JP4253758B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a symbol display device as means for displaying various symbols.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines have been popular with many players. For example, in a pachinko machine, start prizes, special prize openings, etc. are arranged in the game area on the game board, and a plurality of identifiable symbols made up of multiple types of numbers and pictures are displayed. Some of them are provided with a symbol display device that can perform variable display. When a pachinko ball (also called a game ball) wins the starting prize and a required gaming state occurs, the symbol displayed on the symbol display device is a main control means arranged on the pachinko machine, It is controlled by various control means such as symbol control means and is variably displayed. At this time, when a part of the symbol that has been changed on the symbol display device is stopped, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, “1,1, ”,“ 7, Fluctuating, 7 ”, etc.), so-called“ reach ”is performed, and various reach fluctuations controlled by the various control means are performed, and the player has already displayed the remaining symbols that have fluctuated. It is expected that the symbol is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the symbol being displayed, so that it becomes a so-called “big hit”. When the “big hit” is reached, the symbol display device displays the big hit effect controlled by the various control means, and the open / close door provided at the special prize opening is open for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times. Until the player can acquire a large number of pachinko balls.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Here, for example, a symbol display device is arranged to improve the identifiability of the displayed symbols by displaying numbers, letters, and other identifiable symbols by a light emitter such as a 7-segment LED. Many game machines have also been proposed. However, in the symbol display device, the background portion constituting the symbol background displayed by a light emitter such as a 7-segment LED is usually given a single color such as black or white, and the symbol display device In addition to lack of design and decoration, there is a problem that interest in games is impaired. Further, even when the background portion of the design displayed by the light emitter is colored with each color, it is difficult to greatly improve the design and decoration of the background portion. Therefore, an illuminating device (fluorescent lamp or the like) is disposed above or below the symbol display unit, or a backlight (light emitting diode, bulb, or the like) is disposed on the back of the symbol display device to provide a background of the symbol or symbol. A method of irradiating the part with light and improving the decorativeness of the background part is adopted.
[0004]
However, in the case where the lighting device is disposed above or below the symbol display device, there is a problem of securing the installation space of the lighting device, an increase in member cost, and the like, and the irradiation from the lighting device. Depending on the position of the player's line of sight and the arrangement of the gaming machine, the design and its background may be difficult to see. In addition, the background portion of the pattern is given a single color such as white or black as described above in order to ensure the distinguishability of the pattern displayed by the illuminant or the like, and it simply becomes bright even when irradiated with light. Therefore, the effect of improving the design and decoration of the symbol display device is small, and a problem lacking in the interest of games is pointed out. Furthermore, since the lighting device illuminates each of the design and the background portion of the design, the boundary between the design and the background portion becomes unclear, and there is a drawback that the design distinguishability of the design and the design of the background portion are impaired.
[0005]
In addition, when a backlight is disposed inside the symbol display device to irradiate light, the symbol is not easily seen by reflected light, and the boundary between the symbol and the background of the symbol is not blurred. There are advantages. However, since a substrate on which the backlight is disposed on the rear side of the symbol display device, a fixing member thereof, and the like are required, the device itself is increased in weight, and there is a problem of installation space, which further increases costs. It also becomes. For example, in the case where nine display units capable of displaying the left, middle, right column and upper, middle, and lower symbols are provided on the symbol display device, nine backlights are arranged to irradiate each display unit with light. It is necessary to install the apparatus, and the weight problem and installation space problem of the apparatus become more serious. In addition, since the background portion of the symbol that is lit and displayed by the light emitter is often composed of a single color, the background portion is similar to the case where the above-described illumination device is disposed above or below the symbol display device. It is pointed out that the effect of improving the design and decoration of the symbol display device is small simply by brightening, and the game is not interesting.
[0006]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
In view of the above-described problems inherent in the conventional technology, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve this problem, and can display a symbol with high discrimination on the symbol display unit of the symbol display device. It is an object of the present invention to provide an amusement machine having an increased interest in games by improving the design and decoration of the background portion of the design, and also having various game characteristics.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device,
The display unit of the symbol display device
A single organic EL plate having three vertical and horizontal display areas that are independently controlled to be turned on or off based on a control signal from a display control means provided on the back side of the symbol display device; ,
Wherein the surface of the organic EL plate is disposed corresponding to each display area, Ri Do and a 7-segment LED to display the symbols on the basis of a control signal from the display control means,
The display control means changes the effective combination position of the symbol for each symbol variation by displaying or displaying each symbol on the organic EL plate after displaying the symbol with the 7-segment LED. When the combination of symbols displayed by the 7-segment LED is set to reach, the display region located on the back of the 7-segment LED displaying the symbol corresponding to reach is set as another display region. The display area is set to blink with a color different from that of the display area, and the display area at the position of the big hit is blinked .
Furthermore, in order to overcome the aforementioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to another invention of the present application is:
A gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device,
The display unit of the symbol display device
Based on a control signal from a display control means provided on the back side of the symbol display device, three vertical and horizontal organic EL plates that are independently controlled to be turned on or off,
It is arranged on the surface of each organic EL plate, and consists of a 7-segment LED that displays a pattern based on a control signal from the display control means,
The display control means is set so that the effective combination position of the symbol can be changed for each symbol variation by turning on or off the organic EL plate on which the symbol is displayed after the symbol is displayed by the 7 segment LED. When the combination of symbols displayed by the 7-segment LED is reach, the organic EL plate located on the back of the 7-segment LED displaying the symbol corresponding to reach is referred to as another organic EL plate. It is characterized by being set so as to be lit in different colors and to blink the organic EL plate at the position that is a big hit.
[0008]
[Action]
In the gaming machine of the present invention, a 7-segment LED constituting various symbols is arranged on the display unit of the symbol display device, and the background portion of the symbol is formed of an organic EL plate . That is, by displaying various symbols on the display unit by emitting and displaying various symbols on the display unit, the organic EL plate constituting the background portion of the symbol is caused to emit light in a required color, so that the background portion of the symbol is displayed. The design and decoration can be improved dramatically and the interest in games can be increased. Further, since a thin and light organic EL plate is provided on the outer surface of the symbol display device, it is not necessary to separately provide a lighting fixture or the like, and cost reduction and space saving can be achieved. Furthermore, the organic EL plate has flexibility, and can be disposed on a curved symbol display device having various shapes. A variety of games can be provided by combining the symbol display by the 7-segment LED and the light emission of the organic EL plate as required.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, preferred embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a case where the present invention is implemented in a general pachinko machine as a gaming machine will be described.
[0010]
First, the outline of the configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, the front frame B is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame A so as to be attachable / detachable and openable using connection support means and locking means. Then, the front frame B is set on the front side of a window frame C in which a side-opening type glass door D is assembled, and an opening and closing set plate that is assembled to the window frame C in a lower part of the glass door D so as to be detachable and openable An upper ball tray E and an electric ball feeder (not shown) set on the rear side, a lower ball tray F and a hit ball launcher H located on the lower stage, a mechanism set board G located on the rear side, etc. Are mounted on the front side of the housing frame on the rear side of the front frame B so as to be detachable and replaceable.
[0011]
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board J is disposed in the middle of the longitudinal direction at the front side of the game area I surrounded by the rail 10 curved in a substantially circular shape, and can detect a safe ball with a switch. A start winning tool 11, a symbol display device 21 to be described later arranged immediately above the start winning tool 11, an electric guide wheel 12 which is also called a windmill and arbitrarily changes the flow direction for a game ball, and a normal guide A car 13, a large electric prize-winning device L installed immediately below the starting prize-winning tool 11, and an illumination device 14 whose irradiation pattern is changed and controlled in accordance with the gaming state are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a safe ball guide member 15 is provided on the rear side of the game board J to guide the safe ball to the mechanism set board G side. The safe ball guide member 15 is equipped with the symbol display device 21 in accordance with the rear side of a see-through window portion (not shown) provided in the guide member 15. In addition, the code | symbol 16 in FIG. 3 shows an out port.
[0012]
A switch (not shown) provided in the start winning tool 11 is used as a start input means for starting the symbol display device 21 once every detection of each safe ball. Further, the winning device L is a large winning device to which an opening operation condition is given as a special game state when the symbol display device 21 is made a big hit, as shown in FIG. The provided door-shaped opening / closing plate 18 is configured to be changed from a normal closed state to an open state based on a set drive condition relating to the rear electromagnetic solenoid. A count switch for a safe ball is incorporated in the rear side inside the special winning opening 17 (not shown). In addition, the normal winning openings 19, 19 are provided on both the left and right sides of the winning device L.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the symbol display device 21 according to the embodiment is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board J, and has nine display units 22 in total, each of three rows in the vertical and horizontal directions. Composed. A thin plate-shaped organic EL plate (electroluminescence layer) 27 made of organic electroluminescence (hereinafter referred to as organic EL) is disposed on each surface of each display unit 22. Each of the plates 27 can emit a required color (red, blue, green, white, etc.). Here, the organic EL has a laminated structure of a transparent electrode (anode), a light emitting layer (organic layer) and a metal electrode (cathode), and is injected from the anode when a voltage is applied between the transparent electrode and the metal electrode. The hole and the electron injected from the cathode are recombined in the light emitting layer to excite organic molecules and emit light. Further, the organic EL plate 27 can emit light with high brightness even with low power, and has excellent properties such as visibility and power consumption. Each of the organic EL plates 27 is independently controlled to be turned on or off based on a control signal transmitted from display control means K (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the symbol display device 21. Configured to be.
[0014]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the surface of each of the organic EL plates 27, 7-segment LEDs 25 capable of emitting various symbols in a required color by controlling the light emission locations are disposed correspondingly. Various patterns such as numbers are displayed by the light emission of the LED 25. The symbols displayed by the 7-segment LED 25 are changed or stopped so that various symbols are dynamically or statically displayed on each of the display units 22. Each of the organic EL plates 27 forms a base on which each of the 7-segment LEDs 25 is disposed, and functions as a background portion of various symbols to be displayed. Based on the control signal transmitted from the display control means K, various symbols are emitted and displayed by the 7-segment LEDs 25.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 3, a memory display unit M is provided above the symbol display device 21, and when a game ball wins up to a maximum of four winnings on the start winning tool 11. The information that is normally obtained is stored and displayed on the storage display unit M. Then, when the symbol display device 21 is in a variable state, the variation of the special symbol is started based on the number of start memories, one start memory is consumed, and one memory display unit M is turned off. Is done.
[0016]
[Effect of the embodiment]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. First, based on the control output generated from the display control means K according to the start signal input condition generated when the pachinko ball is driven into the game area I on the game board J and wins the start winning tool 11 or the like. Various symbols are dynamically or statically displayed by the 7-segment LED 25 disposed on the display unit 22 of the display device 21, and an organic EL plate constituting the background of the symbol displayed by the LED 25. 27 is turned on or off. That is, by emitting and displaying various symbols by the 7-segment LED 25, the symbols are clearly displayed and exhibit excellent discrimination, and the organic EL plate 27 that functions as a background portion of the various symbols emits light. The design and decoration of the background portion can be dramatically improved, and the interest in games can be increased. Further, if each of the organic EL plates 27 emits light in various colors, it is possible to further improve the design and decoration of the background portion.
[0017]
Furthermore, it is necessary to use an illumination tool such as a backlight in order to ensure the visibility of the displayed symbol by using the 7-segment LED 25 and the organic EL plate 27 that emit light as the display unit 22 of the symbol display device 21. Therefore, the structure of the symbol display device 21 can be simplified and the cost can be reduced, and the symbol and the background portion thereof are not easily seen by reflected light. And the increase in the weight and space of the symbol display device 21 can be prevented. Further, since the organic EL plate 27 emits light by itself, it can be recognized whether the organic EL plate 27 is turned on or off from a wide angle range regardless of the position of the player's line of sight.
[0018]
The display control means K controls each of the organic EL plates 27 to be turned on or off, thereby displaying an effective combination position of the game (a position that becomes “big hit” by displaying the same symbol). Further, it is possible to change the effective combination position as necessary to use as a means for notifying the player of the game state of the game, or to give a new gameability. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the same symbols are aligned on the straight line in the lower right direction, it becomes an effective combination position (effective line) of the game as shown in FIG. The organic EL plate 27 disposed on the display unit 22 is turned on and the organic EL plates 27 of the other display units 22 are turned off. Conversely, the organic ELs of the upper left, middle, and lower right display units 22 that are effective combination positions. If the plate 27 is turned off and the organic EL plate 27 of the other display unit 22 is turned on, the effective combination position in the game can be easily understood by the player. Furthermore, a new effect that the effective combination position is displayed by turning on or off the organic EL plate 27 constituting the background portion is possible, and the player can enjoy a fresh and interesting game. It is assumed that the organic EL plate 27 disposed on the display unit 22 indicated by oblique lines in FIG. 4 or 5 is lit.
[0019]
Further, when the same number is displayed on the 7-segment LED 25 disposed on the upper left and middle display units 22 and “reach” is indicated, the organic EL plates 27 disposed on the corresponding display units 22 are turned on. Alternatively, the organic EL plate 27 (lower right in FIG. 4) at the position where a big hit can be blinked while turning off the light. In this way, by making the organic EL plate 27 constituting the background part of the design produce an action accompanied by movement, a fresher and more interesting game can be realized and the expectation for the game can be improved. .
[0020]
In other words, by turning on the organic EL plate 27 constituting the background portion and displaying the effective combination position in advance, the 7-segment LED 25 of the display unit 22 set as the effective combination position becomes a predetermined big hit combination. Can be configured to cause the player to expect. Further, if the effective combination position of a plurality of lines is displayed by turning on or off the organic EL plate 27 constituting the background portion, it can be made to appear that the probability of “big hit” is apparently increased. Furthermore, the effective combination position of a plurality of lines is displayed, and the value of the “big hit” generated when the multiple lines satisfy the “big hit” condition (for example, the opening of the open / close door 18 provided for the special prize opening 17) It is possible to further increase the interest of the game by providing a difference in time and the number of times of opening. Note that a difference in the probability of “big hit” may be provided depending on the position of the symbol display unit 22 that is turned on or off. In addition, when the organic EL plate 27 is turned on or blinked, the color of the organic EL plate 27 emits light, the blinking speed, or the like is changed, and the playability is changed in accordance with the change, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. In addition, the design and decoration of the symbol display device 21 can be further improved.
[0021]
The effective combination position may be displayed by turning on or off the organic EL plate 27 constituting the background portion after the 7-segment LED 25 emits and displays the symbol. In this case, for example, even if a predetermined combination of symbols (such as “7, 7, 7”) is displayed on the right side, it is not known at that time whether or not it will be “big hit”. The player's interest can be maintained until the effective combination position is determined by turning on or off. Further, if the organic EL plate 27 displaying the effective combination position is made to emit light in different colors, the design and decoration of the background portion of the design can be improved, and the effective combination position can be easily given to the player. Can understand.
[0022]
In addition, as an effective combination position displayed when the organic EL plate 27 is turned on, not only the effective lines aligned on the normal vertical, horizontal, and oblique straight lines described above, but also as shown in FIG. It is also possible to display the irregular effective combination position by turning on or off only the organic EL plate 27 provided in the upper left, middle, lower left, or the like. In this way, the organic EL plate 27 at an arbitrary position is turned on or off to display an irregular effective combination position, and the same design is displayed on the 7-segment LED 25 arranged on the corresponding display unit 22. And “big hit”, the player can enjoy a game having a new game characteristic. Even in the case of an irregular effective combination position, the organic EL plate 27 in the background portion is turned on or off, so that the player can easily understand the effective combination position and enjoy the game.
[0023]
In the present embodiment, the symbol display device is provided with nine display units that can display various symbols by 7-segment LEDs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or more display units are provided. You can do it. In addition, the display unit of the symbol display device can be formed of an inorganic EL plate made of inorganic electroluminescence (inorganic EL). In addition, the light-emitting body which displays various designs is not restricted to 7 segment LED, The conventionally well-known various light-emitting body which can display a figure, a character, and the other identifiable design by emitting light can be used.
[0024]
Also, a plurality of organic EL plates are provided, and a light emitter is provided for each organic EL plate. For example, even if the entire symbol display device is configured by a single organic EL plate, the organic EL plate By turning on and off the plate, the design and decoration of the background portion of the design can be improved, and further, the member cost and assembly work can be reduced. In this case, a plurality of display areas that can be controlled to be turned on or off independently are formed on the organic EL plate, and a light emitter is disposed corresponding to each display area, and each display area is turned on or off. By controlling the above, it is possible to further improve the design and decoration. In addition, as in the case where a plurality of organic EL plates described above are provided, each display area is controlled to be turned on or off independently, thereby informing the game state and displaying the effective combination position. Various game characteristics can also be imparted by such means. The display area for displaying the effective combination position can be displayed by emitting a color different from that of the normal background portion, thereby improving design and decoration.
[0025]
Further, the present invention is not limited to the symbol display device of this embodiment, and any device can be used as long as it can arrange a light-emitting body that displays various symbols and can form an electroluminescence layer. The present invention can also be applied to a rotating belt type and other symbol display devices. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the present invention is implemented on a pachinko machine has been described. However, the present invention can be implemented on any game machine including a symbol display device that displays various symbols in a variable manner. It is possible to implement.
[0026]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the 7-segment LED constituting various symbols is arranged in the symbol display section of the symbol display device, and the background portion of the symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED is displayed. Since it is formed of an organic EL plate , it is possible to display a clear pattern with excellent distinguishability, and to dramatically improve the design and decoration of the background of the pattern and the pattern. Can be increased. Further, by providing the organic EL plate , it is not necessary to provide a separate light source in the symbol display device, so that the structure of the device can be simplified to reduce weight and space, and increase in cost can be prevented . Further, it becomes possible to improve the workability during assembly of the symbol display device. Further, since the organic EL plate has flexibility, it can be disposed in a symbol display device having a curved outer surface. Furthermore, the organic EL plate is self-luminous and has a wide viewing angle, so that the player can accurately identify the symbol regardless of the player's line-of-sight position or the installation position of the gaming machine. Since there is no need to irradiate light from the light, there is no possibility that the discriminability of the pattern will be lowered by reflected light. Furthermore, since the organic EL plate has a long service life, the running cost can be kept low.
[0027]
And, by configuring the background portion with an organic EL plate having a display area that can be turned on or off independently, or by forming a plurality of organic EL plates that can be turned on or off independently, A variety of light emission can further improve the design and decoration of the background of the design. Further, if each of the display areas or the organic EL plates is turned on or off to display the effective combination position of the symbols emitted and displayed by the 7-segment LED , a display unit that pays attention to the player can be displayed. In addition to being able to be recognized, various game characteristics can be imparted, so that it is possible to perform a game in which interest is further improved. Furthermore, each of the display areas or the organic EL plates is made to emit light in a color different from that of the normal background to display the effective combination position, thereby further improving the design and decoration properties and various game characteristics. Can be granted.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing a game board of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing an outline of the symbol display device according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a control state of the symbol display device according to the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
21 Symbol Display Device 22 Display Unit 25 7 Segment LE D
27 organic EL plates
K display control means

Claims (6)

A gaming machine provided with a symbol display device (21),
The display unit (22) of the symbol display device (21)
Based on a control signal from a display control means (K) provided on the back side of the symbol display device (21) , a single display unit having three vertical and horizontal display areas that are independently controlled to be turned on or off. An organic EL plate (27) ,
Wherein the surface of the organic EL plate (27) to correspond to the display regions are arranged, 7 segment LED (25) for displaying symbols on the basis of a control signal from the display control means (K) and Tona is,
The display control means (K) displays each symbol by the 7-segment LED (25) and then turns on or off each display area where the symbol is displayed on the organic EL plate (27) for each symbol variation. When the combination of symbols is set so that the effective combination position of symbols can be changed and the symbol combination displayed by the 7-segment LED (25) is reach, the 7-segment LED displaying symbols corresponding to reach A gaming machine, wherein the display area located on the back side of (25) is set to be lit in a color different from that of the other display areas, and the display area at the position of the big hit is blinked .   The display control means (K) Is the organic EL plate (27) Each display area is set to display the effective combination position of multiple lines by turning on or off the display area, and the value of the big hit that occurs when the big hit condition is satisfied with a single line and the big hit with multiple lines A difference is provided in the value of the jackpot that occurs when the above condition is satisfied, and a difference is provided in the probability of the jackpot depending on the position of the display area that is lit or extinguished, the color when lit, and the blinking speed. The gaming machine according to 1.   The display control means (K) The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effective combination position is set to be displayed in a non-linear manner by turning on or off the display area of each of the three columns in the vertical and horizontal directions. A gaming machine provided with a symbol display device (21) ,
The display unit (22) of the symbol display device (21)
Based on the control signal from the display control means (K) provided on the back side of the symbol display device (21), the vertical and horizontal organic EL plates (27 ) are controlled to be turned on or off independently. ) And
A 7-segment LED (25) disposed on the surface of each organic EL plate (27) and displaying a symbol based on a control signal from the display control means (K) ;
The display control means (K) displays the symbol by the 7-segment LED (25) , and then turns on or off the organic EL plate (27) on which the symbol is displayed, so that an effective combination of symbols is displayed for each symbol variation. while being configured to be changed alignment, the 7 combinations of symbols displayed in the segment LED (25) is when the leech, 7 segment LED that displays symbols corresponding to the reach of (25) the organic EL plate positioned on the back (27) by lighting in a color different from that of the other organic EL plate (27), is set so as to blink the organic EL plate (27) of the position at which the jackpot
A gaming machine characterized by that . The display control means (K) is set to display the effective combination position of a plurality of lines by turning on or off each organic EL plate (27) , and when the big hit condition is satisfied with a single line The difference between the value of the jackpot that occurs at the time and the value of the jackpot that occurs when multiple jacks satisfy the conditions of the jackpot, and the position of the organic EL plate (27) that is lit or extinguished The gaming machine according to claim 4 , wherein a difference is provided in the probability of winning the jackpot depending on a color and a blinking speed . The display control means (K) is set to display the effective combination position in a non-linear manner by turning on or off the organic EL plates (27) in each of the three vertical and horizontal rows. The gaming machine described.

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