JP2005270463A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To utilize a front surface panel as an advertisement display medium or a game display medium at a maximum on condition that a game is not obstructed. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine provided with a transparent display 90 for displaying information on the inner side of the front surface panel 9 at the front part of the game area of a game board 2 comprises a game state detection means for detecting that it is during a game and a display change means for changing the information display of the transparent display 90 so as to make an area where a game ball flows down in the game area visible by the detection of a game state by the game state detection means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement of a pachinko gaming machine that uses a front panel as an information display medium.

In the hall (amusement store) equipped with pachinko machines, a large number of users gather regardless of age group or occupation and use it for a relatively long time. The effect is extremely high. Conventionally, in halls, advertising space dedicated to advertisements and displays have been provided to promote advertisements to users. The contents of the advertisement carried out in the hall include, for example, provision of information related to business requested by an external advertiser in addition to provision of information related to the hall.
By the way, recently, a technology that displays arbitrary color images, moving images, etc. on a sheet-like transparent display has been greatly developed, so that a player sitting in front of a pachinko machine continues to face while playing. It can be used as an advertisement display medium or a game display medium. By using the front panel, which is the component of the pachinko game machine itself, as the advertising display medium, the player can face the longest time, and not only the highest advertising effect can be expected, but also a dedicated advertising space and display. There is an advantage that the cost for providing can be reduced. Further, if the front panel is a game display medium, for example, an effect display medium, there is an advantage that the effect of the game can be improved and the interest in the game can be enhanced.
In Patent Documents 1 and 2, proposals have been made in which a front panel of a gaming machine is used as an advertisement display medium or a game display medium. Patent Document 1 describes that a transparent display is provided on the back surface of a transparent front panel of a pachinko machine, and an advertisement is displayed on the transparent display. Patent Document 2 discloses that a slot machine has a transparent EL panel installed in front of a rotating drum, and displays the superimposed information on the display content of the rotating drum on the transparent EL panel, thereby enriching display variations. Is described.
JP 2003-122288 A JP 2002-85624 A

By the way, when playing with pachinko machines, there is a request to prevent the visibility of game balls flowing down the game board, but when displaying advertisements etc. on the front panel during play, Obviously, it will be difficult to see the game balls flowing down the game board, which will hinder the game.
For this reason, in Patent Document 1, a state in which there is no player in front of each pachinko machine is detected as a standby state, and an advertisement is displayed on the transparent display only during the standby state.
However, when an advertisement is displayed only when there is no player, the advertising effect is extremely limited, and the front panel cannot function effectively as an advertisement display medium.
In addition, even when Patent Document 2 is applied to a pachinko machine and the front panel is used as a game display medium, the game display is performed after satisfying the requirement of not obstructing the view of the game ball flowing down the game board. There is a need. Therefore, there is a limit even if a game display is displayed on the front panel.
The present invention has been made in view of the above, and ensures that the player facing the front panel can visually check the game balls flowing down the game board and does not hinder the game. Based on the premise, an object is to provide a pachinko gaming machine in which a part or all of the front panel is used to the maximum extent as an advertisement display medium or a game display medium.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the invention according to claim 1 is provided with a transparent display for displaying an image on a transparent front panel face disposed in front of the game area of the game board. In the pachinko gaming machine, if it is detected that the pachinko gaming machine is in a gaming state, and the gaming state detection means is in a non-gaming state, it is optional on at least a part of the transparent display. Display changing means for displaying an image of the image, and when the gaming state detecting means detects that the gaming state is in a gaming state, the image is not displayed so that the gaming area can be visually recognized, or an image display that does not hinder visual recognition is performed; It is provided with.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the gaming state detection means detects a gaming state when the operating handle is touched or the operating handle is operated.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the gaming state detection means detects that the gaming state is based on the difference between the count value of the entering ball number confirmation switch and the count value of the discharge ball confirmation switch. It is characterized by that.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects, when the gaming state detecting unit detects that the gaming state is in a gaming state, the display changing unit sets at least a part of the transparent display in a non-displaying state. Features.
A fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that in the fourth aspect, the display changing means puts at least a part of the transparent display corresponding to the game ball falling area in the game area into a non-display state.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects, when the gaming state detecting means detects that the gaming state is in a gaming state, the display changing means is adapted to provide the transparent display corresponding to an area other than the gaming ball flow-down area. The image is displayed on the top.
A seventh aspect of the present invention provides the display device according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein when the gaming state detecting unit detects that the gaming state is in the gaming state, the display changing unit determines the density of the image displayed on the transparent display. It is characterized by being displayed so as to be thin enough to be visually recognized.
The invention of claim 8 is characterized in that, in claim 7, the display changing means reduces the density of the image on the transparent display corresponding to the game ball flow-down area in the game area.

According to the first and fourth aspects of the present invention, it is detected whether or not the player is playing a game based on a change in an objective situation such as a predetermined action by the player and a situation of the gaming machine. In order to allow the player to continue the game while reliably seeing the flow of the game ball when it is detected that there is a game, various information display presence / absence, display range, and display contents are displayed. Since it is selected, visual display information such as game information or advertisement information can be displayed on the front panel (transparent display) to the maximum extent that does not hinder the game, and the display medium is maximized Can be used.
Further, according to the invention of claim 2, it is possible to obtain a situation determination as to whether or not the game is in a simplest and objectively detectable contact signal. Certainty.
Further, according to the invention of claim 3, the difference between the number of balls that have entered the game area and the number of balls that have been discharged from the game area (the total number of balls that have been discharged to each of the out-ports and winning ports) By determining that the game is in progress, the game balls flowing down the game area are directly detected, and the minimum required game state can be detected.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, priority can be given to the visibility of the game ball flowing down with the transparent display in a non-display state.
Further, according to the inventions according to claims 6, 7, and 8, the information display can be continuously displayed by retracting the information display location from the game ball flow-down range and changing the density of the information display. In the case where the display is game information, it is possible to increase the interest such as production without hindering the progress of the game.

Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this FIG. 1, the structural example which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front, and the partial structure example of switches and control apparatuses relevant to an accessory are shown. In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 having a game area 2A, an upper plate 3 that is located below the game board 2, stores game balls, and supplies the game balls to a launch mechanism 6. A lower plate 4 that stores game balls overflowing from the upper plate 3 and an operation handle 5 that is located at the lower corner and drives the launch mechanism 6 with the strength according to the amount of rotation thereof. By operating, the game ball is launched from the launch mechanism 6 through the guide rail 7 into the game area 2A of the game board 2 (the flow area of the game ball).
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a front panel 9 made of transparent glass or plastic is attached to the main body frame 8 supporting the game board 2 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front surface of the game board 2. In this example, the main body frame 8 pivotally supports a frame body 9A supporting the front panel 9 so as to be freely opened and closed.
In the game area 2A of the game board 2, for example, a start winning port 10, a normal winning port 11, a large winning port 12, an open / close plate 13 of the large winning port 12, an out port 14, and a symbol display device 15, etc. Is provided. A prize ball is paid out by winning a game ball in the normal winning slot 11, and a prize ball is paid out by winning a game ball in the starting prize slot 10, and a lottery and symbol variation are performed. When the change stops and a confirmed symbol is displayed, and the lottery result is a big win, the open / close plate 13 is opened and a big hit process is started a certain number of times for a certain period of time.

Also, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine, a game ball detection switch is provided corresponding to each winning opening, a starting winning ball detection switch 20 is provided in the starting winning opening 10, and a normal winning ball detection switch is provided in the normal winning opening 11. 21 and the special winning opening 12 are each provided with a special winning ball detection switch 22. In addition, an out ball number confirmation switch 24 is disposed at the out port 14, and further, an entry ball number confirmation corresponding to the movable portion 16 at the tip of the inner rail 7 a that guides the game ball launched by the launch mechanism 6. A switch 26 is provided. Further, a solenoid 23 for opening and closing the opening / closing plate 13 is provided on the back side of the opening / closing plate 13.
Further, a control board (not shown) is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine, and this control board has a main control device (game state detecting means) 30, a launch control device 31 and the like (other control devices are shown in FIG. 2). Is described later). The start winning ball detection switch 20, the normal winning ball detection switch 21, the large winning ball detection switch 22, the out ball number confirmation switch 24, and the incoming ball number confirmation switch 26 are the main controls that control the overall game control. A game ball detection signal is input to the main control device 30 from these detection switches 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26. The solenoid 23 of the opening / closing plate 13 is also connected to the main control device 30, and an opening / closing control signal is output from the main control device 30 to a drive circuit (not shown) of the solenoid 23. In addition, an operation handle 5 and a launch mechanism 6 are connected to a launch control device 31 provided separately from the main control device 30, and the amount of rotation is based on a touch detection signal or a rotation amount detection signal of the operation handle 5 by the player. A game ball is launched from the launching mechanism 6 with a resilience according to. The main control device 30 is connected to the launch control device 31, a touch detection signal is input to the main control device 30, and a launch permission signal (ON signal) is sent from the main control device 30 to the launch control device 31, Based on this firing permission signal, the firing control device 31 performs firing control according to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 5.
It should be noted that the start winning ball detection switch 20, the normal winning ball detection switch 21, the big winning ball detection switch 22, and the number of out balls arranged corresponding to the start winning port 10, the normal winning port 11, and the big winning port 12, respectively. The confirmation switch 24 constitutes a discharge ball confirmation switch.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the control board. That is, the main control device (game state detection means) 30, the launch control device 31, the symbol control device (change display means) 32, the lamp control device 33, and the sound control device 34 are mounted on a single or individual control board. Each control device is equipped with a CPU, RAM, ROM, and input / output I / O for arithmetic processing. Here, as described above, the main controller 30 serves as an input means as a starting winning ball detection switch 20, a normal winning ball detection switch 21, a large winning ball detection switch (count switch) 22, an out ball number confirmation switch 24, and an approach. A ball number confirmation switch 26 is provided, and an opening / closing plate 13 (large winning opening) solenoid 23 is provided as an output means. In addition, the symbol control device 32 controlled by the main control device 30 controls display operations of the symbol display device 15 and the transparent display 90 (see FIG. 3). At the same time, the symbol control device 32 controls the lamp control device 33 and the voice control device 34 for production. The lamp control device 33 controls the blinking of the decoration lamp 35, the frame lamp 36, and the hold lamp 37, and the voice control device. 34 controls the ringing of the speaker 38. The main control device 30 is connected to a launch control device 31 to transmit and receive touch detection and launch permission signals as described above.
3 shows a front panel 9, a sheet-like (thin plate-like) transparent display 90 attached to the back side (inside) of the front panel 9, and this transparent display (hereinafter referred to as a display board) 90. The drive device 91 is mainly shown. 3A is a front view of the front panel 9, FIG. 3B is a longitudinal sectional view of the side of the front panel 9, and the display plate 90 is, for example, an EL (electroluminescence) display using an EL element or a liquid crystal display. Or a fluorescent display tube or the like. This display board 90 displays or erases an image by a display changing means including a symbol control device 32, a drive device 91, an information source 92, or the like, or at an arbitrary position over an arbitrary range for an arbitrary time. It is a means that can display or delete any image.

The display board 90 may be attached to the entire surface of the front panel 9 as shown by a broken line, or may be attached locally around the gaming area as shown by a solid line, and various shapes, A plurality of display plates 90 having an area may be arranged separately.
As a means for adhering the display panel 90 to the front panel 9, for example, a transparent double-sided adhesive tape or an adhesive can be used. Further, since the front panel 9 supported by the frame body 9A can be opened and closed, a protective film provided with an antireflection film is provided on the back side (inside) of the display panel 90 bonded to the front panel 9 for safety. Can also be covered. As another example of installation of the display panel 90 with respect to the front panel 9, the front panel 9 is provided with a storage portion (recess) corresponding to the size of the display panel 90, and the display panel 90 is stored therein. It may be. The display board 90 and the front panel 9 are transparent so that a game situation such as a game ball flowing down the game area or a game object provided in the game area can be visually recognized.
The display board 90 may be arranged on the outer surface side of the front panel.
The display of the display board 90 is controlled by the driving device 91. The driving device 91 is driven from the information source (memory) 92 via the symbol control device 32 so as to display, for example, advertisement information or game information as an image, and the information stored in the information source 92 is displayed on the display board. 90, an image is displayed. The display image information stored in the information source 92 includes, for example, game information such as display display of the pachinko machine, advertisement information via the Internet such as a web server, or the town where the game shop is located via the net. A wide variety of game information or advertisement information, such as advertisement information of other stores in the association, can be listed.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the image displayed on the display board 90 does not hinder the visual recognition of the game balls flowing down the game board and other objects, in other words, the game will not be hindered. At the same time, the front panel 9 and the display plate 90 are maximally effectively used for image display. Strictly speaking, as a condition for this, whether there is a game ball flowing down in the game area, or, if considered as a broader concept, whether or not the player is playing, whether or not an image is displayed, whether or not an image is displayed This is a standard for selecting and judging the type of content.
That is, in the present invention, if the player is playing, the display state of the display board 90 is turned off or restricted so as not to interfere with the game, and the front panel is displayed when the player is not playing. 9 will be utilized to the maximum extent as an information display medium.
In the example shown in FIG. 3, the launch control device from the main control device 30 as a game state detection means for detecting and judging whether or not the player (pachinko machine) is in the game state (whether or not the game is in progress). A switch 94 for turning on and off a power supply 93 connected to the drive device 91 is provided using a launch permission signal to 31. That is, a switch 94 is provided between the driving device 91 of the display panel 90 and the power source 93, and the switch 94 is connected to the main control device 30 to perform opening / closing control.

Display information such as advertisement information stored in the information source 92 is displayed on the display panel 90 by the player operating the operation handle 5 in a state in which the drive device 91 is driven by the control of the symbol control device 32 to display a desired image. Display change means by turning off the switch 94 with a firing permission signal output from the main controller 30 based on the game detection signal from the gaming state detection means that has detected (touched) The driving device 91 and the power source 93 are separated from each other, so that the display information on the display plate 90 disappears and the display is turned off. When the display changing means selects the non-display state, the display board 90 becomes transparent, and the game area and the game situation are clearly visible by the player's vision facing the front panel 9.
The operation handle 5 is provided with a sensor for detecting that the player's hand has come into contact as a gaming state detection means. The case where the operator touches the operation handle 5 includes a case where the operator touches even for a moment to a case where the operator touches the operation handle for a certain period of time, but the time range can be arbitrarily selected. Further, even when the operator's hand is separated from the operation handle, the information display may be performed for the first time when the state continues for a certain time without immediately restarting the information display.
In the above example, when the player touches the operation handle 5, the game state detection means is configured to detect that it is playing, but the operation handle is rotated by a predetermined angle after touching the operation handle. A sensor (game state detecting means) for detecting that the game has been operated may be provided so that the game is detected by the sensor.
The display information stored in the information source 92 is game information or advertisement information. However, the game information is stored in, for example, the RAM in the symbol control device 32, and is extracted and displayed as necessary. Anyway.

4 (1), (2), and (3) show the display mode of the display board 90. Each figure on the left side in FIG. 4 shows that the player is not playing a game, in other words, the player holds the operation handle 5 in the left. 4 shows a state in which a predetermined image V (game information “reach” in FIG. 4) is displayed on the display board 90 because it is not in a gripping (contacting) state. The display contents of the display board 90 in a state where the player is holding (operating) the operation handle 5, in other words, a state where a game ball is being shot are shown.
First, FIG. 4A shows a state in which the image V is not displayed on the display board 90 as a display content during the game (non-display state), that is, a case where the switch 94 in FIG. 3 is turned off.
The right figure of FIG. 4 (2) shows the position where the image is out of the game area (especially, the flow area of the game ball) 2A so as not to interfere with the game as display contents during the game (in FIG. 4 (2)). This is displayed on the upper left corner of the display panel 90. In this case, the switch 94 in FIG. 3 is turned on (or the drive device 91 and the power source 93 are connected without providing the switch 94), and the firing permission signal from the main control device 30 is sent to the symbol control device. 32, the display position changing process is performed in the symbol control device 32 as the display changing means, and the display position of the image V is moved to, for example, the upper left corner by the driving device 91.
In the above description, the image V is configured to be displayed at a position outside the game area 2A. However, there are places where the game ball may not pass behind the image V even within the game area 2A. For example, the image V may be displayed here. For example, it is also possible to display the image V at the front position of an accessory device including a winning device arranged in the game area 2A.
In FIG. 4 (3), the right side of the game area is changed by changing the brightness (density) so that the display state of the display image is light so that the display content during the game does not hinder the game. The gaming state is visible. In this case, as in the case of the right diagram in FIG. 4 (2), the switch 94 in FIG. 3 is turned on (or the drive device 91 and the power source 93 are connected without providing the switch 94). By outputting a firing permission signal from the control device 30 to the design control device 32, display brightness (density) change processing is performed in the design control device 32 as display change means, and the display image is made transparent by the drive device 91. Display with near brightness (translucent).
In the above description, the display state during the game is a non-display state, a display position change state, and a display brightness change state, but if the game ball flowing down in the display area can be visually recognized without any trouble in the game during the game, A display method may be adopted. For example, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the game board surface from being disturbed by dispersing and arranging a plurality of small images having a small area. In addition, when displaying a moving image, the image can be moved, deformed, and blinked so as to avoid the flow-down area.

In the description so far, as a method for detecting that the player is playing, it is detected that the player has touched the operation handle 5, and based on this detection, the main controller 30 sends a firing permission signal (ON signal). ) Is output as an example. However, there are various other game state detection means for detecting that a game is in progress, that is, that a game ball is flowing down the game area. For example, from the count value by the approach ball number confirmation switch 26 provided at the front end of the inner rail 7a shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. Is subtracted from the total value of the winning ball confirmation switches 20, 21, and 22 (discharge ball confirmation switch) corresponding to, and if the difference is more than a certain value, it is determined that there is a game ball flowing down the game area. Therefore, it may be determined that the game is being played by detecting this difference. On the contrary, when the difference is equal to or smaller than a certain value, it is determined that the game state is not established or the game is almost finished.
Further, as a game state detecting means for detecting that the player is playing, a starting winning ball detection switch 20, a normal winning ball detection switch 21, a big winning ball detection switch 22, shown in FIGS. Detecting the turn-on of the number-of-balls confirmation switch 24 and the number-of-entry-balls confirmation switch 26 and playing the game from the winning prize to the confirmed symbol on the symbol display device 15 or by opening / closing the opening / closing plate 13 by driving the solenoid 23 in the big hit process Therefore, the state may be detected.
In addition, as described above, when it is detected that the game state has been changed or the non-game state has been detected, the display state of the display board 90 may be changed immediately, but the timer may be used for a predetermined time. The display may be turned on / off and the display may be changed after the elapse of time.
It should be noted that the gaming state detection method according to each of the above embodiments should not be adopted only as an alternative, and a plurality of detection means and detection systems can be simultaneously installed in one pachinko gaming machine. Therefore, for example, a mode for detecting that a game is being played by touching the operation handle 5, a detection mode based on the difference between the number of shot balls and the number of out balls, and the like may be provided at the same time. Any mode may be selected.

FIG. 5 is a display flowchart of the display board 90 corresponding to FIG. In FIG. 5, S51 is a judgment processing step in the main control device 30 or the symbol control device 32 as to whether or not to display information (image display) on the display board 90, and then in S52, the launching mechanism is in an operation-off state. This is a determination processing step for determining whether or not there is a firing permission signal. In step S52, information (image) is displayed on the display board 90 when the operation is off (S53). When the operation is not off, that is, when the game is in progress, the display board 90 is in a non-display state (S54). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the image display on the display board 90 is finished (S55), and if not finished, the process returns to step S52.
FIG. 6 is a display flowchart of the display board 90 corresponding to FIG. In FIG. 6, S61 is a judgment processing step in the main control device 30 or the symbol control device 32 as to whether or not to display information on the display board 90, and then in S62, whether or not the firing mechanism is in an operation-off state. That is, it is a determination processing step for determining whether or not a firing permission signal is output. In step S62, information is displayed on the display board 90 when the operation is off (S63). When the operation is not in the off state, that is, during the game, the display board 90 is in a display state at a location outside the game ball flow-down area (game area) (S64). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the information display on the display board 90 is finished (S65), and if not finished, the process returns to step S62.

FIG. 7 is a display flowchart of the display board 90 corresponding to FIG. In FIG. 7, S71 is a judgment processing step in the main control device 30 or the symbol control device 32 as to whether or not to display information on the display board 90, and then S72 is whether or not the firing mechanism is in an operation-off state. That is, it is a determination processing step for determining whether or not a firing permission signal is output. In step S72, information (image) based on the normal density is displayed on the display plate 90 when the operation is off (S73). When the operation is not in the off state, that is, during the game, the display board 90 is in a special density (light) display state (S74). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the information display on the display board 90 is finished (S75), and if not finished, the process returns to step S72.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a process for determining whether or not the game state is set. In FIG. 8, when the player holds the operation handle 5 (S81), a recognition signal (for example, touch detection signal) indicating that a game is in progress is sent to the main controller 30 (S82), indicating that the player is in a non-game state. The recognition signal is sent to the main control device 30 (for example, there is no touch detection signal) (S83).
FIG. 9 is another flowchart of the process for determining whether or not a game is in progress. In FIG. 9, whether or not the difference between the count value of the approaching ball number confirmation switch 26 and the count value of the discharge ball confirmation switch (20, 21, 22, 24) is greater than or equal to a certain value (in this case, it is 0 or not). (S91), when there is a difference, a recognition signal indicating that a game is in progress is sent to the main control device 30 (S92), and when there is no difference, a recognition signal indicating that there is a non-gaming state is received by the main control device 30. (S93).
In the above description, the symbol display device 15 has been handled as a separate body from the display plate 90, but the display function of the display plate 90 provided on the front panel is used without providing a special symbol display device. Thus, an apparatus configuration for displaying symbols can be considered. In this case, the symbol displayed on the display board 90 may hinder the visual observation of the falling ball. In this case, it is possible to cope with this by partially eliminating the display or reducing the density.

The block diagram of an example of the pachinko game machine of this invention. The control block diagram of this invention. The block diagram which shows embodiment of the pachinko game machine of this invention. The display state figure which shows three examples of a display mode. The display flowchart of an example. The display flowchart of another example. The display flowchart of another example. The flowchart which shows an example of the judgment process of whether it is in a game. The flowchart which shows the other example of the judgment process of whether it is in a game.

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1 Pachinko machine, 2 game board, 5 operation handle, 6 launching mechanism, 7 guide rail, 7a inner rail, 9 front panel, 10 starting prize opening, 11 normal prize opening, 12 big prize opening, 13 opening / closing plate, 14 out Mouth, 15 symbol display device, 16 movable part, 20 start winning ball detection switch, 21 normal winning ball detection switch, 22 large winning ball detection switch, 23 solenoid, 24 out ball number confirmation switch, 26 entry ball number confirmation switch, 30 Main control device, 31 Launch control device, 32 Design control device, 33 Lamp control device, 34 Voice control device, 90 Transparent display (display board), 91 Drive circuit, 92 Information source, 93 Power source, 94 switch

Claims (8)

In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a transparent display that performs image display on a transparent front panel face that is disposed in front of the game area of the game board,
Gaming state detection means for detecting whether the pachinko gaming machine is in a gaming state;
When the gaming state detection means detects that it is in a non-gaming state, an arbitrary image is displayed on at least a part of the transparent display, and when the gaming state detection means detects that it is in a gaming state, the above gaming area Display changing means for not displaying an image so that the user can visually recognize the image, or displaying an image that does not interfere with the visual recognition;
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising:   2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming state detecting means detects that the gaming state is in effect when the operating handle is touched or the operating handle is operated.   3. The game state detection means detects a game state based on a difference between a count value of an approaching ball number confirmation switch and a count value of a discharge ball confirmation switch. 4. Pachinko machine.   4. The display change means makes at least a part of the transparent display non-display state when the game state detection means detects that it is in a game state. The pachinko machine described.   5. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the display changing means puts at least a part of the transparent display corresponding to a game ball flow-down area in the game area into a non-display state.   The display change means displays the image on the transparent display corresponding to an area other than the game ball flow-down area when the game state detection means detects that the game state is in a game state. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3.   When the gaming state detecting means detects that it is in the gaming state, the display changing means displays the image density displayed on the transparent display so as to be thin enough to visually recognize the gaming area. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   8. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the display changing means reduces a density of an image on the transparent display corresponding to a game ball falling area in the game area.

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