JP2004008622A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the presentation effect and the decoration effect by utilizing areas other than a game area without deteriorating the outer appearance. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine such as a pachinko game machine and a slot machine comprises organic EL displays 100a-100d and a display control means for controlling the display of the organic EL displays 100a-100d according to the game condition. A transparent window through which the game area 7 can be seen is formed on the front face of the game machine, and the display area 100 of the organic EL displays 100a-100d is formed at least in a part of the area excluding the transparent window on the front face of the game machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In this type of gaming machine, a lamp or LED that is turned on or blinks in response to a change in the gaming state, for example, the occurrence of a big hit state, in order to enhance the staging effect and the decoration effect, is provided in a gaming area (for a pachinko machine, a game board surface, In general, a slot machine is provided around the periphery of a variable display area.
[0003]
On the other hand, there is a demand to further enhance the staging effect and the decoration effect by utilizing the area around these game areas, and as an example of a method for realizing this, more lamps and LEDs are provided in areas other than the game area, It is conceivable to perform an effect according to the game state by changing the lighting or blinking state of the lamp or LED.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when a large number of lamps and LEDs are provided in an area other than the gaming area as described above, the appearance of the gaming machine may be impaired. Furthermore, there is a problem in that the effect by lighting or blinking of these lamps or LEDs has a limit in the expressiveness, so that it is not possible to further improve the effect of the effect and the decorative effect.
[0005]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that can enhance a staging effect and a decoration effect by utilizing an area other than the gaming area without impairing the appearance. The purpose is.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game using a predetermined value and provides a predetermined game value based on a result of the game,
An EL display device that changes a display mode by applying a voltage to the electroluminescent material to emit light,
Display control means for performing display control of the EL display device in accordance with a game state, a see-through window capable of seeing through a game area is formed on the front of the game machine, and a see-through window on the front of the game machine is formed. A display region of the EL display device is formed in at least a part of the region except for the region.
According to this feature, the display mode of the display area formed in the area other than the see-through window through which the game area can be seen can be changed according to the game state. For example, character information can be changed according to the game state. It is also possible to display a moving image such as an animation or an animation, so that the effect other than the game area and the effect of the decoration can be drastically enhanced by utilizing the area other than the game area without deteriorating the appearance. In addition, by employing a self-luminous EL display device as a display device, a display with excellent visibility can be performed.
[0007]
In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is preferable that the electroluminescent material is an organic electroluminescent material that emits light when a DC voltage is applied.
In this case, light emission can be performed by applying a low DC voltage, so that display driving can be performed with low power consumption.
[0008]
It is preferable that the gaming machine of the present invention includes a see-through window frame in which the see-through window is formed, and the display area of the EL display device is provided over substantially the entire area of the see-through window frame excluding the see-through window. .
With this configuration, the display mode can be changed over the entire area of the see-through window frame except the see-through window, so that the effect of rendering and the decorative effect can be further enhanced.
[0009]
It is preferable that the display control means of the gaming machine of the present invention is detachably connected to the EL display device.
In this way, by changing only the display control means at the time of changing the model, it is possible to perform effects according to the model, and the EL display device can be reused, so that the cost associated with changing the model can be reduced.
[0010]
The gaming machine of the present invention is preferably provided with a protective layer for covering the surface of the EL display device.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as damage to the EL display device due to an external impact or the like.
[0011]
It is preferable that the display control means of the gaming machine of the present invention performs display control of the EL display device according to a game history.
With this configuration, the display mode can be changed according to the game history, so that the effect can be further enhanced.
[0012]
It is preferable that the display control means of the gaming machine of the present invention performs display control of the EL display device in accordance with a game event at that time.
With this configuration, the display mode can be changed by reflecting the game event at that time in real time, so that the effect can be further enhanced.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0014]
FIG. 1 shows an overall front view of a pachinko machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 as a see-through window frame formed in a frame shape on an upper front surface.
[0015]
A ball supply tray 3 is provided below the glass door frame 2. On the left and right sides of the hit ball supply tray 3, sound emitting units 29 for emitting sounds output from speakers 27 (see FIG. 4) provided therein are provided. Below the hit ball supply tray 3, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing pachinko balls overflowing from the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hit ball operation handle 5 for firing a hit ball are provided.
[0016]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 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. In addition, behind the glass door frame 2, organic EL displays 100a to 100d as EL display devices to be described in detail later are provided in an area excluding the game area 7. Further, game effect LEDs 28 are provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 7 and the outer peripheral portion of the display area 100. As the game effect LED 28, a full-color LED having light emitting elements of R (red), G (green), and B (blue), which are three primary colors of light, is applied, and red, green, blue, water, purple, and yellow are applied. , And white light can be emitted.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 2, the glass door frame 2 is located substantially at the center, and includes a glass plate 2a as a see-through window through which the game area 7 can be viewed, and a glass frame 2b holding the glass plate 2a. The glass frame 2b is formed by molding a transparent resin such as polycarbonate. The surface of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d is covered with the glass frame 2b, and the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are formed through the glass frame 2b. The display contents of d can be visually recognized. As a result, a display area 100 (see FIG. 1) in which the display contents of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are displayed over an area of the glass door frame 2 excluding the glass plate 2a, that is, almost the entire area of the glass frame 2b. .
[0018]
As described above, in this embodiment, since the front of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d is covered with the glass frame 2b constituting the glass door frame 2, the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are protected from external impacts and the like. It is supposed to be.
[0019]
In the present embodiment, the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are provided around the game area 7, that is, on the main body side of the pachinko machine 2, and the wiring from the organic EL displays 100a to 100d can be simplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the organic EL displays 100a to 100d may be provided on the inner surface of the glass frame 2b constituting the glass door frame 2.
[0020]
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16, the organic EL displays 100a to 100d may be provided on the surface of the glass frame 2b constituting the glass door frame 2. In this manner, the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are provided. It is possible to prevent the emission luminance of d from attenuating through the glass frame 2b and the like. In particular, in this case, since the surfaces of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are exposed to the outside even in a normal state, the protective layer 109 (see FIG. 3) is formed on the surfaces of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d as described above. ) Is preferably formed, thereby preventing inconveniences such as damage to the organic EL displays 100a to 100d due to an external impact or the like.
[0021]
Returning to FIG. 1, near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 8 including a variable display unit 9 and a variable display 10 is provided.
[0022]
The variable display section 9 is formed of an LCD display (liquid crystal display), and is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information called “special symbols”. Specifically, in the display area of the variable display section 9, three variable display areas are formed on the display in a manner arranged in the horizontal direction, and in these areas, "left symbol", "middle symbol", "right symbol" Can be variably displayed independently of each other. The variable display 10 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information called “ordinary symbols” in one symbol display area composed of 7-segment LEDs.
[0023]
The special symbol displayed on the variable display section 9 is variably started based on the fact that a hit ball starts and wins in the start winning opening 14 as described later. On the other hand, the ordinary symbol displayed on the variable display section 10 is variably started based on a hit ball passing through the passage gate 11 as described later.
[0024]
At the lower part of the variable display section 9, a start winning storage display 18 having four display sections (LEDs) for storing and displaying the number of start winning balls winning the start winning port 14 is provided. In this embodiment, one LED of the start winning storage display 18 is additionally lit each time the starting winning is stored, with the upper limit being four. Then, each time the variable display of the special symbol is started on the variable display section 9, one LED is turned off.
[0025]
On the side of the variable display device 8, a passing gate 11 for guiding a hit ball is provided. The movable piece 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. The pass gate 11 includes a gate switch 12 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a hit ball passing through the pass gate 11. The hit ball that has won the starting winning opening 14 is detected by the starting winning opening switch 17 (see FIG. 4).
[0026]
Below the movable piece 15, a variable winning ball device 19 provided with an opening / closing plate 20 is attached. When the gaming state becomes the big hit state (specific gaming state), the open / close plate 20 is opened by the solenoid 21 (see FIG. 4), and the large winning opening of the variable winning ball device 19 is opened. Of the balls that have entered the special winning opening, the winning balls that have entered the specific winning area (V pocket) are detected by the V count switch 22 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, a winning ball that has won a normal winning area other than the specific winning area in the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 (see FIG. 4).
[0027]
In the game area 7, a plurality of winning ports 24a to 24d are provided. The hit balls that have won the winning openings 24a to 24d are detected by the winning ball detection switches 99a to 99d (see FIG. 4). Decorative lamps 25 illuminated and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and the lower part has an out port 26 for collecting hit balls that have not won.
[0028]
A hit ball fired by a hammer rocked by a drive motor 94 (see FIG. 4) by operating the hit ball operation handle 5 enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail (not shown), and thereafter flows down the game area 7. I will do it. At this time, the pachinko balls that have not reached the game area 7 because the launching power is too weak are recirculated to the surplus ball tray 4 through a recirculation path (not shown).
[0029]
When a hit ball hit into the game area 7 is detected by the gate switch 12 through the passing gate 11, the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the variable display 10 starts to change. When the hit ball passes through the passage gate 11 during the variable display of the variable display 10, the passage is stored. After the variable display 10 is stopped and the fluctuation can be started again, the passage storage is performed. The variable display 10 is subjected to variable display control by subtracting “1”. 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 a passage memory display (not shown).
[0030]
In addition, when a hit ball is won in the starting winning opening 14 and detected by the starting winning opening switch 17, the special symbol displayed on the variable display section 9 starts to scroll if the special symbol can be changed. For example, unless the special symbol has already been changed and the special symbol is being changed, the change of the special symbol cannot be started immediately, so that the starting winning memory is increased by one.
[0031]
When the display result after the variable display operation of the variable display 10 becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, 7), the movable piece 15 provided in the starting winning opening 14 is opened for a predetermined time, and the pachinko machine is opened. This is an advantageous state for the player who easily gets a ball in the starting winning opening 14.
[0032]
When a pachinko ball wins in the starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the starting winning switch 17, all special symbols can be changed in the variable display section 9 of the variable display device 8 if the change of the special symbol can be started. Display (variable display) starts. After that, when the left, middle, and right special symbols stop and the stop display result becomes a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 777), a specific game state (big hit state) occurs. A specific display mode in which such a big hit state occurs is called a big hit symbol, and in this example, a plurality of types are predetermined. When the big hit state occurs as described above, the opening / closing plate 20 of the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is opened to be in a first state that is advantageous for the player. The first state is terminated when a condition of the earlier of a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number of hits (for example, 10) is established, and thereafter, the disadvantage is disadvantageous for the player. This is the second state. If the hit ball that has entered the big winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 19 in the first state wins in the specific winning area (V pocket) and is detected by the V count switch 22, the first state of that time is performed. After the end of the operation, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again to enter the first state. The repetition continuation control in the first state can be executed up to 15 times in this embodiment. Such a period in the first state in which execution is possible up to 15 times is referred to as a round of repetition continuation control. In this example, the repetition continuation control can be repeatedly executed from the first round to a maximum of the fifteenth round.
[0033]
As described above, when the left, middle, and right special symbols variably displayed on the variable display unit 9 of the variable display device 8 are stopped and displayed in a combination of big hit symbols matching the same symbol type, a big hit occurs as described above. However, if the jackpot symbol is a predetermined type of jackpot symbol (a symbol in a special display mode) among a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol is compared with the regular jackpot state after the end of the specific game state. Is a probability variation state in which the probability of occurrence of fluctuating is high (hereinafter, also referred to as a probability variation state). The big hit symbol of the special display mode that triggers the occurrence of such a probability variation state is called a positive change symbol. Hereinafter, the jackpot generated by the probable variable symbol is called a probable variable jackpot, and is distinguished from a normal jackpot which is a jackpot generated by a jackpot symbol (non-probable symbol) other than the probable variable symbol.
[0034]
Once a probability change big hit occurs during the normal game state, the probability change state is, for example, a probability change state until at least a predetermined number of times of the probability change continuation (for example, once or twice) big hit occurs. Is continuously controlled. Further, if a probability change big hit occurs during the probability change state, the probability change continuation number is counted again after the probability change big hit, and thereafter, the probability change state continues until at least the probability change continuation number of the big hit occurs. If the jackpot that has reached the number of times of continuation of the probability change is caused by a non-probability variable symbol other than the probability variation symbol, the game returns to the normal game state in which the probability variation does not occur.
[0035]
In the variable display unit 9 of the variable display device 8, a reach state may occur. Here, the “reach state” refers to a specific state even when the variable display unit 9 of the variable display device 8 is variably started and the display control progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed. This refers to a display mode that does not deviate from the display conditions that are the display mode. That is, the reach refers to a display state in which, at a stage where a part of a plurality of display results has not been derived and displayed yet, a display result that has been derived and displayed already satisfies a condition for a combination of specific display modes.
[0036]
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d as the EL display used in the present embodiment.
[0037]
The organic EL displays 100a to 100d of this embodiment include an X-side glass substrate 101 on which a plurality of indium oxide thin film electrodes (hereinafter, referred to as ITO electrodes) 103 serving as anodes and a plurality of metal electrodes 106 serving as cathodes. An organic phosphor thin film 105R, 105G, which emits each light of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) by applying an electric field between both electrodes of the arranged Y-side glass substrate 107 and The X-side glass substrate 101 and the X-side glass substrate 101 are formed by arranging thin films on the carrier layer 104 formed so as to cover the ITO electrodes 103 with the intervening 105B and providing a sealant 102 on the outer periphery thereof. The space between the glass substrate 107 and the Y-side glass substrate 107 is sealed. At the outer peripheral end of the X-side glass substrate 101 and the outer peripheral end of the Y-side glass substrate 101, an ITO electrode 103 serving as an anode and a metal electrode 106 serving as a cathode are connected by a flexible print which is connected to an EL drive circuit 117 described later. A substrate (FPC) 108 is derived. On the outer side of the Y-side glass substrate 101, a protective layer 109 is formed of a colored transparent resin obtained by coloring a resin such as polycarbonate, and the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are damaged by an external impact or the like. Inconveniences such as doing so can be prevented.
[0038]
Organic electroluminescent (hereinafter, referred to as organic EL) materials used for the organic phosphor thin films 105R, 105G, and 105B include known low-molecular or high-molecular organic EL materials such as anthracene, naphthalene, phenanthrene, pyrene, and chrysene. It is preferable to use organic EL materials such as perylene, butadiene derivative, coumarin, and acridine stilbene derivative.
[0039]
As the carrier layer 104, it is preferable to use a material that transports holes to the organic phosphor thin films 105R, 105G, and 105B, or a known organic conductive material that transports electrons. Examples include phthalocyanine-based compounds and aromatic amine-based compounds to be transported, and oxadiazole derivatives and triazole derivatives are exemplified as those that transport electrons, and these can be formed and used at a predetermined film pressure. it can.
[0040]
Further, a method of forming a thin film of the organic EL material or the organic conductive material 104 may be a sputtering method, a vapor deposition method, or the like, depending on the properties of each material to be used, as long as a high-quality thin film without pinholes can be formed. In the case of a polymer, an appropriate method such as a spin coating method can be used.
[0041]
In the organic EL displays 100a to 100d according to the present embodiment, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) are provided at portions where the anode (ITO electrode 103) and the cathode (metal electrode 106) intersect and are adjacent to each other. Organic phosphor thin films 105R, 105G, and 105B that emit light of the three primary colors are arranged in parallel, and a relatively low-voltage DC voltage is applied between these opposed electrodes, so that red (R), green (G) ) And blue (B) are emitted to the X-side glass substrate 101 side.
[0042]
Further, in the present embodiment, one pixel is formed with these adjacent red (R), green (G), and blue (B) as one unit, and these are arranged in a dot matrix. By appropriately selecting an electrode to which a voltage is applied by the EL driving circuit 117, characters and images can be displayed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the three primary colors of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) are appropriately changed by the EL drive circuit 117 by changing the pulse width of the voltage applied between the intersecting electrodes. By performing the gradation display by changing the emission intensity of each color, full color display is possible.
[0043]
In this embodiment, glass is used as the substrate material on which the metal electrodes 106 are arranged. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and opaque materials may be used as these substrate materials. good. Further, in the present embodiment, the opaque metal electrode 106 is applied as a cathode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a transparent electrode material is applied as the cathode to form the organic EL display 100a. ~ D itself may be transparent. Further, a polymer film or the like may be used instead of glass as the substrate material, and the organic EL displays 100a to 100d may be formed as flexible film displays.
[0044]
Further, in this embodiment, since the organic EL displays 100a to 100d using the organic electroluminescent (EL) material which emits light by applying a relatively low DC voltage are used as the EL display device, The display can be driven by electric power.
[0045]
Note that the present invention is not limited to this. Examples of these EL display devices include a zinc sulfide (ZnS) thin film to which various elements such as manganese (Mn) and terbium are added, and a cerium (Ce) added. The obtained strontium sulfide (SrS) thin film may be used as an EL material, and an inorganic EL display that emits light by applying a high-frequency voltage to these EL thin films may be used.
[0046]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a connection state between various boards and various electrical components provided in the pachinko machine and an example of a circuit configuration in the game control board 31.
[0047]
The game control board 31 includes a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko 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, a winning ball detection switches 99a to 99d, and a full tank switch 13. A basic circuit includes a switch circuit 58 for supplying a signal from the (full-fill switch 13 for detecting the full state of the surplus sphere tray 4) to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the movable piece 15 and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the open / close plate 20. A solenoid circuit 59 driven in accordance with a command from 53 and a lamp / LED circuit 60 for lighting and blinking the start winning storage display 18 and for driving the variable display 10 and the decorative lamp 25 are included.
[0048]
In addition, the game control board 31 generates big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit, start information indicating the number of start winning prize balls used for variable display of the variable display device 8, and probability fluctuation in accordance with data provided from the basic circuit 53. And a first information output circuit 64 that outputs probability change information indicating that the change has occurred to an external management computer or the like.
[0049]
The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54, a RAM 55, a CPU 56, an I / O port 57, and a clock generator 50. The ROM 54 is for storing various information (data) such as a game control program. The RAM 55 is to be used as a work memory. The CPU 56 performs a control operation such as a game control operation in accordance with various control programs such as a game control program. The I / O port 57 has a plurality of ports provided for input / output of various information such as data and signals. The clock generation unit 50 supplies an operation clock serving as a reference timing when the basic circuit 53 operates to each unit in the basic circuit 53 such as the CPU 56.
[0050]
Further, the game control board 31 includes an initial reset circuit 66 for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, a periodic reset circuit 65 for periodically resetting the basic circuit 53 after the power is turned on, An address decode circuit 67 that decodes an applied address signal and outputs a signal for selecting one of the I / O ports 57 is provided.
[0051]
The basic circuit 53 is initially reset by an initial reset circuit 66 when the power is turned on. After the power is turned on, the basic circuit 53 is periodically reset (for example, every 2 ms) by the periodic reset circuit 65, and an interrupt process is executed. Thus, every time the interrupt processing is executed, the game control program is executed again from the predetermined position.
[0052]
A hit ball firing device (not shown) for firing a hit ball is driven by a drive motor 94 controlled by a circuit on a firing control board 91. The driving force of the driving motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the hit ball operation handle 5. That is, the circuit on the firing control board 91 is controlled so that the hit ball is fired at a speed corresponding to the operation amount of the hit ball operation handle 5.
[0053]
A display control command is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 as command information relating to display control of the variable display unit 9 of the variable display device 8 and display control of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d. On the display control board 80 side, display control of the variable display unit 9 and display control of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are performed in accordance with the instruction content of the display control command.
[0054]
A light emission control command is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the LED control board 35 as command information regarding light emission control of the game effect LED 28 controlled by the LED control board 35. On the LED control board 35 side, the light emission control of the game effect LED 28 is performed according to the instruction content of the light emission control command. In the present embodiment, the same command as the display control command transmitted to the display control board 80 is transmitted as the light emission control command, whereby the variable display unit 9 and the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are transmitted. The light emission control of the game effect LED 28 is performed in conjunction with the display of.
[0055]
A voice control command is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the voice control board 70 as command information relating to control of voice such as a sound effect output from the speaker 27 by the voice control board 70. In response to the voice control command, the voice control board 70 performs voice control such as generation of a sound effect from the speaker 27.
[0056]
In addition, the basic circuit 53 determines a predetermined number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the prize ball detection switches 99a to 99d, the detection signal of the start winning opening switch 17, the detection signal of the V count switch 22, and the detection signal of the count switch 23. Is transmitted to the prize ball control board 37 as command information for causing the ball to be paid out by the ball payout device 97. The prize ball control board 37 controls the ball payout device 97 in accordance with the output payout control command to control a predetermined number of prize balls.
[0057]
When the detection signal from the full tank switch 13 indicates the full state, a payout prohibition command is transmitted to the prize ball control board 37 in accordance with the situation, and the prize ball is paid out by the ball payout device 97. To stop.
[0058]
A second information output circuit section 68 is provided on the prize ball control board 37, so that information on the number of payouts of prize balls controlled by the prize ball control board 37 can be externally output. I have.
[0059]
The prize ball control board 37 is connected to a card unit (not shown) installed correspondingly, and can transmit and receive various signals. The ball prize control board 37 responds to a ball lending request from the corresponding card unit. It controls the payout device 97 to pay out a predetermined number of loaned balls.
[0060]
In addition, by exchanging the game control board 31 and the display control board 80 among the various boards mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game characteristics and the effect contents can be changed. That is, the model can be changed by exchanging each of these boards. Note that the launch control board 91 and the prize ball control board 37 are commonly used between different models.
[0061]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display control board 80. The control unit 110 provided on the display control board 80 includes a CPU 111, a RAM 112 that can write and read necessary data, a ROM 113 that stores a control program of the CPU 111, various data tables, and the like, an I / O port 114, ,including. That is, the control unit 110 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer in which the CPU 111, the RAM 112, the ROM 113, and the I / O port 114 are all incorporated.
[0062]
The display control board 80 includes an input circuit 115 to which a display control command from the game control board 31 is input, a liquid crystal drive circuit 116 for controlling the display of the variable display unit 9, and organic EL displays 100a to 100d. Drive circuit 117 for controlling the display of an image, an image ROM 118 storing display data displayed on the variable display section 9, and an image storing display data displayed on the organic EL displays 100a to 100d. And a ROM 119.
[0063]
The control unit 110 specifies the command content based on the display control command transmitted from the game control board 31, and the display pattern of the variable display unit 9 and / or the organic EL displays 100a to 100d according to the specified command content. Is extracted, and a liquid crystal drive circuit 116 and / or an EL drive circuit 117 display a display drive command for displaying display data corresponding to the display pattern on the variable display unit 9 and / or the organic EL displays 100a to 100d. Perform processing to transmit to
[0064]
On the other hand, the liquid crystal drive circuit 116 extracts the corresponding display data from the image ROM 118 based on the reception of the display drive command from the control unit 110, and performs the display drive of the variable display 9 based on the extracted display data.
[0065]
In addition, the EL driving circuit 117 extracts the corresponding display data from the image ROM 119 based on the reception of the display driving command from the control unit 110, and displays the display driving of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d based on the extracted display data. I do.
[0066]
Next, an example of a display state of the display area 100 and a light emission state of the game effect lamp 28 based on the control of the display control board 80 and the LED control board 35 of the pachinko machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.
[0067]
First, in a normal state, nothing is displayed except that a predetermined standby screen is periodically displayed in the display area 100. The game effect lamp 28 is also turned off.
[0068]
For example, in this state, when a hit ball wins the winning openings 24a to 24d or passes through the passage gate 11, the display area 100 temporarily emits white light and the gaming effect lamp 28 also emits white light. .
[0069]
Further, when the ordinary symbol variably displayed on the variable display 10 is determined or when the movable piece 15 is opened, the display area 100 temporarily emits green light and the gaming effect lamp 28 also emits green light. I do.
[0070]
When the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14, the display area 100 temporarily emits a light color (less than 100 times; red, 100 to less than 200 times; purple, 200 times or more; blue, etc.), and the gaming effect lamp 28 also emits light of the same color.
[0071]
As shown in FIG. 6, when the variable display of the variable display section 9 is started based on the winning start, the spiral pattern of the color corresponding to the number of starting winnings is displayed in the display area 100 in the counterclockwise direction. A rotating image is displayed, and the gaming effect lamp 28 sequentially emits light in the clockwise direction with the same emission color. At the start of the variable display, a character or the like may be displayed in a part of the display area 100 to notify that the display of the variable display unit 9 is likely to develop into a reach pattern.
[0072]
As illustrated in FIG. 7, when the display mode of the variable display unit 9 is in the reach state, an image in which the target design of the reach is rotated is displayed in the display area 100 in accordance with the rotation of the spiral pattern. At the same time, the light emission mode of the game effect lamp 28 changes to blinking.
[0073]
As shown in FIG. 8, when a big hit state occurs, the big hit symbol (for example, “7”) displayed on the variable display section 9 and the character “big hit” are displayed in the display area 100. Each time the player makes a transition to the first state advantageous to the player described above, the number of transitions corresponding to the transition is displayed, or an animation related to the character displayed on the variable display section 9 is displayed. The display mode of the display area 100 also changes according to the display mode 9. The light emission mode of the game effect lamp 28 also changes according to the display mode of the variable display section 9.
[0074]
In addition, if a large hit state occurs due to the probability change symbols being aligned on the variable display unit 9 and then the state shifts to the probability variation state, as shown in FIG. Characters are displayed in display area 100. At this time, the display mode of the background of the display area 100 changes in accordance with the number of extended games, that is, the number of consecutive jackpots (the number of consecutive jackpots) (one time; green; two times; blue; three times; purple; Times; red, 5 times or more; red flashing, etc.). In addition, the light emission mode of the game effect lamp 28 changes accordingly.
[0075]
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display area 100 on which the display contents of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are displayed is formed so as to be visible around the glass plate 2a facing the game area 7. The display mode of the display area 100 can be changed according to the game state. For example, the light emission color and the light emission mode are changed according to the game state, such as a start winning prize and the occurrence of a big hit game state. And display of character information and animation display such as animation can be performed, so that the effect other than the game area 7 and the effect of decoration can be dramatically improved by utilizing the area other than the game area 7 without deteriorating the appearance. it can.
[0076]
In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display mode of the variable display unit 9, for example, the light emission color or the light emission mode of the display area 100 is changed or the character information is displayed in accordance with the occurrence of a symbol change or a reach state. For example, a highly expressive effect can be performed by utilizing an area other than the game area 7 such as displaying a moving image such as an animation or an animation. It can be carried out.
[0077]
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game effect LEDs 28 are provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7 and the outer periphery of the display area 100, and the light emission mode of the game effect LEDs 28 changes in conjunction with the display mode of the display area 100. Thus, an effective effect can be provided by a combination of a change in the display mode of the display area 100 and a change in the light emission mode of the gaming effect LED 28.
[0078]
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a self-luminous EL display device (organic EL display devices 100a to 100d) is adopted as a display device. Thus, a display with excellent visibility can be performed. In addition, compared to the case where a display device such as a plasma display or a dot matrix LED which is the same self-luminous display device is applied, display driving can be performed with lower power consumption, and the gaming machine itself can be reduced in weight. . In this embodiment, the organic EL displays 100a to 100d using an organic EL material as the EL material are employed. However, even when the inorganic EL display using the inorganic EL material described above is employed as a display device. Almost the same effects can be obtained.
[0079]
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display area 100 is formed over substantially the entire area of the glass frame 2b of the glass door frame 2, that is, substantially the entire area excluding the glass plate 2a that covers the game area 7 of the glass door frame 2. Since the display mode can be changed over substantially the entire area of the glass door frame 2 excluding the game area 7, the effect of rendering and the effect of decoration can be further enhanced.
[0080]
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a display area is formed on at least a part of the area excluding the area facing the game area 7 (the area of the glass plate 2a in this embodiment) on the front of the pachinko machine 2. For example, one or a plurality of display areas may be partially formed. In addition, the display area may be formed in an area other than the glass frame 2b, for example, in an area such as a side surface of the hit ball supply tray 3 and its periphery, a side surface of the surplus ball storage plate 4 and its periphery, and a periphery of the hit ball operation handle. good.
[0081]
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the protective layer 109 is formed on the outer side of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d, and the front surface is further covered with the glass frame 2b constituting the glass door frame 2. Since the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are protected by the protective layer 109 and the glass frame 2b, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as damage to the organic EL displays 100a to 100d due to an external impact or the like.
[0082]
In this embodiment, the surfaces of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d are protected by both the protective layer 109 and the glass frame 2b, so that damage to the organic EL displays 100a to 100d can be effectively prevented. Although it is preferable because it can be prevented, the effect described above can be obtained if at least one of them is covered.
[0083]
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display control board 80 for controlling the display of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d is replaceable, and is detachably connected to the organic EL displays 100a to 100d. When the model is changed, it is possible to change the display control according to the model by exchanging only the display control board 80, and the organic EL displays 100a to 100d can be reused. Can be reduced.
[0084]
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display control of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d and the display control of the variable display unit 9 are performed by the same display control board 80, and the organic EL display is performed. Since it is not necessary to separately provide a control unit for controlling the display of the devices 100a to 100d and a control unit for controlling the display of the variable display unit 9, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.
[0085]
Further, in the present embodiment, the display control function of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d is mounted on the display control board 80 which is replaced when the model is changed, and the LED control board 35 and the voice control board 70 which do not need to be replaced. It is more economical than when mounted on
[0086]
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the LED control board 35 and the audio control board 70 may be provided with a display control function of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d.
[0087]
Further, the control means for controlling the display of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d and the control means for controlling the display of the variable display unit 9 may be constituted by separate control means. Concentration of the processing load on one control means can be avoided. When high-performance control means is used, the display control of the organic EL displays 100a to 100d, the display control of the variable display unit 9, the sound output control of the speaker 27, and the light emission control of the game effect LED 28 are controlled by one control. It is good also as composition performed by a means.
[0088]
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display mode of the display area 100 at the time of the start winning is changed according to the number of start winnings from the jackpot game state generated last time, or the display area 100 during the probability fluctuation state is changed. The display mode is changed in accordance with the game history related to the game that has already been performed, for example, the display mode is changed in accordance with the number of consecutive changes, and the display mode of the display area 100 is changed. .
[0089]
In the present embodiment, as the game history, the number of start winning a prize from the jackpot game state generated last time and the number of consecutive probable changes are exemplified, but, for example, the number of payout prize balls after the last big hit occurrence, The display mode of the display area 100 may be changed in accordance with the number of big hits from the time, the number of probability changes, the number of payout prize balls, or the like. Further, a counting means is provided for counting the number of hit balls and the number of out-balls fired in the game area 7, and according to the number of shot balls or the number of out-balls at the time of opening of the store or after the occurrence of the previous big hit, etc. The display mode may be changed.
[0090]
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, according to the game event at that time, such as during standby, at the time of a prize, at the time of passing a gate, at the time of a start prize, during a symbol change, during a big hit game state, during a probability change state, or the like. The display mode of the display area 100 is changed, so that the effect can be further enhanced.
[0091]
Note that, in the present embodiment, as the game events, waiting, winning, passing through the gate, starting winning, symbol change, during the big hit game state, probability change state is illustrated, for example, The display mode of the display area 100 may be changed according to the payout of a prize ball or the firing of a hit ball. Further, the display mode of the display area 100 may be changed according to the operation state of the hit ball operation handle 5.
[0092]
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and may be modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. It goes without saying that the addition is included in the present invention.
[0093]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, a normal pachinko machine that performs a game using a pachinko ball is applied as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other gaming machines, for example, Games such as slot machines that play games using medals and pachinko balls, circulating pachinko machines in which pachinko balls circulate, and completely credit-type slot machines that play games using credits without using medals and pachinko balls Machine may be applied.
[0094]
FIG. 10 is a front view of a slot machine 201 which is an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied.
[0095]
The front surface of the slot machine 201 mainly includes an upper panel 204, a game panel 206, and a lower panel 207. On the inner surfaces of the upper panel 204 and the lower panel 207, organic EL displays 290 and 292 similar to the organic EL display applied to the pachinko machine 1 are provided, respectively. And display areas through which the display contents of the organic EL displays 290 and 292 can be visually recognized.
[0096]
A substantially transparent window 214 through which the reels 251L, 251C, and 251R can be seen is formed at a substantially central portion of the game panel 206, and an inner surface around the window is applied to the pachinko machine 1 described above. Organic EL displays 291a to 291d similar to the organic EL displays are provided, and a display area where the display contents of the organic EL displays 291a to 291d can be visually recognized through the game panel 206 is formed.
[0097]
As described above, the organic EL displays 290, 291a-d, and 292 are provided on the inner surfaces of the upper panel 204, the game panel 206, and the lower panel 207, respectively. That is, since the surfaces of the organic EL displays 290, 291a-d, and 292 are covered with these panels, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as breakage of the organic EL panels 290, 291a-d, and 292 due to external impact or the like. .
[0098]
In the slot machine 201, a display area is formed by the organic EL displays 290, 291a-d, and 292 over substantially the entire area of the upper panel 204, the game panel 206 (excluding the see-through window 214), and the lower panel 207 that constitute the front surface. Since the display mode of almost the entire area on the front of the slot machine 201 can be changed, the effect of rendering and the effect of decoration can be further enhanced.
[0099]
A start lever 238 for starting a game and stop buttons 240L, 240C, 240R corresponding to the reels 251L, 251C, 251R are provided between the game panel 206 and the lower panel 207.
[0100]
Here, the game procedure of the slot machine 201 will be briefly described. First, a bet amount is set using medals and credits. Thus, the game can be started. By operating the start lever 238 in this state, the game is started, and the rotation of the reels 251L, 251C, 251R is started. Based on this, the symbols drawn on each of the reels 251L, 251C, 251R are variably displayed in the see-through window 214 downward. By operating the stop buttons 240L, 240C, 240R in this state, the corresponding reels are stopped and controlled, and the symbols are derived and displayed. When all of the reels are stopped by operating these stop buttons, and a symbol of each reel displayed in the see-through window 214 at this time has a predetermined display mode, for example, a win is generated if the symbols are aligned at “777”. Then, a predetermined game value (game state such as a big bonus (BB) or a regular bonus (RB) that can acquire many values, such as medals and credits) is provided.
[0101]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a control board for controlling each part of the slot machine 201. The slot machine 201 is mainly provided with a main control board 400 for controlling a game (game state) and a sub-control board 401 for controlling various effects according to control commands from the main control board 400. ing.
[0102]
The above-described organic EL displays 290, 291a-d, and 292 are connected to the sub-control board 401, and the display control of these organic EL displays 290, 291a-d, and 292 is performed by the It has become to be. Further, the organic EL displays 290, 291a-d, 292 and the sub-control board 401 are detachably connected to each other. To 292 can be reused.
[0103]
In the slot machine 201, when the game is not being played, that is, in the standby state, the display patterns in the standby state are displayed in the display areas formed on the respective panels by the organic EL displays 290, 291a to 292d. . For example, as shown in FIG. 12, a title image indicating the model name of the slot machine is displayed in a display area corresponding to the upper panel 204 and the lower panel 207, and a bet is displayed in a display area corresponding to the gaming panel 206. An image prompting the user to set the number is displayed. Although not specifically shown, the display mode of the display area corresponding to each panel is changed according to the game history, such as the number of games between bonuses such as BB and RB, the number of games since opening, and the number of BBs or RBs. You may make it do.
[0104]
When a bet amount is set or a game is started, necessary information is displayed in a display area corresponding to each panel in accordance with the bet amount. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, a bet number set in a predetermined area of a display area corresponding to the game panel 206, a pay line activated based on the bet number, and the like are displayed. If a prize is accepted at the start of the game, an image indicating that is displayed in a display area corresponding to the game panel 206.
[0105]
Further, when each reel being rotated, that is, during variable display is stopped, the display mode of the display area corresponding to each panel is changed according to the stopped state. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, a winning line having a possibility of winning is displayed in the display area corresponding to the game panel 206 in accordance with the stop of the reel. Further, the determined reel stop symbol may be displayed in any of the display areas corresponding to the respective panels in accordance with the reel stop status.
[0106]
When a game state advantageous to a player such as BB or RB occurs, a display mode indicating that is displayed in a display area corresponding to each panel. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when a big bonus occurs, an image to that effect is displayed in a display area corresponding to each panel.
[0107]
As described above, in the slot machine 201, for example, the display area corresponding to each panel provided on the front surface thereof in accordance with the progress of the game (game state) such as the setting of the number of bets, the start of the game, the stop of the reels, and the like. Can be changed, and a rendering effect and a decoration effect can be obtained by utilizing an area other than the area where the transparent window 214 in which the display mode of each reel can be visually recognized without impairing the appearance. Can be dramatically increased. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a transparent EL panel may be provided in the transparent window 214 so that images and character information can be displayed on the transparent window 214.
[0108]
Further, in the slot machine 201, an area where the transparent window 214 is formed, such as changing the display area corresponding to each panel according to the display mode of each reel, for example, the stop state of each reel and the appearance at that time. Since it is possible to perform an effect with high expressiveness by utilizing an area other than the above, it is possible to effect more effectively depending on the display status of each reel.
[0109]
Each element in the above embodiment corresponds to the present invention as follows.
[0110]
Claim 1 of the present invention plays a game using a predetermined value (pachinko ball (medal, credit)) and gives a predetermined game value (pachinko ball (medal, credit)) based on the result of the game. An amusement machine (pachinko machine 1 (slot machine 201)), an EL display device (organic EL display devices 100a to 100d) which changes a display mode by applying a voltage to an electroluminescent material (EL material) to emit light. The organic EL displays (290, 291a-d, 292)) and the EL display devices (organic EL displays 100a-d (organic EL displays) according to the game state (game history, game events (game progress)). Display control means (display control board 80 (sub-control board 401)) for performing display control of the game machines 290, 291a-d, and 292). A see-through window (glass plate 2a (see-through window 214)) capable of seeing through the area 7 (display region of each reel) is formed, and a see-through window (glass plate 2a (see-through window 214)) on the front of the gaming machine is excluded. A display area (display area 100) of the EL display device (organic EL displays 100a to 100d (organic EL displays 290, 291a to d, 292)) is formed in at least a part of the area.
[0111]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the electroluminescent material (EL material) is an organic electroluminescent material (organic EL material) that emits light when a DC voltage is applied.
[0112]
Claim 3 of the present invention includes a see-through window frame (glass door frame 2 (game panel 206)) on which the see-through window (glass plate 2a (see-through window 214)) is formed, and a display area of the EL display device. The display area 100 (display area corresponding to the game panel 206) is a region (glass frame) excluding the see-through window (glass plate 2a (see-through window 214)) of the see-through window frame (glass door frame 2 (game panel 206)). 2b) is provided over almost the entire area.
[0113]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the display control means (the display control board 80 (the sub-control board 401)) is arranged so that the EL display device (the organic EL displays 100a to 100d (the organic EL displays 290, 291a to d, 292) )).
[0114]
Claim 5 of the present invention relates to a protective layer (protective layer 109, glass frame 2b (organic EL display 290, 291a-d, 292)) covering the surface of the EL display device (organic EL display 100a-d (organic EL display 290, 291a-d, 292)). An upper panel 204, a game panel 206, and a lower panel 207)) are provided.
[0115]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the display control means (display control board 80 (sub-control board 401)) includes a game history (number of start winnings from the previous jackpot game state, number of consecutive changes, etc.) , The number of bonuses, the number of games, etc. since the opening of the store), the display control of the EL display devices (organic EL displays 100a to 100d (organic EL displays 290, 291a to d, 292)) is performed.
[0116]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the display control means (display control board 80 (sub-control board 401)) controls the game event at that time (waiting, winning, passing a gate, starting winning, symbol change). The EL display device (organic EL display) according to the occurrence of a jackpot game state, a probability fluctuation state, etc. (setting of the number of bets, start of a game, stop of reels, occurrence of winnings, occurrence of BB, RB, etc.). The display control of 100a to 100d (organic EL displays 290, 291a to 291d) is performed.
[0117]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention has the following effects.
[0118]
(A) According to the first aspect of the invention, the display mode of the display area formed in the area other than the see-through window through which the game area can be seen can be changed according to the game state. Depending on the state, it is also possible to display character information or display animations such as animations, so it is possible to dramatically increase the effect and decoration effect by utilizing the area other than the game area without damaging the appearance. it can. In addition, by employing a self-luminous EL display device as a display device, a display with excellent visibility can be performed.
[0119]
(B) According to the second aspect of the present invention, since light can be emitted by applying a low DC voltage, display driving can be performed with low power consumption.
[0120]
(C) According to the third aspect of the invention, the display mode can be changed over the entire area of the see-through window frame excluding the see-through window, so that the effect of rendering and the decorative effect can be further enhanced.
[0121]
(D) According to the invention of claim 4, by changing only the display control means at the time of model change, it is possible to perform an effect corresponding to the model, and the EL display device can be reused. Cost can be reduced.
[0122]
(E) According to the invention of claim 5, it is possible to prevent inconvenience such as damage to the EL display device due to an external impact or the like.
[0123]
(F) According to the invention of claim 6, since the display mode can be changed according to the game history, the effect can be further enhanced.
[0124]
(G) According to the invention of claim 7, the display mode can be changed by reflecting the game event at that time in real time, so that the effect can be further enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the pachinko machine of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of an organic EL display provided in the pachinko machine of FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the pachinko machine of FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a display control board provided in the pachinko machine of FIG.
FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of a display area of the pachinko machine of FIG. 1 and an emission mode of a gaming effect LED.
FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of a display area of the pachinko machine of FIG. 1 and a light emitting mode of a game effect LED.
8 is a diagram showing an example of a display area of the pachinko machine of FIG. 1 and a light emitting mode of the game effect LED.
9 is a diagram showing an example of a display area of the pachinko machine of FIG. 1 and a light emitting mode of the gaming effect LED.
FIG. 10 is a front view of a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine of FIG.
12 is a view illustrating an example of a display mode of a display area of the slot machine in FIG.
FIG. 13 is a view illustrating an example of a display mode of a display area of the slot machine in FIG. 10;
FIG. 14 is a view illustrating an example of a display mode of a display area of the slot machine in FIG. 10;
FIG. 15 is a view illustrating an example of a display mode of a display area of the slot machine in FIG. 10;
FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a modification of the structure of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine
2 Glass door frame
2a Glass plate
2b glass frame
3 hit ball supply tray
4 Surplus ball saucer
5 Hitting operation handle
6 game board
7 game area
8 Variable display device
9 Variable display
10 Variable display
11 Passage gate
12 Gate switch
13 Full switch
14 Start Winner
15 Movable pieces
16 Solenoid
17 Start winning switch
18 Start winning prize memory display
19 Variable winning ball device
20 Opening / closing plate
21 Solenoid
22 V count switch
23 Count switch
24a-d winning opening
25 Decorative lamp
26 Out mouth
27 Speaker
29 Sound emitting section
28 Game Effect LED
31 Game control board
35 LED control board
37 Award Ball Control Board
50 Clock generator
53 Basic Circuit
54 ROM
55 RAM
56 CPU
57 I / O port
58 switch circuit
59 Solenoid circuit
60 Lamp / LED circuit
64 1st information output circuit
65 Periodic reset circuit
66 Initial reset circuit
67 Address decode circuit
68 Second information output circuit
70 Voice control board
80 Display control board
91 Launch Control Board
94 Drive motor
97 Ball Dispenser
99a-d Winning ball detection switch
100a-d Organic OLED display
101 X side glass substrate
102 Sealing material
103 Indium oxide thin film electrode (ITO electrode)
104 carrier layer
105R, 105G, 105B Organic phosphor thin film
106 metal electrode
107 Y side glass substrate
108 Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPC)
109 protective layer
110 Display control microcomputer
111 CPU
112 RAM
113 ROM
114 I / O port
115 input circuit
116 LCD drive circuit
117 EL drive circuit
118 Image ROM
119 Image ROM
201 slot machine
204 top panel
206 Game Panel
207 Lower panel
214 see-through window
240L, 240C, 240R Stop button
251L, 251C, 251R Reel
290, 291a-d, 292 Organic EL display
400 Main control board
401 Sub-control board

Claims (7)

A gaming machine that performs a game using a predetermined value and provides a predetermined game value based on a result of the game,
An EL display device that changes a display mode by applying a voltage to the electroluminescent material to emit light,
Display control means for performing display control of the EL display device in accordance with a game state, wherein a see-through window through which a game area can be seen is formed on the front of the game machine, and a see-through window on the front of the game machine is formed. A gaming machine, wherein a display area of the EL display device is formed in at least a part of an area except for the area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the electroluminescent material is an organic electroluminescent material that emits light when a DC voltage is applied. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a see-through window frame in which the see-through window is formed, wherein a display area of the EL display device is provided substantially over an entire area of the see-through window frame excluding the see-through window. . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means is detachably connected to the EL display device. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a protective layer that covers a surface of the EL display device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display control means performs display control of the EL display device according to a game history. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display control means performs display control of the EL display device according to a game event at that time.

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