JP2003225343A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of being effectively enhanced in informing the game information thereof or in the game performance effect thereof by enabling a gamer to recognize the game information without averting his or her eyes. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine equipped with a transparent window at the front thereof for enabling a gamer to see the game sequence such as the reel displaying window 6 of a slot machine or the glass door of a pachinko game machine, comprises a movable member 31, which is movable inside the window 6 for informing a predetermined game information. It is preferable that the movable member 31 comprises a light emitting zone 36 composed of a plurality of light emitting portions 37. It is more preferable that each light emitting portion 37 is constituted of a light emitting element capable of emitting a plurality of colors. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine, and more particularly to notifying game information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a slot machine is provided with a start switch, three stop switches, a reel display window and the like on the front surface of a housing, and a plurality of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the housing. Three symbol row reels are arranged in a horizontal row so that three symbols can be seen through the reel display window. When the player operates the start switch for each game, each symbol row reel rotates and three stop switches. When all the symbol row reels are stopped by operating, the winning is determined by whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the reel display window.

In a recent computer-controlled slot machine, in order to make the winning symbols appear on average, the rotation of each symbol row reel is started by the operation of the start switch, and at the same time, an internal lottery is carried out. If you win the lottery Even if the operation timing of the stop switch operated by the player is slightly off, if it is within the allowable range, so-called pull-in control that controls the rotation stop of the symbol row reels so that the winning symbols are aligned Is being done. In particular, when the internal lottery wins a big bonus or the like, a bonus flag is set, and the pull-in control is repeated in each game until the player aligns the bonus symbols on the reel display window.

In this type of slot machine, when the player is informed of the winning of the internal lottery or the like, or when performing an effect at the time of winning a bonus game or the like, the slot is displayed around the reel display window on the front surface of the case. It is usual to use the provided lamp or liquid crystal display.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional notification and production method using a lamp or a liquid crystal display, it is easy for the player to deviate from the reel display window. There was a problem that the concentration on the body was interrupted and that it became easy to get tired.

Therefore, in order to solve this problem, a device in which a backlight is provided inside the symbol array reel has been proposed and put into practical use. However, since the lighting pattern is limited in the notification and effect by this backlight, in order to enhance the effect of the game effect, another method that can replace the backlight or be used together with the backlight is required. There is.

In addition to slot machines, pachinko machines and the like are also required to propose new methods for enhancing the effect of game production. That is, for example, in a pachinko machine, the game board is made visible through the glass door to the front, that is, the player side, and the game board is provided with various lamps for game production,
There is a demand to effectively enhance the effect of game production with something other than this lamp.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to provide a transparent window such as a reel display window of a slot machine or a glass door of a pachinko machine so that a game state can be seen in the front. In the provided gaming machine, the player can recognize the game information without looking away from the transparent window, thereby effectively notifying the game information or effectively enhancing the effect of the game effect.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a game machine having a transparent window so that the game state can be seen in the front, and the inside of the window can be moved. It is configured to include a movable member provided in, and to notify predetermined game information by moving the movable member.
In this configuration, the movable member moves inside the transparent window to notify the predetermined game information, so that the player can recognize the predetermined game information without losing his eyes while playing the game through the transparent window. become.

The invention according to claim 2 is applied to a slot machine as the gaming machine according to claim 1. That is, the window is a reel display window provided on the front panel of the slot machine, and the movable member is provided so as to be movable inside the reel display window along the reel display window or the reel outer peripheral surface. To do.

The invention according to claim 3 is applied to a pachinko machine as the game machine according to claim 1. That is, the window is a glass surface of a glass door of a pachinko machine, and the movable member is provided inside the glass surface so as to be movable along the glass surface.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the movable member is
The structure has a light emitting region including a light emitting portion. With this configuration, in addition to the movement of the movable member, the player is surely notified of the game information by the light emission in the light emitting region.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the light emitting area is composed of a plurality of light emitting portions. With this configuration, the light emission in the light emitting area has various patterns, and thus it is possible to give a change when informing the game information.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth or fifth aspect, the light emitting state of the light emitting section is provided so as to be controllable according to the type of game information. In this configuration, the light emitting state of the light emitting unit or the light emitting region changes according to the type of game information, so that many types of game information can be notified.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the fourth to sixth aspects, the light emitting section is constituted by a light emitting element capable of emitting light in multiple colors. In this configuration, the light emitting portion or the light emitting area emits light in multiple colors, so that a variety of types of game information can be notified, and at the same time, the effect can be further enhanced by adding color to the notification.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the movable member is
It has a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in an array,
These light emitting elements are configured so that the light emitting state is controlled corresponding to the moving position of the movable member, and a predetermined image is drawn from the afterimage of the light emission. In this configuration, when the movable member moves inside the transparent window, the light emitting states of the plurality of light emitting elements arranged in an array on the movable member are controlled corresponding to the moving position of the movable member, Since the predetermined image is drawn on the transparent window from the afterimage of the light emission, the effect of notifying the player can be enhanced.

The invention according to claim 9 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a plurality of the movable members are provided, and the plurality of movable members are moved. The regions are provided so that they can be seen at least partially overlapping each other through the transparent window, and each of the light emitting devices has a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in an array. The light emission state is controlled according to the position where the light is emitted, and a predetermined image is drawn from the afterimage of the light emission. In this configuration, when the plurality of movable members respectively move inside the transparent window, the moving ranges thereof are provided so as to be seen at least partially overlapped with each other through the transparent window. The light-emitting state of the multiple light-emitting elements arranged in each is controlled according to the moving position of the movable member, and a predetermined image is drawn from the afterimage of the light emission on a transparent window, so a clear image is displayed. It is also possible to display the images with a sense of perspective by overlapping the images.

The tenth and eleventh aspects of the invention each provide a preferable form of means for moving the movable member in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to ninth aspects. That is, the invention according to claim 10 provides a pair of belts or chains, which are arranged to face each other at both ends of the window and are connected to both ends of the movable member, and a pair of belts or chains. And a motor for driving. In this configuration, both ends of the movable member are connected to a pair of belts or chains arranged opposite to each other at both ends of the window, and the pair of belts or chains are driven by a motor, so that the movable member becomes one of the windows. Since the movable member is moved in the direction orthogonal to this while being extended and arranged in the direction, the moving region of the movable member is spread over the entire window, and the game information can be surely notified by this movement.

According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, the means for moving the movable member comprises a motor having an output shaft connected to one end of the movable member. In this configuration, the movable member connected to the output shaft of the motor rotates inside the window along the surface of the window due to the operation of the motor, and the moving area of the movable member is changed by the relatively simple driving means. Over a wide range.

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 shows an appearance of a slot machine A as a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The front door 1 that constitutes the front surface of the slot machine A is openably and closably attached to the front side of a casing (not shown) that houses devices such as a reel device 20 (see FIG. 2) and a medal payout device. .

Above the front door 1, three upper lamps 2 are provided.
a, 2b, 2c and a pair of left and right speakers 3L, 3R, etc. are provided, and a central panel 4 and a central operation section 5 as a front panel are provided in the central portion of the front door 1. The central panel 4 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate such as an acrylic plate or a tempered glass plate that is silk-screen printed on its surface. A certain rectangular reel display window 6 is formed, and five activation display lamps 7a, 7b, 7 are provided on the left side of the reel display window 6.
c, 7d, and 7e are the number-of-reserved-number display 8, the number of winning prizes display 9, and the number-of-hit display 1 below the reel display window 6.
0 is provided for each.

A medal slot 1 is provided on the central operation section 5.
1, start switch 12, three stop switch 13
a, 13b, 13c, a bet switch 14, a settlement switch 15, and the like are provided. A lower panel 16 as a decorative panel, a medal payout opening 17, and a medal tray 18 are provided below the central operation section 5 below the front door 1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a reel device 20 is arranged in the housing so as to face the reel display window 6. The reel device 20 includes a step motor 21
Symbol row reels 22 that are independently driven to rotate by
a, 22b, 22c, each symbol row reel 22a-2
On the outer peripheral surface of 2c, a plurality of symbols (not shown) are drawn in a row at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction, and when the reel is stopped, three symbols are displayed on each of the symbol row reels 22a to 22c as a reel display. It can be seen through the window 6 in front of the player.

The above-mentioned five validation display lamps 7a to 7e are turned on according to the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 11, and when the number of inserted medals is one, one validation display lamp 7c in the center is provided. Only the winning line L1 is activated and the pay line L1 extending laterally from the display lamp 7c is activated. When the number of inserted medals is two, the three activation display lamps 7b, 7c, 7d near the center are lit and the three pay lines L extending laterally from these display lamps 7b to 7d.
When 1, L2, L3 are activated and the number of inserted medals is three, all of the five activation display lamps 7a to 7e are turned on and three horizontally extending pay lines L1 to L3 and two diagonally extending prizes. The lines L4 and L5 are activated.

The start switch 12 is for rotating and starting the three symbol array reels 22a to 22c all at once or in sequence, and the stop switches 13a to 13c individually rotate the corresponding symbol array reels 22a to 22c. Is to stop. Then, as described above, the pay lines L1 to L5 activated according to the number of inserted medals.
When a predetermined combination of symbols is prepared, the number of hits corresponding to the combination is displayed on the hit number display unit 10, and the number of medals is paid out from the medal payout opening 17 to the medal tray 18.

The slot machine A is of a so-called credit type in which a plurality of medals can be inserted and deposited in advance through the medal insertion slot 11 and a game can be played while consuming the deposited medals. Number display 8
Displays the number of deposited medals. Then, prior to the operation of the start switch 12, when the bet switch 14 is pressed once, three medals are inserted, when it is pressed twice, two medals are inserted, and when it is pressed three times, one medal is inserted, respectively. The pay lines L1 to L5 are activated. Settlement switch 1
5 is for paying out the deposited medals and paying them out from the medal payout opening 17 to the medal receiving tray 18.

As a feature of the present invention, as shown in detail in FIGS. 2 and 3, the central panel 4 and the reel device 20 are provided.
A notification device 30 for notifying predetermined game information, which will be described later in detail, is disposed between and. The notification device 30 includes a rod-shaped movable member 31 extending vertically inside the reel display window 6 of the central panel 4 along the inner surface thereof, and the movable member 31 along the inner surface of the reel display window 6 in the left-right direction ( That is, it is composed of a driving means 32 for moving the movable member 31 in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the movable member 31, and a notification sub-control board 33 for controlling the driving means 32.

The movable member 31 has a light emitting region 3 on at least the surface side thereof, that is, the side visible through the reel display window 6.
As shown in FIG. 4, this light emitting region 36 is formed by arranging a plurality of light emitting diodes or monochromatic light emitting diodes 37, 37, ... ing. Each of the light emitting diodes 37 is controlled to be turned on by energization by the notification sub control board 33.

The driving means 32 extends vertically along the inner surface of the central panel 4 near the left and right ends of the reel display window 6 and has two left and right shafts 42a rotatably supported by bearings 41, 41. , 42b and both shafts 42a, 42b near the upper and lower ends of the reel display window 6.
A pair of upper and lower belts 43, 43 wound around sprockets (not shown), respectively, and a servomotor 45 with a speed reducer for rotationally driving the one shaft 42b via a belt 44 and the like are provided. There is. The upper end portion or the lower end portion of the movable member 31 is fixed to the pair of upper and lower belts 43, 43, and the movable member 31 moves the inside of the reel display window 6 from the left end to the right end by the forward and reverse rotations of the servo motor 45. Alternatively, it moves from the right end to the left end. The operation of the servo motor 45 is controlled by the notification sub control board 33.

FIG. 5 shows a block configuration of a control system of the slot machine A. In this figure, reference numeral 50 denotes a slot main control board, and the slot main control board 50 includes a CPU 51 as a control body, a RAM 52 used for reading and writing data, a ROM 53 for storing programs and fixed data, and the like. A random number generator 54 used for internal lottery and a step motor controller 55 are provided.

The step motor controller 55 is a CPU
Based on the rotation control signal from 51, the operation of the three step motors 21 and 21 (only two of which are shown in FIG. 5) of the reel device 20 are individually controlled. The initial positions of the respective symbol row reels 22a to 22c of the reel device 20 are respectively detected by the reel initial position detector 56, and the detection signal is input to the CPU 51 and used for the operation control of the step motor 21.

The CPU 51 inserts medals into the medal insertion slot 11 in addition to the start switch 12, the three stop switches 13a to 13c (only two are shown in FIG. 5), the bet switch 14 and the settlement switch 15. While receiving a signal from the medal sensor 57 or the like for detection, a control signal is sent to each of the stored sheet number indicator 8, the display sub-control board 58, the audio sub-control board 59, the medal payout device 60, the notification sub-control board 33, etc. Is output. The display sub-control board 58 controls display devices such as the character winning number display 9 and the hit number display 10, and the audio sub-control board 59 controls the speakers 3L, 3R, 61. Is. The speaker 61 is provided for the low sound range provided on the back surface of the housing.

6 and 7 show the slot main control board 5 described above.
0 (more specifically, CPU 51) is a flow chart showing the control content of the game, and the control content will be described below according to this flow chart.

In FIG. 6, after starting, first, in step S1, it waits for a medal insertion or credit operation, which is a game start operation. The medal insertion is determined by the detection signal from the medal sensor 57, and the credit operation is determined by the signal of the bet switch 14.

Then, after waiting for the start switch 12 to be operated in step S2, it is determined in step S3 whether or not the bonus winning flag is ON, that is, whether it is standing. Normally, the bonus winning flag is not set at the beginning of the game, so this determination is NO and the process proceeds to step S4.
Draw lots. In this lottery, the random number generator 54 is used to determine whether the internal lottery such as a big bonus, a regular bonus, or a small winning combination is successful. After this lottery, it is determined in step S5 whether or not the big bonus or the regular bonus is won. If the determination is YES, the bonus winning flag is turned on in step S6, and then step S1 in FIG.
On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S11 in FIG.

After the bonus winning flag is turned ON, the player cannot align the bonus symbols on the activated pay lines L1 to L5 of the reel display window 6, and when the game is continued, the determination in step S3 is made. Is YES, and lottery is performed in step S7. In this lottery, step S4
As in the case of the lottery, the random number lottery device 54 is used to determine whether or not the internal lottery such as a small winning combination is won, but the big bonus and the regular bonus are not drawn.

In step S11 of FIG. 7, the three symbol row reels 22a to 22c are rotated to reach a constant speed,
In step S12, the player turns off the stop switches 13a-1.
3c is operated, and three symbol row reels 22a-22
Waiting for all of c to stop, it is determined in step S13 whether or not the winning symbols have been completed, and when the winning symbols are in line, it is further determined in step S14 whether or not the bonus winning is achieved.
In the case of a bonus winning, the bonus winning process is performed in step S15, the bonus winning flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S17. In addition, when the winning symbols other than the bonus winning are complete, that is, when the small winning a prize or the replay is performed, the small winning a prize or the replay is performed in step S18, and the process proceeds to step S17.

At step S17, a winning line is displayed as a game effect. This winning line display is a predetermined speed from the left end to the right end of the reel display window 6 when the movable member 31 is viewed from the front as shown in FIG. (Reel display window 6
The moving time of the movable member 31 is about 0.5 to 3 seconds), and in the light emitting region 36 of the movable member 31, the lower light emitting diode 37 to the upper light emitting diode 37 are momentarily sequentially turned one by one. By turning on, the afterimage-like linear light line K1 along the pay line L4
Draw. After displaying the winning line, the process returns.

On the other hand, when the winning symbols are not aligned and are out of alignment,
The disconnection process is performed in step S19, and then step S
In step 20, it is determined whether or not the bonus winning flag is ON. If the determination is YES, the flag is notified in step S21, and the process returns, while if the determination is NO, the process directly returns. The flag notification in step S21 is performed by moving the movable member 31 at a predetermined speed from the left end to the right end of the reel display window 6 as viewed from the front, as shown in FIG. In the reel display window 6, the light emitting diode 37 near the center is turned on to the upper and lower light emitting diodes 37, and the upper and lower light emitting diodes 37 are turned on to the light emitting diode 37 near the center. An afterimage elliptical light line K2 having a size that spreads over almost the entire surface is drawn.
8 and 9, the center panel 4 on the periphery of the reel display window 6 is shaded to clarify the reel display window 6, and the light emitting diode 3 in the light emitting area 36 of the movable member 31 is turned on.
7 is also shaded.

Next, to explain the operation and effect of the first embodiment, when the rotation of the three symbol row reels 22a to 22c is stopped, the winning symbols are activated on the activated pay lines L1 to L5. If they are aligned, the winning line L1 is obtained by combining the movement of the movable member 31 and the light emission of the light emitting area 36.
~ The winning line display that draws the afterimage linear light line K1 along L5 is displayed, and even if the winning symbols are not aligned, if the bonus is won by the internal lottery, the movement of the movable member 31 and its light emission are the same. In combination with the light emission of the area 36, a flag notification is drawn to draw a line K2 of an afterimage-like elliptical light having a size that spreads over substantially the entire surface of the reel display window 6.

The above-mentioned pay line display and flag notification are both visible through the reel display window 6 and the movable member 3.
1 is moved and the light is emitted from the light emitting area 36, so that the player passes through the reel display window 6 to the symbol row reel 2
It is possible to recognize the winning line display and flag notification while watching the rotation state of 2a to 22c, and to concentrate on pushing the symbol row reels 22a to 22c.
It is possible to effectively enhance the effect of notification of game information or game production.

Moreover, since there are various combinations of the movement of the movable member 31 and the light emission of the light emitting region 36 including the plurality of light emitting diodes 37, 37, ... The game information can be notified in different modes, and the effect can be further enhanced by giving a change in the notification.

The movable member 31 extends in the vertical direction along the inner surface of the reel display window 6 over the entire length of the window height, and the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the movable member 31 form a pair of upper and lower portions of the driving means 32, respectively. Since it is connected to the belts 43, 43 and moves from the left end to the right end of the reel display window 6 or from the right end to the left end, the movement region thereof spreads over the entire surface of the reel display window 6. As a result, it is possible to surely notify the game information and further improve the effect.

In the first embodiment, the rod-shaped movable member 31 is arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction of the reel display window 6 and is moved in the horizontal direction of the reel display window 6 orthogonal to the longitudinal direction thereof. However, according to the present invention, as a modification of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, a rod-shaped movable member 71 is arranged so as to extend in the left-right direction of the reel display window 6 and its longitudinal direction. It may be configured to move the reel display windows 6 which are orthogonal to each other in the vertical direction. In the structure shown in FIG. 10, as in the case of the first embodiment, a light emitting region 73 is provided on the surface side of the movable member 71, in which a plurality of monochromatic light emitting diodes 72, 72, ... As the game information or the game effect, for example, the winning line L5 is slanting downward to the right.
When the winning symbols are aligned (see FIG. 1), the movable member 71 is moved from the upper end to the lower end of the reel display window 6 at a predetermined speed, and the light emitting diode 72 on the left side in the light emitting region 73 of the movable member 71 is moved. By momentarily turning on the light emitting diodes 72 on the right one by one, the afterimage linear light line K3 along the pay line L5 is obtained.
I am trying to draw.

When the light emitting regions 36 and 73 composed of a plurality of light emitting elements are provided on the surface side of the rod-shaped movable members 31 and 71, instead of using the monochromatic light emitting diodes 37 and 72, they are shown in FIGS. A light emitting diode 76 capable of emitting light in multiple colors may be used. This light emitting diode 76 is an element (red diode) 76a that emits red light.
And an element (green diode) 76b that emits green light,
It has an element (blue diode) 76c that emits blue light, and the emission color can be changed to seven colors by selectively energizing these three elements 76a to 76c. When the light emitting diode 76 is used, various kinds of game information can be notified due to the difference in the light emission color and the like, and the effect can be further enhanced by adding color to the notification.

(Second Embodiment) FIGS. 13 and 14 show the configuration of an informing device 80 of a slot machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The notification device 80 is arranged between the central panel 4 of the slot machine and the reel device, like the notification device 30 in the first embodiment, but the constituents of the movable member 81 and the driving means 82 are configured. Is different.

That is, the movable member 81 is a rod-shaped member that extends along the inner surface of the inside of the reel display window 6 of the central panel 4, except for the base end portion that is the coupling side with the drive means 82. It has a light emitting region 83 on the surface side.
The light emitting region 83 is configured by arranging light emitting diodes 84, 84, ... Which can emit light of multiple colors as a plurality of light emitting portions in a line in an array.
It has the same structure as the light emitting diode 76 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

Further, the driving means 82 is the central panel 4
The reel display window 6 is provided with a servomotor 86 with a speed reducer, which is attached to the central portion of the lower edge of the reel display window 6 via a mounting member 85. The output shaft 86a of the servomotor 86 has the base end portion of the movable member 81. Servo motor 86 connected
The movable member 81 swings left and right along the inner surface of the reel display window 6 by the forward and reverse rotations.
In FIG. 13, 87 is a pair of left and right stoppers provided on both the left and right sides of the servo motor 86 on the inner surface of the lower edge of the reel display window 6 of the central panel 4, and the movable member 81 contacts the stopper 87 and tilts. In this state, it cannot be seen from the reel display window 6.

The operation of the servo motor 86 and the lighting of the respective light emitting diodes 84 are not shown in the figure, but by means of control means corresponding to the notification sub control board 33 and the slot main control board 50 in the first embodiment. The servo motor 86 is controlled so that the movable member 81 is moved to the reel display window 6 when, for example, a bonus is won by an internal lottery.
While swinging to the left and right at a position visible through, one or a plurality of light emitting diodes 84 constituting the light emitting region 83 of the movable member 81 continuously lights or blinks in seven colors, or the movable member 81 swings. The light is turned on corresponding to the position where the light is emitted, and a predetermined image such as a character is drawn from the afterimage of the light emission.

Therefore, also in the second embodiment,
As in the case of the first embodiment, the game information such as the flag notification is performed by both the movement (specifically, swinging) of the movable member 81 visible through the reel display window 6 and the light emission of the light emitting area 83 thereof. The player can recognize game information such as flag notification while watching the rotation state of the symbol row reels 22a to 22c through the reel display window 6, and can concentrate on pushing the symbol row reels 22a to 22c. The effect of notifying the game information or the effect of the game effect can be effectively increased in practice.

In addition, the movable member 81 has its base end portion connected to the output shaft 86a of the servo motor 86 of the driving means 82, and can be moved left and right at a position visible through the reel display window 6 by the operation of the servo motor 86. Since it is designed to swing, the moving area of the movable member 81 is set to the reel display window 6
It is possible to further enhance the effect of the game effect by spreading it over substantially the entire area of the above, and the structure of the driving means 82 can be made relatively simple, which is very advantageous for implementation.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 15 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.
The structure of the notification device 90 of the slot machine according to the embodiment of FIG. The notification device 90 is different from the notification device 80 in the second embodiment in the configuration of the movable member 91.

That is, the movable member 9 of the notification device 90.
Reference numeral 1 is a rod-shaped member that extends along the inner surface of the inside of the reel display window 6 of the central panel 4, but does not have a light emitting region, and instead has a star figure or a character picture at the tip. A display board 92 on which is printed is attached.
The other configuration of the notification device 90 is the same as that of the second embodiment, and the same members are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

Also in the third embodiment,
Since the game information such as the flag notification is notified by the swinging movement of the movable member 91 and the display plate 92 that can be seen through the reel display window 6, it is of course possible to obtain the same effect as that of the second embodiment. .

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 16 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
The structure of the notification device 100 of the slot machine according to the embodiment is shown. The notification device 100 differs from the notification device 80 according to the second embodiment in the number of movable members to be equipped.

That is, the notification means 100 is provided with two movable members 101, 101, and each movable member 101 is the same as the movable member 81 of the notification device 80 in the first embodiment. Is a rod-shaped member that extends along the inner surface of the reel display window 6 and has a light emitting region 104 in which a plurality of light emitting diodes 103, 103, ... Are arranged in a line in an array. Further, the notification means 100 is a means for moving the two movable members 101, 101, and serves as a means for moving the two movable members 101, 101. The servomotor 10 with a speed reducer is attached to the central portion of the lower edge of the reel display window 6 of the central panel 4.
5, the servo motor 105 includes two output shafts 105a (only one output shaft is shown) having different power transmission paths, which are coaxially arranged.
The base ends of the two movable members 101, 101 are respectively coupled to 5a. Then, the two movable members 10
1, 101 are arranged so that the inside of the reel display window 6 swings symmetrically along the inner surface of the reel display window 6 such that one is on the front side (close to the center panel 4) and the other is on the rear side (close to the reels 22a to 22c). The movable ranges (swing ranges) of the two movable members 101, 101 are provided so as to be almost completely overlapped with each other through the reel display window 6. The other configuration of the notification device 100 is the same as that of the second embodiment, and the same members are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

In the fourth embodiment,
When the two movable members 101, 101 of the notification means 100 respectively swing inside the reel display window 6 to the left and right along the inner surface of the reel display window 6, the movement ranges of the two movable members 101, 101 appear to be substantially completely overlapped through the reel display window 6. The light emitting states of the plurality of light emitting diodes 103, 103, ... That are included in the light emitting region 104 of each movable member 101 are controlled in accordance with the swinging position of the movable member 101 to emit light. Since a predetermined image is drawn on the reel display window 6 from the afterimage of, the amount of the light emitting diode 103 passing through the reel display window 6 is increased within a unit time to display a clear image, or the images are overlapped to create a perspective view. It is possible to make a display that gives a feeling, and it is possible to further enhance the effect of production.

(Fifth Embodiment) FIG. 17 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
The structure of the notification device 110 of the slot machine related to the embodiment of FIG. The notification device 110 includes two movable members 111 and 1 as in the notification device 100 according to the fourth embodiment.
12 are provided, but these two movable members 111, 11
The configuration of the means for moving 2 is different.

That is, the movable members 111 and 112 described above are used.
Like the movable member 101 of the notification device 100 in the fourth embodiment, is a rod-shaped one that extends along the inner surface of the inside of the reel display window 6 of the central panel 4, and has a plurality of light emitting diodes 113, 113 ,. A light emitting region 114 is formed by arranging ... In one row in an array. Further, the notification means 110 is attached to the central portion of the lower edge of the reel display window 6 and the central portion of the upper edge of the reel display window 6 of the central panel 4 as means for moving the two movable members 111 and 112. Servo motor 115 with two speed reducers,
The output shaft 115a of the servo motor 115 on the lower edge side of the reel display window 6 has a base end portion of the movable member 111, and the output shaft 116a of the servo motor 116 on the upper edge side of the reel display window 6 has a movable member 112. The base ends of are connected to each other. The movable member 111 swings left and right along the inner surface of the lower side of the reel display window 6 by the forward and reverse rotations of the servo motor 115, and the servo motor 116.
The movable member 112 swings left and right along the inner surface on the upper side of the reel display window 6 by the forward and reverse rotations of the reel display window 6, and the swing ranges of the movable members 111 and 112 overlap each other in the central portion through the reel display window 6. It is provided so that you can see it. still,
In FIG. 17, 117 is a pair of left and right stoppers provided on both the left and right sides of the servo motor 115 on the inner surface of the lower edge of the reel display window 6 of the central panel 4, and the movable member 111 is in contact with the stopper 117 and tilted. Then, it is not visible from the reel display window 6. Reference numeral 118 denotes the inner surface of the upper edge of the reel display window 6 of the central panel 4, which is the servo motor 11
A pair of left and right stoppers provided on both the left and right sides of 6,
The movable member 112 is invisible from the reel display window 6 when in contact with the stopper 118 and tilted.

In the fifth embodiment, too,
Similar to the fourth embodiment, when the two movable members 111 and 112 of the notification means 110 swing inside the reel display window 6 to the left and right along the inner surface of the reel display window 6, their moving ranges are set to the reel display window. 6 so as to be partially overlapped with each other in the central portion of the movable member 11 and each movable member 11
The light-emitting states of the plurality of light-emitting diodes 113, 113, ... Constituting the light-emitting regions 114 of 1, 112 are controlled corresponding to the swinging positions of the corresponding movable members 111, 112, and a predetermined value is determined from the afterimage of light emission. Image is drawn on the reel display window 6, so that the amount of the light emitting diodes 113 passing through the reel display window 6 within a unit time is increased to display a clear image, or the images are superimposed to give a perspective display. Can be performed, and the staging effect can be further enhanced.

(Sixth Embodiment) FIG. 18 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
The structure of the notification device 120 of the slot machine according to the embodiment of FIG. The notification device 120 is arranged between the center panel of the slot machine and the reel device 20 as in the notification device 30 of the first embodiment, but the movable member 121 and the driving means 122, which are the constituent elements, of the notification device 120. The configuration is different.

That is, the movable member 121 is the three symbol array reels 22a, 22b, 22c of the reel device 20.
Of the L-shape having a main body portion 121a extending in the axial direction of the reel device 20 close to the outer peripheral surface of the reel device, and an arm portion 121b extending from one end of the main body portion 121a to the inner side in the radial direction of the reel device 20 at a substantially right angle. The main body 121a includes a plurality of light emitting diodes 123, 123,
A light emitting region 124 is provided which is formed by arranging ... In one line in an array. Further, the drive means 122 includes a servomotor 126 with a speed reducer arranged substantially on the center line of the reel device 20, and the output shaft 126a of the servomotor 126 has an arm portion 121b of the movable member 121.
The base end portion of the reel unit 20 is connected to the main body portion 121a of the movable member 121 by the forward and reverse rotations of the servo motor 126, and inside the reel display window, the symbol row reels 22a to 2a of the reel device 20.
It swings up and down along the outer peripheral surface of 2c.

The operation of the servo motor 126 and the lighting of the light emitting diodes 123 are performed by the notification sub control board 127.
Is controlled by the servo motor 126 to operate the movable member 12 when a bonus is won in an internal lottery.
While the main body 121a of No. 1 swings up and down along the outer peripheral surface of the symbol array reels 22a to 22c of the reel device 20 at a position where it can be seen through the reel display window, the movable member 12
The light emitting state of each light emitting diode 123 is controlled in accordance with the swinging position of the main body portion 121a of the first main body 121a, and a large afterimage of the light emission over the entire surface of the reel display window 6 as shown in FIG. The character 128 of "7" is drawn, or each symbol row reel 2 is displayed on the reel display window 6 as shown in FIG.
3 letters of "7" 129,1 corresponding to 2a to 22c
It is designed to draw 29,129 side by side.
It should be noted that, in FIGS. 19 and 20, the portions other than the reel display window 6 of the central panel 4 are shaded.

Therefore, in the sixth embodiment,
When notifying game information such as a flag notification, the main body 121 of the movable member 121 visible through the reel display window 6
The swinging of a and the control of the light emitting state of the light emitting region 124 (specifically, each light emitting diode 123) of the main body 121a are performed at the same time, and the character 12 is displayed on the reel display window 6 from the afterimage of light emission.
Since the notification is performed by drawing an image such as 8,129, the notification effect to the player can be enhanced.

(Seventh Embodiment) FIG. 21 shows a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
The configuration of the notification device 130 of the slot machine according to the embodiment of FIG. The notification device 130 is different from the notification device 120 according to the sixth embodiment in the number of movable members to be equipped.

That is, the notification means 130 is provided with two movable members 131 and 132, and each of the movable members 131 and 132 is the same as the movable member 121 of the notification device 120 in the sixth embodiment. Reel device 2
The main body 1 extending in the axial direction of the reel device 20 close to the outer peripheral surfaces of the three symbol row reels 22a, 22b, 22c
31a and 132a, and L-shaped ones having arm portions 131b and 132b extending from one end of the main body portions 131a and 132a to the inner side in the radial direction of the reel device 20 at a substantially right angle. A plurality of light emitting diodes 133, 133, ... Are respectively arranged in a line to form a light emitting region 134. In addition, the notification means 130 includes the two movable members 13
A servomotor 136 with a speed reducer, which is arranged substantially on the center line of the reel device 20, is provided as a driving means 135 for moving the motors 1, 132. The servomotor 136 is
Two output shafts 136a, 136b having different power transmission paths
Are arranged on the same axis, and these two output shafts 136a,
The base ends of the arm portions 131b and 132b of the two movable members 131 and 132 are respectively coupled to 136b. Then, the two movable members 131 and 132 are respectively rotated by the servomotor 136 in the forward and reverse directions to cause the main body 131 to move.
a and 132a are arranged inside the reel display window along the outer peripheral surfaces of the symbol array reels 22a to 22c of the reel device 20 so that the front side (close to the center panel 4) and the rear side (close to the reels 22a to 22c) are vertically opposite. It is designed to oscillate, and the main body portions 131a and 132 of the movable members 131 and 132 are movable.
The moving range (swing range) of a is provided so as to be almost completely overlapped with each other through the reel display window 6.

The operation of the servo motor 136 and the lighting of each light emitting diode 133 are controlled by the notification sub-control board 137 as in the case of the sixth embodiment. For example, when the bonus is won in the internal lottery, the servo control is performed. The symbol row reel 22a of the reel device 20 at a position where the motor 136 operates and the main body portions 131a and 132a of the two movable members 131 and 132 can be seen through the reel display window, respectively.
While swinging vertically up and down along the outer peripheral surface of 22c, the main body 131a of each movable member 131, 132,
The light emitting states of the respective light emitting diodes 133 forming the light emitting regions 134 of the body portions 131a and 132a are controlled corresponding to the swinging position of the 132a, and a predetermined image is displayed on the reel display window from the afterimage of the light emission. I am supposed to draw.

Therefore, in the seventh embodiment,
The symbol row reels 22a to 22a of the reel device 20 at positions where the main body portions 131a and 132a of the two movable members 131 and 132 of the notification means 130 can be seen through the reel display window.
When swinging vertically upside down along the outer peripheral surface of 2c, the movement ranges thereof are provided so as to be almost completely overlapped with each other through the reel display window.
1, 132 body portions 131a, 132a of the light emitting region 13
4, a plurality of light emitting diodes 133, 133, ...
Is controlled in accordance with the swinging positions of the main bodies 131a and 132a of the movable members 131 and 132, and a predetermined image is drawn from the afterimage of the light emission on the reel display window. In addition, it is possible to increase the amount of the light emitting diodes 133 that pass through the reel display window to display a clear image or to display images with a sense of perspective by overlapping the images, thereby further enhancing the effect.

(Eighth Embodiment) FIGS. 22 and 23 show a pachinko machine B as a gaming machine according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention, and 201 is a front frame of the pachinko machine B, which is in front of this. A glass door 202 is attached to the upper part of the frame 201 so that it can be opened and closed, and the upper plate 2 is attached to the lower part of the front frame 201.
03, a lower plate 204, a ball hitting operation handle 205 and the like are provided.

The glass door 202 has a double glass structure in which a front glass 202b and a rear glass 202c are held by a frame member 202a.
The game board 206 can be seen forward through the two glass surfaces (that is, the front glass 202b and the rear glass 202c). A ball guide rail 207 is provided on the game board 206.
Further, not only the central liquid crystal display unit 208 is provided, but also obstacle nails and winning holes (not shown) are provided.

On the glass door 202 side of the front frame 201, an informing device 210 for informing game information is provided. The notification device 210 includes a rod-shaped movable member 211 extending vertically in a gap between a front glass 202b and a rear glass 202c of a glass door 202, and the movable member 211 extending in the left-right direction along a gap between the front glass 202b and the rear glass 202c. The driving means 212 for moving in the direction (that is, the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the movable member 211) and the driving means 2
And a notification sub-control board 213 for controlling 12.

As shown in the enlarged detail in FIG. 24, the movable member 211 is made of a transparent synthetic resin or glass tube such as an acrylic tube and has an outer diameter of 5-1.
It is about 0 mm and the wall thickness is about 1 to 2 mm. Light emitting diodes 214, 214 as light emitting elements capable of emitting light of multiple colors are inserted in the upper and lower ends of the movable member 211, and each light emitting diode 214 is the same as the light emitting diode 76 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. With this structure, the emission color can be changed to seven colors by selectively energizing three elements. When the upper and lower two light emitting diodes 214, 214 emit light, the player moves the movable member 21.
It seems that 1 itself emitted light. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the movable member 211 itself constitutes a light emitting portion together with the light emitting diode 214, and the light emitting region 2 is formed on the entire surface of the movable member 211.
Will have 15. In addition, the light emitting diode 214
Is turned on by the notification sub-control board 213.

The driving means 212 includes two left and right shafts 221a and 221b rotatably supported on the left and right sides of the frame member 202a of the glass door 202 and extending vertically, and the frame of the glass door 202. Material 202a
A pair of upper and lower belts 222 and 222 wound around both shafts 221a and 221b via sprockets (not shown) at both upper and lower sides of the shaft, and the one shaft 221b is rotationally driven via a belt 223 or the like. And a servomotor 224 with a speed reducer. The upper and lower ends of the movable member 211 are fixed to the pair of upper and lower belts 222 and 222 through a fixing member 225 as shown in detail in FIG. The movable member 211 is configured to move from the left end to the right end of the glass door 202 or from the right end to the left end. The operation of the servo motor 224 is controlled by the notification sub control board 213.

Further, the notification sub-control board 213 is
The operation of the servo motor 224 and the lighting of the light emitting diode 214 are controlled based on a control signal from a main control board (not shown) of the pachinko machine. For example, when the jackpot is hit, the servo motor 224 operates. And the movable member 211 moves from the left end to the right end of the glass door 202 or from the right end to the left end, and the light emitting diode 21
When the movable member 211 itself emits light when 4 is lit, a big hit time or the like is notified.

Therefore, in the above eighth embodiment,
Since game information such as a big hit is carried out by the movement of the movable member 211 visible through the glass door 202 and the light emission thereof, the player can play the game board 206 through the glass door 202.
It is possible to recognize game information such as a jackpot while watching the game, and to concentrate on the game developed on the game board 206, so that it is possible to effectively notify the game information or enhance the effect of the game production. . Further, it goes without saying that the other effects described in the first embodiment can also be obtained.

(Other Embodiments) The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned first to eighth embodiments, but includes various other embodiments. For example, first and second
In the embodiment etc., the rod-shaped movable members 31, 71, 81
A plurality of single-color or multi-color light-emitting diodes 3
Although the light emitting regions 36, 73, and 83 are formed by arranging 7, 72 and 84 in a line in an array, the present invention is not limited to the rod-shaped movable member. A plurality of light emitting elements may be two-dimensionally arranged in an array to form a light emitting area, or a single light emitting element may form a light emitting area. In addition, as the light emitting portion constituting the light emitting region, a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode, a fluorescent tube,
A liquid crystal display, an electroluminescent (EL) display, or the like may be used.

Further, in the first and eighth embodiments, a predetermined game is performed by moving the movable members 31 and 211 from the left end to the right end or from the right end to the left end of the reel display window 6 or the glass door 202. Although the information is notified, the present invention may move the movable members 31 and 211 back and forth several times or may be stopped midway. Further, in the first to eighth embodiments, the movable members 31, 71, 81, 91, 101, 111, 112,
Servo motors 45, 86, 105, 115, 116, 1 are all used as drive means 32, 82, 122, 135, 212 for moving 121, 131, 132, 211.
Although 26, 136, and 224 are used, other actuators such as solenoids may be used. Belts 43, 44, 22 as in the first and eighth embodiments are used as a transmission means for transmitting the rotational force of the servo motor to the movable member.
Of course, chains or gears may be used instead of 2,223.

In addition, in the above-described first to seventh embodiments, the slot machine A of the type in which the three symbol array reels 22a to 22c can be seen forward through the single reel display window 6 has been described, but the present invention is Other various types of slot machines, for example, those in which the corresponding symbol row reels can be seen forward from a plurality of reel display windows, a belt or a liquid crystal display in which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface instead of the symbol row reels, etc. It can be similarly applied to the one using.

In the sixth embodiment, the movable member 121
The main body 121a of the above is oscillated up and down along the outer peripheral surface of the symbol array reels 22a to 22c of the reel device 20 at a position visible through the reel display window.
The main body 121a of the movable member 121 is connected to the reel device 2
You may make it rotate along the outer peripheral surface of the symbol row reel 22a-22c of 0. In addition, the main body 1a of the movable member 121 corresponding to the moving position of the main body 121a.
In controlling the light emission state of each light emitting diode 123 of 21a, not only a still image is drawn from the afterimage of light emission as in the sixth embodiment, but also a moving image whose image changes with time may be drawn.

Furthermore, in the eighth embodiment, the movable member 2 is provided over the entire surface of the glass door 202 of the pachinko machine B.
11 is configured to move, but in the present invention, the movable member may be configured to move, for example, only the central liquid crystal display unit 208 portion of the game board 206 visible through the glass door 202. In this case, the movable member and its driving means may be provided on the central liquid crystal display unit 208 side.

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As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the movable member moves inside the transparent window for making the gaming state look forward, and the predetermined gaming information is notified. Therefore, the player can recognize the predetermined game information without deviating from the line of sight while playing the game through the transparent window, and can effectively enhance the effect of the notification of the game information or the game effect.

Particularly, in the invention according to claim 4, in addition to the movement of the movable member, the player can be surely notified of the game information by the light emission in the light emitting region provided in the movable member.

In the invention according to claim 5, since the light emission in the light emitting area has various patterns, it is possible to make a change when informing the game information, and it is possible to further enhance the effect.

In the invention according to claim 6, since the light emitting state of the light emitting area changes according to the type of game information, it is possible to notify a large number of types of game information, and there is an effect of excellent practicality. is there.

In the invention according to claim 7, since the light emitting area emits light in multiple colors, it is possible to notify a large number of types of game information, and it is possible to further enhance the effect by imparting color to the notification.

In the invention according to claim 8, when the movable member moves inside the transparent window, the light emitting states of the plurality of light emitting elements arranged in an array on the movable member are the positions at which the movable member is moving. The predetermined image is drawn on the transparent window from the afterimage of the light emission in accordance with the above, and the notification effect or the effect effect to the player can be enhanced.

In the invention according to claim 9, when the plurality of movable members respectively move inside the transparent window, the moving ranges thereof are provided so as to be seen at least partially overlapped with each other through the transparent window. , The light emitting states of a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in an array on each movable member are controlled corresponding to the moving position of the movable member, and a predetermined image is drawn on a transparent window from the afterimage of light emission. Therefore, it is possible to display a clear image or to display images with a sense of perspective by overlapping the images, and it is possible to further enhance the effect.

According to the tenth aspect of the invention, the movable member moves in the direction orthogonal to the movable member while extending in one direction of the window, and the moving region thereof spreads over the entire window. Therefore, the game information is notified. Can be reliably performed, and the effect of production can be further enhanced.

Further, in the invention according to claim 11, since the moving region of the movable member can be expanded to a wide range of the window by the relatively simple driving means, it is very advantageous in realizing the invention. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the outer appearance of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing configurations of a reel device and a notification device of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a view taken along the line XX of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a light emitting region of a movable member.

FIG. 5 is a block configuration diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the slot machine.

FIG. 6 is a diagram of a first half portion of a flowchart showing the control contents of the slot machine.

FIG. 7 is a diagram of the latter half of the flowchart.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a pay line display by the notification device.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining flag notification by the notification device.

FIG. 10 is a view corresponding to FIG. 8 showing a modification of the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a side view of a light emitting diode capable of emitting light in multiple colors.

FIG. 12 is a circuit diagram of the light emitting diode.

FIG. 13 is a front view near the reel display window showing the configuration of the notification device of the slot machine according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a view taken along the line YY of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a view corresponding to FIG. 13 showing a third embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a view corresponding to FIG. 13 showing a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a view corresponding to FIG. 13 showing the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a configuration of a notification device of a slot machine according to a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of image display by the notification device.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing another example of image display in the same manner.

FIG. 21 is a view corresponding to FIG. 18 showing a seventh embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine according to an eighth embodiment.

23 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line QQ of FIG.

FIG. 24 is an enlarged arrow view taken along the line RR of FIG. 23.

[Explanation of symbols]

A slot machine (gaming machine) B pachinko machine (gaming machine) 6 reel display window (transparent window) 20 reel devices 22a, 22b, 22c symbol array reels 30, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130,
210 Notification device 31, 71, 81, 91, 101, 111, 112, 1
21, 131, 132, 211 Movable member 32, 82, 122, 135, 212 Driving means 33, 127, 137, 213 Notification sub-control board 36, 73, 83, 104, 114, 124, 134,
215 light emitting regions 37, 72, 76, 84, 103, 113, 123, 1
33,214 light emitting diode (light emitting part, light emitting element) 43,44,222,223 belt 45,86,105,115,116,126,13
6,224 Servo motor 202 Glass door (transparent window) 202b Front glass (glass surface)

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine provided with a transparent window so that a game state can be seen in the front thereof, provided with a movable member movably provided inside the window, and the movable member is moved to thereby provide predetermined game information. A gaming machine that is configured to notify. 2. The window is a reel display window provided on a front panel of a slot machine, and the movable member is provided movably inside the reel display window along a reel display window or a reel outer peripheral surface. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is provided. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the window is a glass surface of a glass door of a pachinko machine, and the movable member is provided movably inside the glass surface along the glass surface. . 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable member has a light emitting area formed of a light emitting portion. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the light emitting area is composed of a plurality of light emitting units. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the light emitting unit is provided so that the light emitting state can be controlled according to the type of game information. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the light emitting unit is a light emitting element capable of emitting light in multiple colors. 8. The movable member has a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in an array, and these light emitting elements are:
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a light emitting state is controlled corresponding to a moving position of the movable member, and a predetermined image is drawn from an afterimage of light emission. 9. A plurality of the movable members are provided, and the plurality of movable members are provided such that their moving ranges can be seen at least partially overlapping with each other through a transparent window, and each of the movable members is arranged in an array. It has a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a line, and the light emitting state of these light emitting elements is controlled in accordance with the moving position of the movable member, so that a predetermined image is drawn from the afterimage of the light emission. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is provided in. 10. A means for moving the movable member, a pair of belts or chains arranged at both ends of the window so as to face each other and connected to both ends of the movable member, and a motor for driving the pair of belts or chains. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: 11. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the means for moving the movable member comprises a motor having an output shaft connected to one end of the movable member.