JP5825378B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine or the like.

  Conventionally, for example, in a so-called slot machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a display panel is provided in front of the gaming machine so that the number of stored medals and the number of paid-out medals are displayed on the display panel. (For example, Patent Document 1). With respect to this type of gaming machine, there is known a slot machine in which a panel unit is disposed behind a display panel and a plurality of display bodies for displaying on the display panel are assembled and attached to the panel unit.

JP 2009-233144 A

  However, in the slot machine configured as described above, since the display body is unique to display on the display panel, the display panel is changed when the design of the display panel is changed or the panel unit is diverted to another model. When the design of the panel is different, there is a problem that the display must be replaced with a display suitable for the display on the display panel.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine including a display body that can be easily reused regardless of the design of the display panel.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is a gaming machine including a display panel having a display area, a panel unit disposed behind the display panel, and a display body attached to the panel unit, and the predetermined mode. A first display body as the display body that performs display and a second display body as the display body that performs display in a mode different from the first display body, and the first display body and the second display body. The panel unit is combined with a body to display on the display area of the display panel, and the panel unit corresponds to the mounting portion configured by one opening whose longitudinal direction is one direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction. A groove formed at a position along the one direction, the first display body and the second display body can be attached to a plurality of positions in the longitudinal direction of the attachment portion, and the plurality of positions One of them The first display body and the second display body attached at the position are configured to be visible from the front of the display panel through the display area, and the first display body and the second display body are locked in the groove. The first display body and the second display body are configured to be movable in the one direction along the mounting portion by locking the locking portion in the groove. At least a part of the display body is configured to be disposed at a position where it cannot be viewed from the front of the display panel.
A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the one according to the first aspect, wherein the display body is configured to be visible through the display area.

According to the gaming machine of claim 1, since a plurality of display bodies are combined and displayed in the display area of the display panel, the display panel can be used when changing the layout of the display area or diverting the panel unit to another model. Even when the design of the display is different, it is possible to perform display suitable for display on the display panel by combining or separating the display bodies. Therefore, there is an effect that the display body can be easily reused.
In addition, since the first display body and the second display body having different display modes are combined and displayed in the display area of the display panel, there is an effect that display variations can be increased.
Furthermore, the management of the first display body and the second display body that are not used can be made unnecessary and can be prevented from being lost, and each display body is arranged in a manner in which a part of each display body is hidden and displayed. This has the effect of increasing display variations.
According to the gaming machine of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of claim 1, there is an effect that the display body can be visually recognized through the display area.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the slot machine in a state where the front door is opened. It is a rear view of a front door. It is a front view of a housing | casing. (A) is a front perspective view of a panel unit, (b) is a front view of a panel unit. FIG. 7A is a rear view of the panel unit, and FIG. 6B is a partially enlarged rear perspective view of the panel unit as viewed from below by enlarging a portion indicated by VIb in FIG. (A) is a front perspective view of the first display device, (b) is a front view of the first display device, and (c) is a rear view of the first display device. (A) is a front perspective view of the second display device, (b) is a front view of the second display device, and (c) is a rear view of the second display device. It is a back perspective view of a cover member. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. (A) is a front perspective view of the third display device, (b) is a front view of the third display device, and (c) is a rear view of the third display device.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a rotary type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a so-called slot machine 10 will be described. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the front door 12. FIG. 4 is a front view of the housing 11.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape with the front face opened as a whole by combining wooden panels, and is attached by, for example, nailing a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall. The casing 11 may be composed of a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel in addition to being composed of a wooden panel, or may be composed of a synthetic resin material or a metal material formed into an integral box shape. Also good.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable.

  Further, a locking device 20 is provided on the back side of the front door 12 on the opposite side of the opening / closing axis, and the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by the locking device 20. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21. The position where the key cylinder 20 is provided is the thin upper portion of the front door 12, and as a result, a versatile key cylinder 21 having a short overall length can be employed. In this embodiment, Omlock (registered trademark) having a high function of preventing unauthorized unlocking is used as the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 that displays information related to the game, effects that enhance the fun of the game, and the like is provided at the upper center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed in a panel shape from a synthetic resin material, and most of the game panel 25 is colored so that the inside of the slot machine 10 cannot be visually recognized. Three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R are provided side by side at the center of the game panel 25. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R are configured to be transparent, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. However, the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into two vertically by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper portion of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . The stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse) of 504 pulses, for example, and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is controlled by this excitation pulse. Is done. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, there are a plurality of symbols as identification information in the long side direction (circumferential direction), specifically, 21 for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. The symbols are drawn at equal intervals, and three consecutive symbols are visible in the upper, middle, and lower positions of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 is a lever that is pushed by a hand (the direction in which the player is pushed is not limited) when the player starts a game (game). The start lever 41 is operated when a predetermined number of medals are inserted. Then, the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started at the same time (however, it is not necessary to be simultaneous).

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped.

  On the lower right side of the game panel 25, there is provided a medal slot 45 for inserting medals as game media. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the intake passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by the selector 46 provided on the back surface of the front door 12. Then, the medal guided to the take-in passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 accommodated in the housing 1. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals, and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated, and the medal jammed in the selector 46 is medaled. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. The slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined number (50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the circumstances, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time is provided. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and payout in a bonus state (a game state in which game values are easily given to a player) A bonus total payout number display unit 61 for displaying the total number of medals and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided side by side. Each display part 60-62 is comprised transparently, and the 1st display apparatus 200 and the 2nd display apparatus 300 (all refer FIG. 5) mentioned later can be visually recognized through each display part 60-62.

  On the left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on the game panel 25, there are three notifications to the player in the order of operating the stop switches 42 to 44, that is, the order of stopping the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Stop order display portions 27a, 27b, and 27c are provided side by side. Each display part 27a, 27b, 27c has translucency, and is illuminated from back by the illuminating device 400 (refer FIG. 5) mentioned later. The characters “left”, “middle”, and “right” are drawn on the display units 27a, 27b, and 27c (not shown), and the player is notified on the display units 27a, 27b, and 27c. By stopping the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R according to the order, the winning mode (combination) won by lottery can be established.

  In addition, on the left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on the game panel 25, a notification display unit 28 that notifies the player of the occurrence of the bonus state is provided. The notification display unit 28 has translucency, and is illuminated from behind by an illumination device 400 (see FIG. 5) described later. A picture is drawn on the notification display unit 28 (not shown), and the player can recognize the occurrence of the bonus state by the notification display unit 28 being notified of the occurrence of the bonus state.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on the game panel 25, an effect display unit 29 that displays an effect that enhances the interest of the game is provided. The effect display unit 29 has translucency, and is illuminated from behind by an illumination device 400 (see FIG. 5) described later. A pattern is drawn on the effect display unit 29 (not shown), and various effects according to the game state are displayed on the effect display unit 29, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

  On the back surface of the game panel 25, a panel unit 500 to which the above-described first display device 200, second display device 300, and lighting device 400 are attached together is provided. The panel unit 500 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Below the panel unit 500, a relay board 82 is provided for relaying electrical connection from a display control device 81 (described later) to the first display device 200 and the second display device 300. The relay board 82 is provided with a connector 82a for electrical connection with each display device 200, 300, and a plurality of electrical wirings (not shown) are connected together. Yes. The connector 82 a is disposed on a vertical virtual plane that passes between the credit display unit 60 and the payout number display unit 62 of the game panel 25.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 executes various display effects as the game progresses, and notifies the state when the power is turned on or when an error occurs. The auxiliary display unit 65 mainly plays games by the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. In this embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 65 is referred to because it can be considered that the display unit is used. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

  A lower plate 66 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed is mounted above the medal tray 50. In addition, an ashtray 69 that can be reversed to the lower side on the front side is provided on the left side of the medal tray 50.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 (see FIG. 11) and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101 described later.

  The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting various states of the slot machine 10. This slot machine 10 has a backup function for various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from power failure (power recovery). It can be done. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is turned off in the normal procedure, such as when the game hall is closed, the state before the turn-off is stored and held. However, if the power switch 71 is turned on while pressing the reset switch 72, the backup data is reset ( Initialized). If the reset switch 72 is pressed while the power switch 71 is on, the error state is reset.

  The setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, when the hole manager or the like inserts a setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and rotates it, the setting state of the slot machine 10 (setting of the winning probability of each winning mode) is changed from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”. ”Can be changed. When the setting state is set to “setting 1”, the lottery of the winning mode (role) is performed so that the expected value of the medal payout number is the lowest, and when the setting state is set to “setting 6”, The lottery of the winning mode is performed so that the expected value of the medal payout number is the highest. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the setting state of the slot machine 10.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, but the main control device 101 includes an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) 102 that controls the main control, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 105 that stores a game program, and the progress of the game. A main board including a RAM (Random Access Memory) 106 for temporarily storing necessary data, a port 104 for communicating with various devices, a clock circuit 103 used for time counting and synchronization, etc. The main board is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit so as not to be opened, and thereby the substrate box is sealed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which connects a box base and a box cover so that opening is impossible using a key member.

  Next, the panel unit 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5A is a front perspective view of the panel unit 500, and FIG. 5B is a front view of the panel unit 500. 6 (a) is a rear view of the panel unit 500, and FIG. 6 (b) is a partially enlarged rear perspective view of the panel unit as viewed from below by enlarging a portion indicated by VIb in FIG. 6 (a). FIG. 5 and 6, arrows FB, LR, and UD indicate the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction of the panel unit 500, respectively. 5 and 6 illustrate a state in which the first display device 200, the second display device 300, the lighting device 400, and the cover member 700 are attached to the panel unit 500. However, in FIG. 6B, the cover member 700 is shown through.

  The panel unit 500 is formed in a rectangular frame shape surrounding the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R (see FIG. 1) of the game panel 25 from a synthetic resin material, and includes a left side 510, a right side 520, an upper side 530, and a lower side. 540.

  The left side portion 510 and the right side portion 520 are formed in a hollow shape in which the upper and lower sides (in the direction of the arrow UD) and the left and right sides (in the direction of the arrow LR) are surrounded, and the back surfaces of the left side portion 510 and the right side portion 520 are formed. The lighting device 400 for illuminating the stop order display units 27a, 27b, 27c, the notification display unit 28, and the effect display unit 29 (all of which are shown in FIG. 1) of the game panel 25 is attached.

  A total of 12 light emitting diodes 401 are mounted on the lighting device 400 at equal intervals (two in each side and two), and the display units 27a, 27b, 27c, 28, and 28 are provided by the light emitting diodes 401, respectively. 29 is illuminated. Of course, it is possible to replace the light emitting diode 401 with an incandescent bulb or a cold cathode tube.

  Further, the left side portion 510 and the right side portion 520 are provided with five mounting grooves 550 at positions where the light emitting diodes 401 of the respective stages are separated, and by attaching the partition plate 600 to these mounting grooves 550, the light emitting diodes 401 are provided. Light is shielded at each stage, and the illumination range can be changed. In the present embodiment, the partition plate 600 is attached to the lower three attachment grooves 550 on the left side portion 510, so that the stop order display portions 27a, 27b, and 27c are independent of each other by the lower three-stage light emitting diodes 401. And illuminate. On the other hand, the partition plate 600 is not attached to the upper two attachment grooves 550, and the notification display unit 28 is integrally illuminated by the upper three-stage light emitting diodes 401. In addition, the partition plate 600 is not attached to any of the attachment grooves 550 of the right side part 520, and the effect display part 29 is integrally illuminated by all six stages of the light emitting diodes 401.

  As described above, the panel unit 500 is configured so that the illumination range of the light emitting diode 401 can be changed. Therefore, the layout and size of each display unit 27a, 27b, 27c, 28, 29 can be changed, Even when the design of the game panel 25 is different, such as when diverting to a model, illumination suitable for the design of the game panel 25 can be performed. Therefore, the panel unit 500 can be reused regardless of the design of the game panel 25.

  An attachment window 560 is formed in the lower side portion 540 of the panel unit 500. The attachment window 560 includes a credit display portion 60, a bonus total payout number display portion 61, and a payout number display portion 62 ( A plurality of first display devices 200 and a second display device 300 are attached to perform display on each of them (see FIG. 1). In the present embodiment, the second display device 300 attached to the left end (end in the arrow L direction) of the attachment window 560 displays on the credit display unit 60 and is attached to the right end (end in the arrow R direction). Is displayed on the payout number display section 62 by the second display device 300. In addition, the three first display devices 200 attached to the central portion of the attachment port 560 are combined and displayed on the bonus total payout number display portion 61.

  A cover member 700 is attached to the back surface of the lower side portion 540, and each display device 200, 300 is held between the panel unit 500 by sandwiching each display device 200, 300 with the panel unit 500. 500 is fixed. As a result, even if the front door 12 is hit by a player and an impact is applied to the slot machine 10, the display devices 200 and 300 can be prevented from falling off the panel unit 500 and the display bodies 200 and 300. The positional deviation with respect to the panel unit 500 can be suppressed. The cover member 700 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The attachment window 560 has a horizontally long shape that is open even when a plurality of first display devices 200 and second display devices 300 are attached, and is continuously formed from the credit display portion 60 to the payout number display portion 62 of the game panel 25. The display devices 200 and 300 can be attached to a plurality of positions including at least a position visible from the front of the game panel 25 through the credit display section 60, the bonus total payout number display section 61, and the payout number display section 62. It has become. Thereby, even when the design of the game panel 25 is different, such as when the layout of the display units 60 to 62 is changed or the panel unit 500 is diverted to another model, each display device 200, 300 can be arranged. Therefore, the panel unit 500 can be reused regardless of the design of the game panel 25. Furthermore, since each display device 200, 300 can be attached to a plurality of positions, the layout of each display unit 60-62 is not restricted, and the design of the game panel 25 can be given a degree of freedom.

  A plurality of positioning portions 570 are provided on the back surface of the lower side portion 540 along the attachment window 560. The positioning portion 570 is formed in a concave shape that can be engaged with the locking portion 202 provided in the first display device 200 and the locking portion 302 provided in the second display device 300, and the positioning portion 570 has a locking portion. The display devices 200 and 300 are positioned on the panel unit 500 by locking the 202 and 302. As a result, even when an impact is applied to the slot machine 10, it is possible to prevent displacement of the display devices 200 and 300 with respect to the panel unit 500 in the direction in which the mounting window 560 continues (arrow LR direction).

  The plurality of positioning portions 570 are provided continuously at equal intervals. Thereby, it is possible to attach each display device 200, 300 to the attachment window 560 at a large number of positions and fine arrangements while positioning each display device 200, 300.

  Further, the distance between the positioning portions 570 is determined when the first display device 200 is positioned side by side, when the second display device 200 is positioned side by side, and when the first display device 200 and the second display device 300 are positioned side by side. In any case, the interval is such that no gap is generated between the adjacent display devices 200 and 300. As a result, when a plurality of display devices 200 and 300 are combined to display a plurality of digits, the display of each digit is not separated while positioning each display device 200 and 300. The number of digits can be displayed integrally.

  Note that the positioning portion 570 in the present embodiment is formed integrally with the panel unit 500. Thereby, it is not necessary to provide the positioning part 570 as a separate member, and the increase in the number of parts can be suppressed. However, the positioning unit 570 may be provided in the panel unit 500 as a separate member.

  Here, the first display device 200 and the second display device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7A is a front perspective view of the first display device 200, FIG. 7B is a front view of the first display device 200, and FIG. 7C is a diagram of the first display device 200. It is a rear view. 8A is a front perspective view of the second display device 300, FIG. 8B is a front view of the second display device 300, and FIG. 8C is the second display device. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first display device 200 is equipped with a 7-segment display 201. The 7-segment display 201 displays one-digit Arabic numerals from “0” to “9”. To do.

  A locking portion 202 protrudes from the upper center of the first display device 200. The locking portion 202 is formed in a convex shape that can be engaged with a positioning portion 570 (see FIG. 6B) provided in the panel unit 500. As described above, the locking portion 202 is positioned in the positioning portion 570. As a result, the first display device 200 is positioned on the panel unit 500.

  In addition, a connector 203 is provided on the back surface of the first display device 200 to make electrical connection with the outside near the center.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the second display device 300 is equipped with two 7-segment displays 301, and these two 7-segment displays 301 allow two digits from “00” to “99”. Arabic numerals are displayed. The 7-segment display 301 is formed in the same size as the 7-segment display 201 of the first display device 200 and displays in the same manner. The first display device 200 and the second display device 300 are connected to each other. It is possible to display in combination. Thereby, the variation of a display can be increased.

  A locking portion 302 protrudes from the upper center of the second display device 300. The locking part 302 is formed in a convex shape having the same shape as that of the locking part 202 of the first display device 200. As described above, the locking part 302 is locked to the positioning part 570. The second display device 300 is positioned on the panel unit 500.

  In addition, a connector 303 for making an electrical connection with the outside is provided on the back surface of the second display device 300 near the center thereof. The connector 303 is formed in the same shape as the connector 203 of the first display device 200, and the relative positional relationship with the locking portion 302 is relative to the locking portion 202 of the first display device 200 and the connector 203. It is the same relationship as the positional relationship.

  Returning to FIG. 5 and FIG. As described above, in the present embodiment, the three first display devices 200 are combined and displayed on the bonus total payout number display unit 61. As described above, since the plurality of first display devices 200 are combined and displayed, even when the design of the game panel 25 is changed or the panel unit 500 is diverted to another model, the number of digits to be displayed is changed. By combining or separating the first display device 200, display can be performed according to the number of digits to be displayed. Accordingly, the first display device 200 can be easily reused.

  Moreover, since the 1st display apparatus 200 displays a single digit, it can make it easy to combine each display apparatus 200 and 300, and can increase the combination pattern of each display apparatus 200 and 300. FIG.

  Next, the cover member 700 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the cover member 700.

  The cover member 700 is formed in a rectangular plate shape that is slightly larger than the mounting window 560 of the panel unit 500 from a synthetic resin material, and the connector 203 of the first display device 200 (see FIG. 7) below the center thereof. A connector port 701 for exposing the connector 303 (see FIG. 8) of the second display device 300 is formed. The connector port 701 is formed in a horizontally long shape substantially equal to the width of the attachment window 560 so that the connectors 203 and 303 are exposed when the display devices 200 and 300 are attached to any position of the attachment window 560. It has become. Thereby, even when arrangement | positioning to the panel unit 500 of each display apparatus 200,300 differs, the cover member 700 can be reused.

  In addition, when the connectors 203 and 303 of the display devices 200 and 300 are exposed from the connector port 701, the tips of the connectors 203 and 303 protrude from the connector port 701.

  As described above, the panel unit 500 at least visually recognizes the first display device 200 and the second display device 300 from the front of the game panel 25 through the credit display unit 60, the bonus total payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62. Since it can be attached to a plurality of positions including possible positions, even when the design of the game panel 25 is different, such as when the layout of each display unit 60 to 62 is changed or the panel unit 500 is diverted to another model. The display devices 200 and 300 can be arranged according to the design of the game panel 25. Therefore, the panel unit 500 can be reused regardless of the design of the game panel 25. Further, since the mounting window 560 of the panel unit 500 is formed continuously from the credit display unit 60 of the game panel 25 to the payout number display unit 62, each display device 200, 300 is provided in a limited space of the panel unit 500. Can be mounted in multiple positions.

  Further, since each display device 200, 300 is sandwiched between and fixed to the panel unit 500 by the cover member 700, the structure of the panel unit 500 can be simplified.

  In addition, since the display is performed by combining the plurality of first display devices 200, even when the number of digits to be displayed is changed, such as when the design of the game panel 25 is changed or the panel unit 500 is diverted to another model, the first display device 200 is displayed. By combining or separating one display device 200, display can be performed in accordance with the number of digits to be displayed. Accordingly, the first display device 200 can be easily reused.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 10.

  As described above, the main control device 101 manages the game of the slot machine 10 as a whole, and a main board (not shown) on which a microcomputer centering on the MPU 102 that controls the main control of the slot machine 10 is mounted. It has. In addition to the power supply device 91, the MPU 102 is connected to a clock circuit 103 used for time counting and synchronization, an input / output port 104 for communicating with various devices, and the like via an internal bus. .

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (a reel index sensor that individually detects that each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation), a start detection sensor 41a that detects the operation of the start lever 41, and each Stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect operations of the stop switches 42 to 44, payout detection sensors 51a that detect medals paid out from the hopper device 51, and credit insertion that individually detects operations of the respective credit insertion switches 56 to 58 Detection sensors 56 a to 58 a, a payment detection sensor 59 a that detects the operation of the payment switch 59, a reset detection sensor 72 a that detects the operation of the reset switch 72, and a setting key that detects that the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 Various sensors such as the detection sensor 73a are connected. Cage, signals from the various sensors are configured to be output to MPU102 via the input-output port 104.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 is equipped with a power supply unit 91a for supplying driving power to various electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b is for monitoring the power shut-off state and generating a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors a stabilized drive voltage of, for example, 12 VDC output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power is shut off when this drive voltage drops to, for example, less than 10 volts. Thus, a power failure signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the MPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The MPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal, and executes a power failure process. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of, for example, 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main control device 101 even when the output voltage drops to, for example, less than 10 volts. . As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a time sufficient for executing the power failure process by the main controller 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, and a display control device 81 are provided. An external concentration terminal board 121 for transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown) or the like is connected via the input / output port 104.

  Further, on the output side of the main control device 101, there are a first display device 200 and a second display device 300 that display on the credit display section 60, the bonus total payout number display section 61, and the payout number display section 62 of the game panel 25. They are connected via a relay board 82. However, the first display device 200 and the second display device 300 may be connected to the display control device 81.

  Here, as described above, the connector port 82a of the relay board 82 is disposed on a vertical virtual plane that passes between the credit display unit 60 and the payout number display unit 62 of the game panel 25, that is, the panel. Since the mounting window 560 of the unit 500 is arranged on a virtual plane that bisects vertically, each display device can be attached to any position of the mounting window 560 when the first display device 200 and the second display device 300 are mounted. The length of the electrical wiring to the relay board 82 connected to 200, 300 can be minimized.

  As described above, the display control device 81 drives the lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate on which an MPU, an image controller, various memories, and the like (all not shown) are mounted. ing. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-board that performs auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 that is a main board that manages and manages games.

  Further, the display control device 81 is connected to a lighting device 400 on which a light emitting diode 401 that illuminates the stop order display portions 27a, 27b, 27c, the notification display portion 28, and the effect display portion 29 of the game panel 25 is mounted. . However, the lighting device 400 may be connected to the main control device 101.

  The MPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 temporarily stores various data when executing various control programs executed by the MPU 102 and the ROM 105 storing fixed value data, and the control programs stored in the ROM 105. A RAM 106 for securing a work area and a free-run counter 107 for generating random numbers are incorporated. Further, as is well known, the MPU 102 includes various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, and various counters such as a credit counter for counting the number of credits (all are shown). Is also built-in.

  The free-run counter 107 is a counter configured by hardware that generates and updates random numbers from 0 to 65535 in a short cycle. After confirming the operation of the start lever 41 based on the output signal of the start detection sensor 41a, the MPU 102 latches the value of the free-run counter 107 by a hardware circuit and stores the latched value in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter 107 each time the start lever 41 is operated. The value of the free-run counter latched and stored in the RAM 106 is used to draw a winning mode (combination) of a game started by operating the start lever 41.

  The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes in the slot machine 10 is stored in the ROM 105 as a part of the control program. In addition, the ROM 105 is provided with a lottery table storage area 105a for storing a lottery table used for lottery in a winning mode.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. Further, the RAM 106 is used to perform stop control of a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. A backup area (not shown) is provided in addition to the slide table storage area 106b for storing the slide table, the state information storage area 106c for storing the gaming state such as the bonus state, and the like.

  The backup area is an area for storing the stack pointer value when the power is shut down (including power shut down by operating the power switch 71) when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure. At times (including power-on by operating the power switch 71), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the information in the backup area. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by the power failure process, and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  A power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is inputted to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 102 when the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, normal processing executed by the MPU 102 of the main controller 101 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing normal processing.

  The normal process is a process for performing main control related to the game in the slot machine 10. When the normal process is executed by the MPU 102, first, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (S1). Next, a pre-start process for enabling a game is performed (S2). In this pre-start process, the display control apparatus 201 waits until the initialization is completed. And when initialization of the display control apparatus 201 etc. is complete | finished, the game management process shown to subsequent S3-S13 is performed.

  As the game management process, first, in the process of S3, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, each random number used in the previous game, each winning flag indicating the winning of each winning except the BB winning), and the like. In the subsequent S4 process, a start waiting process is performed.

  In the start waiting process of S4, it is determined whether or not a replay winning has been established in the previous game. If a replay winning has been established, the same number as the previous bet number (the number of medals or virtual medals inserted). An automatic insertion process for automatically inserting a virtual medal is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, when a replay winning is established in the previous game, the player can play this game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals.

  On the other hand, if none of the replay wins have been established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to check whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result read in the timer interrupt process. If there is an error, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated.

  If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, the medal return for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal Process. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, the medal insertion or credit insertion switches 56, 57, and 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process. If any one of them has been performed, a medal insertion process is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If no medal insertion or credit insertion switch 56, 57, or 58 is operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is terminated.

  After completion of the start waiting process in S4, it is then determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached the specified number (S5). If the bet number has not reached the specified number (S5: No), S4 Returning to the start waiting process, the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed. In the present embodiment, the specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state of the slot machine 10. That is, when the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is in the general gaming state, the prescribed number is set to 1 to 3, and when it is in the bonus state, the prescribed number is set to 3. Thereby, in the general gaming state, the game can be started not only with three bets but also with one or two.

  If the number of bets has reached the specified number as a result of the process of S5 (S5: Yes), it is next determined whether or not a start instruction has been given, that is, whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated (S6). . If the start lever 41 is not operated (S6: No), the process returns to the start waiting process in step S4, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated (S6: Yes), the slot machine 10 is configured so that a game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are bet. Therefore, it means that a start command has been issued to start the game. Therefore, in such a case, the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state to prohibit bet acceptance (S7). In the subsequent process of S8, an effective line setting process for setting an effective line is performed (S8). Then, a start command is set (S9). Here, the start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 201 and the sub control device 301 in order to grasp that a start command has been generated.

  Thereafter, a lottery process based on the value of the winning flag storage area 106a (S10), a reel control process based on the value of the sliding table storage area 106b (S11), and a medal is paid out when the game is won and the credit is full. The medal payout process (S12) and the bonus state process (S13) for executing the bonus game in the case of the bonus state are sequentially executed, and the process returns to the process of S3.

  As described above, the present invention has been described based on the embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  The numerical values given in the above embodiments are examples, and other numerical values can naturally be adopted. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the three first display devices 200 and the two second display devices 300 are attached to the panel unit 500 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the first display device 200 is not necessarily limited thereto. And / or the number of the second display devices 300 may be changed. Further, it is not always necessary to attach both the first display device 200 and the second display device 300 to the panel unit 500, and only one of the first display device 200 and the second display device 300 may be attached.

  In the above embodiment, the first display device 200 and the second display device 300 display on the game panel 25 the number of virtual medals credited, the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these, and other information may be displayed instead of or in addition to these. Other information includes, for example, the number of medals inserted, the number of medals obtained by subtracting the total number of medals inserted from the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, the order in which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, The order in which the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped is exemplified. Further, the alphabet is displayed on the first display device 200 and / or the second display device 300, and error information of the slot machine 10 is displayed. For example, when there are no medals in the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, the first “HE” may be displayed on the display device 200 and / or the second display device 300 to display a medal payout device empty error.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the 7-segment display is mounted on the first display device 200 and the second display device 300 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the 7-segment display. An indicator may be installed. In this case, since characters and designs can be displayed instead of or in addition to Arabic numerals, variations in information displayed on the game panel 25 can be increased. In addition, by displaying characters and pictures, it is possible to produce effects that enhance the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the 7-segment display is mounted on the first display device 200 and the second display device 300 has been described. However, the display device is not necessarily limited to a display such as a 7-segment display. A point light source such as an incandescent light bulb may be mounted, or an accessory may be mounted.

  Here, the third display device 800 will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (a) is a front perspective view of the third display device 800, FIG. 12 (b) is a front view of the third display device 800, and FIG. 12 (c) is a diagram of the third display device 800. It is a rear view.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a light emitting diode 801 is mounted on the front surface of the third display device 800 on the upper side of the central portion.

  At the upper center and lower center of the third display device 800, a locking portion 802 is projected. The locking portion 802 is formed in a convex shape having the same shape as the locking portion 202 (see FIG. 7) of the first display device 200 and the locking portion 302 (see FIG. 8) of the second display device 300. The third display device 300 is positioned on the panel unit 500 by the locking portion 802 being locked to the positioning portion 570 of the panel unit 500.

  According to the third display device 800 configured as described above, for example, various notifications (such as occurrence of a bonus state), replay winnings, whether or not a medal can be inserted, and the like can be displayed on the game panel 25. Of course, it is possible to change the number, size, layout, and the like of the light emitting diodes 801 to be mounted. Thereby, the number of bets can also be displayed.

  Further, since the light emitting diode 801 is mounted eccentrically toward the upper center, the display position can be changed by attaching the third display device 800 upside down to the panel unit 500. Thereby, even when the design of the game panel 25 is different, the display position can be easily changed. Therefore, the third display device 200 can be easily reused.

  Further, since the locking portions 802 are provided at the upper center and the lower center, respectively, even when the third display device 800 is reversed and attached to the panel unit 500, the third display device 800 is positioned on the panel unit 500. can do.

  Note that a connector 803 for electrical connection to the outside is provided at the center of the back surface of the third display device 800, and the third display device 800 is turned upside down and attached to the panel unit 500. Even in this case, the position of the connector 803 is not changed. Accordingly, by providing the connector port 701 of the cover member 700 in the center according to this, even when the third display device 800 is turned upside down and attached to the panel unit 500, the cover member 700 can be reused. Can do.

  Further, the third display device 800 may be attached to the panel unit 500 in a landscape orientation. In this case, the display position can be changed to increase display variations.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the 7-segment display 201 mounted on the first display device 200 and the 7-segment display 301 mounted on the second display device 300 are formed in the same size has been described. The size is not limited to the above, and the sizes may be different. That is, even if the sizes of the respective 7-segment displays 201 and 301 are different, they can be attached to the panel unit 500 as long as the locking portions 202 and 302 of the respective display devices 200 and 300 are formed in the same shape.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the positioning portion 570 is formed integrally with the panel unit 500 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the positioning portion 570 may be provided in the cover member 700, or the cover member 700 may be formed integrally.

  Moreover, although the case where the positioning part 570 was provided was demonstrated in the said embodiment, it is not necessarily restricted to this, You may abbreviate | omit the positioning part 570. In this case, as described above, in a state where the display devices 200 and 300 are fixed to the panel unit 500 by the cover member 700, the connectors 203 and 303 of the display devices 200 and 300 are connected to the connector port 701 of the cover member 700. The connector 203, 303 protruding from the connector port 701 is pinched with a fingertip, and the display devices 200, 300 are moved along the connector port 701, thereby changing the arrangement of the display devices 200, 300. Can do. Alternatively, a groove is provided above the attachment window 560 of the panel unit 500 along the attachment window 560, and the engagement portions 202 and 302 of the display devices 200 and 300 are engaged in the groove so that the attachment window 560 is provided. The display devices 200 and 300 may be configured to be movable along the line. In this case, the cover member 700 can be omitted. In addition, since the arrangement of the display devices 200 and 300 can be changed without removing the display devices 200 and 300 from the panel unit 500, workability is improved and loss of the display devices 200 and 300 is prevented. Can do.

  Although not described in the above embodiment, the mounting window 560 of the panel unit 500 is an opaque region (colored) other than the credit display unit 60, the bonus total payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 of the game panel 25. The first display device 200 and / or the second display device 300 that are not used may be disposed behind the opaque region. In this case, the first display device 200 and / or the second display device 300 that are not used can be stored in the panel unit 500 while being hidden by the game panel 25. Therefore, management of the first display device 200 and / or the second display device 300 that are not used can be made unnecessary and loss can be prevented. Alternatively, a part of the first display device 200 and / or the second display device 300 is concealed behind such an opaque region, for example, one of the seven-segment displays 301 of the second display device 300 may be concealed. good. Thereby, the display variation can be increased, for example, one-digit display is performed by the second display device 300.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is embodied with respect to the slot machine 10 is shown, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are integrated. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, a medal as a gaming value in a current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. The problem of the burden on the equipment and the restriction of the location of the gaming machine due to the separate handling of the ball and the ball can be solved.

  It is also possible to apply the present invention to a pachinko machine. In the case of a pachinko machine, the gaming machine main body is mounted on the outer frame, and a door member is provided on the front side of the gaming machine main body. The gaming machine main body is provided with a gaming board in which a gaming area as a gaming ball flying area is formed and an operating port and a liquid crystal display device are installed, and the gaming area and liquid crystal are provided by a visual window provided on the door member. The display device is visible. Then, as the game ball launched by the game ball launching device wins the operating opening, an internal lottery is performed and a variable display of the pattern is performed on the liquid crystal display device. Even when the configuration of the display control device and the sub-control device of the above-described embodiment is applied to such a pachinko machine, it is apparent that the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  As a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a display device that displays a fixed display of symbols after variably displaying a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for ball launching is not provided. Things. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray.

  Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, the concept of various inventions included in the above embodiment will be described.

  A display panel having a display area, a panel unit disposed behind the display panel, and a display body attached to the panel unit, the panel unit passing the display body through the display area to the display panel The gaming machine A1 is configured to be attachable to a plurality of positions including at least a position that can be visually recognized from the front.

  According to the gaming machine A1, the panel unit is configured so that the display body can be attached to a plurality of positions including at least a position where the display body can be visually recognized from the front of the display panel through the display area. Even when the design of the display panel is different, such as when the panel unit is diverted to another model, the display body can be arranged according to the design of the display panel. Therefore, the panel unit can be reused regardless of the design of the display panel. Furthermore, since the display body can be attached to a plurality of positions of the panel unit, there is no restriction on the layout of the display area, and the degree of freedom can be given to the design of the display panel.

  The gaming machine A1 includes a cover member that restricts the display body to the panel unit, and the display body is fixed to the panel unit by the cover member when the display body is attached to the panel unit. A gaming machine A2 that is characterized by being played.

  According to the gaming machine A2, when the display body is attached to the panel unit, the display body is fixed to the panel unit by the cover member. Therefore, even if an impact is applied to the gaming machine, the display body is removed from the panel unit. The drop-off can be prevented and the positional deviation of the display body with respect to the panel unit can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the display body is restricted to the panel unit by the cover member and fixed to the panel unit, the structure of the panel unit can be simplified. That is, for example, when the display body is fixed to the panel unit with screws or the like, it is necessary to provide a structure for attaching the screws or the like at a plurality of positions where the display body can be attached. Becomes complicated. On the other hand, by restricting the display body between the display unit and the panel unit by the cover member and fixing the display unit to the panel unit, such a configuration becomes unnecessary, and the structure of the panel unit can be simplified.

  In the gaming machine A2, the display body includes a connector for electrical connection with the outside, and the cover member includes a connector port for exposing the connector of the display body, and the connector of the cover member The gaming machine A3 is characterized in that the mouth is formed so that the connector of the display body can be exposed when the display body is attached to any of the plurality of positions of the panel unit.

  According to the gaming machine A3, the connector port of the cover member is formed so that the connector of the display body can be exposed when the display body is attached to any of the plurality of positions of the panel unit. Even when the positions of the panels are different, the cover member can be reused.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A3, the panel unit includes an attachment portion to which the display body is attached, and the attachment portion is formed continuously over the plurality of positions. A4.

  According to the gaming machine A4, the mounting portion of the panel unit is formed continuously over a plurality of positions to which the display body can be attached, so the display body is attached to a large number of positions in a limited space of the panel unit. Can do.

  In the gaming machine A4, the display body includes a locking portion provided on the display body and a positioning portion engaged with the locking section, and the display body is attached to the mounting portion of the panel unit. The display body is positioned on the panel unit by locking the locking portion to the positioning portion.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in a state where the display body is attached to the mounting portion of the panel unit, the display body is positioned on the panel unit by locking the locking portion of the display body to the positioning portion. Even when an impact is applied to the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the display body from being displaced relative to the panel unit in the direction in which the attachment portion continues.

  In the gaming machine A5, the positioning unit is continuously arranged, the gaming machine A6.

  According to the gaming machine A6, since the positioning portion is continuously arranged, the display body can be attached to the attachment portion of the panel unit at a large number of positions and fine arrangements while positioning the display body.

  In gaming machines A4 to A6, a plurality of the display bodies are provided, and the plurality of display bodies are attached to the mounting portion of the panel unit.

  According to the gaming machine A7, since the plurality of display bodies are attached to the attachment portion of the panel unit, a plurality of displays can be performed in the display area of the display panel.

  In the gaming machine A7, a plurality of the display bodies are combined and displayed on the display area of the display panel.

  According to the gaming machine A8, since a plurality of display bodies are combined and displayed in the display area of the display panel, the display panel design is different, for example, when the layout of the display area is changed or the panel unit is diverted to another model. Even in this case, a display suitable for the display on the display panel can be performed by combining or separating the display bodies. Therefore, the display body can be easily reused.

  The gaming machine A7 includes a first display body as the display body that performs display in a predetermined mode, and a second display body as the display body that performs display in a mode different from the first display body. A first display body and a second display body are attached to an attachment portion of the panel unit, and the first display body and the second display body are combined to perform display on the display area of the display panel. Game machine A9.

  According to the gaming machine A9, since the first display body and the second display body having different display modes are combined and displayed in the display area of the display panel, display variations can be increased.

  In the gaming machine A7, a plurality of the display bodies are combined to display a plurality of digits in the display area of the display panel, and the display body displays a one-digit number.

  According to the gaming machine A10, a plurality of display bodies are combined to display a multi-digit number in the display area of the display panel, and the display body displays a single-digit number. The combination pattern of the body can be increased.

  The gaming machines A7 to A10 include a connection connector that performs electrical connection with a plurality of the display bodies, and the connection connector is disposed on a vertical virtual plane that intersects the mounting portion of the panel unit. A gaming machine A11.

  According to the gaming machine A11, the connection connector for performing electrical connection with the plurality of display bodies is disposed on a vertical virtual plane that intersects with the mounting portion of the panel unit. The length of the electrical wiring connected to the display body can be shortened even when attached to any of the plurality of positions of the part.

  In the gaming machine A11, the connection connector is arranged on a virtual plane that bisects the mounting portion of the panel unit vertically.

  According to the gaming machine A12, the connection connector that is electrically connected to the plurality of display bodies is arranged on a virtual plane that bisects the mounting portion of the panel unit vertically. Even when the body is attached to any of the plurality of positions of the attachment portion of the panel unit, the length of the electrical wiring connected to the display body can be minimized.

  In any of the gaming machines A1 to A12, the display panel is provided with a translucent display portion, and the panel unit is attached with a light source that illuminates the display portion from the back side of the display panel. The gaming machine A13 is characterized in that the panel unit includes a plurality of attachment portions to which a partition plate that shields light from the light source and restricts an illumination range is attached.

  According to the gaming machine A13, the display panel is provided with a translucent display unit, and the panel unit is attached with a light source that illuminates the display unit from the back side of the display panel. Since there are a plurality of mounting portions to which a partition plate that shields light and regulates the illumination range is attached, the illumination range of the light source can be obtained by attaching any number of partition plates to any position of the mounting portion. Can be changed arbitrarily. Accordingly, even when the display panel design is different, such as when the layout of the display unit is changed or the panel unit is used for another model, illumination suitable for the design of the display panel can be performed. Therefore, the panel unit can be reused regardless of the design of the display panel.

  A gaming machine comprising a display panel having a display area and a display body that is attached so as to be visible through the display area from the front of the display panel, comprising a plurality of the display bodies, and combining the plurality of display bodies A gaming machine B1 that displays on a display area of a display panel.

  According to the gaming machine B1, since a plurality of display bodies are combined and displayed in the display area of the display panel, the display panel design is different, for example, when the layout of the display area is changed or the panel unit is diverted to another model. Even in this case, a display suitable for the display on the display panel can be performed by combining or separating the display bodies. Therefore, the display body can be easily reused.

  The gaming machine B1 includes a first display body as the display body that performs display in a predetermined mode, and a second display body as the display body that performs display in a mode different from the first display body. A gaming machine B2 comprising a combination of one display body and a second display body for display in a display area of the display panel.

  According to the gaming machine B2, since display is performed in the display area of the display panel by combining the first display body and the second display body having different display modes, it is possible to increase display variations.

  In the gaming machine B1, a plurality of display bodies are combined to display a plurality of digits in the display area of the display panel, and the display body displays a one-digit number.

  According to the gaming machine B3, a plurality of display bodies are combined to display a multi-digit number in the display area of the display panel, and the display body displays a single-digit number. The combination pattern of the body can be increased.

  In the gaming machines B1 to B3, a cover member that regulates the display body between the panel unit and the display unit is attached to the panel unit when the display body is attached to the panel unit. A gaming machine B4, which is fixed to the machine.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in a state where the display body is attached to the panel unit, the display body is fixed to the panel unit by the cover member. Therefore, even if an impact is applied to the gaming machine, the display body is removed from the panel unit. The drop-off can be prevented and the positional deviation of the display body with respect to the panel unit can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the display body is restricted to the panel unit by the cover member and fixed to the panel unit, the structure of the panel unit can be simplified. That is, for example, when the display body is fixed to the panel unit with screws or the like, it is necessary to provide a structure for attaching each of the plurality of display bodies, which complicates the structure of the panel unit. On the other hand, by restricting the display body between the display unit and the panel unit by the cover member and fixing the display unit to the panel unit, such a configuration becomes unnecessary, and the structure of the panel unit can be simplified.

  In the gaming machine B4, the display body includes a connector for electrical connection with the outside, and the cover member includes a connector port for exposing a connector of the display body, and the connector of the cover member The gaming machine B5, wherein the mouth is formed so that the connector of the display body can be exposed when the display body is attached to any of the plurality of positions of the panel unit.

  According to the gaming machine B5, the connector port of the cover member is formed so that the connector of the display body can be exposed when the display body is attached to any of the plurality of positions of the panel unit. Even when the positions of the panels are different, the cover member can be reused.

  A gaming machine C1 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A13 and B1 to B5, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A13 and B1 to B5, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

A gaming machine C3 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A13 and B1 to B5, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
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The gaming machine of the technical idea 1 is a gaming machine including a display panel having a display area and a display body that is visibly attached through the display area from the front of the display panel, and includes a plurality of the display bodies. The plurality of display bodies are combined and displayed on the display area of the display panel.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 2 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, wherein the first display body as the display body that performs display in a predetermined mode and the display that is performed in a mode different from the first display body A second display body as a display body, and the first display body and the second display body are combined to perform display on the display area of the display panel.
The gaming machine of technical idea 3 is the gaming machine of technical idea 1, wherein a plurality of digits are combined to display a plurality of digits in the display area of the display panel, and the indicator is a single digit. Display numbers.
The gaming machine of technical idea 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of technical ideas 1 to 3, further comprising a cover member that regulates the display body between the panel unit and the display body being the panel unit. When attached to the panel unit, the display body is fixed to the panel unit by the cover member.
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According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, since a plurality of display bodies are combined and displayed on the display area of the display panel, the display area is changed when the layout of the display area is changed or the panel unit is diverted to another model. Even when the design of the panel is different, a display suitable for the display of the display panel can be performed by combining or separating the display bodies. Therefore, there is an effect that the display body can be easily reused.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the first display body and the second display body having different display modes are combined and displayed in the display area of the display panel. Therefore, there is an effect that display variations can be increased.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, a plurality of digits are displayed in the display area of the display panel by combining a plurality of display bodies, and the display body Displays a single-digit number, so that it is easy to combine the display bodies, and the combination pattern of the display bodies can be increased.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine described in any of the technical ideas 1 to 3, in the state where the display body is attached to the panel unit, the display body is covered by the cover member. Since it is fixed to the panel unit, even if an impact is applied to the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the display body from being detached from the panel unit and to suppress displacement of the display body from the panel unit. Furthermore, since the display body is restricted to the panel unit by the cover member and fixed to the panel unit, the structure of the panel unit can be simplified. That is, for example, when the display body is fixed to the panel unit with screws or the like, it is necessary to provide a structure for attaching each of the plurality of display bodies, which complicates the structure of the panel unit. On the other hand, by restricting the display body between the display unit and the panel unit by the cover member and fixing the display unit to the panel unit, such a configuration becomes unnecessary, and the structure of the panel unit can be simplified.

10 Slot machines (gaming machines)
25 Game panel (decorative body)
60 Credit display area (display area)
61 Bonus total payout number display area (display area)
62 Payout number display area (display area)
82a Connector port (connector connector)
200 First display device (display body, first display body)
202 locking portion 203 connector 300 second display device (display body, second display body)
302 Locking portion 303 Connector 500 Panel unit 560 Mounting window (part of mounting portion)
570 Positioning part 700 Cover member 701 Connector port

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising a display panel having a display area, a panel unit disposed behind the display panel, and a display attached to the panel unit,
A first display body serving as the display body that performs display in a predetermined form; and a second display body serving as the display body that performs display in a form different from the first display body. Display in the display area of the display panel in combination with two display bodies,
The panel unit includes a mounting portion configured by one opening whose longitudinal direction is one direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction, and a groove formed at a position corresponding to the mounting portion and provided along the one direction. ,
The first display body and the second display body are configured to be attachable to a plurality of positions in the longitudinal direction of the attachment portion, and the first display body and the first display body attached to some of the plurality of positions. 2 display bodies are configured to be visible from the front of the display panel through the display area,
Each of the first display body and the second display body includes a locking portion locked in the groove, and the first display body and the second display body are locked by locking the locking portion in the groove. It is configured to be movable in the one direction along the attachment portion ,
A gaming machine, characterized in that at least a part of the display body can be arranged at a position where it cannot be seen from the front of the display panel . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display body is configured to be visible through the display area.

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