JP2013255685A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine allowing a moisture absorber disposed in a sealed space formed between transparent plates to be replaced at an appropriate timing.SOLUTION: Humidity within a sealed space X detected by a humidity sensor 50 disposed within a sealed space X formed between transparent plates 30A and 30B is displayed by a display 41 of a head-up display device 40 on the rear surface of the transparent plate 30B on the rear side as a humidity information image. In addition, information on a moisture absorber Y disposed within the sealed space X is also displayed by the display 41 as a moisture absorber information image.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which a sealed space formed between a pair of transparent plates arranged on the front surface of a game board is conditioned.

  Conventionally, for the purpose of preventing condensation, a configuration in which a hygroscopic agent or a desiccant is arranged in a sealed space formed between a pair of transparent plates arranged on the front surface of the game board to adjust the humidity of the sealed space. Are well known (patent documents 1 to 8).

  For example, in the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1, a moisture absorbing means is held by a holding plate portion on a peripheral portion of a frame body that fixes a transparent plate such as glass, and the holding plate portion has a holding side of the moisture absorbing means. Is a configuration in which a vent hole is provided on the opposite side. Here, examples of the hygroscopic means include a hygroscopic agent and a desiccant. With this configuration, moisture in the space surrounded by the frame and each transparent plate is absorbed by the moisture absorbing action of the moisture absorbing means, and the occurrence of condensation is suppressed.

JP 2004-321715 A JP 2006-181081 A JP 2007-117517 A JP 2007-190263 A JP 2007-259926 A JP 2008-5861 A JP 2010-234090 A JP 2011-131084 A

  However, in the above conventional configuration, when the expiration date of the moisture absorbing means expires, the moisture absorption effect is hardly obtained, and it is necessary to replace the moisture absorbing means at an appropriate time. There was a problem that the lifetime of the moisture absorbing means could not be easily confirmed at an appropriate timing for each gaming machine. For this reason, the structure which becomes easy to produce nonuniformity at the time of replacement | exchange of a moisture absorption means, and an appropriate replacement | exchange operation | work was calculated | required.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine in which a maintenance manager can easily check the lifetime of a moisture absorbent body (including a desiccant) for each gaming machine and does not hinder the visibility of the gaming area. For the purpose.

  The present invention has a gaming machine body including a game board and a front and rear openable frame that holds a pair of transparent plates that cover the game board, and the pair of transparent plates are separated from each other in the front frame. And in a pachinko gaming machine in which the space between the pair of transparent plates is enclosed by the inner peripheral surface of the front frame, a moisture absorber disposed in the enclosed space; A humidity detector disposed in the sealed space for detecting the humidity in the sealed space, and irradiating display light on a predetermined position of the transparent plate to display an image based on the display light as a virtual image so as to be visible. Based on the head-up display type display means, humidity information storage holding means for storing and holding the humidity information detected by the humidity detector as humidity information data, and humidity information data stored and held by the humidity information storage holding means, The head up A pachinko game machine characterized by comprising a humidity information image display means having a control content for the humidity information on the transparent plate via the display-type display device is displayed as humidity information image.

  By adopting such a configuration, the humidity in the sealed space can be confirmed as a humidity information image, so that the work burden on the maintenance worker is reduced and the hygroscopic body can be exchanged visually at an appropriate time. Become.

  In addition, the head-up display type display means may display a humidity information image on the back side of the transparent plate, which is the game board side in a state where the front frame is closed with respect to the game machine main body. .

  With such a configuration, a maintenance management operator who opens the front frame and performs maintenance management of the gaming machine can easily know the humidity state in the sealed space of the gaming machine. In addition, since the humidity information image cannot be viewed from the player side when the front frame is closed, it is possible to prevent unnecessary information from entering the player's view based on an aesthetic point of view. it can.

  Further, the head-up display type display means may display a humidity information image on the surface side of the transparent plate, which becomes the player side in a state where the front frame is closed with respect to the gaming machine main body. .

  With such a configuration, even when the front frame is closed, the maintenance manager can instantly know the humidity state in the sealed space of the gaming machine. For this reason, troublesome work such as opening the front frame for confirmation of the humidity state becomes unnecessary. In addition, since the head-up display type is adopted as the configuration for displaying the humidity information image, the humidity information image does not hinder the visibility of the game area where the game ball rolls down, so that the pachinko gaming machine Interesting enough to be maintained.

  In addition, in the configuration provided in the gaming machine main body, there is an effect operation unit that the player operates according to the game situation, and an effect operation unit detection means for detecting whether or not the effect operation unit is operated. The humidity information image display means hides the humidity information image when the effect operation part detection means detects that the effect operation part is operated in a state where the humidity information image is displayed on the transparent plate, On the other hand, when the production operation unit detecting means detects that the production operation unit is operated in a state where the humidity information image is not displayed, the humidity information image related to the humidity information corresponding to the operation of the production operation unit. A configuration having control contents for displaying is proposed.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is unnecessary for the player, but the humidity information image necessary for the maintenance manager can be displayed or hidden at an appropriate timing.

  The humidity information image display means may be provided with a control content for displaying hygroscopic body information on the hygroscopic body as a hygroscopic body information image.

  With this configuration, the maintenance manager can easily know the expiration date of the hygroscopic body, for example, and can quickly replace the hygroscopic body at an appropriate timing.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a head-up display type display means, and the head-up display type display means can quickly and easily know the humidity condition in the sealed space between the transparent plates, Information that is necessary for the maintenance management worker can be notified without eroding the area, and this has the effect of greatly reducing the burden of maintenance management work.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 10. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the head-up display type display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit which controls a game. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on which a humidity information image 45 is displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the head-up display type display apparatus 40 of another form. It is another form, and is a timing chart showing the operation timing of the effect operation unit 22 and changes in the game situation.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an outer frame 2 fixed to a game hall facility, and a gaming machine main body 3 that covers a front opening of the outer frame 2.

  The gaming machine body 3 includes a front frame 5 pivotably attached to the outer frame 2 via a hinge member 4, and a substantially circular opening 6 formed at the upper center of the front frame 5. A game board 10 is attached.

  Further, two transparent plates 30A and 30B made of glass (see FIG. 3) are arranged in the front and rear of the opening 6 of the front frame 5, and the game is played by the transparent plates 30A and 30B. The board 10 is covered. The game board 10 is visible from the player side through the transparent plates 30A and 30B.

  In addition, an upper tray 7 and a lower tray 8 are vertically arranged at the lower part of the front frame 5, and a launching handle 9 is projected on the right side of the lower tray 8. Furthermore, a plurality of speakers (not shown) are built in a predetermined position of the front frame 5.

  Further, on the left side of the lower tray 8 is provided an effect operation section (so-called chance button) 22 that can be operated by the player according to the game situation. Furthermore, a light emitting unit 23 that can be visually recognized by the player is provided at the zenith portion of the effect operation unit 22. The light emitting unit 23 includes a light emitting unit LED 23A, and the light emitting unit LED 23A is appropriately lit and blinks.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 12 in which a game ball rolls down is defined on the front surface of the game board 10. A resin center case 13 is disposed in the center of the game area 12. Further, an image display device 14 is disposed in the center case 13. The image display device 14 includes a display screen 15, and mainly displays effect images on the display screen 15. The image display device 14 includes a CRT, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL, and the like.

  The center case 13 is provided with a number of production LEDs 16. The center case 13 is assembled with a plurality of prize winning devices 17a, a production-use electric accessory 18 that rotates during production, a special symbol display device 19, and the like at predetermined positions.

  Various game members such as winning devices 17b to 17d, a gate device 21, and a game nail 20 are provided around the center case 13 in the game area 12.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above has the same game content as an existing general pachinko gaming machine. That is, when a game ball wins at the start port provided in the winning device 17b, the special symbol display device 19 blinks and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the variable display is stopped after a predetermined time. When the stop pattern of the special symbol at the time of the variable stop is a predetermined big hit mode, the winning device 17c having a big winning opening is opened and closed for a predetermined time, and the winning device 17c is opened and closed. A big hit game is executed.

  The display screen 15 of the image display device 14 displays effect images such as symbols and characters as the game progresses. As such an effect image, for example, an effect symbol displayed on the display screen 15 while a special symbol is variably displayed, a reach effect image that is occasionally displayed when a predetermined condition is met, or a notice effect image and so on. Furthermore, there is a jackpot effect image that is displayed during the jackpot game.

  In parallel with the display of such effect images, the effect LED 16 emits light and blinks, and the effect electric accessory 18 is driven at an appropriate timing. Furthermore, in parallel with these, the production sound is sequentially output from the speaker, so that a great production combining images, light, sound, and the like is performed.

  Further, during the progress of the game, a message or the like prompting the operation of the effect operation unit 22 is appropriately displayed on the display screen 15. With such a configuration, a game such as a player repeatedly hitting the effect operation unit 22 at a predetermined timing according to the game situation is performed, and thereby, a variety of game contents using the effect operation unit 22 can be obtained. It is executed as appropriate.

Hereinafter, the structure of the front frame 5 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, on the inner peripheral surface of the front frame 5, two grooves 11, 11 in which transparent plates 30 A, 30 B are interposed are formed in an annular shape, and rubber is formed in the grooves 11. After the packing 25 is disposed, the front (player side) transparent plate 30A and the rear (game board side) transparent plate 30B are attached to the front frame 5 in a state of being separated from each other. A space formed between the front transparent plate 30 </ b> A and the rear transparent plate 30 </ b> B is surrounded by the inner peripheral surface of the front frame 5 to form a sealed space X.

  Further, in order to prevent condensation on the transparent plates 30A and 30B, a hygroscopic body Y composed of a known hygroscopic agent or desiccant is disposed in the sealed space X. With this configuration, the sealed space X is adjusted to a predetermined humidity by the hygroscopic body Y. The structure of the front frame 5 that holds the pair of transparent plates 30A and 30B is not limited to the above-described configuration, and a known holding structure can be suitably used. Moreover, the structure which makes the said moisture absorption body Y face the sealed space X, and dehumidifies or dries this sealed space X is not limited to the said structure, A well-known structure is employable suitably.

  In addition, a humidity sensor 50 is also disposed in the sealed space X. Thereby, the humidity in the sealed space X can be detected by the humidity sensor 50.

  The humidity sensor 50 constitutes a humidity detector according to the present invention. As the humidity sensor 50, a known sensor can be suitably used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine body 3 is provided with a head-up display type display device 40. Specifically, a display 41 dedicated to the head-up display type display device 40 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the front frame 5 and immediately behind the rear transparent plate 30B. Further, the display device 41 is set in advance so that display light representing a predetermined image can be irradiated onto the reflection portion 35 formed in advance on the back surface of the rear transparent plate 30B. Is reflected by the reflecting portion 35, it is possible to display the image as a virtual image on the back surface of the transparent plate 30B to a person (usually a maintenance worker) on the rear transparent plate 30B side. ing.

  The head-up display type display device 40 constitutes a head-up display type display means according to the present invention. Here, for the head-up display type display device 40 in this practical example, a known technique can be suitably employed, and the present invention is not limited to the above configuration. For example, the position where the indicator 41 is disposed may be another position.

  Next, a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 60 constituting the microcomputer is provided with a board circuit for controlling the game operation and the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main control board 60 performs overall control of the game. A central control CPU for main control is disposed on the substrate circuit. In this central control CPU for main control, a storage device ROM that stores an operation program used for arithmetic processing and a storage device RAM that can read and write necessary data at any time are unilaterally provided with information specifying addresses for reading and writing data. Are connected via an address bus (not shown) for transmitting data to and from a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data, and constitute a board circuit of the main control board 60.

  The storage device ROM stores a control program and various tables for determining a lottery winning determination, a production mode, and the like. On the other hand, the storage device RAM has a storage area for temporarily storing ball detection signals from various ball detection switches, a register area constituting various timers, a random number counter, a count counter, and a work area. Is provided.

  Further, the board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with a clock device (not shown) for outputting a predetermined clock pulse, and is connected to the main control central control unit CPU. The central control CPU for main control performs arithmetic processing in time series by clock pulses at regular intervals, and sequentially executes a series of processing operations. In addition, a timer TM that counts clock pulses output by the clock device and measures time is also connected.

  Here, the central control CPU for main control and each central control unit CPU installed on each control board 62 to 68 described later are computations in which computation units (ALC) for processing predetermined data are coupled. It comprises a device, a register for storing data to be inputted to and outputted from the arithmetic unit and a read instruction, a decoder for decoding the instruction, and the like. The central control CPU for main control outputs data or commands generated in a predetermined format to the four control boards 62, 63, 64, and 68, and the center of these control boards 62, 63, 64, and 68 is output. The control device CPU executes predetermined control according to this data and the like.

  Further, the board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown) through which the central control CPU for main control performs data communication with peripheral devices. The control commands from the main control board 60 are connected to be output toward the input ports of the effect control board 62, the symbol control board 63, the payout control board 64, and the launch control board 68 through the ports. Yes.

  The input ports of the main control board 60 are connected to the prize winning devices 17a to 17d, the effect electric accessory 18 and the gate device 21, the effect operating unit 22, and the humidity sensor via a board relay board 61. 50 etc. are connected. Then, every 2 ms, the main control board 60 checks the game ball detection state or button operation state or measurement value data of each switch incorporated therein, and if there is game ball detection or predetermined button operation detection, A sphere detection signal or a button operation detection signal is shaped by a waveform shaping circuit, input to the main control central processing unit CPU, and the information is stored in the storage device RAM. The main control board 60 is connected to the electric prize-winning devices 17a to 17c, the presentation electric appliance 18 and the like via a board surface relay board 61, and the main control central control. When the apparatus CPU selects a predetermined condition, the solenoid and motor built in these are operated.

  The above-described effect control board 62 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the overall effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. This board circuit includes a storage device ROM in which fixed data relating to a variety of rendering modes is stored, a storage device RAM in which necessary data can be read and written, an input port, The output port is connected. The output port of the effect control board 62 includes an image control board 65 for controlling the image display device 14, a sound source control board 66 for controlling sound effects, and a light source control board 67 for controlling effects by LED lamps (light emitting diodes). Is connected. When the effect command from the main control board 60 is input to the input port, the effect control board 62 performs calculation processing in the effect control central control unit CPU and executes the effect mode designated by the effect command. Therefore, a control command is transmitted to the image control board 65, the sound source control board 66, and the light source control board 67.

  The image control board 65 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the display mode of the display 41 of the image display device 14 and the head-up display type display device 40. This substrate circuit includes a storage device ROM that stores fixed data related to a display mode, a storage device RAM that can read and write necessary data, an input port, The output port is connected. The image control board 65 performs processing on the data or command input from the effect control board 62 via the input port in the central control device CPU for image control, and displays data for displaying a predetermined display mode. Or output to the display 41 of the head-up display type display device 40.

  The sound source control board 66 is provided with a board circuit for controlling production sound output from the speaker. This circuit board includes a storage device ROM for storing fixed data such as operation programs and audio data, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port. And the output port are connected. The sound source control board 66 performs arithmetic processing on the data or command input from the effect control board 62 via the input port by the sound source control central control unit CPU, and outputs predetermined sound data from the output port to the speaker. .

  The light source control board 67 includes a board circuit for controlling a number of effect LEDs 16 arranged in the gaming machine main body 3, a light emitting part LED 23 </ b> A incorporated in the light emitting part 23 of the effect operating part 22, and the like. Is provided. This board circuit is a fixed data such as an operation program and a light emission pattern for causing the light emitting LED 16 and the like to emit light in accordance with a predetermined light emission mode to the light source control central control device CPU that controls lighting and blinking of the effect LED 16 and the like. Is connected to a storage device ROM, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port. The light source control board 67 is a central control unit CPU for controlling the light source, and performs arithmetic processing on data or commands input from the effect control board 62 through the input port, and sends predetermined light data through the output port. The production LED 16 and the like are output to a light source operation board provided with a driver for emitting light, and the light source operation board lights and blinks various production LEDs 16 and the like.

  The symbol control board 63 is provided with a substrate circuit for controlling the special symbol display device 19. This board circuit is a fixed data such as an operation program or a light emission pattern for causing the LED to emit light in accordance with a predetermined light emission mode to the symbol control central control device CPU that controls lighting, blinking, etc. of the LED of the special symbol display device 19. Is connected to a storage device ROM, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port. The symbol control board 63 is a symbol control central control unit CPU that performs arithmetic processing on data or commands input from the main control board 60 via the input port, and sends predetermined optical data via the output port. Then, the LED of the special symbol display device 19 is outputted to a symbol operation board provided with a driver for emitting light, and this symbol operation board lights and blinks the LED of the special symbol display device 19.

  The payout control board 64 is provided with a board circuit for controlling payout of game balls such as rental balls and prize balls. This circuit board operates various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit to control the supply of a predetermined ball and a prize ball to a payout control central control unit CPU. A storage device ROM that stores fixed data such as a ball number pattern, a storage device RAM that reads and writes necessary data such as ball count data, and an input port and an output port are connected to each other. . The payout control board 64 performs arithmetic processing in the payout control central control unit CPU according to data or commands input from the main control board 60, and transmits predetermined data to the payout relay board via the output port. Various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit are operated according to the data, and a predetermined ball rental or prize ball is paid out. In addition, the payout control board 64 is connected to a prepaid card unit, which is an external device that reads and writes a prepaid card that stores rental balls of game balls, via a CR connection board that relays data processing of the prepaid card. The remaining ball data of game balls are exchanged.

  The launch control board 68 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the launch device. This substrate circuit is configured by connecting a storage device ROM in which an operation program and the like are stored, a storage device RAM in which input / output signals and the like are temporarily stored, and an input port and an output port. A voltage signal corresponding to the current angle of the firing handle 9 is input to the input port of the firing control board 68 from a rotation angle detection sensor built in the firing handle 9. A launch device is connected to the output port of the launch control board 68, and the launch control board 68 intermittently drives a rotary solenoid built in the launch device with a voltage intensity corresponding to an input signal from the launch handle 9. As a result, the game ball is hit and fired in succession with the strength corresponding to the current angle of the launch handle 9.

  Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the external terminal board 69 for inputting / outputting signals to / from an external device. The external terminal board 69 is connected to the output port of the main control board 60, and the main control board 60 can output various game information to the outside via the external terminal board 69. Yes. For example, when a big hit occurs, the main control board 60 outputs a big hit signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit to the outside of the machine to notify the data display unit or the like of the occurrence of the big hit. The external terminal board 69 is also connected to the input port of the sound source control board 66 so that a signal related to audio control input from the external device can be transmitted to the sound source control board 66 through the external terminal board 69. It is configured.

  The humidity information image 46 according to the main part of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The hygroscopic body Y disposed in the sealed space X of the front frame 5 is replaced at an appropriate time by a maintenance manager to maintain the hygroscopic effect. Accordingly, the maintenance manager should periodically open the front frame 5 and check the replacement time of the hygroscopic body Y. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. As described above, the humidity in the sealed space X detected by the humidity sensor 50 is displayed as the humidity information image 46 on the back surface of the rear transparent plate 30B by the display 41 of the head-up display type display device 40. . For example, a configuration is proposed in which the humidity at that time is displayed as a specific numerical value.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the humidity information data detected by the humidity sensor 50 is stored and held in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 via the panel relay board 61 at predetermined time intervals. When new humidity information data is stored and retained, the old humidity information data is overwritten and sequentially updated. The humidity information data stored and held in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 is transferred to the display 41 of the head-up display type display device 40 via the effect control board 62 and the image control board 65. The display 41 displays the humidity information image 46 corresponding to the humidity information data on the rear transparent plate 30B based on the humidity information data.

  The storage device RAM of the main control board 60 that stores and holds humidity information data detected by the humidity sensor 50 constitutes a humidity information storage and holding means according to the present invention.

  Further, based on the humidity information data stored and held in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60, the humidity information image 46 is displayed on the rear transparent plate 30B via the display 41 of the head-up display type display device 40. The humidity information image display means according to the present invention is constituted by the main control board 60 having the control contents to be displayed.

  With the above configuration, when the maintenance management worker opens the front frame 5 and performs maintenance management of the gaming machine 1, the sealed space X formed between the transparent plates 30 </ b> A and 30 </ b> B of the front frame 5. Since the humidity inside can be instantly confirmed as the humidity information image 46, the work burden on the maintenance manager is drastically reduced, and the hygroscopic body Y can be replaced at an appropriate time.

  Further, in the above configuration, in the game-ready state in which the front frame 5 is closed, the humidity information image 46 and the like are not visible to the player. Therefore, information unnecessary for the player is put in the player's field of view. Can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in addition to the humidity information image 46, the replacement time of the hygroscopic body Y may be displayed side by side as a hygroscopic body information image 47. Similarly to the humidity information image 46, the hygroscopic information image 47 is preferably displayed on the rear transparent plate 30B via the display 41 of the head-up display type display device 40.

Hereinafter, another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the configuration shown in FIG. 6, the display 41 of the head-up display type display device 40 is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the front frame 5 and in the sealed space X. Further, the display 41 is set in advance so that display light representing a predetermined image can be irradiated onto the reflection portion 35 formed in advance on the surface of the rear transparent plate 30B. Is reflected by the reflecting portion 35, so that it is possible to display the image as a virtual image on the surface of the transparent plate 30B for a person (player or maintenance management worker) on the front transparent plate 30B side. Yes.

  With such a configuration, even when the front frame is closed, the maintenance manager can instantly know the humidity and the like in the sealed space X of the gaming machine 1. For this reason, the troublesome operation | work of opening the front frame 5 for confirmation of the conditions, such as humidity in this sealed space X, becomes unnecessary. In addition, since the structure of displaying the humidity information image 46 and the like employs a head-up display type structure, the humidity information image 46 and the like does not hinder the visibility of the game area 12, The interest of the pachinko machine 1 is sufficiently maintained.

Further, another embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
The configuration shown in FIG. 7 is a configuration in which the display mode of the humidity information image 46 and the like can be changed using the effect operation unit 22. More specifically, when the production operation unit 22 is operated in a state where the humidity information image 46 and the like are displayed from the surface side of the transparent plate 30B, the humidity information image 46 and the like are not displayed. When the production operation unit 22 is operated while the image 46 is not displayed, a humidity information image 46 indicating the corresponding humidity when the production operation unit 22 is operated is displayed.

  Specifically, when the operation of the production operation unit 22 is detected by the main control board 60 through the board relay board 61 as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 displays the head-up display type display. The display state of the humidity information image 46 and the like on the display 41 of the device 40 is confirmed. If the humidity information image 46 and the like is displayed, the display 41 is controlled to hide it. When the humidity information image 46 or the like is not displayed, the humidity information image 46 or the like is displayed based on the humidity information data stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 at the operation timing of the effect operation unit 22. Display it.

  By adopting such a configuration, the humidity information image 46 that is unnecessary for the player but necessary for the maintenance manager can be displayed or hidden at an appropriate timing. Therefore, for example, during a store opening operation where a player is playing the gaming machine 1, the humidity information image 46 is not displayed because it is unnecessary for the player, and the humidity information image 46 is displayed during a simple check operation after closing the store. Etc. may be displayed, and the maintenance manager may confirm the humidity status in the sealed space X.

  The main control board 60 that detects the presence / absence of the operation of the effect operation unit 22 constitutes an effect operation unit detection unit according to the present invention.

  In addition, when the effect operation unit 22 is operated in a state where the humidity information image 46 is displayed on the rear transparent plate 30B, the humidity information image 46 is not displayed, while the humidity information image 46 is displayed. When the production operation unit 22 is operated in a non-display state, the present invention is realized by the main control board 60 having the control content for displaying the humidity information image 46 and the like corresponding to the operation of the production operation unit 22. The humidity information image display means is configured.

  Various contents can be proposed as the humidity information image 46 and the hygroscopic body information image 47. Specifically, it is assumed that the humidity information image 46 and the hygroscopic body information image 47 include characters and patterns.

  It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention described so far can be appropriately changed in design without departing from the gist of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 3 Game machine main body 5 Front frame 10 Game board 22 Production | presentation operation part 30A, 30B Transparent board 40 Head-up display type display apparatus 46 Humidity information image 47 Hygroscopic information image 50 Humidity sensor (humidity detection part)
X Sealed space Y Hygroscopic body

Claims (5)

A gaming machine body having a game board and a front and rear openable frame for holding a pair of transparent plates covering the game board, the pair of transparent plates being held in the front frame in a state of being separated from each other; And in the pachinko gaming machine in which the space between the pair of transparent plates is enclosed by the inner peripheral surface of the front frame,
A moisture absorber disposed in the sealed space;
A humidity detector disposed in the sealed space for detecting humidity in the sealed space;
A head-up display type display means for irradiating display light on a predetermined position of the transparent plate and displaying an image based on the display light so as to be visible as a virtual image;
Humidity information storage and holding means for storing and holding humidity information detected by the humidity detector as humidity information data;
Humidity information image display means having control contents for displaying humidity information as a humidity information image on the transparent plate via the head-up display type display means based on the humidity information data stored and held by the humidity information storage and holding means A pachinko machine characterized by comprising: The head-up display type display means is
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a humidity information image is displayed on the back side of the transparent plate, which is the gaming board side in a state where the front frame is closed with respect to the gaming machine main body. The head-up display type display means is
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a humidity information image is displayed on a surface side of the transparent plate, which is a player side in a state where the front frame is closed with respect to the gaming machine main body. A directing operation unit arranged on the gaming machine main body and operated by the player according to the game situation,
In the configuration provided with a production operation unit detection means for detecting the presence or absence of operation of the production operation unit,
Humidity information image display means
When the humidity information image is displayed on the transparent plate, the humidity information image is not displayed when the effect operation unit detection means detects that the effect operation unit is operated, while the humidity information image is not displayed. When the production operation unit detection means detects that the production operation unit has been operated in the state, the control operation for displaying a humidity information image related to the corresponding humidity information when the production operation unit is operated is provided. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3, which is a game machine. Humidity information image display means
The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising a control content for displaying hygroscopic information on the hygroscopic body as a hygroscopic information image.

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