred to the tables stored in the storage means of the main board 71 based on the establishment flags that are the lottery results by the lottery means. Determined. At this time, if there is a symbol corresponding to the establishment flag from the effective line to the four symbols before the rotating body rotation direction, in principle, control is performed so that the symbol is actively drawn on the effective line. Thus, if the rotating body stop timing is an error up to 4 symbols, the error can be absorbed. As a result, even if the player is not skilled, the main board 71 can stop the symbol corresponding to the establishment flag on the effective line as much as possible. In addition, a picture, pattern, number, etc. such as “7” are configured by combining two pairs of upper and lower symbols, but it has already been explained that these are different symbols, In the present embodiment, pull-in control is performed so that different kinds of symbols are not stopped and displayed up and down. For example, corresponding to one display window 21, 22, or 23, the lower “7” symbol of the number “7” is stopped in the upper row, and the “replay” symbol of the upper half of “Replay” is stopped in the lower row. The pull-in control is performed so that the same kind of symbols are stopped and displayed up and down.
[0132]
  At a predetermined timing (for example, when the first stop switch 45, 46, or 47 is pressed), the sub board 72 (auxiliary teaching control means) displays the reach effect on the liquid crystal display device 42 as described above. Etc.
[0133]
  When each of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 is stopped, the combination of stop symbols on the active line is a predetermined combination of predetermined symbols, that is, a combination of small role symbols, a combination of replay symbols, a big bonus In the case of a combination of symbols, the main board 71 displays the number of game balls to be paid out in accordance with each combination of stopped symbols on the acquired number display unit 57.
[0134]
  The main board 71 performs payout control for paying out as many game balls as the game value in accordance with the combination of each stop symbol in parallel with the display on the acquired number display section 57. In principle, such a game ball is paid out as an actual game ball directly to the upper tray 12 or the like when the main board 71 drives and controls the payout device 9 via the power supply board 73. However, when the change detection switch 88 detects the operation of the changeover switch 54 and determines that the main board 71 is in the credit mode, if the maximum value (250 pieces) that can be stored is not reached, The portion is stored and stored as a credit game ball (virtual game ball) without driving the payout device 9 directly. In this case, the main board 71 adds the number of game balls acquired this time to the stored storage number of credited game balls, and performs display control so that the remaining number display unit 56 performs display according to the added value. . Of course, even in this case, game balls are paid out directly from the payout device 9 for the amount exceeding the maximum value that can be stored and stored.
[0135]
  When the symbols arranged on the active line are a combination of small symbols or symbols that are not paid out, the normal game is continued. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is a combination of replay symbols, a replay game that allows the next game to be performed free of charge is executed by the replay game control means. Further, when the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is a combination of big bonus symbols, the big bonus game is executed by the big bonus control means. Here, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an end condition of the big bonus game, in addition to a predetermined number of games (30 games end or 3 jack-in games end), the number of payout game balls is an upper limit value. A condition of whether or not (specifically, 2250) has been reached is also included. Therefore, when the number of payout game balls reaches the upper limit of 2250 without waiting for the end of 30 games or 3 jack-in games, the big bonus game is ended there and the gambling performance is more than necessary. I ’m not going to scramble.
[0136]
  When the small role symbol, the replay symbol, the big bonus symbol, etc. are aligned on the active line, the sub-board 72 controls the display of the lamp display units 62, 63, 64, etc. to enter the small role or go to the replay game. Transition and the establishment of the bonus game are displayed and notified, and the speaker 61 is appropriately driven and notified by voice. In addition, it is preferable that the sound notification by the speaker 61 is a large one (the volume is increased, the tone is increased, the rhythm is changed, etc.) as the profit by returning the game value to the player is larger. . The same applies to the display mode of each notification unit. For example, by changing the display mode such as blinking rapidly in a big bonus game, it is possible to make the player estimate the amount of profit to be obtained.
[0137]
  Next, the effect of this Embodiment comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated.
[0138]
  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to circulate in a flat shape using the belt 36 with respect to the rotating bodies 31, 32, and 33. For this reason, the thickness of the gaming machine 1 can be suppressed as compared with the case where the symbol variation area is formed by a reel having a circular cross section.
[0139]
  On the other hand, when the belt 36 is made to circulate in a flat shape, there is a concern that the fluctuation pattern of the visually recognized pattern becomes planar. In this regard, in the present embodiment, the portion of the belt 36 that is visible from the display windows 21, 22, 23 is configured to be convex toward the display windows 21, 22, 23. While suppressing the thickness, it becomes easier for the player to follow the pattern while the belt 36 is rotating. In particular, since the convex shape of the belt 36 toward the display windows 21, 22, and 23 is a shape that is convex in an arc shape, fatigue due to deformation of the belt 36 is reduced, and the design of the belt 36 when the belt 36 rotates is variable. The display becomes smooth and the sense of incongruity can be eliminated.
[0140]
  Further, in the present embodiment, the presser roller 41 is provided near the driven roller 35 corresponding to the visually recognizing portion, and thereby a sufficient depth feeling is generated in the belt 36 visible from the display windows 21, 22, and 23. This makes it easier for the player to follow the pattern while the belt 36 is rotating.
[0141]
  In particular, in the present embodiment, an unprecedented configuration is adopted for the display mode of the symbols on the belt 36. That is, among the plurality of symbols attached to each belt 36, the width (size) of each symbol is gradually changed on the basis of the “7” symbol related to the big bonus game, and among them, the widest among them The (large) “7” symbol will be most noticeable. For this reason, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the “7” symbol during the rotation of the rotating bodies 31, 32 and 33. Therefore, in the present embodiment configured to stop the rotation of the rotating bodies 31, 32, 33 based on the stop operation of the stop switches 45, 46, 47, the effective line of the “7” symbol is used. It is easy to capture the upper passage timing and the timing to stop. Moreover,
Since the horizontal width (size) of each symbol is gradually changed, it is easier to grasp the timing, unlike when only one symbol is displayed in a large size. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the player senses that the big bonus flag has been established, the game can be shifted to the big bonus game quickly with “7” symbols aligned relatively easily. Therefore, when a beginner or the like plays a game, it is easier for a beginner or the like to align the “7” symbols than in the conventional case where the “7” symbols cannot be easily arranged. Therefore, it is easy to fully enjoy the game, and as a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest.
[0142]
  In addition, in the present embodiment, the “7” symbol is attached to one rotating body 31, 32, 33 (belt 36) concentrated on only one predetermined region. For this reason, the effect by the said gradual change is easy to be show | played compared with the case where "7" symbols are distributed and attached to one rotating body in multiple places. That is, the “7” symbol can be recognized more easily, and the aim can be easily set.
[0143]
  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the middle line of the character “7” is used as a reference line, and the symbol above the reference line is in one symbol, and the upper part is narrower and the lower part is wider. It is displayed as modified. On the contrary, the symbols below the reference line are deformed and displayed in one symbol so that the upper portion is wider and the lower portion is narrower. In other words, each symbol is displayed wider on the side closer to the “7” symbol, and narrower on the far side. As described above, by setting the width and width of one symbol as well, the above-described effects can be more reliably achieved.
[0144]
  Further, in the present embodiment, a flat liquid crystal display device 42 is disposed along the flat direction of the belt 36, and the display unit can be viewed from the auxiliary display window 24. For this reason, the display device unit 30 can be made compact as a result without increasing the thickness of the gaming machine 1.
[0145]
  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of the said embodiment, For example, you may implement as follows.
[0146]
  (A) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, the individual symbols are also displayed wider as the side closer to the “7” symbol and narrower as the far side. . On the other hand, it is also possible to gradually change the overall size or gradually change the overall lateral width without causing deformation for each individual symbol.
[0147]
  (B) Also, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), the background 101a is added to the belt 101 separately without gradually changing the size of the design, and the size, width, etc. of the background are gradually changed. It is good as well. In the example shown in the figure, while the base color of the belt 101 is white, a background 101a is illustrated in which a color different from the white is continuously applied in a belt shape along the circumferential direction. Yes. Of course, it is good also as a background with a pattern, a picture, etc. different from a design. As shown in FIG. 3A, the background corresponding to the “7” symbol is displayed in the largest (wider) manner, and the background corresponding to the other symbols gradually becomes smaller (narrower) as the distance from the “7” symbol increases. As a result, it is easy to grasp the timing at which the “7” symbol passes on the effective line, and the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. In addition, as a background, as shown to the same figure, you may attach continuously in the circumference direction of the belt 101, and may be divided | segmented and attached | subjected corresponding to each pattern.
[0148]
  Furthermore, even though it is difficult to distinguish the difference in appearance, it is assumed that a surface treatment that gives a different visual appearance from other parts at a predetermined time (for example, during ultraviolet irradiation) is regarded as the background described above. Also good. For example, although the same color is usually exhibited, the belt surface is coated with light sensitive to ultraviolet rays and the like, and an irradiating means capable of irradiating ultraviolet rays (so-called black light) is separately provided to establish a jackpot flag. Only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it may be configured to allow the irradiation of ultraviolet rays from the irradiation means and to make the background float (make visible).
[0149]
  (C) Further, in the configuration in which the light emitting means such as a lamp is provided inside the rotating body and the light transmitting portion capable of transmitting the light from the light emitting means is provided in the rotating body, for example, the light transmission corresponding to the “7” symbol. The light portion may be set to be the largest (or wide), and the light-transmitting portions corresponding to other symbols may be set to be gradually smaller (or narrower) as they are separated from the “7” symbol. . By adopting such a configuration, the “7” symbol can be easily recognized according to the magnitude (or width) of the amount of light visually recognized from the outside, and as a result, the timing at which the “7” symbol on the effective line passes. It becomes easy to grasp. In this case, the light transmitting part may be provided continuously in the rotating direction of the rotating body.
[0150]
  (D) Further, each symbol may be colored, and the main color or tone of each symbol may be gradually changed as the symbol is separated from the “7” symbol. By adopting such a configuration, it is easy for the player to recognize the “7” symbol having the color characteristics and to aim at it. Moreover, since the color gradually changes, it becomes easier to grasp the timing at which specific identification information passes through a predetermined position. Moreover, you may comprise so that the wavelength of the main color of each pattern may change gradually as it leaves | separates from "7". For example, the “7” symbol may have the longest wavelength, and the identification information opposite to the “7” symbol may have the shortest wavelength, or vice versa.
[0151]
  (E) The above-described embodiment and the above-described configurations (a) to (d) may be appropriately combined.
[0152]
  (F) The “7” symbol may be configured to be the largest, and the size of the other symbols may be configured to be gradually changed. Therefore, for example, another symbol may be gradually displayed smaller as the rotating body rotates, and may be configured to be displayed suddenly larger when the “7” symbol arrives again.
[0153]
  (G) In the above embodiment, the “7” symbol is exemplified as the specific identification information, but other symbols (eg, regular bonus symbols such as those employed in slot machines) are identified as the specific identification information. It is good.
[0154]
  (H) Instead of the above-described rollers, that is, the driving roller 34, the driven roller 35, and the pressing roller 41, a pair of left and right pulleys or gears may be employed. In addition, the magnitude relationship between the drive roller 34 and the driven roller 35 may be reversed, may have the same size, or may have a configuration in which the pressing roller 41 is omitted.
[0155]
  (I) In the above embodiment, the case where the rotating body is constituted by the belt 36 is illustrated, but it goes without saying that a reel or drum having a circular cross section may be adopted as the rotating body.
[0156]
  (J) The liquid crystal display device 42 in the above embodiment may be omitted.
[0157]
  (K) The types, arrangements, and the like of the symbols in the above embodiment are merely examples, and any configuration can be adopted, for example, including other small role symbols. Moreover, not only a picture, a number, a character, etc. but geometric lines, figures, etc. are good also as identification information. In addition, the design can be configured by light, color, or the like, the design can be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be configured by combining these. That is, it is sufficient that the symbol has a function as identification information (identification information).
[0158]
  (L) The arrangement of the operation means represented by the start lever 44 and the like and the display means represented by the remaining number display unit 56 and the like in the above embodiment is merely an example. For example, the start lever 44 is arranged on the right side. Or, it may be changed as appropriate, such as using a button instead of a lever.
[0159]
  (M) A configuration may be adopted in which all control is controlled by the main board 71. That is, a configuration in which the sub board 72 is omitted may be employed.
[0160]
  (N) Although the gaming machine 1 having the big bonus game as the special gaming state has been described in the above embodiment, the gaming machine 1 may be applied to a gaming machine capable of performing a regular bonus game consisting of a single jack-in game. Conversely, the big bonus game may be omitted. Furthermore, various added values such as a chance game function that can advance the game while suppressing consumption of medals until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the big bonus game (end of the predetermined number of games, establishment of the predetermined flag, etc.) may be provided.
[0161]
  (O) The number of game balls inserted per bet (predetermined number), the maximum number of games inserted, the number of payouts, etc. of the game balls in the above embodiment are merely examples, and are not particularly limited to the above numerical values.
[0162]
  (P) In the above embodiment, the basic game content is embodied in a gaming machine having properties similar to a so-called slot machine, that is, a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. On the other hand, it can be embodied in a slot machine or in a pachinko machine or the like. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. In addition to the so-called pachinko machines, the pachinko machines can be applied to game machines such as sparrow balls and arrange balls. However, these slot machines, pachinko machines, and the like also need to have a variable display device composed of a rotating body, and the configuration as in the above-described embodiment is embodied in the rotating body.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a state in which a front door is opened.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are explanatory diagrams showing a symbol arrangement and the like of a belt of each rotating body according to another embodiment, and FIG.
4A is a front view showing an example of a symbol visually recognized from a display window, and FIG. 4B is a front view schematically showing a relationship between the display window and effective lines.
FIG. 5 is a side sectional view schematically showing a display device unit and the like.
FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the gaming machine.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram for explaining an electrical configuration of a main substrate and the like.
FIGS. 8A and 8B are front views showing pseudo symbols and the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
9 (a) and 9 (b) are front views showing pseudo symbols and the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
10 (a) and 10 (b) are front views showing pseudo symbols and the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
[Explanation of symbols]
  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Outer frame, 2 ... Front frame, 3 ... Front door, 4 ... Taking-in device, 9 ... Dispensing device, 10 ... Game machine, 11 ... Dispensing device, 12 ... Upper tray, 13 ... Lower tray, 21,22 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 23 ... Display window, 24 ... Auxiliary display window, 30 ... Display apparatus unit, 31 ... Left rotator, 32 ... Middle rotator, 33 ... Right rotator, 34 ... Drive roller, 35 ... Driven roller, 36, 101 ... Belt , 37, 38, 39 ... motor, 41 ... presser roller, 42 ... liquid crystal display device, 44 ... start lever, 45, 46, 47 ... stop switch, 71 ... main board, 72 ... sub board, 73 ... power supply board, 101a …background.

Claims (2)

A plurality of rotating bodies provided with a plurality of symbols on the surface and arranged to be able to circulate in a parallel state;
Stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the rotating body,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when specific symbols out of a plurality of symbols attached to each of the rotating bodies are stopped together on the active line,
The specific symbol is attached to one rotating body only in one place or concentrated in one predetermined area,
The specific symbol is displayed most widely in the width direction orthogonal to the rotating direction of the rotating body, and all the other symbols are displayed gradually narrower as they are separated from the specific symbol. Among them, the symbol that is attached most apart from the specific symbol is displayed narrowest in the width direction orthogonal to the rotating direction of the rotating body , and
All the individual symbols other than the specific symbol are displayed wider in the width direction as they are closer to the specific symbol, and narrower as they are farther away. The rotating body is composed of an endless rotating body, and a display window is provided so that a part of the endless rotating body can be visually recognized, and the design is visible through the display window. the out of endless rotary body, a portion to be visible through the display window, the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that as a convex on the display window side in the circumferential direction of the rotor.

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