JP2002224409A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which achieves a reduction in changing time and labor required for the replacement of display devices for decoration while reducing possible failure in the securing of an installing space. SOLUTION: Aside from a variable display device 8 which has a special figure display area 9 made up of an LCD and a CRT related to whether jackpot is generated or not, an EL display device 100 is provided to enable the displaying of display contents proper to each type of game machines according to a drive signal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko game machine, a coin game machine or a slot machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine which can be controlled to a specific gaming state on condition that a result of a game of a player has a predetermined mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally known game machines of this type include, for example, a pachinko game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine, and the like, in which a game result of a player is determined in a predetermined manner. In some cases, the game can be controlled to the specific game state.

[0003] For example, in a pachinko game machine or a slot machine, a sticker or panel on the front side of the game machine is printed with the name of the game machine, a game method, identification information for setting a particular game state, or the like. A display member is attached.

[0004]

However, the display members described above differ in the name of the gaming machine, the method of the game, the identification information to be in a specific state, and the manner of decoration for each model. It was necessary to replace the display member printed with the contents and design according to the model. For this reason, the time and labor required for replacing parts due to model replacement are burdensome.

On the other hand, when all the gaming machines are replaced, parts that can be used in common are also replaced, so that the common parts cannot be effectively used.

However, instead of this display member, a CRT
(Cathode Ray Tube) and LCD (Liquid Crystal D)
If the display is performed using a display device such as isplay, the displayed contents can be freely changed for each model. However, when a CRT or an LCD is used for a display device, the thickness of the display device may cause inconvenience in securing an installation space. This also limits the mounting position on the gaming machine, and may rather impair the decorativeness of the gaming machine. In addition, various electric components (L
CDs, speakers, lamps, solenoid motors, etc.), and the increase in power consumption is also unfavorable for operation in the hall. Further, a conventional EL (electroluminescence) display panel is simply used as a surface light emitter, and cannot be used in common among a plurality of models.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to reduce inconvenience caused in securing an installation space and to reduce the time and labor for replacing parts due to model replacement. Is to provide a gaming machine.

[0008]

Specific Examples of Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects
(1) The result of a game using a gaming device (special symbol display area 9, reels 1023L, C, R, etc.) provided in the gaming machine is displayed in a predetermined mode (special symbol display area 9 in the first-type pachinko gaming machine). For example, "7,7,7" is displayed, or
In the slot machine, "JA" is displayed on reels 1023L, C and R.
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 1001) that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit, regular bonus game, etc.) advantageous to the player on condition that “C, JAC, JAC” is displayed). A special display unit (organic EL) that is provided separately from the gaming device and is capable of displaying specific display contents corresponding to the model of the gaming machine.
Indicators 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 60
0,700,800,1100,1200,1300)
And the specific display section is configured using an organic EL display capable of displaying an arbitrary image.

According to the above configuration, since the special display unit using the organic EL display capable of displaying an arbitrary image is provided, it is possible to reduce inconvenience caused in securing a space for installing the special display unit. At the same time, since any image can be displayed on the organic EL display, the trouble of replacing parts due to model replacement is reduced.

In the embodiment, the pachinko game machine is
Although only the first class pachinko gaming machines are shown, even if the second class pachinko gaming machines and the third type pachinko gaming machines are used, the organic EL device is used.
The same effect can be obtained by using a display.

(2) Game control means (game control board 31, game control board 1110) for controlling the progress of the game, and EL control means (separately provided from the game control means for controlling the organic EL display) A display control board 80 and an effect control board 1101).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the game control means from imposing a control burden on the organic EL display.

(3) The game control means controls the game device (reel unit 1023).

According to the above configuration, the control relating to the specific game state can be performed only by the game control means.
An appropriate game state can be maintained even when a trouble occurs in another control system.

(4) The organic EL display is provided with a model name of the gaming machine (FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 24 (a),
(B)) can be displayed.

According to the above configuration, even if the model is changed, the trouble of newly providing a display member for displaying the name of the model can be saved.

(5) The gaming machine includes a variable display device (reel unit 1023) capable of updating and displaying identification information, and the gaming machine displays a display result of the variable display device in combination with predetermined identification information (for example, , "7, 7, 7"), a prize state (for example, a big bonus game) is generated, and the organic EL display determines how the combination of identification information related to the generation of the prize state is generated. It is possible to provide an explanatory display indicating in advance whether there is any combination (FIGS. 22 (c), (f), etc.).

According to the above configuration, even if the model is changed, it is possible to save the trouble of newly providing a display member for displaying what combination is present as a combination of identification information relating to the occurrence of a winning state. Can be.

(6) The gaming machine is capable of displaying an explanation for explaining a gaming method in the gaming machine ((c) in FIG. 6, (c) and (d) in FIG. 24).

According to the above configuration, even if the model is changed, it is possible to save the trouble of newly providing a display member for displaying a description of a game method.

(7) The gaming machine can be controlled to a special gaming state (probability variation state) that is advantageous for a player different from the specific gaming state, and the organic EL display generates the special gaming state. An explanation display showing in advance what conditions are to be made is possible (FIG. 6 (h)).

According to the above configuration, even if the model is changed, it is possible to save the trouble of newly providing a display member for displaying in advance what conditions are present as conditions for generating a special game state. .

(8) The gaming machine is a variable display device capable of displaying a display result after starting the variable display, and the organic EL display is configured to perform an effect (variable hit) in the variable display performed by the variable display device. It is possible to provide an explanatory display indicating in advance what kind of effect is to be given as a notice or a reach eye notice).

According to the above configuration, even if the model is changed, a new display member for displaying what a predetermined effect is predetermined by using the gaming machine until the specific gaming state is reached. It is possible to save the trouble of providing.

(9) The gaming machine body (the outer frame 110 side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the door base 150 of the slot machine 1)
0) and an opening / closing member (glass door frame 2 or door base 1500) provided on the front side of the game machine main body so as to be openable and closable with respect to the game machine main body.
An indicator is provided on the opening / closing member side.

According to the above configuration, even if the model is changed, the trouble of newly providing a decorative member for decorating the opening / closing member can be omitted.

(10) A game board (game board 6) on which the game device is provided and into which a game ball is driven, and a game frame (a part other than the game board 6) to which the game board is detachably mounted. The organic EL display is provided on the front side of the game board.

According to the above arrangement, it is possible to change the design such as the model name and the character drawn on the game board which the player pays attention to without changing the game board.

(11) A game board (game board 6) on which the game device is provided and into which a game ball is driven, and a game frame (a part other than the game board 6) to which the game board is detachably mounted. The organic EL display is provided on the game frame side.

According to the above configuration, the game frame which is not removed when the model is replaced is provided with the special display section constituted by using the organic EL display. Can be suppressed.

(12) In the gaming machine, an end condition of one game is established by deriving and displaying a display result of the variable display device as the gaming device, and a prize is won according to the display result of the variable display device. It is a slot machine that can be generated.

According to the above configuration, the decorativeness of the slot machine can be enhanced.

[0033]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, a pachinko game machine and a slot machine are shown as examples of a game machine, but a game machine which can be controlled to a specific game state when a game result of a player takes a predetermined mode. Then, it can be applied to other gaming machines.

(First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a front view of an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing prize balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (knob) 5 for firing hitting balls are provided. An outer frame 110 (see FIG. 2) is provided at a peripheral edge portion behind the glass door frame 2. A game board 6 is detachably mounted behind the glass door frame 2. A game area 7 is provided on the front of the game board 6.

A variable display device 8 having a special symbol display area 9 (variable display section) is provided near the center of the game area 7, and a normal symbol display area 10 (variable display area) is provided above the variable display apparatus 8. Device), the lower part of the start winning display 1
8 are provided respectively.

Further, below the variable display device 8, a starting electric accessory 15 constituting the starting winning opening 14 is provided, and a passing gate 11 for guiding a hit ball is provided on a side portion thereof. Further, a variable winning ball device 19 is mounted below the ordinary electric accessory 15 for starting.

In the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section) of the variable display device 8, "left symbol", "middle symbol", "right symbol"
Are specially displayed by scrolling from top to bottom. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, numeral symbols "1" to
"9" and a total of twelve symbols of alphabetic symbols "A" to "C" are displayed. The special symbol is variably started based on the fact that the ball hits the starting winning opening 14 in the starting winning opening 14. In addition, in the special symbol display area 9, various characters for enhancing the effect of playing the game are displayed.

The hit ball that has entered the passing gate 11 on the side of the variable display device 8 is detected by the gate switch 12 and then passes through the stage 13 which serves as the outlet of the ball.
Guided to 4. When a hit ball is detected by the gate switch 12, the ordinary symbol stopped and displayed in the ordinary symbol display area 10 (variable display) is variably started. Then, the display result is a predetermined specific display result (for example,
In the case of "7"), when the solenoid is excited, the starting electric accessory 15 forming the starting winning opening 14 is opened for a predetermined time, and it is easy to make a hit ball win in the starting winning opening 14. State.

When a hit ball passes through the passing gate 11 during the variable display of the normal symbol display area 10 (variable display),
The passing is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol display area 10 (variable display) is completed, and the state can be changed again.
0 (variable display) variably starts. The upper limit of the passage memory is set to, for example, "4", and the number of passage memories at the present time is displayed by the gate passage memory display 41.

The start winning ball which has entered the start winning port 14 is detected by the start winning port switch 17. When a hit ball is detected by the start winning opening switch 17, the special symbol of the variable display device 8 is variably started. For example, when a hit ball is detected by the start winning opening switch 17 during the variable display of the special symbol, the start winning is stored, and the change of the special symbol ends, and the change can be started again. After that, the special symbol is variably started based on the start winning memory. The upper limit of the start winning prize memory is set to, for example, “4”, and the current number of start prize memories is displayed on the start prize storage display 18. The start winning prize storage display 18 has four display units (LEDs).
One additional ED is turned on. Then, each time a special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section), one LED is turned off.

The scrolling of each special symbol in the left, middle, and right on the variable display device 8 is completed in the order of, for example, a left symbol, a right symbol, and a middle symbol, and the final display result is derived and displayed. As a result, the same type of symbols (for example, 111,
222 etc.) is stopped and displayed, a big hit occurs. When a big hit occurs, the solenoid is excited, the opening / closing plate 20a is tilted, and the big winning port 20 of the variable winning ball device 19 is opened.
As a result, the variable winning ball device 19 enters a first state that is advantageous for the player. The first state is terminated when the condition of the earlier of a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number of hits (for example, 10) is established, which is disadvantageous for the player. It is in the second state.

The large winning opening 20 has a V count switch 22 for detecting a winning ball entering a specific area (V pocket).
And a count switch 23 for detecting a winning ball that has won a normal area other than the specific area. If a hit ball that has entered the variable winning prize ball device 19 in the first state wins in a specific area (V pocket) and is detected by the V count switch 22, the end of the first state of that time is detected. After waiting, the opening / closing plate 20a is again opened to the first state.

The repetition continuation control in the first state is performed at a maximum of 1
A game state that can be executed up to five times and in which the repetition continuation control is executed is called a specific game state (big hit state). In the repetition continuation control, a state in which the variable winning ball device 19 is in the first state is called a round. When the maximum number of times of execution of the repetition continuation control is 16, the variable winning prize ball device 19 can be set to the first state for 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round.

When the result of the jackpot displayed on the variable display device 8 is constituted by a predetermined positively-variable symbol slot, the probability of the jackpot being generated is improved as compared with the normal game state. The state changes to a probability fluctuation state. Hereinafter, a jackpot based on a probability variable symbol is referred to as a probability variable jackpot. A jackpot design other than the probable variable design is referred to as a non-probable variable design, and a jackpot of the non-probable variable design with a slotted pattern is referred to as a non-probable variable hit. When the probability change jackpot occurs, the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state for a predetermined duration. Also, if the probability change jackpot occurs again during this period, the probability variation state is set again after the end of the specific game state associated with the second probability change jackpot.

The special game state includes, besides the probability fluctuation state, a time reduction state in which the variable display time of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol is reduced to improve the probability of occurrence of a big hit per unit time.

FIG. 1 also shows a card unit 50 installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling lending of balls by inserting a prepaid card.

When the player inserts the prepaid card having the card balance recorded therein into the card insertion slot 155, the card balance recorded on the prepaid card is read. Next, when the player performs a predetermined ball lending operation, the balance for the lending unit amount set in advance is reduced, and the ball for the lending unit amount is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a ball. Lent to plate 3.

The card unit 50 is provided with a fraction display switch 152. This fraction display switch 152
By pressing, information such as a card balance and an error code when an error occurs is displayed on an information display (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 2 shows an outer frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the organic electroluminescence (Elecro Luminescence) display (hereinafter referred to as “organic EL display”) 100 shown in FIG. It is a perspective view when 110 was removed from the installation island of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The outer frame 110 of the pachinko gaming machine is provided with its side wall in contact with the card unit 50. On the front of the outer frame 110, a glass door frame 2 for decorating the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted on the upper side, and on the lower side of the glass door frame 2, game balls for hitting a ball into a game area are stored. A hit ball supply tray 3 is provided, and further below the hit ball supply tray 3, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing foul balls and payout balls is provided. An operation handle 5 for driving game balls into a game area is provided below the surplus ball tray 4.

The glass door frame 2 is provided with various decorative lamps, and an organic EL display 100 is provided at the upper center of the glass door frame 2 as an example of a lamp having the decorative effect. . This organic EL display 100
Is the glass door frame 2 so that the player can see it easily.
It has a curved shape that is convex toward the side, and the upper part is inclined more forward than the lower part. The organic EL display 100 is used not only for display for decoration but also for display for information transmission such as explanation of a game method of a gaming machine.

Since the organic EL display 100 is a panel using an electroluminescence layer, even if it is curved, it does not impair its function or be damaged.
In addition, since it is prevented that the player becomes difficult to see depending on the viewing direction as in a liquid crystal display panel, the viewing angle of an organic EL display as a decorative display device is wide. The display contents displayed on the organic EL display 100 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

A ball lending button 20 used to pay out balls to the hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided on the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3.
1, and a return button 202 for returning the ball stored in the hit ball supply tray 3 to the surplus ball tray is provided, and an organic EL display 200 is provided between them. The EL display 200 displays whether lending is possible, whether the ball can be returned, or how much balance is left, and the like. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 shows organic EL displays 301, 302,
It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which 303 and 304 are provided on the front glass 120. The glass door frame 2, the hit ball supply tray 3, the surplus ball tray 4, and the operation handle 5 are the same as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, but the front glass 120 is composed of two glass plates having a space between them. It is, that 2
Organic EL displays 301, 302, 3 between two glass plates
It is different from the case shown in FIG. These organic EL displays 301 and 30
The display contents in 2, 303 and 304 are shown in FIGS.
It will be described in detail later using.

As described above, the gaming machine of the present invention has a structure in which the inconvenience caused in securing the installation space is suppressed by using the organic EL display capable of reducing the thickness in the gaming machine. The device is used.
Further, according to the organic EL display device 100, an arbitrary image can be displayed by the variable color display. Therefore, even if the model is changed, the trouble of newly providing a decorative member for decorating the glass door frame 2 as the opening / closing member is eliminated. Can be omitted. Further, since the organic EL display, which requires less power consumption, is used for decoration, information transmission, or variable display, power consumption in the gaming machine can be reduced.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the front glass 120 of FIG.
It is sectional drawing. As can be seen from FIG. 3, the front glass 120 of FIG. 3 is composed of two glass plates 120a and 120b.
An organic EL display 303 is inserted between a and 120b.

FIG. 5 shows the organic EL displays 302 and 3 of FIG.
It is a figure which shows the display content displayed in 03,304. On the organic EL displays 302, 303, 304, display contents are displayed such that a predetermined character sequentially circulates in that order. The organic EL display 30
2, 303, 304 may be used to display a notice of a jackpot, a display of waiting for a customer, a display of certainty and time savings, a display of a big hit, and the like.

FIGS. 6A to 6H are views for explaining display contents displayed on the organic EL display of FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. In the organic EL display, the following display contents can be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the model name of the pachinko gaming machine may be displayed on the organic EL display 100. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, a display for notifying the big hit information at the time of the big hit, such as "Thank you very much!" . Also, as shown in FIG.
An explanation of the profit that can be obtained by the player based on the symbol displayed and displayed on the variable display device, such as "1.3.7 unlimited, other exchange", that is, a display for displaying a method of operating a game in a game hall. It may be.

In the case of controlling the organic EL displays 301, 302, 303, 304 and the organic EL display 100 in the hall management computer, for example, in a normal state, if a big hit is made with a positively changing symbol, there is no limit throughout the day. In the case of a service time business in which a big hit between the opening of the store and 12 o'clock is made, and a big hit with a symbol other than the probable symbol is made unlimited all day long, in FIG. As shown in d),
A display content indicating a feature of the business form, such as “Now time service is in progress!” May be displayed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6E, display contents explaining the specifications of the model may be displayed. For example, "big hit probability 1/315""probable change inrush rate 1/2"
A display such as "continuous probability change 100 times" is performed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), it may be used to display a notification indicating that the state has changed to a certain state like "Now, the state is changing!"

As shown in FIG. 6 (g), it may be used for displaying the reliability of the reach. For example, a display such as “reach A reliability ☆”, “reach B reliability ☆☆☆”, and “reach C reliability ☆☆☆☆☆” is performed. Further, it is also possible to display what kind of symbol the probable variable design is, such as the probable variable design “1.3.5.7”.
Thereby, even if the model is changed, it is possible to save the trouble of newly providing a decorative member for displaying what kind of combination of symbols is in the probability variation state. Also, if the content display for explaining the game method is performed using the organic EL display, even if the model is changed, the trouble of newly providing a decorative member for the display for explaining the game method can be omitted. Can be.

In FIG. 6 (g), “reach A” is simply referred to.
Although an example in which characters such as “reach B” and “reach C” are displayed has been described, it is also possible to display characteristic portions of these reach in an image. For example, when there is a feature in that a certain character performs an action of changing a statically displayed symbol again, the image or the moving image that can recognize this state may be displayed. In addition, when the reach action progresses to a predetermined stage and then further develops (for example, as a result of the action of changing the stationary pattern again as described above, the character once disappears without fluctuating, When another character is displayed and an action is performed, for example), an image or a moving image that can recognize that there is such a way of development may be displayed. Also, in FIG. 6 (g), three types of reach are displayed at the same time, but after displaying one or two or more types of reach,
Display contents may be switched over time and displayed so as to display other reach types. In addition,
The content switched and displayed over time as described above is not limited to the type of reach and may be (a) in FIG. 6 to (h) in FIG. 6 or any other content.

As for the image for explaining the game method, for example, the game board is displayed as an image, the hit ball is displayed, the hit ball is started, a symbol is changed, and a big hit symbol is displayed. It is conceivable to explain how the big winning opening is opened by displaying the image or the moving image. In the case of a so-called fly-type (two-type) gaming machine, a state in which the two-principal accessory is opened due to a start winning prize, a state in which a hit ball is awarded in a V winning opening of the two-principal accessory, and the like are displayed in an image or a moving image. It is possible to do. Also, for so-called right-type (three kinds) gaming machines, a symbol hits, a winning opening for right generation is opened, and a display for urging a prize to the winning opening for right generation (for example, along with an arrow display, "here Display such as "win within 5 seconds"). With the above display, the player can easily visually recognize the game method.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a game frame which is not removed as a result of model replacement other than the game board 6 which is removed as much as possible with model replacement. The organic EL display is provided in the outer frame 110 instead of the decorative member or the information transmitting member, so that the burden of the replacement work of the parts due to the model change can be suppressed.

FIG. 7 shows the organic E provided on the hitting plate 3.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining display contents of an L display 200.
An organic EL is provided on the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3 shown in FIG.
The display 200 is provided, and a ball lending button 201 is provided on the left side thereof, and a return button 202 is provided on the right side thereof. Lending unit "500 yen" return
A display such as "balance" or "0 yen" is performed.

A display such as “Let you lend a ball” as shown in FIG. 7A is displayed when a card is inserted into the card unit 50 and lending can be performed. Also, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the card balance is exhausted and the card is returned from the card unit 50 to the player, "Return" and "Balance 0 yen" are displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, when an error occurs, “Error occurred!” And “Please call a clerk!” Are displayed on the organic EL display 200. In addition, an error code indicating the type of error may be displayed, or a method for resolving the error (for example, when a full tank error occurs in the lower plate, be sure to flush the lower plate ball to the dollar box, etc.) When it has run out, a message such as "The ball has run out. Please replenish the ball.") May be displayed. In addition, the jackpot probability in the probability fluctuation state may be displayed, or the current round number during the jackpot may be displayed. When no card is inserted, a demonstration image is displayed.

FIG. 8 shows an organic EL display 300 on the game board 6.
Is a diagram showing an example in which a recess is formed on the board surface of a game board in order to attach a protective cover 135 on the front side of the organic EL display 300. As shown in FIG.
The organic EL display 300 is fitted into a rectangular fitting concave portion provided in the device, and a transparent protective cover 135 is attached to the upper surface of the organic EL display 300. The protection cover 135 prevents the front side of the organic EL display 300 from being damaged by the pachinko balls.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, the normal symbol display area 10 (variable display), the gate passing memory display 41, the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section), the start winning prize memory display 18, the decoration lamp 25 is not provided on the game board 6 because the image is displayed on the organic EL display 300.

That is, in a predetermined area of the image display area of the organic EL display 300, a normal symbol, a gate passing memory display, a special symbol, a special symbol starting winning memory display, and a game effect on both sides of the board are enhanced. Display unit is displayed, so that it is not necessary to individually provide a display device, a lamp LED, and the like as in the related art. In addition, the display of the model name and the board design image of the game board 6 specific to the model (characters imitating the person shown, deformed characters, and other decorative images, etc.) are also displayed on the organic EL display 300, so that the model is displayed. At the time of the change, there is no need to newly perform printing or the like for changing the board design, and the possibility of recycling the game board increases. The display position of each display content displayed on the organic EL display 300 may be fixed or may be arbitrarily changed. For example, during the game, the entire area of the organic EL display 300 becomes a special symbol display area, a reach effect is performed using the entire area of the organic EL display 300, or the special symbol display area moves to another display position. For example, it is possible to further enhance the unexpectedness of the displayed content and improve the interest.

Further, the model name display section 36 is also displayed in the organic EL display 300. Since the distance between the obstacle nails above the starting winning opening 14 needs to be adjusted in the game hall, the organic EL display 300 is provided while leaving a space where the nails can be hit.

Further, in the area of the game board 6 where the organic EL display 300 is provided, obstacles cannot be driven into the area. The flow of the game ball is formed without using a nail. Also, the protective cover 135
In the organic EL display 300, the screws 135a are inserted into mounting screw holes provided at the four corners, respectively.
Mounted on Further, in the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section) and the ordinary symbol display area 10 (variable display), symbols such as characters, numbers or characters scroll vertically, or the symbols move from left to right. The display as in the case is performed.

With the structure shown in FIG. 8,
It is possible to perform various effects on the game board 6 to which the player pays attention. In addition, since the organic EL display 300 whose thickness can be reduced is used in the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section) as a special variable display device,
It is also possible to diversify the installation locations of the variable display devices related to the occurrence of a specific game state of interest to the player. Further, in the organic EL display 300 as the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section) for performing the update display of the special symbol, the scroll display is performed, and the update display that gives the player a sense of expectation is performed. Become.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining scroll display and a moving image of a character performed in the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section) of the organic EL display 300. In the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section) of the organic EL display 300, when there is a start winning in the starting winning opening 14, as shown in FIG. 9A, three areas of left, middle and right are shown. The display is updated so that the pattern scrolls in a predetermined order from top to bottom, and when the update is not performed, as shown in FIG. 9B and FIG. The variable display is performed so as to move from left to right irrespective of the right three regions. Note that FIG.
(A) and (b) and (c) of FIG. 9 may be displayed in an overlapping manner.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a protective cover 135 having various decorations on its surface. FIG. 11 is a view showing a part of the YY cross section of FIG. 8 when the protective cover 135 of FIG. 10 is attached to the game board 6. 10 and 11
As can be seen from FIG.
Transparent protective cover 1 after indicator 300 is fitted
35 is attached so as to cover the front surface of the organic EL display.

A power cord 32 for the organic EL display is drawn from the lower part of the organic EL display 300. The power cord 32 for the organic EL display 300 is drawn through a cord through hole 131 provided in the game board 6. Since the code through hole 131 may be a relatively small hole, a conventional LCD having a large opening in the game board 6 is used.
The game board 6 has a structure that is easier to process than a game machine using a CRT or a CRT.

Further, even if the display control board 80 is provided on the back side of the game board 6 without providing an opening for mounting the entire organic EL display 300, the electrical connection between the display control board 80 and the organic EL display 300 can be obtained. Since connection is possible, it is possible to change the model by changing only the display control board 80, and it is possible to increase the efficiency of the change operation.

Further, as shown in FIG.
In 35, a colored decoration part 28 such as a normal symbol display area 10 (variable display), a gate passage storage display part 41, a special symbol display area 9 (variable display part), and the stage 13 is provided. Such a protective cover 135 is made of organic E
It is fixed to the surface of the L display 300. This allows
In order to mount the organic EL display 300, the number of parts is reduced.

On the surface of the protective cover 135, a windmill 7 for changing the flow direction of the game ball is provided. In addition, a configuration in which a nail-shaped or wall-shaped protrusion is provided may be employed. In addition, the ball receiving portion 138 of FIG. 10 is provided with a resin for receiving a ball when the strength of hitting the ball is too strong, and a decoration or a jackpot probability of the gaming machine is provided on the front side. Is displayed.

Further, a ball guiding rail is provided below the ball receiving portion 138 to guide the balls. As shown in FIG. 10, a ball guide rail is also provided on the left side of the protective cover 135. Above such a ball guide rail, a ball driven into the game area 7 rebounds and returns to the ball guide rail again. A ball-turning-preventing member for preventing the turning-off is provided. When the protection cover 135 is attached to the game board 6, these ball guide rails are connected to ball guide rails provided on the upper and lower portions of the game board 6 to guide the ball to the game area.

Although the ordinary symbol display area 10 (variable display) as the ordinary symbol display device is constituted by the organic EL display 300, the ordinary electric accessory 15 having the starting winning opening 14 is provided.
An organic EL display as a normal symbol display device may be provided on the front side of the device. Also, a hit ball receiving portion 138 for receiving a hit ball hit into the game area 7 and dropping the ball below the game area 7.
Also, a colored projection is formed on the front side of the protective cover 135.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example in which an organic EL display 400 is provided in the center decoration 8a in the pachinko gaming machine 1. This is an example in which a decorative effect is provided by using the organic EL display 400 in the display section of the ordinary symbol display area 10 (variable display) of the center decoration 8a. In this case, the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section) is
Any device such as a D, CRT, or organic EL display may be used.

This normal symbol display area 10 (variable display)
May be used for the change of ordinary symbols for determining whether or not to open the starting winning opening 14 as in the prior art, but may also be used for a jackpot announcement or a reach announcement. . Also, it may be used to notify that the probability is being changed and the time is being reduced. The organic EL display 4
Since 00 is very expensive, the manufacturing cost of the display can be reduced by using it as a part of the display.

As shown in FIG. 12, since the organic EL display 400 capable of reducing the thickness is used for the ordinary symbol display area 10 (variable display) as the ordinary variable display device, the interest of the player is relatively small. It is possible to increase the possibility of diversifying the installation place and the installation structure of the high ordinary symbol display area 10 (variable display).

FIG. 13 is a view showing an example in which an organic EL display 500 is provided inside the attacker, that is, inside the special winning opening 20. In FIG. 13A, the special winning opening 2
The opening and closing door 20a that opens and closes 0 tilts to the front side, and the big winning opening 2
It is a figure showing the state where the inside of 0 is visible. Grand Prize Winner 2
Behind the 0, an organic EL display 500 is provided in substantially the same shape as the special winning opening 20, and as shown in FIG. Is displayed, and if there is a count winning with 15 game balls being paid out, a display for displaying the number of counting winnings is displayed below the letters "COUNT". In addition, a display of the number of rounds during the big hit, a big hit design, and other effects may be displayed. Further, the opening / closing plate 20a for opening and closing the special winning opening 20 may be made transparent, and a big hit notice or a reach notice may be made in the attacker by the organic EL display 500, and further, it is displayed that a big hit is being made. You may. Further, an organic EL display may be provided on the front side of the opening / closing plate 20a.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view showing an example in which the organic EL display 600 and the center decoration 8a are provided integrally. First, an organic EL display 600 is inserted into the part of the special design display area 9 (variable display) of the center decoration shown in FIG. 11 which is bent along the shape of the surface of the center decoration 8a on the front side. Organic EL display 6 folded and inserted
A transparent protective cover 135 is provided so as to cover the front side of 00.

Therefore, since the display can be performed also on the stage section 13, an effect with a three-dimensional effect can be executed. A power cord 32 for the organic EL display is connected from the lower part of the organic EL display 600 through a cord through hole 131, and one end of the power cord 32 for the organic EL display 600 is located on the back side of the center decoration 8a. It is installed in the display control board 80 provided.

In FIG. 14, the organic EL display 600
Is provided in the game board so as to fit within the width of the cross section of the game board, and the organic EL display 600 is provided. However, the organic EL display 600 is provided on the front side of the game board without such an opening.
Alternatively, a center ornament 8a may be provided.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example in which the display control board box 85 and the organic EL display 700 are provided integrally. The organic EL display 700 is inserted through a cutout on one side of a rectangular display control board box 85 in which the display control board 80 is provided, and the display control board 80 and the organic EL are placed in the display control board box 85. Display 700
Are provided integrally. The surface side of the organic EL display 700 in the display control board 85 may be an opening, but may be a configuration without an opening. As a result, the display control board box 85 functions as a protective cover.

The display control board box 85 has the organic E
The L display 700 may be curved and attached integrally.

As described above, it is possible to reduce the thickness of the display control board box 85 by integrating the display control board box 85 and the organic EL display 700 and using the organic EL display 700 which does not require a backlight. It becomes. Further, the structure of the display control board box 85 is changed to the
By providing a structure in which the display 700 can be slid, the mounting of the organic EL display 700 is facilitated. The organic EL display 700 and the organic EL
By integrating the display control board 80 for controlling the display 700, the number of components for connecting the organic EL display 700 and the display control board 80 can be reduced.

The organic EL display 600 may be installed so as to form an uneven surface toward the front of the game board. In the conventional display, since the display surface is flat, it was not possible to effectively produce an effect in which the drum rotates vertically. When the organic EL display is mounted so as to form a convex surface protruding forward on the game board surface, it is possible to make the effect display such that the drum rotates more appropriately. On the other hand, when the organic EL display 600 is formed to have a concave surface that is depressed in the depth direction of the game board surface, it is possible to produce a more depth and three-dimensional effect. That is,
In an effect within a limited area of a game board, a sense of depth and a three-dimensional effect are important factors in performing an effective effect. When a conventional CRT or LCD is used, there is a limit in providing the display in the depth direction of the gaming machine due to the thickness of the display itself. The use of the organic EL display panel solves such a problem. In addition,
The attachment of the organic EL display may be curved vertically or horizontally.

Since the organic EL display has flexibility, a single organic EL display panel can be used to form multiple display surfaces. That is, it is possible to form a plurality of display surfaces having different angles from each other with respect to the front of the game board. The portion where the plurality of display surfaces are in contact may be a tangent line or a curved surface. For example, it is possible to form a display surface such as a three-sided mirror.

By using such a display device having multiple display surfaces, it is possible to provide a display effect with a more three-dimensional appearance than before, such as performing a variable display by changing the display surface for each special symbol. Becomes

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example in which the organic EL display 800 is provided on the back side of the glass plate 120b. With such a structure, the organic EL display 800 is provided on the back surface of the glass plate 120b, and the electric wiring 810 electrically connected to the game board 6 and the display control board 80 are connected to each other, so that the game balls are organic. Since it is possible to pass through the back side of the EL display 800, it is possible to provide amusement that is not present in conventional gaming machines.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram for explaining various board configurations of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Dispensing control board 3
7, a lamp control board 35, a sound control board 70, a launch control board 91, and a display control board 80 are shown. The main board (game control board) 31 has a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 12, a start winning opening switch 17, a V count switch 22, a count switch 23 and a winning opening switch 19.
In accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53, a switch circuit 58 for supplying signals from the a and 24a to the basic circuit, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 20a of the special winning opening 20 are driven. A solenoid circuit 59 is mounted.

The main board 31 is provided with jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot and effective start information indicating the number of start winning balls used to start image display on the special symbol display section 9 in accordance with data provided from the basic circuit 53. And an information output circuit 64 that outputs probability change information indicating that a probability change has occurred to a host computer such as a hall management computer.

The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as an example of a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing a control operation according to a control program, and an I / O port unit 57. Including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54, R
The AM 55 is mounted on the CPU 56. That is, C
The PU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer has at least CP
It is sufficient that U56 is built-in, and ROM54, RAM5
5 and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally mounted or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 is a terminal capable of inputting and outputting information in the microcomputer.

Further, the main board 31 includes one of a system reset circuit 65 for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, and an I / O port section 57 by decoding an address signal given from the basic circuit 53. I / O
An address decode circuit 67 for outputting a signal for selecting a port section is provided. Note that the ball payout device 9
There is also switch information input to the main board 31 from 7,
They are omitted in FIG.

A hit ball launching device that hits and launches a game ball is driven by a drive motor 94 controlled by a circuit on a launch control board 91. Then, the driving force of the driving motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation handle 5. That is, the circuit on the launch control board 91 is controlled so that the hit ball is launched at a speed corresponding to the operation amount of the operation handle 5.

In this embodiment, the lamp control means mounted on the lamp control board 35 is used to control the start prize storage display 18, the gate passage storage display 41 and the decoration lamp 25 provided on the game board. A game effect lamp / LED provided on the frame side while controlling the display
Display control of 28a, 28b, 28c, award ball lamp 51 and ball out lamp 52 is performed.

Here, the lamp control means is an example of the illuminant control means. The display control of the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section) for variably displaying special symbols and the normal symbol display area 10 (variable display) for variably displaying ordinary symbols is as follows.
This is performed by symbol control means mounted on the display control board 80. As a result, the game control board 31
Applying a control burden on the L display 100 and the like is suppressed. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section) and the ordinary symbol display area 1
An organic EL display is used for 0 (variable display).

The detection signal from the full tank switch 48 is input to the main board 31 via the I / O port 57. The full tank switch 48 is a switch that detects whether the excess ball tray 4 is full. The detection signals from the ball-out detection switch 167 and the ball-out switch 187 are input to the main board 31. The out-of-ball detection switch 167 is a switch that detects a shortage of replenishment balls in the game ball tank 38, and the out-of-ball switch 187 is a switch that detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage.

The CPU 56 of the main board 31 determines whether the detection signal from the ball out switch 187 indicates that the ball is out.
Alternatively, if the detection signal from the full switch 48 indicates a full state, a payout control command for instructing ball lending prohibition is transmitted. When receiving the payout control command instructing the ball lending prohibition, the payout control microcomputer 370 of the payout control board 37 stops the ball lending process.

Further, a detection signal from a prize ball count switch 301A provided in a payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 97 and detecting an actually paid out ball is also input to the main board 31. When there is a prize, a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is input to the payout control board from an output port of the main board 31.

The display control circuit 60 is a circuit for controlling the organic EL display 200 provided on the hit ball supply tray 3. A signal is given from the card unit 50 to the display control circuit 60, and a display such as a balance stored in the card, a card reception waiting state, a return, and an error display is performed.
A signal is given from the payout control board 37 to the display control circuit 60 based on the processing of the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 (or the payout control board 37 and the display control circuit 60 are connected to a single unit). Various types of display may be performed. That is, the organic EL display 200 enables more complicated display, but it is necessary to change the program of the microcomputer mounted on the card unit 50 to perform such display. However, the card units 50 are already installed in the pachinko parlors, and changing them has a problem such as cost. So, organic E
The L display 200 allows the dispensing control board 37 to perform control based on signals from the card unit 50, thereby enabling more complicated display control and minimizing changes to conventional equipment. Becomes

The card unit 50 is equipped with a microcomputer for controlling the card unit. Also,
The card unit 50 is provided with a fraction display device 152, a connection direction indicator 153, a card insertion display lamp 154, and a card insertion slot 155 (see FIG. 1). The display control circuit 60 is electrically connected to a frequency display LED provided near the hit ball supply tray 3, a ball lending button 201 and a return button 202 shown in FIG.

A card lending switch signal and a return switch signal are given to the card unit 50 in accordance with the operation of the player. The card control unit 60 is also supplied with a card balance display signal indicating the balance of the prepaid card and a ball lending possible display signal from the card unit 50 to the display control circuit 60.

The above-mentioned signals are sent from the display control circuit 60 to the organic EL display 200 (FIG.
), And the display contents as described above with reference to FIG. 7 are displayed.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining a game control main flow performed by the game control board 31. In the game control main flow, first,
In S1, interrupt prohibition is set. Next, in S2, an initial setting of the organic EL display is performed. That is, settings for displaying the initial screen are made. Next, in S3, a RAM accessible setting for accessing the RAM 55 of the game control board 31 is performed.

Next, in S4, it is determined whether or not the reset switch of the gaming machine has been turned on. If the reset switch has been turned on, the process proceeds to S7, but if the reset switch has not been turned on, the process proceeds to S5, where it is determined whether or not the RAM 55 has backup data. In S5, if there is backup data, the process proceeds to S6, and the game main flow ends after restoring to the state before the power failure.
If the reset switch is turned on in S4, the information stored in the RAM 55 is cleared in S7 in order to set the gaming state to the initial state.

Next, in S8, an interrupt is permitted, and then in S9, processing for updating a random number such as a big hit is performed. In S10, it is determined whether or not an interruption has occurred. If there is an interrupt in S10, the random number update is repeated, but if there is no interrupt in S10, a switch input process based on a detection signal of a switch such as a winning switch is performed in S11. Next, in S12, a game control process for advancing the game such as a jackpot determination is performed.

Next, in S13, a payout control process for paying out game balls is performed based on winning detection or the like.
Next, in S14, an error process is performed to detect whether or not an error has occurred in various electric components and to deal with it. Next, in S15, a display random number updating process for determining what kind of symbol is to be a symbol as a display result is performed.

FIG. 19 is a flow chart for explaining a main flow of effect control performed in display control board 80. In the effect control main flow, first, interrupt prohibition is set in SS1. Next, SS2
, An initial setting process of the display control board 80 is performed.

Next, at SS3, the organic EL display 1
A title display process for displaying a model name of the gaming machine using 00 or the like is performed. In this title display processing, the display control board 80 performs a model-specific display such as a title display on its own even when there is no command from the game control board 31 when the power is turned on. May be used to display a title or the like. Next, in SS4, a RAM accessible setting process for enabling access to the RAM of the display control board 80 is performed.

The display relating to the decoration of the board, such as the title display, is content that is not directly related to the progress of the game. It is wasteful for the game control board 31 to perform a process of outputting a command for performing a display irrespective of the progress of the game, and the game control program storage area is unnecessarily used. Therefore, it is desirable that the display control board 80 independently controls the display of the title and the like. Note that the display control of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is not performed unless a command is input from the game control board 31. This is because it is not preferable to display control the display contents related to the progress of the game without instructions from the game control unit 31 that controls the progress of the game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the set switch of the gaming machine has been turned on. If the reset switch is not turned on in SS5, it is determined in SS6 whether there is backup data. In SS6, if there is backup data, in SS7, the effect control main flow is terminated after restoring to the state before the power failure, but if the reset switch is turned on in SS5, the display control board 80 of SS8 is reset in SS8. Clear the information stored in the RAM.

Next, an interrupt is permitted in SS9.
Next, it is determined whether or not there is an interrupt in SS10. If there is an interrupt, the process waits as it is. Organic E
An effect control process for displaying an image on the L display 100 or the like is performed, an error process is performed to determine whether or not there is an error in various electric components related to the display control in SS12, and an error process is performed. It is determined whether or not there has been an interrupt.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart of control of the game control board 31 and the display control board 80 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power is turned on. (A) of FIG.
2 shows the rising and falling timings of the big hit signal which indicates the timing of the big hit. When the big hit signal rises, the big hit flag is established and the big winning opening can be opened. FIG. 20 (b) shows the timing of the signal during probable change, which indicates the timing of whether or not probable change is being performed. When the probable change signal is rising, the probability variation flag is established, and a jackpot is generated with high probability.

In (c) of FIG. 20, the main board display command (special figure), that is, the game control board 31 is displayed to control the special symbol displayed in the special symbol display area 9 (variable display section). The output timing of the command output to the control board 80 is displayed. At times A, C, and H, a command for starting the change of the special symbol is output, and at times B, D, and I, a command for stopping the change of the special symbol is output. As a result, in (e) of FIG. 20, the start and stop of the change of the special symbol are performed.

At the points E and F, commands indicating the start and end of the effect display during the jackpot round are output. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), the jackpot flag is established between E and F, and as shown in FIG. 20 (i), for example, in the organic EL display 100, The big hit is displayed, and the number of payouts during the big hit is displayed as shown in (k) of FIG.

At the time point G, a command for starting the probability fluctuation state is output, and the probability fluctuation flag is established as shown in FIG.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 20 (j), the remaining number of times of the variable display in which the probability fluctuation state continues is displayed. Then, at the time point H, the predetermined number of times of variable display ends, the probability variation state ends, and the display of the probability variation state ends.

In (d) of FIG. 20, the start and end timings of the change of the main board display command (ordinary symbol) are displayed. At the time of J, a command for starting the alteration of the ordinary symbol is output. At the time point K, a command for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol is output. Thus, the period of the change of the ordinary symbol in (f) of FIG. 20 is determined.

FIG. 20 (g) shows the timing of giving a warning display of a jackpot or a probability change at the time point L. FIG. 20H shows the timing of title display indicating the model name. In the display in FIGS. 20 (g) and 20 (h), the display timing is not determined by the command from the game control board 31, but the display control board 80 determines the display timing independently. Thus, the organic EL display is controlled. The timing at which the title is displayed and the timing at which the notice is displayed are controlled so as not to overlap. That is, advance notice is displayed using the area where the title is displayed. The notice may be given using the title display. For example, the notice may be given by the display of the model name or the color, shape, operation, or the like of the display for the board surface decoration.

FIG. 20 (i) shows the timing at which the big hit display is displayed. FIG. 20 (j) shows the timing at which the remaining number of variable displays during the probability change is displayed. In (k) of FIG. 20, the timing at which the display indicating the number of payouts during the jackpot is displayed.

Note that the display of FIG. 20 (e) to FIG. 20 (k) is performed using the above-described organic EL display. In addition, (h) of FIG.
As shown in (1), the processing of the display control board 80 is performed so that the title display indicating the model name is displayed on the organic EL display immediately after the power is turned on.

In the first embodiment, an example is shown in which an organic EL display is provided in a first-type pachinko gaming machine (a so-called fever stand).
The above-mentioned method adapted to the position and role of the respective indicator of the second pachinko gaming machine (so-called pachinko gaming machine called so-called “snape”) or the third kind of pachinko gaming machine (so-called pachinko gaming machine so-called right-of-kind thing) Even when the organic EL display is used, the same effect as when the organic EL display is used in the first-type pachinko gaming machine can be obtained.

(Embodiment 2) Next, a slot machine as a gaming machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 21 is an overall front view of the slot machine 1001. The slot machine 1001 has a door 1500
(See FIG. 25) and a main body (not shown).

The speakers 104 are located on the left and right of the upper part of the door 1500.
4,1045 are provided. Each speaker outputs a sound effect such as a sound or a melody to enhance the effect in stereo in a stereo. Note that a speaker for outputting a sound effect is also provided below the slot machine 1001.

At the top of the gaming machine, a gaming effect lamp section 10 is provided.
02 is provided. An organic EL display 1100 for presentation is provided below the gaming effect lamp unit 1002. On the organic EL display 1100, various effects images are displayed. For example, when a winning occurs, an image in which the character performs a predetermined operation is displayed, and the fact that a winning flag described later is set is notified by the predetermined operation of the character.

The game panel 1012 is provided with a see-through window 1043 through which the left reel 1023L, the middle reel 1023C, and the right reel 1023R provided on the main body of the slot machine 1001, and an organic EL display 1200. .

A portion formed to project from the front side below the game panel 1012 includes a start lever 1033, a left stop button 1029L, and a middle stop button 1029.
C, a right stop button 1029R and a medal jam release button 1028 are provided.

Next, a winning combination generated in the slot machine 1001 will be described. The winning combinations include a small role winning, a replay winning, a big bonus winning, a regular bonus winning, and the like. Slot machine 100 shown in FIG.
The control unit 1 extracts a random number at the timing when the start lever 1033 is operated, and determines whether or not any winning combination is allowed to occur. The fact that a winning is allowed is called "internal winning". When an internal win is made, a win flag indicating that fact is set inside the slot machine 1001.

In the game in which the winning flag is set, the reels are controlled so that the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag can be drawn. It is possible to generate a winning. However, in the game in which the winning flag is not set, the reels are controlled so that the winning does not occur, and therefore, the winning cannot be generated even if the pushing operation of the reels is performed.

Even though the winning flag is set,
If a winning corresponding to the winning flag cannot be generated, the winning flag is cleared. However, the winning flag of the regular bonus and the big bonus winning is different from the winning flags of other winning combinations, and even if no winning occurs in a game in which the winning flag is set, the winning flag is not determined. Until a winning corresponding to is generated, the winning flag is carried over to the next and subsequent games.

The contents of the winning combination will be described below. (1) “Small role prize” refers to the occurrence of special games such as big bonus games and regular bonus games,
Or, a prize that does not involve the occurrence of a replay game and that involves only the provision of a valuable value (for example, a credit or a medal).

(2) “Replay winning” is a winning that gives a privilege that the next game can be started without consuming medals or credits.

(3) “Regular bonus prize” refers to a prize in which a privilege that allows the regular bonus game to be played a plurality of times is provided. In the regular bonus game, only the special winning combination is activated during the regular bonus game, and with a very high probability,
The winning role is internally won.

(4) “Big bonus prize” is a prize in which a privilege that allows the player to play the big bonus game a plurality of times is given. In the big bonus game, the winning probabilities of the small role winning and the regular bonus winning are improved. The big bonus game is provided until a regular bonus prize is generated a predetermined number of times or a predetermined upper limit number of big bonus games is exhausted, whichever is earlier.

Next, an outline of the game provided by the slot machine 1001 will be described.

To start the game, the number of bets is set first. Bet number is 1 BET button 1031 or M
By pressing the AXBET button 1030, 1 to
3 can be set. One bet button 103
1. Whether or not the operation of the MAXBET button 1030 is valid is indicated by the lighting status of the BET lamp built in the single BET button 1031 and the MAXBET button 1030.

Further, the medal is directly inserted into the medal slot 102.
It is also possible to set the number of bets by inserting the number into 7, and every time one medal is inserted, the number of bets is added by one within a predetermined upper limit number. When medals are inserted in excess of the maximum number of bets, credits are added and updated until the number of credits reaches the upper limit, and when the number of credits reaches the upper limit, medals are dispensed to the medal payout hole 1037.
Will be returned from.

When the number of bets has been set, start display section 1016 (see FIG. 23) is turned on. As a result, the player is notified that the operation of the start lever 1033 has been effectively accepted. Start display section 101
If the start lever 1033 is operated while 6 is lit, the reels 1023L, 1023C, 1023R start to fluctuate (scroll) all at once.

However, if the time when the start lever 1033 is operated is within the wait time period, the weight display section 1015 is turned on without scrolling the reels. Thereafter, the reel starts to scroll at the same time when the wait time period elapses and the weight display section 1015 turns off. Each reel 1023L, 1023C, 1023
In R, a plurality of types of symbols are drawn, and the types of symbols appearing in the see-through window 1043 change one after another with the rotation of the reel. If a regular bonus or a big bonus is internally won at the timing when the start lever 1033 is operated, the player is notified of the winning on the EL display unit 1100 capable of notifying the bonus winning.

From the perspective window 1043, the three reels 10
A part of 23L, 1023C, and 1023R is visually recognized. Each reel 1023L, 1023C, 1023
The three area portions where R can be visually recognized are each reel 1023L,
Corresponding to 1023C and 1023R, they are called a left variable display unit, a middle variable display unit, and a right variable display unit.

From each of the variable display portions of the see-through window 1043, of a plurality of symbols drawn on each reel, three consecutive symbols are displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions, and at the upper portion of the upper portion. A part of the symbol that will soon appear in the upper position is displayed in the lower part, and a part of the symbol that will soon be hidden under the variable display unit is displayed in the lower part.

When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of reel movement, each stop button 1029L, 1029L
C, the operation effective lamp provided in 1029R is turned on. Thereby, each stop button 1029L, 102
The player is notified that the pressing operation of 9C and 1029R is in an operation effective state. Each stop button 10
29L, 1029C and 1029R are each reel 1023
L, 1023C, and 1023R. The player operates the reels 1023L,
The order in which the 1023C and 1023R are stopped can be determined. When the player stops the stop button 1029L, 1029C,
When any one of 1029R is pressed, the operation enable lamp provided on the corresponding stop button is turned off. Thereafter, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped.

All reels 1023L, 1023C,
When the 1023R stops, the reels 1023L, 1023C, and 1023R, which are visually recognized from the see-through window 1043, are positioned on an effective pay line determined according to the number of bets, among the three stages of upper, middle, and lower stages. The winning combination is determined by the combination of symbols. When the bet number is 1, only the winning line in the horizontal row in the middle row on the variable display section is an effective line. When the bet number is 2, three horizontal winning lines in the upper, middle, and lower rows on the variable display section are the active lines. When the bet number is 3, a total of five pay lines, that is, three horizontal rows and two diagonally opposite rows in the variable display section, are activated lines.

When a combination of symbols on the activated line has a predetermined display mode and a prize is generated, various game effect lamp portions blink in a predetermined mode and a sound effect is output from a speaker. The effect is effective. Further, among the bet display units 1018 to 1022, the display unit corresponding to the winning line and the backlight (reel lamp provided in each of the reels 1023L, 1023C, 1023R) blink.

Then, a number of medals corresponding to the winning are paid out as credits, and the credits are displayed on a credit display 1024 (FIG. 2).
3) is added and updated. The payout number is displayed on a payout display 1026 (see FIG. 23). When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (= 50), medals are directly transferred to the medal payout hole 1037.
Paid out from.

In particular, when a predetermined specific display mode is set, a big bonus prize or a regular bonus prize is won, a credit is given, and a big bonus game or a regular bonus game can be played. It becomes a specific game state. For example, when a regular bonus prize occurs, the number-of-games indicator 1025 displays the number of times the regular bonus game can be played (for example, up to 12 times).

Then, every time the regular bonus game is consumed, the number of games displayed on the game number display 1025 is counted down by one and displayed. Similarly, when a big bonus prize is generated, the number of times the big bonus game can be played (for example, up to 30 times) is displayed on the game number display 1025, and the number of games is displayed every time the big bonus game is consumed. The number of games displayed on the device 1025 is counted down by one and displayed.

FIG. 22 shows the organic EL display 110 of FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining display contents displayed at 0. In the organic EL display 1100, as shown in FIG. 22A, a notification of winning of a big bonus or a regular bonus is performed. Also, as shown in FIG. 22B, the number of medals obtained during the big bonus is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 22C, a big bonus symbol and a regular bonus symbol are displayed. In this way, even if the model is changed, it is possible to save the trouble of newly providing a decorative panel for displaying the occurrence of a winning state, and to identify the change of the gaming state of the gaming machine. This eliminates the need to newly provide a decorative member for indicating what the combination of information is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22D, a notice of a big bonus or a regular bonus is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 22E, an error display (a code number of an error cause such as running out of coins or a full tank or a name of the error cause itself may be displayed) is performed. Further, as shown in (f) of FIG. 22, the small winning symbol, the payout number, and the replay symbol are displayed. Although not shown, a reach that is a symbol indicating that the internal lottery in the slot machine has been won may be displayed, or the fact that the winning flag is established may be displayed. You may. Also,
A replay symbol may be displayed a predetermined number of times during the big bonus, and a replay elimination method may be displayed, which is a method for avoiding a situation in which it is not possible to obtain a small portion winning up to the maximum number of times. May be displayed.

FIG. 23 shows the organic EL display 120 of FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining display contents displayed at 0. As shown in FIG. 23, the organic EL display 1200 has a single bet display unit 1018 located on the left side of the see-through window 1043 for displaying the effective lines 1, 2, 3 according to the number of inserted medals. Two bet display units 1019, 102
One and three bet display units 1020 and 1022, and a game over display unit 1013 located on the right side of the see-through window 1043 and displayed at the end of the big bonus or when the game cannot be performed due to an error or the like, when there is a replay winning A replay display section 1014, a weight display section 1015 indicating that the waiting time does not start even if the start lever is pressed, a start display section 1016 indicating that the start of reel fluctuation is possible, and a medal is inserted. An insertion instruction display unit (also referred to as an insert medal lamp unit) 1017 indicating that the game may be performed, a credit display unit 1024 located below the see-through window 1043, the number of games for displaying the number of games performed during the big bonus game Display unit 1025 and payout display showing the number of medals to be paid out 1026 and are provided.

That is, the hatched portion in FIG. 23 indicates that the EL display layer is formed, and the content displayed in this portion is the content displayed on the organic EL display. Note that EL
Since the display layer is a thin film and has a light-transmitting property, the transparent window 1
An EL display layer may also be formed on 043 to form an entire EL display panel. Even with such a configuration, the reel can be visually recognized from the EL display panel, and various effects such as displaying an effective line using an organic EL display, and displaying a notice of internal winning in a transparent window 1043 portion,
Notification of a winning flag may be performed.

The game over display section 1013, the replay display section 1014, the weight display section 1015, the start display section 1016, and the insertion instruction display section 1017 may be displayed in different areas as shown in the figure. Need not be displayed at the same timing, they may be switched and displayed on one display unit. By doing so, it is possible to enlarge the area of the display unit used for effects such as notices. Further, the game number display section 1025 does not need to be constantly displayed, and may be displayed only during the bonus game.

FIG. 24 shows the organic EL display 130 of FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining display contents displayed at 0. In the organic EL display 1300, the model name of the slot is displayed like a slot A shown in FIG. 24A or a slot B shown in FIG. 2B. In this way, even if the model is changed, it is possible to save the trouble of newly providing a decorative member for displaying the name of the model.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), it may be displayed that CT (challenge time), which is a time during which a medal can be obtained by pushing, is won in the internal lottery.
At this time, at the same time as winning the CT,
Let's aim for! ! , And the end condition of the CT may be displayed, such as "Obtain 200 cards or end in 150 games."

Further, when the condition for ending CT is approached, a display for discriminating that the CT is to be ended, such as "warning!", May be displayed. Further, the number of medals acquired during the CT, the number of played games, and the number of remaining games may be displayed.

Although not shown, during the AT (assist time) for assisting the player by displaying the symbols of the small role, etc., and during the RT (replay time) for preventing the medal from being reduced by the replay. Being, or C
The remaining times of T, AT, and RT may be displayed. Further, the number of obtained medals during the big bonus game, the number of reel rotations per day, and the number of reel rotations during the big bonus or the regular bonus may be displayed.

Further, in order to prevent the big bonus game from ending without obtaining the maximum profit since the small winning in one big bonus is completed without winning the upper limit number of times. In this case, a method of removing the replay (JACIN removing), which is a technique performed by the player, for example, "Let's aim for red 7!" May be displayed. When such information is displayed on a panel, a large amount of information needs to be described on a panel having a limited area. Information can be displayed larger.

FIG. 25 shows a door base 1500, an organic EL display 1100, an organic EL display 1200, an organic EL display 1300 of the slot machine 1001, a lower decorative frame 1700 for fixing them, and a tray 1040.
FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the mounting of the upper decorative frame 1600.

In the past, a fluorescent lamp was provided to illuminate the panel provided on the lower decorative frame 1700 from the inside. However, the provision of the organic EL display 1300 makes it necessary to provide a luminous body such as a fluorescent lamp. Is eliminated, and space can be saved.

FIG. 26 is a block diagram for explaining a connection state between various boards provided in the slot machine 1001 and electric components.

Of the various boards provided in the slot machine 1001, the game state is controlled by the game control board 1110, and the effect control according to the game state is performed by the effect control board 1101.

Various switches and sensors such as a left, middle, and right stop switch, a single BET switch, a MAXBET switch, a reel sensor, and a full sensor are connected to the game control board 1110 by wiring.

A lamp and an organic EL display provided on a stop switch connected to the game control board 1110 are controlled by a control unit mounted on the game control board 1110. In addition, the control unit receives a detection signal of various switches and sensors connected by wiring, and controls a game state.

The game control board 1110 is an organic EL
A part of the display 1200 is controlled. Some are credit display, game over display, etc.
This is a display related to the progress of the game. Such display may be controlled by the effect control board 1101, but it is desirable to control the game control board 1110 so as not to hinder the progress of the game even if the effect control board fails. Further, for such a display directly controlled by the game control board 1110, another display such as a 7-segment display or a dot display may be provided without using the organic EL display.

The effect control board 1101 is a game control board 1
110 and wired. From the game control board 1110 to the effect control board 1101 via a buffer circuit,
A command capable of specifying the game state is output. The buffer circuit functions as an irreversible output unit that allows a signal to be output from the inside of the game control board 1110 to the outside, but prevents a signal from being input from the outside to the inside of the game control board 1110.

The effect control board 1101 includes a game effect lamp 1064 and organic EL displays 1100, 1200, 13
00, the speaker 1066 is connected, and further a reel lamp is connected. "Gaming effect lamp, organic EL display, speaker" controlled by effect control board 1101
Compared to various displays controlled by the game control board 1110, etc., even if they do not function, they do not affect the progress of the game itself, but focus on the effect. Therefore, even if a failure occurs in the effect control board 1101, a disadvantageous game is not provided to the player. In addition, various lamps controlled by the game control board 1110 and information notified on the display may be also notified on the organic EL displays 1100, 1200, 1300 and the like controlled by the effect control board 1101. .

Further, a microcomputer is mounted on the effect control board 1101, and a data table defining an effect pattern corresponding to the command transmitted from the game control board 1110 is stored in the microcomputer. . This data table includes the game effect lamp 1064 and the organic EL displays 1100, 1200, and 13.
00, speaker 1066, and reel lamp 1231
Classified separately. When the effect control board 1101 receives a command indicating a predetermined game state such as occurrence of a big bonus prize, the microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 1101 generates an effect pattern according to the game state from each data table. Read, and according to the read effect pattern, the gaming effect lamp 1064, the organic E
L display 1100, 1200, 1300, speaker 10
66 and the reel lamp 1231 are controlled.

Therefore, the game control board 1110 is provided with the organic E
Applying a control load on the effect using the L display 1100 or the like is suppressed. Further, the slot machine 1001 of the present embodiment has a stop button 1029L for deriving and displaying a specific display mode related to a specific game state and the like.
Since the input of signals from 1029C and 1029R and the control of the reel motors 1232, 1233 and 1231 associated therewith can be performed only by the game control board 1110, the complexity of the control system is suppressed.

FIG. 27 is a timing chart for explaining the control timing relating to the effect control board 1101 of the slot machine 1001. In FIG. 27A, the period during which the big bonus is being performed is shown by the rise and fall of the bonus bonus signal indicating that the big bonus is being performed. FIG. 27 (b) shows a timing indicating that an AT (assist time) is being displayed in which a display notifying the player of the winning combination and assisting the player is provided. FIG. 27C shows the timing of detecting a coin inserted by the player. FIG. 27D shows the operation timing of the start lever 1033 by the player.

FIG. 27 (e) shows the operation timing of the stop switches 1029L, C, R by the player. FIG. 27F shows reels 1023L,
The timing of the change of C and R is shown. FIG. 27 (g) shows the timing of input of the command transmitted from the game control board 1110. The game control board 1110 outputs a command based on the coin detection of FIG. 27C, and as shown in FIG.
The display of the activated line shown in (1) starts. Thereafter, when the start lever 1033 is operated at the time A, the effect display is started as shown in (i) of FIG. B, C, D
At the time point when the stop buttons 1029L, 1029L, C, and R are operated, respectively, and at the time point D when the last stop button is operated, as shown in FIG. As shown in f), the fluctuation of the reels 1023L, C, R stops. At the time point E, since the big bonus has been won, when a signal indicating that the big bonus has been received is input, as shown in FIG. 27A, a winning flag indicating that the winning has been internally won. Is established, and as shown in FIG. 27 (k), the display indicating that the big bonus is being performed is started. Further, during the big bonus, at the time point F, one new coin is inserted and the start lever 10
When the button 33 is operated, as shown in FIG. 27 (n), a state is reached in which the small win flag is established. Thereafter, at the time point G when the stop buttons 1029L, C, and R are operated and the last stop button is operated, the small symbol prize winning flag is established. As shown in FIG. 27 (m), the number of medals to be paid out, that is, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed.

When the big bonus game has been completed a predetermined number of times, the flag indicating that the big bonus is in progress ends as shown in FIG. 27A, and the flag as shown in FIG. After that, the display indicating that the big bonus is being performed ends, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27B, the AT (assist time) is reached, so that the flag indicating that the AT is being performed is established and As shown in FIG. 27 (l), the number of times AT is performed is displayed. Then, when three medals are inserted during the AT and the start lever 1033 is operated to start changing symbols, as shown in FIG. 27 (n),
A small win flag is displayed to indicate that the small win has been internally won. Thereafter, if the first stop button 1029 is operated at the time point I, the small role flag display ends, and
When the stop button is operated at the time points J and K, and at the time point K when the last stop button is operated, as shown in (h) of FIG.
As shown in (m), the displayed medal is displayed, that is, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed.

FIG. 27 (h) shows the display timing of the active line display, and FIG. 27 (i) shows the timing of the effect display. FIG. 27 (j) shows the display timing of title display indicating the name of the gaming machine. The title display indicating the name of the gaming machine is such that when the power of the slot machine is turned on, the effect control board 1101 performs control independently of the game control board 1110 and displays it. While it is ON, it can be displayed. FIG. 27 (k) shows a display timing indicating that an effect is being displayed for indicating that a big bonus has been achieved.

[0178] The display related to the decoration of the board such as the title display is a content that is not directly related to the progress of the game. It is wasteful for the game control board 1110 to perform a process of outputting a command for performing a display irrespective of the progress of the game, and the game control program storage area is unnecessarily used. Therefore, it is desirable that the effect control board 1101 independently controls display of titles and the like.

FIG. 27 (l) shows the display timing while the remaining number of ATs is displayed.
FIG. 27 (m) shows the display timing while the number of paid-out medal display payout medals is displayed. FIG.
(N) shows the display timing while the small win flag indicating that the small win is internally won is displayed. As shown in (j) of FIG. 27, the processing of the effect control board 1101 is performed so that the title display is performed on the organic EL display immediately after the power is turned on. The display of (h) to (n) in FIG. 27 is performed by the organic EL display as described above.

FIG. 28 shows a game machine similar to the above-described pachinko game machine of the first embodiment or the slot machine of the second embodiment, in which all of the plurality of organic EL displays provided on the front surface of the game machine have one. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where two large displays are performed. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment and the slot machine according to the second embodiment, the display having one meaning content is performed by one organic EL display, but the example shown in FIG. This is an example of a case where a display having one meaning content is performed on an organic EL display.

For example, as shown in FIG.
"Large", "This", "Ri" are displayed on the organic EL displays provided at the upper, middle, and lower positions on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, respectively.
May be displayed to indicate that a big hit has occurred, or as shown in FIG. 28B, the organic EL provided at the upper, middle, and lower positions on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine
You may make it display the symbol "7" which is a probable change symbol separately on each display.

For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), "B", "i", "B", "i",
"G" may be displayed to indicate that a big bonus has occurred, or as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the character performs a series of actions over a plurality of organic EL displays. You may.

By performing a display having one meaning by using such a plurality of divided organic EL displays, an unexpected and more dynamic effect can be performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the game, and to attract those who are visiting the game hall other than the player to see the progress of the game with a gorgeous effect. Will be able to excite the atmosphere. Note that, in the examples shown in FIGS. 28C and 28D, the update display is performed using the organic EL display also in the portion corresponding to the front of the three reels 1023L, 102C, and 102R. As shown in FIG. 23, the reel portion
The shape may be such that the drum performing the update display can be seen.

FIG. 29 is a control block diagram of a pachinko machine or a slot machine and a block diagram showing a connection state with a management computer installed in a game arcade. In FIG. 29, the main board controls the progress of the game (game) and transmits an effect control signal for performing an effect on the display board (effect control board) according to the progress of the game (game). The display substrate (effect control board) controls the organic EL display based on the effect control signal. In addition, the main board informs the management computer of the jackpot information indicating that a big hit has occurred, the certainty change information indicating that the certainty has been reduced, and the display result is determined after the start of the change of the special symbol (or reel). The symbol confirmation signal output in response to the start detection information output in response to the start winning detection in the pachinko machine, the information on the number of paid balls or coins, the number of balls or coins lent out Information, information such as broken balls and full tanks are output. Display board (production control board) based on such information from the management computer
Send a signal to. For example, the number of prize balls, the number of big hits, the number of times of probable change, the number of rotations of special symbols per unit time, the occurrence of errors, or the lucky number that allows the game to be continued with the obtained balls and coins, provided by the hall side By transmitting the contents of the service (for example, that the time service is being performed, service day and information on the arrival of a new car) to the display board (production control board), the display board is made of organic E
It is possible to display a display content reflecting such information on the L display.

FIG. 30 is a block diagram when only the management computer controls the organic EL display of the gaming machine.
The information output from the main board (game control board) is the same as the content described in FIG. In FIG. 30, information is also output from the display board (effect control board) to the management computer. For example, it is information on the content of the performed effect (the type of the executed reach, the type of the notice, etc.).
The management computer controls the organic EL display based on such information. In FIG. 30, data relating to the display contents such as the model name display and the design display on the organic EL display provided on the front of the game board, the front of the game frame, the upper plate, and the like are held on the management computer side. . Thus, it is possible to change the decoration display contents of a plurality of gaming machines installed in the hall at once by simply changing the data on the management computer side.

The structure of the organic EL display used in the first and second embodiments will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The display device using the organic EL according to the first and second embodiments is a self-luminous element that emits light by passing a current, and consumes less power than a CRT.
It does not have the problem of the viewing angle unlike a CD. In view of this, an organic EL display device, a CRT or an LCD is used as a display device for the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

FIG. 31 is a plan view showing an organic EL display device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 32 is a sectional view taken along line AA ′. A plurality of selection driving circuits 502 are arranged on a transparent insulating substrate 501 for each pixel. A pixel electrode 504 is connected to each selection drive circuit 502, and an organic EL layer 505 and a counter electrode 506 are arranged so as to cover them. The selection driving circuit 5 is provided around a display area including the selection driving circuit 502, the pixel electrode 504, the organic EL layer 505, and the counter electrode 506.
Driver circuits 507 a and 507 b for controlling the pixel circuit 02 and applying a predetermined voltage to the pixel electrode 504 are provided. The driver circuit 507 is connected to a terminal 509 by a wiring 508. A cap 510 made of metal such as aluminum is arranged to cover those structures,
It is fixed to the transparent insulating substrate 501 using a seal 551. A space 512 between the cap 510 and the transparent insulating substrate 501 is filled with dry nitrogen, and a desiccant sheet 513 is provided on the inner surface of the cap 510.

The selection driving circuit 502 has a plurality of semiconductor elements such as thin film transistors (TFTs). The first TFT switches between conduction and non-conduction in accordance with the output of the driver circuit 507a. A voltage corresponding to the output of the driver circuit 507b is applied via the second TFT to the pixel electrode 504 in which the first TFT of the selection driving circuit 2 is turned on by the output of the driver circuit 507a. Current flows during The light-emitting layer 505 is configured to emit light by passing a current through it, and the pixel electrode 504 and the counter electrode 5
06, and emits light at an intensity corresponding to the amount of current flowing between them. The generated light passes through the transparent insulating substrate 1 downward in the sectional view and is visually recognized. The organic EL layer 505 used in the first and second embodiments is formed for each pixel so as to emit a different color for each pixel.

That is, organic light emitting materials that emit light of the three primary colors of red, green, and blue are alternately arranged in a plane, and light of a plurality of colors is formed by combining these three colors of light. In addition to the above, a method of laminating three kinds of light emitting materials emitting red, green and blue light, a method of forming an organic material emitting white light and three kinds of resonator structures, an organic material emitting white light and three primary colors The method of combining the color filters described above and the method of combining an organic material that emits blue light and a color conversion layer that converts light into three primary colors can form light of a plurality of colors. With such a configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment and the second embodiment
The organic EL display used in the slot machine 1001 is capable of variable color display.

FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view showing one pixel in more detail. On a transparent insulating substrate 501 made of quartz glass, non-alkali glass, or the like, a gate electrode 541 made of a high melting point metal such as Cr or Mo is arranged. On the gate electrode 541, a gate insulating film 542 made of SiN / SiO2 and an active layer 5 made of a polysilicon film
43 are sequentially stacked. In the active layer 543, a channel 543c above the gate electrode 541 and a source 543s and a drain 543d in a high concentration region are provided on both sides of the channel 543c. The source 543 s and the drain 543 d are ion-doped using the stopper insulating film 544 on the channel 543 c as a mask, and are ion-doped by covering both sides of the gate electrode 541 with a resist. This is a so-called LDD structure having a concentration region. The selection drive circuit 2 includes a gate electrode 541, a gate insulating film 54
2. It is a general term for the active layer 543.

Then, the gate insulating film 542 and the active layer 54
3 and a SiO 2 film on the entire surface of the stopper insulating film 544.
Interlayer insulating film 5 laminated in order of SiN film and SiO2 film
The contact holes provided corresponding to the drains 543d are filled with a metal such as Al to form the drive power supply lines 5.
46. Further, a flattening insulating film 545 made of, for example, an organic resin and flattening the surface is formed on the entire surface.
Then, a contact hole is formed at a position corresponding to the source 543s of the planarizing insulating film 545, and the IT contacted with the source 543s via the contact hole.
A transparent electrode 503 made of O (Indium Thin Oxide) or the like is arranged.

[0192] The organic EL layer 505 of this embodiment is made of MT.
DATA (4,4-bis (3-methylphenylphenylamino) biphe
nyl), a first hole transport layer 505a, TPD (4,4
, 4-tris (3-methylphenylphenylamino) triphenylanin
e) a second hole transport layer 505b composed of e), a light emitting layer 505c composed of Bebq2 (10-benzo [h] quinolinol-beryllium complex) containing a quinacridone derivative, and an electron transport layer 505d composed of Bebq2. is there.

The organic EL layer 505 is formed by a hole injected from the anode and an electron injected from the cathode.
The organic molecules forming the organic EL layer 505 are recombined inside the layer 505 and are excited to generate excitons. Light is emitted from the organic EL layer 505 during the process of radiation deactivation of the excitons, and the light is emitted from the transparent anode to the outside through the transparent insulating substrate 501 to emit light.

Note that the structure of the organic EL display device used in the pachinko gaming machine shown in the first embodiment can be applied to a slot machine, and is used in the slot machine shown in the second embodiment. The structure of the organic EL display can be applied to a pachinko game machine.

(Embodiment 3) Next, a gaming machine according to Embodiment 3 will be described. The configuration and functions of the gaming machine of the present embodiment can be applied to each of the gaming machine of the first embodiment and the gaming machine of the second embodiment, but are provided in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. An example will be described below. A feature of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is that, in order to perform an effect for notifying a change in a game state that occurs with the progress of the game, a movable object physically configured other than the EL display (for example, (A certain display object or some character).

FIG. 34 is a view for explaining the variable display device 8 provided with a movable object 930 for displaying some kind of notice on the front of the organic EL display constituting the special symbol display section 9 of the present embodiment. FIG. As shown in FIG. 34, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the plunger 910 is driven (up and down) by exciting the movable object solenoid 900 provided on the back side of the game board 6.
With the operation of the plunger 910, the link mechanism 920
Operates to appear from a position where the player cannot recognize the movable object 930 (for example, behind the decoration 8a) to a position where the player can recognize the movable object 930 (in front of the special symbol display unit 9). This movable object 930 is displayed as some kind of notice (for example, reach notice).
Can be displayed.

FIG. 35 is a block diagram for explaining a control system for controlling movable object 930 of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the command signal output from CPU 56 of game control board 31 is transmitted to CPU 10 via input buffer circuit 120 of display control board 80.
1, the movable object solenoid 900 and the ordinary symbol variable display section 10 are controlled by a control signal output through the I / O port 130 in response to the input of a command signal from the game control board 31. And a VDP (Video Display Processor) 103 for processing images.
The special symbol variable display unit 9 is controlled by the control signal output from the control unit.

The board for controlling the operation of the movable object 930 used for the production may be the game control board 31,
A sub-board (display control board 80, lamp # control board 3) that executes control in response to a command signal from the game control board 31
5, any one of the sound control board 70 and the movable object control board used only for controlling the movable object 930). This is because the control load of the movable object solenoid 900 is borne by the sub-board, so that the control load of the game control board 31 is reduced.

The sub board determines the effect contents (variable display pattern, lamp lighting pattern, etc.) according to the command # from the game control board 31. The effect contents include the operation pattern of the movable object 930. , Movable object 930
Is also included.

[0200] Electric driving means (solenoid # 900) for operating the movable object 930 so that the sub- # substrate can be used in common for the gaming machine using the movable object 930 and the gaming machine not using the movable object 930. Alternatively, a connector for connecting to a motor or the like may be provided on the sub-board. When the movable object 930 is not used, the connection connector of the sub-board may be used as an empty terminal, and the power to the output port and the electric driving means may be unused.

FIG. 36 is a view for explaining the correspondence between the special pattern variation pattern command output from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 and the movable object 930. In the display control board 80, the movable object notice random number used to determine whether to operate the movable object 930 is counted in the range of 0 to 100, and is used to determine whether to perform a re-lottery. The moving object operation random number at the time of re-lottery is also counted in the range of 0 to 100.

When the variation pattern command 8000H is received, an effect corresponding to the pattern 1 (out) is executed by the variable display unit 9, a light-emitting body such as a lamp, and a speaker, and a moving object notice random number is extracted and obtained. When the given value is any one of 1 to 10, a notice is given by a movable object. That is, for example, the movable object is operated when the special symbol starts to change. Similarly, when the variation pattern command 8001H is received, the effect corresponding to the pattern 1 (hit) is executed by the variable display unit 9, the light emitter such as the lamp, and the speaker,
A movable object notice random number is extracted, and if the obtained value is any of 1 to 70, a notice by a movable object is performed.
That is, in the case of the loss in the pattern 1, 11/1
The movable object operates with a probability of 01, and in the case of a hit in pattern 1, the movable object operates with a probability of 71/101. In other words, it can be said that the display result is likely to hit when the movable object operates. Also in the above 8002H and 8003H, as shown in FIG. 36, the display control board 80 determines whether or not to operate the movable object. Note that 800
In 3H, an effect is performed in which once a big hit symbol is displayed, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to make the big change big hit. At this time, the moving object operates with a higher probability in the case of a probability-change big hit than in the case of not a probability-change big hit. In other words, if the movable object operates when the probability variation lottery is performed, the probability variation is likely to be a big hit. Note that a plurality of patterns of the operation of the movable object may be performed. For example, a pattern in which the movable object operates only once, a pattern in which the movable object operates more than once, a pattern in which the operation speed is different,
When a motor is used, a pattern that rotates once, a pattern that rotates multiple times, and a pattern that has a different rotation speed can be considered.

Then, a command from the game control board 31
Whether or not the sub-board operates the movable object 930 is determined by lottery according to whether the effect content (display pattern, lamp pattern, etc.) based on # is a reach, a big hit, a probable big hit, a time saving big hit, or the like.

The effects produced by the operation of the movable object 930 include an announcement effect of reaching, an announcement effect of which of a plurality of types of reach will be achieved, an announcement effect of a big hit, and a probability variation. There is an announcement effect of a state, an announcement of a time reduction control state, an announcement effect of a character appearing when an effect is performed by a character, and the like. This movable object 930 is
By the time the identification information (symbol) starts to fluctuate and the display result is determined, the operation is performed when the identification information (symbol) whose update display has been stopped (still display) once starts to fluctuate again, and the probability fluctuation state, Alternatively, it is also used to produce a lottery for the time reduction control.

[0205] After the display of the identification information (symbols and the like) is stopped (static display) in the display mode of the specific game state (big hit etc.), depending on whether or not the probability change state or the like is obtained, How many times the animal 930 moves, this movable object 93
0 may be changed in any manner, or after a result of an effect such as a result display that results in a probability variation state is once disadvantageous to the player, the movable object 9 may be changed.
If the 30 is operated, the effect may be started again, and an effect may be performed so as to obtain a display result which is advantageous to the player, such as a result display in which the probability is changed.

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

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an example of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view when the outer frame of the pachinko gaming machine provided with the organic EL display on the glass door frame is removed from the island where the pachinko gaming machine is installed.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in which an organic EL display is provided on a front glass.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX of the front glass 120 of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing display contents displayed on the organic EL display of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 shows the organic EL display of FIG. 1 and the organic EL of FIG.
It is a figure for explaining display contents displayed on a display.

FIG. 7 is a view for explaining display contents of an organic EL display provided on the hitting ball supply tray of FIG. 2;

FIG. 8: An organic EL display is provided on a game board, and an organic EL display is provided.
It is a figure which shows the example at the time of attaching a protective cover to the front side of an L display.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining scroll display and a moving image of a character performed on the organic EL display.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a protective cover of the organic EL display.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a part of a YY cross section of FIG. 8;

[FIG. 12] Organic E for the center decoration of a pachinko machine
It is a figure which shows the example at the time of providing an L display.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example in which an organic EL display is provided inside a special winning opening.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing an example in which an organic EL display and a center decoration are provided integrally.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example in which a display control board box and an organic EL display are provided integrally.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example in which an organic EL display is provided on the back side of a glass plate.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram for explaining various board configurations of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a game control main flow performed by the game control board of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining a main flow of the effect control performed on the display control board of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart of control relating to a game control board and a display control board of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 21 is an overall front view of the slot machine.

FIG. 22 is a view for explaining display contents displayed on the organic EL display of the slot machine in FIG. 21.

FIG. 23 is a view for explaining display contents displayed on the organic EL display of the slot machine in FIG. 21.

24 is a view for explaining display contents displayed on the organic EL display of the slot machine in FIG. 21. FIG.

FIG. 25 is a perspective view of a door base of a slot machine, an organic EL display, and a lower decorative frame, a saucer, and an upper decorative frame for fixing them.

FIG. 26 is a block diagram for explaining a connection state between various boards provided in the slot machine and electric components.

FIG. 27 is a view illustrating a timing chart of control relating to the game control board and the effect control board of the slot machine.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a case where a large display having one meaning is displayed on all of a plurality of organic EL displays provided on the front of a pachinko game machine or a slot machine.

FIG. 29 is a block diagram in a case where both a hall management computer and a display control board of a gaming machine control an organic EL display.

FIG. 30 is a block diagram in a case where only a hall management computer controls an organic EL display of a gaming machine.

FIG. 31 is a plan view showing the organic EL display device of the present embodiment.

32 is a sectional view taken along line A-A 'of FIG.

FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view showing one pixel in more detail.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a variable display device in which a movable object for performing some kind of advance display is provided on the front surface of an organic EL display constituting a special symbol display section.

FIG. 35 is a block diagram illustrating a control system for controlling a movable object of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 36 is a view for explaining a correspondence relationship between a special pattern variation pattern command output from the game control board to the display control board and a movable object.

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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine which can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player on condition that a result of a game using a gaming device provided in the gaming machine is in a predetermined mode. A special display unit provided separately from the device and capable of displaying a specific display content corresponding to the model of the gaming machine; the specific display unit uses an organic EL display capable of displaying an arbitrary image; A gaming machine characterized by being constituted. 2. A game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and an EL control means provided separately from the game control means and controlling the organic EL display.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein said gaming control means controls said gaming device. 4. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the organic EL display is capable of displaying a model name of the gaming machine.
The gaming machine according to claim 3. 5. The gaming machine includes a variable display device capable of updating and displaying identification information, and the gaming machine wins on condition that a display result of the variable display device is a combination of predetermined identification information. A state is generated, and the organic EL display is capable of providing an explanation display indicating in advance what combination is present as a combination of identification information related to the occurrence of the winning state.
The gaming machine according to claim 4. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the organic EL display is capable of displaying an explanation for explaining a gaming method in the gaming machine. 7. The game machine can be controlled to a special game state that is advantageous for a player different from the specific game state, and the organic EL display can determine what kind of condition to generate the special game state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an explanation display indicating in advance whether a condition is present is possible. 8. The variable display device capable of displaying a display result after starting the variable display, wherein the organic EL display is used as an effect in the variable display performed by the variable display device. Characterized in that it is possible to display an explanation indicating in advance whether there is a special effect,
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7. 9. A game machine main body, and an opening / closing member provided on the front side of the game machine main body so as to be openable and closable with respect to the game machine main body, wherein the organic EL display is provided on the opening / closing member side. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: 10. A game board provided with the game machine, into which a game ball is driven, and a game frame to which the game board is detachably attached, wherein the organic EL display is mounted on a front side of the game board. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is provided with: 11. A game board provided with the game machine, into which a game ball is driven, and a game frame to which the game board is detachably attached. The organic EL display is provided on the game frame side. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: 12. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a display result of a variable display device as said game device is derived and displayed.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the slot machine is a slot machine that satisfies a game ending condition and can generate a prize according to a display result of the variable display device.