JP2004141262A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase fun and to enjoy a game over a long period of time without limiting a display area by equipment or devices provided on a game board by making a structure relatively simple and securing a wide route where game balls fall. <P>SOLUTION: A window part is provided with a display part composed of a liquid crystal panel, or the like, and light by a back light is supplied to the display part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines (including pachislot machines).
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a pachinko gaming device has been known as a gaming machine for playing a game by launching a game ball on a game board. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball is launched onto a game board by operating a firing handle, and the game ball falls while colliding with an obstacle nail implanted on the game board. Then, when the game balls enter a winning opening provided on the game board, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.
[0003]
Also, when the game ball enters the starting port provided on the game board, the fixed screen displayed on the display device is switched to a normal screen on which a moving image having a certain narrative is displayed. To start. This variable display game is a game that simulates a game played in a slot machine, in which a plurality of variable symbols are displayed on the display device, and after each of the variable symbols is displayed, these symbols are sequentially stopped at a predetermined timing. When the combination of symbols when the stop display of all symbols is determined becomes a symbol combination that becomes a big hit, it is determined that a big hit state has occurred, for example, a predetermined number of game balls are paid. It is a game that provides a player with a predetermined benefit and / or advantageous state, such as playing.
[0004]
In recent years, in order to perform an effect that excites the variable display game or to enhance the excitement by strongly impressing that a big hit state has occurred, the effect image displayed on the display device includes, for example, a hero of a dramatic picture and related images Various types of stories, characters, and the like developed in this display device have appeared, such as the appearance of a person, the appearance of professional wrestling and sumo wrestlers. In addition, in order to perform a bold effect with a sense of reality, the display area of the effect image is enlarged, and the display device itself on which the effect image is displayed is also increased. Can be said to be increasing.
[0005]
However, if the display device itself is enlarged in order to enlarge the display area of the effect image, the area where the obstacle nail is planted on the game board becomes small, and the path where the game ball falls is limited. Therefore, there is a problem that the movement of the game ball becomes monotonous and the fun of the pachinko game itself is lost.
[0006]
As described above, as a pachinko game device for solving the problem that the effect is limited by the devices and devices provided on the game board, a glass plate on which a liquid crystal sheet is attached is provided on the front of the game board. A pachinko gaming machine that controls the voltage applied to a liquid crystal sheet to make the liquid crystal sheet transparent or opaque, and to color the liquid crystal sheet from the back thereof toward the liquid crystal sheet through an optical fiber or a color filter. There is a pachinko gaming device that displays a staging image on a liquid crystal sheet by irradiating a colored light with a light emitting diode (hereinafter, referred to as an LED) arranged in a matrix on a game board (for example, a patent). Reference 1). According to such a pachinko gaming device, it is possible to perform an effect by making full use of the glass plate provided on the front surface of the game board, and the display area is not limited by the devices and devices provided on the game board. It is possible to perform a bold production.
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-5-84347 (pages 1-7)
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a pachinko game machine that irradiates a liquid crystal sheet with colored light through an optical fiber or a color filter, there is a problem that the structure of the device itself is complicated in order to increase the number of colors of the colored light. . On the other hand, if the number of colors of the colored light is reduced, the production itself must be monotonous and childish, and a bold production utilizing the glass plate provided on the front of the game board. There was also a problem that the meaning of doing it was lost.
[0008]
In addition, a pachinko gaming device that emits colored light by LEDs arranged in a matrix also has a problem that the structure is complicated because a large number of LEDs are arranged on a game board. In addition, it is not possible to provide obstacles at locations where LEDs are arranged on the game board, so that the area where the obstacles are planted becomes small, and the movement of the game ball becomes monotonous. Could not be resolved.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object the relatively simple structure of the game machine, and a more entertaining pachinko game by ensuring a wide path for a game ball to fall. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can be provided and can enjoy a game for a long time without a display area being limited by devices and devices provided on a game board.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a display unit including a liquid crystal panel or the like in a window unit, and the display unit is configured to be supplied with light from a backlight. A gaming machine is provided.
[0011]
More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
(1) A game board provided with at least one winning port for paying out a predetermined number of game balls by entering the game balls, and a window frame supported to be openable and closable on a main body frame in which the game board is fitted. A game machine having a transparent window fitted into the window frame,
A display unit comprising a plastic liquid crystal or a liquid crystal panel attached to the window unit is provided, and the display unit is configured to be supplied with light from a backlight.
[0012]
According to the invention of (1), the plastic liquid crystal or the liquid crystal panel is attached to the window, and the plastic liquid crystal or the liquid crystal panel can be used as the display unit. Therefore, a wide path for the game ball to fall is secured. be able to. As a result, as compared with a conventional gaming machine in which a display device is provided on a gaming board, it is possible to provide a variety of fall paths for gaming balls and to provide a more interesting pachinko game.
In addition, since it is also possible to display the effect screen, the fluctuating design, and the like on the display unit provided in the window unit, the effect image and the like are displayed directly near the player's eyes without passing through the window. , And the player can enjoy a powerful image.
Further, since the display unit is configured to be supplied with light from the backlight, various images displayed on the display unit are displayed brightly and clearly, and various effect images and fluctuating patterns that enliven the game are gorgeously displayed. It is possible to show. As a result, the player can enjoy the game for a long time while having an interest in the effect image and the variation symbol.
[0013]
Further, the present invention provides the following.
(2) A game board provided with at least one winning port for paying out a predetermined number of game balls by entering the game balls, and a window frame supported to be openable and closable on a main body frame in which the game board is fitted. A game machine having a transparent window fitted into the window frame,
A plastic liquid crystal or a liquid crystal panel is sandwiched between two transparent plates constituting the window portion to form a display portion,
The display unit is configured to be supplied with light from a backlight.
[0014]
According to the invention of (2), since the plastic liquid crystal or the liquid crystal panel is sandwiched between the two transparent plates constituting the window, and the plastic liquid crystal or the liquid crystal panel can be used as the display unit, the game ball A wide path for falling can be secured. As a result, as compared with a conventional gaming machine in which a display device is provided on a gaming board, it is possible to provide a variety of fall paths for gaming balls and to provide a more interesting pachinko game.
In addition, since it is also possible to display the effect screen, the fluctuating design, and the like on the display unit provided in the window unit, the effect image and the like are displayed directly near the player's eyes without passing through the window. , And the player can enjoy a powerful image.
Further, since the display unit is configured to be supplied with light from the backlight, various images displayed on the display unit are displayed brightly and clearly, and various effect images and fluctuating patterns that enliven the game are gorgeously displayed. It is possible to show. As a result, the player can enjoy the game for a long time while having an interest in the effect image and the variation symbol.
[0015]
(3) A game board provided with at least one winning opening for paying out a predetermined number of game balls by entering the game balls, and a window frame supported to be openable and closable on a main body frame in which the game boards are fitted. A game machine having a transparent window fitted into the window frame,
A liquid crystal panel having a part of the two transparent plates constituting the window as a substrate is provided in the window to serve as a display unit.
The display unit is configured to be supplied with light from a backlight.
[0016]
According to the invention of (3), the liquid crystal panel having a part of the two transparent plates constituting the window portion as the substrate is provided, and the liquid crystal panel can be used as the display portion. A wide route can be secured. As a result, as compared with a conventional gaming machine in which a display device is provided on a gaming board, it is possible to provide a variety of fall paths for gaming balls and to provide a more interesting pachinko game.
In addition, since it is also possible to display the effect screen, the fluctuating design, and the like on the display unit provided in the window unit, the effect image and the like are displayed directly near the player's eyes without passing through the window. , And the player can enjoy a powerful image.
Further, since the display unit is configured to be supplied with light from the backlight, various images displayed on the display unit are displayed brightly and clearly, and various effect images and fluctuating patterns that enliven the game are gorgeously displayed. It is possible to show. As a result, the player can enjoy the game for a long time while having an interest in the effect image and the variation symbol.
[0017]
(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The gaming board is characterized by being made of a white color.
[0018]
According to the invention of (4), since the game board has a white color, it reflects light or the like emitted from the backlight to the game board, and illuminates the plastic liquid crystal or the liquid crystal panel provided in the window from the back. It becomes possible. As a result, various images displayed on the display unit can be displayed brighter and sharper, and various effect images and fluctuating designs that enliven the game can be shown more gorgeously.
[0019]
(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The light intensity of the backlight changes according to the game situation.
[0020]
According to the invention of (5), for example, when a big hit state occurs or a reach state occurs, light is strongly radiated from the backlight to make various images displayed on the display unit brighter and clearer. Since the intensity of light from the backlight can be changed according to the game situation, such as displaying the game, the change in the game situation is recognized by the image displayed on the display unit, as in a conventional gaming machine. In addition to this, it is possible to visually recognize a change in the game situation based on the brightness of the display unit. As a result, the occurrence of the jackpot state, the reach state, and the like can be sensibly recognized, and the interest and interest in the game by the player can be increased.
[0021]
[Definition of terms]
In this specification, the “hinge part” means a hinge that supports a window frame so as to be openable and closable.
The “display unit” refers to a portion where various characters, images, and the like are displayed. For example, a plurality of variation images are displayed after a variation image of an effect image including a still image or a moving image or a plurality of variation patterns is started. A screen image or the like showing a variable display game in which one game is a game until the symbol is stopped and displayed may be displayed, or various other information may be displayed.
[0022]
"Variable display" refers to a case where the identification information sequentially changes, for example, a case where a pattern "7" which is one identification information changes to a pattern "8" which is another identification information, or a case where the pattern "9" changes to another pattern. In addition to the case where the identification information moves and is displayed while one identification information is displayed in the display area where the identification information can be displayed, for example, when one symbol ""7" moves while being displayed in the display area.
Note that the identification information refers to visually identifiable information such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns.
[0023]
"Transparent window" is made of a material that can be inserted into the window frame and transmit light to the extent that pictures and characters drawn on the game board can be clearly seen. The material constituting the window may be glass or resin.
[0024]
A “liquid crystal panel” is a liquid crystal layer, an alignment film provided on both sides thereof, a transparent electrode, a color filter, and the like (hereinafter, also referred to as a liquid crystal layer and the like) sandwiched between two glass substrates and two glass substrates. A substrate in which a polarizing plate or the like is provided on the outer surface of a substrate and which can display an image.
The liquid crystal panel used in the gaming machine of the present invention is not particularly limited, and a conventionally known liquid crystal panel can be used.
The above-described liquid crystal panel will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0025]
FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating an example of a liquid crystal panel attached to a window.
A liquid crystal panel 210 is adhered to the window 211 via an adhesive layer 211a. The liquid crystal panel 210 uses an active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD).
A liquid crystal 216 and a spacer 215 are arranged in a central portion of the liquid crystal panel 210, and alignment films 217 are arranged on both sides of the liquid crystal 216 so as to sandwich the liquid crystal 216 spacer 215. Further, in order to hold the liquid crystal 216 and the spacer 215, a sealant 260 is provided around the periphery thereof.
The transparent pixel electrode 219b is disposed outside the alignment film 217 near the window 211, the glass substrate 213 is disposed outside the transparent pixel electrode 219b, and the polarizing plate 212 is disposed outside the glass substrate 213.
On the other hand, a transparent electrode 219a and a color filter 218 (black matrix 214) are sequentially arranged outside the alignment film 217 farther from the window 211, and the outside is a glass substrate 213. 212 are arranged.
[0026]
FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating an example of a liquid crystal panel sandwiched between two transparent plates forming a window. Components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 1A described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.
A liquid crystal panel 210 is sandwiched between two transparent plates 310 constituting a window via an adhesive layer 211a.
A liquid crystal 216 and a spacer 215 are arranged in a central portion of the liquid crystal panel 210, and alignment films 217 are arranged on both sides of the liquid crystal 216 so as to sandwich the liquid crystal 216 spacer 215. Further, in order to hold the liquid crystal 216 and the spacer 215, a sealant 260 is provided around the periphery thereof. A transparent pixel electrode 219b is disposed outside the alignment film 217 on the back side (the right side in the figure), a glass substrate 213 is disposed outside the transparent pixel electrode 219b, and a polarizing plate 212 is disposed outside the glass substrate 213. The outer surface of the polarizing plate 212 is bonded to the transparent plate 310 via an adhesive layer 211a.
On the other hand, a transparent electrode 219a and a color filter 218 (black matrix 214) are sequentially arranged outside the alignment film 217 on the near side (the left side in the figure), and the outside is a glass substrate 213. A polarizing plate 212 is disposed on the outer layer. The outer surface of the polarizing plate 212 is bonded to the transparent plate 310 via an adhesive layer 211a.
[0027]
FIG. 1C is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a liquid crystal panel using a part of two transparent plates constituting a window as a substrate. Components corresponding to the components shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.
A layer for holding liquid crystal therein is provided between the two transparent plates 310 constituting the window. The layer holding the liquid crystal therein is a layer composed of the liquid crystal 216 and the spacer 215, and a sealing material 260 is provided around the layer to hold the liquid crystal 216 and the spacer 215. A transparent pixel electrode 219b is arranged outside one alignment film 217, and the outside is a transparent plate 310. A polarizing plate 212 is arranged outside the transparent plate 310. On the other hand, a transparent electrode 219a and a color filter 218 (black matrix 214) are sequentially arranged outside the other alignment film 217, and the outside thereof is a transparent plate 310. A polarizing plate 212 is arranged outside the transparent plate 310.
Therefore, as a whole, the liquid crystal panel 210 having a part of the two transparent plates 310 constituting the window as a substrate is provided in the window.
[0028]
As described above, “plastic liquid crystal” refers to a liquid crystal panel in which a liquid crystal layer or the like is sandwiched by a plastic substrate instead of a glass substrate.
The plastic liquid crystal used in the gaming machine of the present invention is not particularly limited, and a conventionally known plastic liquid crystal can be used.
In the following, the liquid crystal panel and the plastic liquid crystal are also referred to as a liquid crystal panel or the like.
[0029]
The term "backlight" refers to a light source installed on the back of a liquid crystal panel or the like, but it is not necessary that a light emitting device (for example, a fluorescent lamp) itself be installed on the back of the liquid crystal panel or the like.
For example, it is configured such that light emitted from a fluorescent lamp is incident on a light guide installed on the back surface of a liquid crystal panel or the like, and the light is emitted from the light guide toward the back surface of the liquid crystal panel or the like. In a gaming machine, the fluorescent lamp itself is not installed on the back surface of a liquid crystal panel or the like, but it is possible to irradiate the back surface of the liquid crystal panel or the like with a fluorescent lamp and a light guide. In this case, the fluorescent lamp and the light guide are the backlight in the gaming machine.
[0030]
The gaming machine of the present invention is configured such that light from a backlight is supplied to a liquid crystal panel or the like as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) to 1 (c).
Hereinafter, the structure of the backlight of the pachinko gaming device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
[0031]
FIG. 2A is a partial horizontal sectional view schematically showing one example of the gaming machine of the present invention.
The game board 614 provided in the pachinko gaming device 610 has a white color and has a rough surface 614a formed on the surface thereof. On the game board 614, an almost transparent guide rail 630 made of resin is provided. Is hanging.
[0032]
On the front surface of the game board 614, a window frame 616 is provided so as to face the game board 614, and a window 612 is formed by fitting two glass transparent plates into the window frame 616. Have been. A liquid crystal panel 632 is provided between these transparent plates, and a transparent electrode 617 having one end connected to the liquid crystal panel 632 and the other end extending to the window frame 616 is formed.
[0033]
Although not shown in the drawing, the other end of the transparent electrode 617 is connected to a wiring such as a flexible cable provided in the window frame 616, and the wiring is connected to a control circuit provided in the gaming machine. In addition, various signals and power are supplied to the liquid crystal panel 632.
[0034]
A cold cathode fluorescent tube 640 and a louver 641 are provided between the game board 614 and the window frame 616 so that light can be emitted toward the game board 614. In the drawing, the light emitted from the cold cathode fluorescent tube 640 is indicated by a two-dot chain line arrow.
[0035]
Part of the light emitted from the cold cathode fluorescent tube 640 directly reaches the window 612 and the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 632. Another part of the light emitted from the cold cathode fluorescent tube 640 passes through the almost transparent guide rail 630, reaches the game board 614, is reflected by the game board 614, and is then reflected on the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 632. To reach. As described above, since the game board 614 has a white color, it is possible to efficiently reflect light. Further, since the game board 614 is formed with the rough surface 614 a, the light applied to the game board 614 can be made substantially uniform and supplied to the liquid crystal panel 632.
[0036]
In the pachinko gaming device 610 shown in FIG. 2A, a backlight is constituted by the cold cathode fluorescent tube 640, the louver 641, and the game board 614, and light from the backlight is supplied to the liquid crystal panel 632. . Therefore, it is possible to display various images displayed on the liquid crystal panel 632 brightly and sharply, and to show various effect images and fluctuating symbols that enliven the game gorgeously.
[0037]
FIG. 2B is a partial horizontal sectional view schematically showing another example of the gaming machine of the present invention. The same reference numerals are given to the components corresponding to the components shown in FIG.
The gaming board 614 provided in the pachinko gaming device 610 has a white color and has a rough surface 614a formed on the surface thereof. On the gaming board 614, a metal guide rail 630 is vertically provided. Have been.
[0038]
On the front surface of the game board 614, a window frame 616 is provided so as to face the game board 614, and a window 612 is formed by fitting two glass transparent plates into the window frame 616. A liquid crystal panel 632 is provided between two glass transparent plates, and a transparent electrode 617 is formed. Note that these configurations are the same as those in FIG. 2A and have already been described, and thus description thereof will be omitted.
[0039]
Further, a plurality of through holes 652 are formed in the game board 614, and a light emitting diode 650 is installed inside each through hole 652, and the light emitting diode 650 is protected in the through hole 652 from a game ball. As shown in FIG. Light emitted from the plurality of light emitting diodes 650 (indicated by the two-dot chain line arrow in the drawing) directly reaches the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 632.
[0040]
In the pachinko gaming device 610 shown in FIG. 2B, a backlight is configured by the light emitting diodes 650, and light from the backlight is supplied to the liquid crystal panel 632. Therefore, it is possible to display various images displayed on the liquid crystal panel 632 brightly and sharply, and to show various effect images and fluctuating symbols that enliven the game gorgeously.
[0041]
FIG. 2C is a partial horizontal sectional view schematically showing still another example of the gaming machine of the present invention. The components corresponding to the components shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B are denoted by the same reference numerals.
The gaming board 614 provided in the pachinko gaming device 610 has a white color and has a rough surface 614a formed on the surface thereof. On the gaming board 614, a metal guide rail 630 is vertically provided. Have been.
[0042]
On the front surface of the game board 614, a window frame 616 is provided so as to face the game board 614, and a window 612 is formed by fitting two glass transparent plates into the window frame 616. A liquid crystal panel 632 is provided between two glass transparent plates, and a transparent electrode 617 is formed. Note that these configurations are the same as those in FIG. 2A and have already been described, and thus description thereof will be omitted.
[0043]
A light guide 663 is provided substantially at the center of the game board 614, and a reflection sheet 664 is provided on the back surface (the lower surface in the figure) of the light guide 663, and the front surface of the light guide 663 is provided. A diffusion sheet 665 having a rough surface 665a formed on the upper surface is provided on the upper surface in the drawing. The game board 614 is provided with a cold cathode fluorescent tube 661 and a louver 662 along the side surface of the light guide 663, and directs light emitted from the cold cathode fluorescent tube 661 toward the light guide 663. It is configured so that irradiation can be performed efficiently. Light incident on the light guide 663 from the cold cathode fluorescent tube 640 is substantially uniform by the reflection sheet 664 provided on the back surface of the light guide 663 and the diffusion sheet 665 provided on the surface of the light guide 663. The light is supplied to the liquid crystal panel 632 as a flat light.
[0044]
In the pachinko gaming device 610 shown in FIG. 2C, a backlight is constituted by the cold cathode fluorescent tube 661, the light guide 664, the reflection sheet 663, and the diffusion sheet 665, and the liquid crystal panel 632 has a backlight. Is supplied.
Therefore, it is possible to display various images displayed on the liquid crystal panel 632 brightly and sharply, and to show various effect images and fluctuating symbols that enliven the game gorgeously.
[0045]
The structure of the backlight used in the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. For example, a cold cathode flat panel fluorescent lamp, electroluminescence, or the like may be fitted into a game board to provide a backlight. Also, the backlight structure shown in FIG. 2A and the backlight shown in FIG. It may be used in combination with the structure of the backlight.
[0046]
In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is desirable that the gaming board has a white color. Since the light applied to the game board can be efficiently reflected and supplied to the back of the display unit, various images displayed on the display unit can be displayed brighter and sharper, and various effect images that excite the game This is because it is possible to make the motifs and the fluctuation symbols look more gorgeous.
The “white color” refers to white or a color close to white, and includes, for example, white and cream. As the white color, in the Munsell system, a color having a brightness of 8 or more and a color having a saturation of 4 or less is desirable.
[0047]
In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is desirable that the intensity of light from the backlight changes. Since the intensity of light from the backlight can be changed in accordance with the game situation, it is not only possible to recognize the change in the game situation by the image displayed on the display unit, The change in the situation can be visually recognized by the brightness of the display unit. As a result, the occurrence of the jackpot state, the reach state, and the like can be sensibly recognized, and the interest and interest in the game by the player can be increased.
[0048]
As a method of changing the light intensity of the backlight, for example, when a jackpot state or a reach state occurs, the power supplied to a fluorescent lamp or the like functioning as a backlight is increased, and the light emitted from the fluorescent lamp is increased. In the normal state where a method of increasing the intensity or a plurality of fluorescent lamps is provided and a big hit state or a reach state does not occur, only one fluorescent lamp is turned on, and when a big hit state or a reach state occurs, A method of lighting a plurality of fluorescent lamps can be used.
[0049]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 3 is a front view schematically showing one example of the gaming machine of the present invention.
In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine is shown as a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention.
[0050]
The pachinko gaming device 10 includes a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, a window frame 16 of the main body frame 12 provided on the front surface of the game board 14, and glass fitted into the window frame 16. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main frame 12 below the window frame 16 and the firing handle 26 provided on the right side of the lower plate 22 are arranged. I have.
[0051]
An active matrix driving type liquid crystal panel 32 is provided at a substantially central portion of the surface of the window portion 15, and a transparent extraction electrode 17 is formed on the surface of the window portion 15. Is connected to the right side of the liquid crystal panel 32, and the other end is extended to a hinge portion (not shown) of the window frame 16.
The liquid crystal panel 32 displays a screen image, an effect image, and the like showing a variable display game in which at least a plurality of variable symbols are displayed from the start of variable display until the plurality of variable symbols are stopped and displayed as one game. This is the display section to be displayed.
The other end of the transparent lead-out electrode 17 extended to the hinge portion of the window frame 16 is connected to a flexible cable (shown in the drawing) which is led out of the pachinko gaming device 10 to the inside of the window frame 16 via the hinge portion. Connected).
[0052]
A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the front of the game board 14. It is to be noted that the game board 14 is formed of a resin material, and a metal bar is planted on the game board 14 made of the resin material so as to protrude forward of the game board 14 without using a configuration in which nails are driven. The present invention can also be applied to the above-described pachinko gaming device 10 (pachicon machine). In this specification, the pachinko gaming device 10 is a concept including a pachinko machine.
[0053]
Furthermore, the firing handle 26 is provided rotatably with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player can proceed with the pachinko game by operating the firing handle 26. On the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor 28 is provided. When the firing handle 26 is rotated clockwise by the player, power is supplied to the firing motor 28, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired on the game board 14.
[0054]
The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper portion of the game board 14, and thereafter, the game ball changes its traveling direction due to the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. It falls down below the board 14.
[0055]
In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the display device is provided in the center of the game board, so that the game ball does not pass through the center of the game board. In such a pachinko gaming device 10, since the liquid crystal panel 32 is provided in the window portion 15 arranged on the front surface of the gaming board 14, it is possible to secure a wide path on which the gaming ball falls on the gaming board 14, Diversity can be given to the falling direction of the game ball. As a result, a more interesting pachinko game can be provided. In addition, since the effect screen and the variable design are displayed by the liquid crystal panel 32 provided in the window, the effect image and the like are displayed directly near the player's eyes without passing through the window, and the game is played. People can enjoy powerful images.
[0056]
FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view schematically showing the game board 14 of the pachinko gaming device 10 shown in FIG. Note that the same reference numerals are given to components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 3 described above. FIG. 4 shows the window 15 and the obstacle nail provided on the game board 14 which are omitted.
[0057]
A planar light source 33 is provided substantially in the center of the front surface of the game board 14. The planar light source 33 irradiates the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 32 with light. By irradiating the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 32 with light by the planar light source 33, various images are displayed on the liquid crystal panel 32.
[0058]
The surface light source is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a cold cathode flat plate fluorescent lamp and electroluminescence. In addition, it is possible to provide the planar light source 33 by providing a light guide made of acrylic or polycarbonate and irradiating light from the side.
[0059]
Further, on the upper surface of the planar light source 33, a transparent ball path 35 capable of changing the falling path of the game ball is provided, and the falling path of the game ball passing through the ball passage detector 55a or 55b can be changed. It is configured as follows.
[0060]
A display device 52 is provided above the planar light source 33. The display device 52 is formed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and a normal symbol, which is display information, is variably displayed so as to repeatedly change and stop. On the left and right sides of the planar light source 33, ball passage detectors 55a and 55b are provided. When the ball passage detector 55a or 55b detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity, the variable display of the ordinary symbol is started on the display device 52 described above, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the ordinary symbol is displayed. Stop the floating display. The ordinary symbol is information including numbers and symbols, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” and symbols such as “☆”. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, "7", solenoids 57 for driving movable pieces 58a and 58b provided on both left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later. An electric current is supplied to the starting piece 44 (not shown) so that the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven so that the game ball can easily enter the starting port 44 so that the starting port 44 is opened. When a predetermined time has elapsed after the opening of the starting port 44, the movable piece is driven to close the starting port 44 so that a game ball becomes difficult to enter.
[0061]
Four holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided on both left and right sides of the display device 52 described above. Further, a general winning opening 50 is provided at an upper portion of the display device 52. In addition, a large winning opening 38 for a game ball is provided at a lower portion of the game board 14. In the vicinity of the special winning opening 38, a shutter 40 is provided to be freely opened and closed. When a big hit state occurs, the shutter 40 is driven by a solenoid 48 (not shown) so as to be opened intermittently.
Further, an out port (not shown) is provided below the special winning port 38, and game balls not entering the winning port or the like are discharged from the out port.
[0062]
General winning ports 54a and 54b are provided on both left and right sides of the planar light source 33 described above. Further, general winning ports 54c and 54d are provided on both left and right sides below the planar light source 33. Special winning ports 56a and 56b are provided at left and right ends of the game board 14, and special winning ports 56c and 56d are provided on both left and right sides of the special winning port 38. When a game ball passes through the special winning opening 38, the general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d, and the special winning openings 56a to 56d, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the lower plate 22.
[0063]
In addition, below the planar light source 33, a variable display game to be described later is started, and a plurality of, for example, three symbols, which are identification information, displayed on the liquid crystal panel 32 (not shown) are shifted to a variable display state. A starting port 44 having a ball detection sensor 42 as a trigger is provided.
When the ball detection sensor 42 detects that a game ball has passed, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, and a plurality of variable symbols are variably displayed on the liquid crystal panel 32, and a variable display game is started.
[0064]
Further, rolling guide members 60a and 60b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are provided on both left and right sides of the planar light source 33. Decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the upper left and upper right sides of the outside of the game board 14, respectively.
[0065]
As described above, according to the pachinko gaming device 10 according to the present invention, the liquid crystal panel 32 is adhered to the window 15 and the liquid crystal panel 32 can be used as a display unit. It is possible to provide a gaming machine without a section. Therefore, it is possible to secure a wide path for the game ball to fall, and to provide a variety of fall paths for the game ball, as compared with a conventional game machine in which the display device is provided on a game board. An interesting pachinko game can be provided. In addition, since the effect screen and the fluctuating symbols are displayed by the display unit provided in the window, the effect image and the like are displayed directly near the player's eyes without passing through the window, Can enjoy powerful images. Further, since the display unit is configured to be supplied with light from the backlight, various images displayed on the display unit are displayed brightly and clearly, and various effect images and fluctuating patterns that enliven the game are gorgeously displayed. It is possible to show. As a result, the player can enjoy the game for a long time while having an interest in the effect image and the variation symbol.
[0066]
【The invention's effect】
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, without providing a display unit on the game board, it is possible to ensure a wide path for the game balls to fall, so that the display device is compared with the conventional game machine provided on the game board Thus, it is possible to provide a variety of fall paths for the game balls, and to provide a more interesting pachinko game.
Further, on the display unit provided in the window unit, a screen image or a rendered image indicating the variable display game is displayed, so that the rendered image or the like is displayed directly near the player's eyes without passing through the window. The player can enjoy powerful images.
Further, since the display unit is configured to be supplied with light from the backlight, various images displayed on the display unit are displayed brightly and clearly, and various effect images and fluctuating patterns that enliven the game are gorgeously displayed. It is possible to show. As a result, the player can enjoy the game for a long time while having an interest in the effect image and the variation symbol.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating an example of a liquid crystal panel attached to a window, and FIG. 1B is sandwiched between two transparent plates forming the window. It is sectional drawing which showed typically an example of the liquid crystal panel, (c) is sectional drawing which shows typically the liquid crystal panel which uses a part of two transparent plates which comprise a window part as a board | substrate.
FIGS. 2A to 2C are partial horizontal cross-sectional views each schematically showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming device according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view schematically showing a game board surface of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
10, 610 Pachinko gaming machine 12 Body frame 14, 614 Game board 614a, 665a Rough surface 15, 615 Window 16, 616 Window frame 17, 617 Transparent lead electrode 32, 632 Liquid crystal panel 33 Planar light source 38 Large winning opening 50, 54a-54d General winning opening 56a-56d Special winning opening 210 Liquid crystal panel 211 Window portion 219a Transparent electrode 219b Transparent pixel electrode 310 Transparent plate 630 Guide rail 640, 661 Cold cathode fluorescent tube 641, 662 Louver 650 Light emitting diode 663 Light guide 664 Reflection sheet 665 Diffusion sheet

Claims (5)

A game board provided with at least one winning port for paying out a predetermined number of game balls by entering the game balls, a window frame supported openably and closably on a main body frame in which the game board is fitted, A gaming machine having a transparent window portion fitted into a window frame,
A gaming machine, comprising: a display unit made of a plastic liquid crystal or a liquid crystal panel attached to the window unit, wherein the display unit is configured to be supplied with light from a backlight. A game board provided with at least one winning port for paying out a predetermined number of game balls by entering the game balls, a window frame supported openably and closably on a main body frame in which the game board is fitted, A gaming machine having a transparent window portion fitted into a window frame,
A plastic liquid crystal or a liquid crystal panel is sandwiched between two transparent plates constituting the window portion to form a display portion,
A gaming machine, wherein the display unit is configured to be supplied with light from a backlight. A game board provided with at least one winning port for paying out a predetermined number of game balls by entering the game balls, a window frame supported openably and closably on a main body frame in which the game board is fitted, A gaming machine having a transparent window portion fitted into a window frame,
The window portion is provided with a liquid crystal panel having a part of the two transparent plates constituting the window portion as a substrate to serve as a display portion,
A gaming machine, wherein the display unit is configured to be supplied with light from a backlight. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming board has a white color. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the intensity of light from the backlight changes according to a gaming situation.

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