JP2006314487A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of greatly improving the design property without impairing the game property. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with: a game board 5 formed with a game area in its front side; a performance display device 115 disposed in the rear part of the game board 5; a display window frame member 91 installed in the front face of the game board 5 and formed with a display window 91a; a front branch ornament 85 positioned in the display window 91a and disposed in front of the game board 5, a rear branch ornament 87 disposed between the game board 5 and the performance display device 115 and visually recognized in the display window 91a in the display window frame member via the game board 5, a winning device 96 disposed through a through-hole perforated in the game board 5 and allowing the entering of a game ball; a lottery means, when being detected the entering of a game ball, drawing a prescribed lottery based thereon; and a performance display control means determining a performance based on the lottery result and displaying the performance on the performance display device 115. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a revolving type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”), and in particular, lottery using a display means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that causes an effect display to be performed.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is known in which a display means is provided on a game board and a decorative symbol sequence composed of decorative symbols such as numbers and symbols is displayed. In this type of gaming machine, when the gaming situation satisfies a predetermined condition, a plurality of decorative symbol sequences fluctuate on the display means, and the variation is stopped at a predetermined stop symbol based on the lottery result. Yes. That is, whether or not an advantageous gaming state (for example, a big hit) has occurred is displayed by a combination of decorative symbols that stop on the active line. In addition, there is a gaming machine in which a character or the like appears on the display means to perform a special effect before the variation of the decorative symbol sequence stops. In other words, a special effect is executed with a predetermined probability as a notice display to the advantageous gaming state, so that the expectation obtained for each change is sharpened and the expectation for the lottery is enhanced.

By the way, a center accessory composed of a frame-shaped decorative body is incorporated at a substantially central position of the game board, and a display on the display means is visually recognized through an opening window in the center accessory. .
JP-A-2005-13703

  However, in the conventional gaming machines including the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, all of the basic configurations of the gaming board, that is, “a center role is arranged at the center of the gaming board and a display means is mounted on the rear side thereof. Because the configuration is the same, even if the shape of the center character or the like is different, it is only possible to make a decoration that does not appear as a whole, making it difficult to characterize the concept as a gaming machine. Note that a decorative body other than the center accessory may be installed on the game board. However, according to this, a substantial game area is narrowed, for example, rolling of a game ball, etc. There is concern about halving. For this reason, such a decorative body must be installed on the end side of the game area or sized so as not to obstruct the game, and cannot be distinguished as a decorative body.

  In view of the above, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine that can greatly improve the design without impairing the game.

Means 1: “A game board made of a plate material having a predetermined thickness having permeability and having a game area formed on the front side;
Display means disposed on the rear side of the game board via a gap and having a display screen on the front surface that is visible through the game board;
A display window frame member mounted on the front surface of the game board and having a display window formed thereon;
A front decoration positioned inside the display window in the display window frame member and disposed in front of the game board;
A rear decoration disposed between the game board and the display means and visible through the game board within the display window of the display window frame member;
A launching device for launching a game medium to the game area in response to an operation of an operation handle;
A number of obstacle members disposed on the game board and changing a rolling direction of the game medium;
A start port disposed through a through hole formed in the game board and through which the game medium can be won;
A winning state detecting means for detecting that the gaming medium has won a prize at the start port;
A payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game media in response to detection of the game media by at least the winning state detection means;
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on detection of the game medium by the winning state detection means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
An effect is determined based on a lottery result of the lottery means, and an effect display control means for displaying the effect on the display means ”is provided.

  Here, examples of the “display unit” include a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, a plasma display device, a CRT, and the like. In addition, the front decoration and the rear decoration may have the same shape or may have different shapes. Further, the front decoration and the rear decoration may be decorations fixed in a stationary state, or may be movable decorations supported so as to be movable. The material of the “game board” is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a glass panel such as laminated glass, or a resin panel made of acrylic or polycarbonate. In addition, the “transparent plate” includes not only a transparent plate but also a translucent plate. The “predetermined thickness” is a plate thickness that can be used to hit an obstacle member such as an obstacle nail and ensure an appropriate strength. In addition, although the dimension of thickness changes with materials, when employ | adopting a resin panel, about 8-20 mm is suitable.

  The “advantageous game state” means a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and various states can be exemplified as follows.

(1) In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a large number of gaming balls are opened and closed by repeatedly opening and closing a predetermined number of times, or continuously opening for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of gaming balls are won. A state where it is easy to win a winning opening (so-called “big hit state”).

(2) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit state is higher than usual, a so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

(3) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery entrance device for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by winning or passing a game ball is set to a state in which a game ball is easier to enter than usual. The state where the lottery lottery is performed more frequently than usual, the so-called “time reduction state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the drum is easily stopped by a pattern for paying out a medal as a game medium during a predetermined game, a so-called “bonus game state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the drum can be stopped with a bonus pattern that is a condition for making the next game state a bonus game state, a so-called “bonus establishment state”.

(6) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state that assists in the formation of a combination by guiding a stop sequence and symbols for establishing a combination for a predetermined number of games, so-called “assist game state” .

(7) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which the probability that a bonus state such as a bonus game state, a bonus establishment state, or an assist game state occurs is higher than usual.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, when a game medium (for example, a game ball) is fired from the launching device in response to the operation of the operation handle, the game medium is a game in which a number of obstacle nails, a start opening, and the like are incorporated. Guided to the area. When the winning state detection means detects a winning at the starting port (in the case of a game ball), the lottery means draws a lottery. If the lottery result is a predetermined result, an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player occurs. For example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or is continuously opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of gaming media have been won, so that a large amount of gaming media can easily enter the large winning opening. . When a game medium wins a start opening or a big winning opening, a predetermined number of game media are paid out as prize balls by the payout device. On the other hand, an effect is determined based on the lottery result, and an image associated with the effect is derived to the display means.

  On the other hand, a display means is provided behind the game board, and the display screen of the display means can be recognized through the game board having a predetermined thickness within the display window of the display window frame member. In particular, a front decoration is arranged in the display window of the display window frame member mounted on the front of the game board, and a rear decoration is arranged between the game board and the display means. In the display window, it is possible to visually recognize an effect produced by an image and two three-dimensional ornaments. Therefore, an effect with a sense of perspective is created as a whole, and the presence of each decoration can be highlighted. In the game board, an opening window or the like is not formed at a portion where the display window frame member is mounted. In other words, it is configured such that the rear decoration and the display means are visually recognized without having an opening in the game board. For this reason, the strength of the game board itself can be increased, and the manufacturing can be facilitated and the cost can be reduced.

  Further, since the start port is formed through a through hole formed in the game board, the winning game medium can be discharged to the rear of the game board. In addition, the guidance device that receives the game medium won at the start opening to the predetermined position, the start opening sensor that detects the winning game medium, the big winning opening, etc. are integrated with the start opening and handled as one unit. In this case, it is preferable to form an opening having a size through which the entire unit can be inserted as the through hole. According to this, the opening area of the through hole becomes relatively large, and the weight of the game board can be reduced.

  Means 2: The constitution of means 1 is characterized in that “the rear ornament is disposed above a position where the front ornament is disposed”.

  According to the configuration of the means 2, since the position of the rear ornament is higher than the position of the front ornament, the rear ornament is visually recognized in a form protruding from above on the back side of the front ornament. The For this reason, it becomes possible to visually recognize the outline of a rear decoration, and a sense of perspective can be produced reliably. In this case, a configuration may be adopted in which “a part of the rear decoration is arranged in a state where it overlaps the front decoration in the vertical direction”. According to this, in the vertical direction, a part of the rear decoration (particularly the lower end) is brought close to the part overlapping the front decoration, so that a part of the rear decoration is shielded by the front decoration. The For this reason, the boundary of two decorations can be made inconspicuous and a sense of unity can be raised.

  Means 3: In the constitution of means 1 or means 2, "the rear decoration has an appearance that is the same as or similar to the appearance of the front decoration".

  According to the configuration of the means 3, since the appearances of the front decoration and the rear decoration match or are similar to each other, the two decorations can be integrated to create a natural sense of production.

Means 4: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 3, “At least one of the front decoration and the rear decoration is composed of a movable decoration that is movably supported;
It further comprises a movable ornament control means for operating the movable ornament based on the lottery result of the lottery means or the effect determined by the effect display control means.

  According to the configuration of the means 4, since at least one of the front decoration and the rear decoration becomes a movable decoration and moves based on the lottery result and the contents of the production, the production by the image and the production by the decoration are provided. Corresponding to each other, it is possible to arouse a sense of expectation in the lottery result based on the operation of the decoration. Accordingly, interest in the operation of the decoration is further increased. In addition, since the effect by the image and the effect by the decoration are performed in association with each other, the sense of unity between the two becomes high, and it is possible to realize an effect that is uniform as a whole. It is also possible to operate the movable ornament in a state where a still image is displayed on the display means. In this case, the operation of the movable ornament may be further noted with the display screen of the display means as a background. It becomes possible. In addition, when a movable decoration is activated while a special effect with a high expectation value is displayed on the display means, the combination of both effects can greatly increase the player's expectation. Become.

  Means 5: In the configuration of means 4, "the front ornament and the rear ornament are both made of movable ornament, and the movable ornament control means connects the front ornament and the rear ornament to each other. It is characterized by operating in association.

  According to the structure of the means 5, since any ornament moves based on the production, the overall movement becomes complicated, and the interest in the production can be further enhanced. In particular, when two ornaments move at the same time, it is possible to make the ornament very noticeable by vigorous changes.

  Means 6: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 5, “the display window frame member protrudes from the surface of the game board to the surface side, and a game medium that rolls in the game area is in the display window. It is characterized by having a shielding wall portion that prevents entry. "

  According to the configuration of the means 6, the front decoration is formed in front of the game board, that is, on the game area side, but is shielded from the game area by the shielding wall portion of the display window frame member. It will not be a hindrance. In other words, even when a movable ornament is used as the front ornament, the rolling direction of the game medium is prevented from being changed by the operation of the movable ornament, and the game medium is prevented from being sandwiched between the movable ornaments. it can.

Means 7: In the constitution of means 6, “the shielding wall portion has a decorative frame portion having an appearance shape related to the front decoration,
The front decoration is disposed in a state of being extended from the decoration frame portion into the display window, and is supported so as to be swingable with respect to the decoration frame portion ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 7, the decorative frame portion having the appearance shape related to the front decoration is provided as a part of the shielding wall portion, and the front decoration extends from the decorative frame into the display window. It is supported in the state. For this reason, it will be visually recognized as a large-sized decorative body in which the front decoration and the decorative frame portion are integrated. In particular, although the decorative frame portion does not move, by moving the front decoration supported so as to be swingable, it is possible to make it appear as if the whole is moving, and to enhance the interest of the production.

  Means 8: In any one of the constitutions of Means 1 to 7, “The display means has a display screen larger than the display window frame member”.

  According to the configuration of the means 8, since the display means has a display screen larger than the display window frame member, when display such as production is performed on the display means, the image on the display screen is displayed on the display window frame. It is projected forward in a state of protruding from the member. Further, since the game board forming the game area is made of a permeable plate material, the player can visually recognize the image displayed on the display screen in the display window of the display window frame member. Also, it can be visually recognized on the outside of the display window frame member.

  For this reason, the display screen of the display means can be a large screen that is not limited by the size of the display window of the display window frame member. Further, since the image on the display means is visually recognized via the game board, it is possible to entertain a large screen effect without affecting the game performance in the game area.

  Means 9: In the constitution of means 8, “the display screen of the display means is visually recognized through the game board outside the display window frame member and the main area visually recognized in the display window of the display window frame member. It is further characterized by further comprising an effect display control means that is divided into sub-regions and displays effects of different display modes on the main region and the sub-region. "

  According to the configuration of the means 9, the effect display control means has different display modes for the main area visually recognized in the display window of the display window frame member and the sub area visually recognized outside the display window frame member. Display the effect. For example, a dynamic presentation according to the gaming state is performed on the main area, and a static presentation serving as the background of the gaming area is performed on the sub-area. For this reason, it is possible to entertain different effects between the inside and outside of the display window frame member, and the bag also gives the impression that another display means is attached to the outside of the display window frame member, thereby enhancing the luxury of the gaming machine. It can be brewed.

  By the way, when the display screen is very large, such as when the display screen of the display means spans the entire game board, the player may not know where to pay attention and may not be able to concentrate on the game. However, according to the configuration of the means 9, since the point of interest is specified by the front decoration and the rear decoration, it is easy to maintain concentration on the game. Therefore, the production can be enjoyed without deteriorating the original interest of the gaming machine.

  Means 10: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 9, “The gaming machine is a pachinko machine”. A pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium, which is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine, and a game medium, which is a medium used for a substantial game performed by the player, are the same. For example, it is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate devices such as a number of obstacle nails and display means, or a start winning opening, a grand winning opening, a passing opening A game area provided with an appropriate entrance for a game ball such as an arrival opening, a rail for guiding the game ball from the launching device to the game area, and a game ball entrance led to the game area And a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the number of game balls entered into the plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, and “typical state detection means for detecting the state of entrance to the entrance (typically, game state detection) represented by what is generally called“ digipachi ” Means), a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when the entry is detected by the entrance state detecting means, and a special symbol display means for changing the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "In addition, what further includes an effect display means for causing a decorative symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of decorative symbols to change and display characters etc. at a predetermined timing while the special symbols are changing", Generally represented by what is commonly referred to as “Honeymono” “Represented by those having lottery means for performing lottery by distributing game balls in the role”, generally represented by “Alepati” For example, one game is played with a predetermined number of game balls such as 16, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in accordance with the manner of entering the game balls into a plurality of entrances in one game. can do.

  According to the means 10, in the pachinko machine, any one of the operational effects from means 1 to means 9 can be achieved.

  Means 11: In any one of the constitutions of Means 1 to 9, “The gaming machine is a pachislot machine”. A pachislot machine is used to insert a medal, which is a game medium, and after a medal is inserted, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever), and then a stop This is a slot machine with a stop operation function that performs a substantial game of stopping the fluctuation of the symbol sequence in accordance with the operation of an operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 11, any effect of the means 1 to means 9 can be achieved in the pachi-slot machine.

  Means 12: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 9, “the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused”. Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium is input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 12, in the gaming machine formed by fusing the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine, any of the operational effects from the means 1 to the means 9 can be achieved.

  At first glance, there is a game medium in a game machine that does not play a substantial game depending on the medium to be inserted, such as a pachislot machine exemplified above or a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. However, even with such a gaming machine, it can be assumed that a game played using a game ball or other appropriate article is included in the entire game content. Therefore, even such a gaming machine can be a target of a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming medium.

  In this way, the effect by the image and the two decorations arranged before and after the game board are visually recognized in a combined state, so that the decorations can be made to stand out and the interest in the effect is reduced. Can be suppressed.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 4.
2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated obliquely from the upper right front.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 4.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame and Game Board] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 5, and 12.
3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game board unit including the game area 37, FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 12 shows the components of the game board unit separated from each other. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which carried out.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is made of a transparent plate material (for example, made of polycarbonate) having a predetermined plate thickness (for example, 9 mm), and is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (FIG. 10). A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78, and only a portion corresponding to the substantially circular game region 37 is in a transparent state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails 100 (corresponding to the obstacle members of the present invention) are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill (shown in the figure) is arranged at an appropriate position. Not). A display window frame member 91 for partitioning the game area 37 is disposed in contact with the right peripheral edge of the game area 37, and a display window 91a is formed at the center thereof. Note that no opening is formed in the display window 91a, and the display window 91a is visible through the game board 5 without having an opening.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the display window frame member 91 is attached to the front side upper frame portion 80 and the front side decorative frame portion 81 attached to the board surface (the game area 37 side) of the game board 5 and the back side of the game board 5. And a back-side annular frame portion 82. The front-side upper frame portion 80 is an L-shaped member that forms the left side wall and the upper wall of the display window 91a, and is disposed in a state of protruding forward from the board surface of the game board 5. On the other hand, the front decorative frame portion 81 is formed of a decorative body having a “tree trunk” shape, and forms the right side wall of the display window 91a. The upper portion of the front side decorative frame portion 81 is curved inward so as to enter the display window 91a rather than the right end of the front side upper frame portion 80, and a gap is formed between the upper side of the front side upper frame portion 80 and the right end of the front side upper frame portion 80. It is arranged in a state. In addition, on the board surface of the game board 5, the member which forms the lower wall of the display window 91a is not provided, but it has the frame structure of the form by which the lower surface was open | released. Moreover, the front side upper frame part 80 and the front side decoration frame part 81 also function as a shielding wall part of the present invention, and a game ball that rolls on the game area 37 is displayed in the display window 91a (in particular, the front branch role). It is prevented from bouncing back to the object 85 (the part where a later-described object is disposed).

  On the other hand, the back-side annular frame portion 82 attached to the back surface of the game board 5 is composed of a frame-like decorative body, and the upper surface portion and the left and right side portions thereof are the front-side upper frame portion 80 and the front-side decoration frame portion 81. It arrange | positions so that it may overlap. That is, the front side upper frame part 80 and the front side decorative frame part 81 mounted on the game board 5 and the back side annular frame part 82 visually recognized through the game board 5 are overlapped to form a frame shape as a whole. The displayed display frame member 91 is configured (see FIG. 3).

  As shown in FIG. 3, a warp insertion opening 83 is formed at the right end of the upper surface portion of the front upper frame portion 80, via a warp passage (not shown) formed inside the front decorative frame portion 81. The workpiece discharge port 84 provided in the lower part of the front decorative frame 81 is communicated. That is, when a game ball flowing down along the game area 37 enters the warp insertion port 83, it is sent to the work discharge port 84 through the warp passage. Further, a ball guiding member 161 whose upper end communicates with the work discharge port 84 is formed on the lower left side of the front decorative frame portion 81, and the game ball discharged from the work discharge port 84 is played by the ball guiding member 161. Guided to the bottom center of the area.

  A ball entry device 96 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 37, and when a game ball enters the ball entry device 96, a start prize is awarded. The ball entry device 96 has a pair of left and right movable pieces 97, and these movable pieces 97 can be expanded left and right to increase the probability of entry.

  In the game area 37, an attacker device 98 is disposed further below the above-described ball entry device 96. The attacker device 98 opens and closes the big prize opening by opening and closing the opening and closing member 99. Let As shown in FIG. 12, the attacker device 98 and the ball entrance device 96 include a guidance device 107 that guides the entered game ball to a predetermined position, and a start port sensor (not shown) that detects the entered game ball. ), A count sensor (not shown), and the like, and are fitted into the insertion hole 5b formed in the lower part of the game board 5 from the front. That is, the insertion hole 5b has a relatively large opening area through which the entire unit assembled together can be inserted, thereby reducing the weight of the game board 5. Here, the ball entrance device 96 corresponds to the start port of the present invention, the start port sensor corresponds to the winning state detection means of the present invention, and the insertion hole 5b corresponds to the through hole of the present invention.

  Also, below the attacker device 98, four LEDs (not shown) that function as special symbol indicators (details will be described later) are integrally assembled with the attacker device 98 and the like. In addition, the game area 37 is provided with a start gate port 113, a general winning port 111, and the like.

  Furthermore, in the lower part of the front decorative frame portion 81, four holding ball lamps 60 indicating the lottery hold state, a normal symbol display for displaying the lottery result by passing the game ball to the start gate port 113, and the lottery state A status indicator or the like for displaying is provided. It should be noted that the four holding ball lamps 60 are lit only for the number of times of holding (up to four times) in the “hit” lottery, and in this example, four numbers corresponding to the number of holdings are engraved. It is comprised so that the light of LED arrange | positioned inside may be radiated | emitted through a window part.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, at the lower rear side of the game board 5, as a collective bag for receiving the game balls flowing into various winning devices and guiding the game balls to a predetermined position in a portion extending from the center portion to the lower portion. A box mounting base 118 having both functions (including the guidance device 107) and a function as a box mounting portion is provided. The box mounting base 118 is mounted with a sub control board box 130 in which a sub control board 119 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed, and is superposed on the rear side of the sub control board box 130. A main control board box 132 in which the main control board 131 is housed is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130, and the main control board box 132 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so that they can be fitted and installed.

[Configuration of Effect Display Device and Movable Decoration] A description will be given based on FIGS. 10 to 12. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an AA cross section of the game board 5 and the like (hereinafter referred to as game board unit) of FIG. 3, and FIG. FIG.

  Mainly as shown in FIG. 12, an effect display device 115 (corresponding to the display means of the present invention) is arranged behind the game board 5, and in this effect display device 115, for example, a moving image, a video, etc. An effect display by an image is performed. Examples of the effect display device 115 include liquid crystal display devices, EL display devices, plasma display devices, and display devices such as CRTs. The effect display device 115 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped flat appearance, and a display screen 115a is formed over substantially the entire front surface. The display screen 115 a of the effect display device 115 is larger than the display window frame member 91 (particularly the back-side annular frame portion 82) mounted on the game board 5, and the upper and left and right ends of the game area are surrounded by the guide rails 78. 37 (that is, the transparent portion in the game board 5) substantially coincides with the upper end and the left and right ends, and the lower end is opposed to the upper side of the insertion hole 5b formed in the game board 5. That is, the display screen 115a of the effect display device 115 is provided so that the entire game area 37 can be projected except for the lower part of the game area 37 (that is, the part where the box mounting base 118 is provided). That is, the effect display device 115 is configured to perform effect display over substantially the entire game area 37 as well as a portion corresponding to the display window 91 a of the display window frame member 91. In other words, the display screen 115a is divided into a main area 120 visually recognized in the display window 91a and a sub area 121 visually recognized through the game board 5 outside the display window frame member 91.

  The effect display device 115 is attached by a case member 124. The case member 124 is formed of a transparent resin, protrudes backward from the flat surface covering portion 125 covering the display screen 115a of the effect display device 115, and the periphery of the surface covering portion 125, and includes the effect display device 115 inside. An annular accommodating portion 126 that can be accommodated, and extending downward from the surface covering portion 125 and projecting forward from the entire circumference including the lower peripheral edge thereof, the three-dimensional decorative member 101 and four movable ornaments (details will be described later) ) Can be accommodated, and the second accommodating part 127 is configured. Note that elongated rectangular openings 125a are formed on the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface of the second storage portion 127, and the four movable ornaments accommodated in the second accommodation portion 127 and the movable ornaments are arranged in the same way. A drive mechanism (not shown) for operation is connected through the opening 125a. Further, a notch 146 for inserting the guiding device 107 and the like is formed in the lower central portion of the second accommodating portion 127. Further, a flange 145 extending in the vertical direction is formed on the second housing portion 127 side of the case member 124, and the case member 124 is attached to the back surface of the game board 5 by attaching the flange 145. It is mounted on the game board 5 in a fixed state.

  The three-dimensional decoration member 101 is disposed below the game area 37, that is, on a non-projected portion of the game board 5 on which the display screen 115a of the effect display device 115 is not projected. In addition, the three-dimensional decorative member 101 provided for the non-projection portion of the game board 5 extends to a portion overlapping the lower end of the display screen 115a of the effect display device 115, and the lower end of the display screen 115a is It is shielded by the three-dimensional decorative member 101. The three-dimensional shape decorative member 101 is, for example, a member having a “forest” pattern (not shown) attached to the front surface, and an uneven shape formed by connecting a plurality of large and small triangular shapes in the left-right direction so as to match the shape of the forest. Presents. In particular, the three-dimensional decorative member 101 is composed of a first decorative portion 102 located on the front side and a second decorative portion 103 located on the rear side and having a height higher than that of the first decorative portion 102. The contour shape has changed. That is, it has a staircase shape in which the top surface gradually increases in the depth direction. Note that a cutout portion 104 for inserting the guide device 107 and the like is formed in the lower part of the three-dimensional decorative member 101, similarly to the second housing portion 127.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative sheet having a design property is provided on the back surface of the game board 5 located in front of the three-dimensional decorative member 101, that is, in the vicinity of the lower end of the game area 37 where the attacker device 98 is provided. 105 is affixed. The decorative sheet 105 is an opaque sheet-like member having a height lower than that of the first decorative portion 102 and provided with a pattern related to the pattern of the three-dimensional decorative member 101 such as a “rock” pattern. Thus, by sticking the decoration sheet 105 to the back surface of the game board 5, the game ball rolling in the game area 37 is not affected. In addition, since the decorative sheet 105 is not driven by the obstacle nail 100, the decorative sheet 105 can be easily peeled off even during recycling, for example. Furthermore, since the decorative sheet 105 is attached only to a part of the game board 5 (that is, since it has a relatively small area), it can be prevented from being lifted or deformed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, a rear branch decoration 87, a window decoration 89, a police box decoration 140, and a stand decoration 141 are arranged in the second housing portion 127 as four movable decorations. Yes. The rear branch ornament 87 is always disposed on the upper right side of the display window 91a in the back-side annular frame portion 82, and is swingably supported by a shaft support portion 87a formed on the back surface of the back-side annular frame portion 82. The rear branch ornament 87 is composed of a pair of decorative members having the appearance of “tree branches and leaves”, and expresses a state in which the branches and leaves swing up and down by swinging. A connecting portion 88 connected to a drive mechanism (not shown) is formed on one end side of the rear branch decoration 87. By the way, on the surface side of the game board 5, a front branch ornament 85 having the same shape as the rear branch ornament 87 is attached to the front ornament frame portion 81 and driven through a connecting portion (not shown). It is connected to a mechanism (not shown). As shown in FIG. 3, the front branch ornament 85 is pivotally attached to the front ornament frame portion 81 by being pivotally supported by the support shaft portion 85 b. In particular, the front branch decoration 85 disposed in front of the game board 5 is positioned below, and the rear branch decoration 87 disposed behind the game board 5 is positioned above, thereby facing upward. This creates a sense of perspective that is far away. Further, the rear branch 87 is arranged above the position where the front branch 85 is disposed, and protrudes from above the front branch 85 on the back side of the front branch 85. It is comprised so that it may be visually recognized. However, the lower end portion of the rear branching combination 87 and the upper end portion of the front branching combination 85 are overlapped in the vertical direction, and only the lower end portion of the rear branching combination 87 is shielded by the front branching combination 85. Yes.

  Further, both the front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87 are arranged in a state of extending from the front side decorative frame portion 81 having a trunk shape into the display window 91a. The design is further enhanced through collaboration. That is, the front branch ornament 85, the rear branch ornament 87, and the front ornament frame portion 81 are visually recognized as a large ornament, making it possible to feel the magnificence of the ornament. In particular, although the front decoration frame 81 does not move, the front decoration 85 and the rear decoration 87 supported so as to be able to swing are moved to make it appear as if the whole is moving. It is increasing. Here, the front branch ornament 85 corresponds to the front ornament of the present invention, and the rear branch ornament 87 corresponds to the rear ornament of the present invention. Further, the front decorative frame portion 81 corresponds to the decorative frame portion of the present invention.

  The window decoration 89 is always disposed at the upper right side of the display window 91a in the back-side annular frame portion 82, and can change the size of the visible area with respect to the display screen 115a of the effect display device 115 by operation. Yes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the window decoration 89 includes a rectangular frame portion 891 having an opening at the center portion, and a plurality of blockages arranged in parallel in the vertical direction within the opening of the frame portion 891. A plate 892, a shaft support portion (not shown) that rotatably supports both ends of each closing plate 892 with respect to the frame portion 891, and a string-like opening / closing string portion that sequentially connects both end portions of each closing plate 892 from above 894. The frame portion 891 is fixedly attached to the case member 124. Further, the shaft support portion is provided above the center of each closing plate 892, while the opening / closing string portion 894 is connected below the center of each closing plate 892. For this reason, in a normal state in which the opening / closing string portion 894 is not pulled up, the closing plate 892 is suspended by its own weight, and the opening of the frame portion 891 is blocked. That is, the effect displayed on the display screen 115a behind the window decoration 89 is partially blocked to make it invisible. When the opening / closing string portion 894 is pulled up, a force for rotating the closing plate 892 against the dead weight of the closing plate 892 is applied, and each closing plate 892 is approximately 90 so that its lower end faces forward. Rotate degrees. That is, the front and back surfaces of adjacent closing plates 892 face each other, and a gap is formed between each closing plate 892 (see FIG. 26B). For this reason, it becomes possible to visually recognize the display screen 115 a located behind the window decoration 89 in the opening in the frame portion 891.

  By the way, the rear branch ornament 87 and the window ornament 89 described above are movable ornaments that are always provided in the display window 91a, but in this example, two movable ornaments that can appear and disappear with respect to the display window 91a. Things are also provided. Specifically, an alternating ornament 140 that has the shape of an alternating building and can appear at the lower left portion of the display window 91a, and a stall ornament 141 that has the shape of a stand and can appear at the lower right portion of the display window 91a is provided. It has been. The alternating ornament 140 and the stand ornament 141 are supported so as to be slidable in the horizontal direction, and are connected to a driving mechanism (not shown) so as to reciprocate.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from obliquely upper right rear, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from obliquely upper right rear.
The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the back side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 9) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 9). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) is provided in a state in which the first space portion is separated in order to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. Yes. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged behind the rear surface of the game board 5 so that the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. Thus, a first space portion for avoiding interference with the rear portion of the display window frame member 91 and the effect display device 115 is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. It has become.

  Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 4) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position on a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. Yes.

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. The ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the concave portion of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear side of the main body frame] A description will be given based on Figs.
On the rear side of the front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3, one side (left side in FIG. 5) of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12 is below the launch rail 19. A launching device unit 194 in which a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 for operating the launching hammer, etc. are assembled to the mounting substrate 193 and unitized. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 197 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 196. A payout control board box 198 is mounted. The payout control board 197 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 172 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1 from the upper right rear.
The rear ends of the display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) and the main control board box 132 disposed behind the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening opened in the center of the mechanism mounting body 13. Yes. And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 that protrudes forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 on the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in the closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 210 covers the entire display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) behind the game board 5 and a portion from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 132 by the rear cover body 210. It has become. As a result, the board connector (mainly the board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board 116) of the main control board 131 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 132 is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 132 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 210. The inspection connector 218 disposed on the main control board 131 is exposed below the main control board box 132, and the inspection connector on the main control board 131 is closed with the rear cover body 210 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 218 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233 are provided in the rear cover body 210, and internal heat is released from these many heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 210 is provided with a large number of slit-like heat radiation holes 230 extending from the peripheral wall portion 213 to the rear wall portion 212, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 212 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 231 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 232 and a predetermined number of horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 pass through the lower portion of the rear wall 212. It is installed.

  Further, the horizontally long rectangular heat radiation holes 233 have a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 235 sealed by the seal screws (sealing members) of the main control board box 132. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 210 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 235 of the main control board box 132 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 233. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 235 of the main control board box 132 can be easily visually confirmed. Further, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall part 213 of the rear cover body 210, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper side wall part 213C is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 237 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 150 (the rear wall surface of the rail component 139). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 237 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 237.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holder 237 is integrally formed on the rear cover body 210 and the power cord is held, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Plate, etc. at Rear Lower Part of Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 7.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover 210 and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the award and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 254 that houses the interface board 252 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 253. The interface board 252 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 197, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 197. Electrical connection is possible.

[Configuration of Special Symbol Display] This will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, four LEDs (not shown) are arranged on the left side of the lower edge portion of the display window frame member 91, and the arrangement of these LEDs functions as a special symbol display.

  In the present embodiment, the function of the special symbol display can be realized by turning on / off the LED. For example, when the start winning prize is triggered, the four LEDs blink in various patterns to display the variation state of the special symbol. Then, when a certain fluctuation time is over, the stop state in which the special symbol is determined is displayed by the turn-on / off display pattern of the four LEDs. Thereby, when the lottery is performed, the result information is notified by turning on / off the LED. Note that the control of the special symbol variation display and stop display by turning on / off the LED is performed by the main control board 131.

Specifically, each LED is a light emission type of one color (for example, red), and each LED can switch a display pattern in two ways of “off” and “on”. Therefore, a total of 16 patterns (2 ⁴ = 16) of lighting / light-off display patterns when four LEDs are arranged can be prepared. Although only one color is shown here for convenience of explanation, the lighting colors of the LEDs may be two or more colors. Also, the LEDs need not be arranged in one place, may be arranged separately, and do not need to be particularly arranged on the board surface. Or you may display a special symbol by five or more LED, and you may display using 7 segment LED.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two jackpot modes are prepared as modes in which a profit is given to the player, and these are (1) “normal (non-probable) jackpot”, (2) “ It is distinguished by “probable big hit”.
(1) “Normal (non-probable change) big hit” is, for example, a round operation that opens and closes the attacker device 98 in a constant pattern for up to 30 seconds, and repeats up to 15 rounds. It is called. The player can win a lot of prize balls by winning the game balls in the big prize opening during the big hit game. Note that each round operation ends when either 30 seconds elapses or 10 winning balls are counted. The big hit game ends when the round operation is completed 15 times.

  (2) The “probable big hit” is to enable a big hit game similar to the above (1), but after the big hit game is finished, the probability of the next big hit is set higher than normal (for example, the normal big hit game) When the jackpot probability is 1/320, a privilege of changing to 5 / fold 1/64) is added. For this reason, when the player wins a promising big hit, the next big hit probability becomes high, and it is possible to continuously win the big hit (so-called consecutive resort).

  In addition, the specific numerical values referred to in the above (1) and (2) are the best in the practice of the present invention. In addition, these numerical values can be variously changed and are not limited by the best numerical values.

  Further, when the probability variation state (high probability state) is caused by the “probability big hit” in the above (2), the random variation maintenance lottery (falling lottery) may be performed every time the start winning prize is triggered. The maintenance lottery is performed with a certain probability, and when the lottery is lost with this maintenance lottery, a process of internally returning from the high probability state to the low probability state (normal probability) is performed.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram schematically showing a control configuration.
The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 310 and a group of the peripheral boards 311, and among these, the group of the main board 310 plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, awards, etc.). Sphere payout etc.) are controlled, and a group of peripheral substrates 311 controls the rendering operation (movable decoration, light emission decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).

  The main board 310 includes a main control board 131 and a payout control board 197. The main control board 131 includes a CPU 314 as a central processing unit, a ROM 315 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 316 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 314 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 315, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 311 and the payout control board 197. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 131 and information such as input signals. Detection signals from the gate sensor 317, the start port sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the V prize winning sensor 330, and the like are input to the main control board 131. On the other hand, the main control board 131 outputs a drive signal to the solenoid 331, the special symbol display 332, the normal symbol display 112a, and the like. The payout control board 197 includes a CPU 333 as a central processing unit, a ROM 334 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 335 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 197 processes the command signal input from the main control board 131 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170. Thereby, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 131 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 197 to the main control board 131.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 includes, for example, a plurality of electrical decoration control boards 337 and 338, a waveform control board 339, and a movable ornament control board 340 in addition to the sub-integrated board 336. Between the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 336, communication in only one direction is performed between the input / output interface and the input interface, and the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 336 communicate with each other. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  The sub-integrated board 336 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 350, the ROM 351, the RAM 352, and the like, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. Bi-directional communication is performed between the sub-integrated board 336 and the other electric decoration control boards 337 and 338, the waveform control board 339, and the movable ornament control board 340 with each input / output interface. The first lighting control board 337 is mainly connected with a holding ball lamp 60 and a decoration lamp 353 including the side decoration device 52 and the like, and the holding from the sub-integrated board 336 to the lighting control board 337 is held. When the lighting signal of the bulb lamp 60 or the decoration lamp 353 is transmitted, the electric decoration control board 337 performs processing for lighting the lamps 60 and 353 in response to the signal. An effect lamp 354 is connected to the second illumination control board 338 together with the effect display device 115. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 115 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 336 to the illumination control board 338, the illumination control board 338 receives this and performs a process of actually operating the effect display device 115.

  The waveform control board 339 performs processing for generating and transmitting / receiving waveform signals such as inaudible ultrasonic waves as well as audible sound waves as acoustic outputs. For example, when an acoustic output command is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 336 to the waveform control board 339, the waveform control board 339 receives this and performs processing for driving the speakers 18 and 57 described above. In addition, an ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 is connected to the waveform control board 339, and the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 enables ultrasonic communication between a plurality of platforms. Normally, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are installed side by side in the island facility of the hall, but between the pachinko machines 1 equipped with the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356, mutual ultrasonic communication is possible. By using this communication function, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 can synchronize the effect operation or exchange game information between specific stands.

  The movable ornament control board 340 includes five movable ornaments, that is, driving means for operating the front branch ornament 85, the rear branch ornament 87, the window ornament 89, the alternating ornament 140, and the stand ornament 141. The details will be described later), and when an operation signal of the movable ornament is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 336 to the movable ornament control substrate 340, the movable ornament control substrate 340 receives each of the movable ornament control substrates 340. Performs processing to activate decorations.

  The electrical control boards 337, 338, the waveform control board 339, and the movable ornament control board 340 are also CPUs 357, 358, 359, 341 as central processing units, and ROMs 370, 371, 372, as read-only memories, respectively. 342 and RAMs 373, 374, 375, and 343 as readable and writable memories.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 131 (particularly the CPU 314) will be described.

[Starting winning process] The process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 14 shows a start winning process routine.
In this start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a start win during the game (step S101). Specifically, when a detection signal is input from the start port sensor 318 corresponding to the above-described pitching device 96, it is determined that there is a start prize, and if no detection signal is input, it is determined that there is no start prize. Is done.

  If it is determined that there is a start prize (YES in step S101), it is next determined whether or not the number of start suspensions is less than the maximum of 4 (step S102). If the start pending number has already reached 4 at this time (NO), the start winning process routine is returned as it is. On the other hand, if the number of start-up holds is less than 4 (YES), a hold storage process is performed (step S103). In the hold storage process, for example, “1” is added to the hold number counter secured in the RAM 316, and the number of lights of the hold ball lamp 60 (LED) is increased by one.

  In the hold storage process, a random value is acquired together. The random value acquired at this time includes, for example, a jackpot determining random number, a jackpot design random number, a variable variation random number (variable variation counter), an effect display pattern random number, and the like. Of these, the big hit determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not the big hit. The next jackpot symbol random number is used when the jackpot determination random number is determined to be a jackpot, and more specifically, a display pattern that is stopped and displayed by the special symbol indicator 332 (lights on four LEDs) This is a random number for specifying a state combination pattern. The variable variation random number (variable variation counter) is a random number for varying the symbol variation time by the special symbol display 332. The effect display pattern random number is a random number for specifying a variable display pattern of effect display displayed on the effect display device 115. When the above random number values are acquired and stored in, for example, the RAM 316, the suspension storage process is finished and the present routine is returned.

[Game Operation Processing] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 15 shows a routine of the game operation process accompanying the start winning.
In this game operation process, it is first determined whether or not there is a start suspension (step S201). Specifically, when the value of the hold number counter is not 0, it is determined that there is a start hold (YES), and then it is determined whether or not the special symbol (lighted state) in the special symbol display 332 is an unchanged state. (Step S202). At this time, if the variable symbol display has not yet started on the special symbol display 332 (YES), a hold shift process is executed (step S203).

  In the hold shift process, the value of the hold number counter is decremented by “1”, and the process of shifting the contents of each random number value stored in the hold storage area of the RAM 316 is performed. Subsequently, a special figure variation setting process is executed (step S204). Here, the variation time of the special symbol and the display pattern when the variation is stopped are set. The contents of the special figure variation setting process will be described later in detail using still another flowchart (FIGS. 16 and 17).

  When the special figure variation setting process (step S204) is completed, an information output process (step S205) is executed next. Here, a control information command is generated and transmitted from the main control board 131 to the sub-integrated board 336. . Based on the received control information command, the sub-integrated board 336 controls the control information of the main control board 131 (start winning / holding presence / absence, special symbol fluctuation / stop display mode, hit determination result, probability fluctuation presence / absence, and effect image The fluctuation pattern etc.) is interpreted, and a predetermined performance operation is controlled.

  In the game operation process of FIG. 15, a hit determination process (step S206) is finally performed. It should be noted that the value of the hold number counter is 0 at the start of the game operation process (NO in step S201), or the special symbol display 332 is changing even if the value of the hold number counter is not 0 (in step S202). If NO, in either case, the information output process (step S205) and the hit determination process (step S206) are executed bypassing the hold shift process (step S203) and the special figure fluctuation setting process (step S204).

  In the hit determination process (step S206), the hit flag set at the start of the variation of the special symbol is referred to, and if the hit flag is set, another process (FIG. 18) is executed.

[Details of Special Figure Variation Setting Process (Step S204)] A description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 16 shows the contents of the special figure fluctuation setting process A included in the special figure fluctuation setting process, and FIG. 17 shows the contents of the special figure fluctuation setting process B.
In the special figure fluctuation setting process A, the special symbol display 332 sets the fluctuation time and selects the display pattern at the time of stopping mainly based on the lottery result. Specifically, the result of the lottery is determined based on the jackpot determination random number that has already been acquired (step S301), and if it is a win (hit) (YES), the hit variation setting process (step S302) is performed. Executed. Note that “winning” here means that either (1) normal jackpot or (2) probability variation jackpot is met.

  On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is out of lane, that is, it is determined that none of (1) and (2) is true (NO), the variable fluctuation random number that has already been acquired (variable fluctuation) The value of the counter is compared with a predetermined value (for example, 1024) (step S303). The variable fluctuation random number is acquired within a range of 0 to 65535, for example. If this random number value is less than 1024 (YES), the variable fluctuation setting process (step S304) is executed. On the contrary, if the value of the random number for variable fluctuation is 1024 or more (NO), the fluctuation timer is set through each determination in step S305 or step S306. The variation timer is a timer for setting the variation time by the special symbol display 332. Specifically, if the current start pending number is “0” to “2” (YES in step S305), the variation timer is predetermined. Is set to a relatively long 10 seconds (step S307). Similarly, if the start hold number is “3” (YES in step S306), the variable timer is set to a relatively medium 8 seconds (step S308), and if the start hold number is “4” (step S308) In step S306, NO), the variation timer is set to a relatively short 6 seconds (step S309) (so-called holding time is short). In any case, when the variation timer is set, a special symbol stop pattern is subsequently selected (steps S310 to S312). For the stop pattern, the combination of the lighting states of the four LEDs is appropriately selected from patterns that do not correspond to any hit mode.

  When the above special figure fluctuation setting process A is summarized, if the lottery result corresponds to any hit, the special symbol fluctuation display is started after another hit fluctuation setting process (step S302) is executed. (Step S313). On the other hand, if the lottery result does not correspond to any hit (displacement), another variable variation setting process (step S304) with a distribution ratio of 1/64 according to the value of the acquired variable variation random number (variable variation counter). ) Is executed, but in other cases (63/64), the change display of the special symbol (step S313) is started after the time of the change timer is set in three stages according to the number of start pending It becomes.

  Here, the variable variation setting process in step S304 is based on the concept of “outlier reach variation”. In other words, when the symbol is removed by lottery, the variation time of the special symbol is gradually shortened according to the number of start suspensions (steps S307 to S309). By changing the variation time to be longer or shorter, or changing the special symbol stop pattern, it is difficult to make the player notice that the variation is out of place. In addition, in order to distinguish this “out” from normal “out”, it is referred to as “special out”. In this variable fluctuation setting process, for example, the fluctuation time is distributed in six ways according to the table shown in Table 1 below.

  On the other hand, in the hit fluctuation setting process in step S302, the fluctuation time is distributed into six ways according to the table shown in Table 2 below, for example, using the variable fluctuation random number (variable fluctuation counter) values from 0 to 65535. It is done. As is clear from the comparison between Tables 1 and 2, the variation time at the time of hitting is set to be longer than the variation time at the time of special deviation. In other words, the longer the variation time, the higher the expected value that is a big hit. When this hit special fluctuation setting process is executed, “1” is set to the internal hit flag, and this routine is returned.

  FIG. 17 shows the contents of the special figure fluctuation execution process B included in the special figure fluctuation setting process (step S204 in FIG. 16). When the variation of the special symbol is started by the previous special symbol variation setting process A, it is determined here whether or not it is during the variation period (step S401). Specifically, whether or not it is during the fluctuation period can be determined by referring to the above-described fluctuation timer. If the fluctuation timer is activated, it is determined that the fluctuation period is in effect (YES). Conversely, if the variation timer is stopped, it is determined that the variation period is not in effect (NO).

  If it is determined in step S401 that it is during the special symbol fluctuation period, then the fluctuation display control process (step S402) is executed. Here, for the four LEDs constituting the special symbol display 332, for example, while obtaining a counter value of 0 to 15, these are assigned to an 8-bit value, and using this value, a total of four switches (for four LEDs) Is switched every 40 ms. Thereby, the high speed fluctuation | variation by the special symbol display 332 is implement | achieved, while four LED blinks. Here, the lighting / extinguishing of the LED is controlled with reference to the counter value, but the lighting / extinguishing pattern of the LED can be switched using, for example, a predetermined variation pattern table.

  Thereafter, when the fluctuation timer counts up and the fluctuation period ends, it is determined that the special symbol fluctuation period is not in effect (NO), and then stop pattern display control (step S403) is executed. In this stop pattern display control, the on / off display pattern data of the stop pattern already selected in the special figure variation setting process A (FIG. 16) or the like is transmitted to the special symbol display 332. In addition, it is not necessary to transmit pattern data at every interruption period (for example, 4 ms), and it is preferable to adjust the light emission luminance of the LED by appropriately sampling.

[About jackpot processing] It demonstrates based on FIG.
FIG. 18 shows the contents of the jackpot process.
When the condition device operates internally and the big hit process is executed, first, a predetermined round counter is initialized (step S501). The round counter is secured in, for example, the RAM, and the value of the round counter is reset with the initialization. The round counter is for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game, and when the value reaches the set maximum number of times, the big hit process ends.

  After the round counter is initialized, “0” is set in a predetermined winning ball counter (step S502), and then the big winning opening (attacker device 98) is opened (step S503). Then, in the next step S504, it is determined whether or not the opening period of the big prize opening is within the set maximum period (for example, 30 seconds). If the opening period is within the set maximum period (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (step S505). At this time, if the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (YES), it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the count sensor corresponding to the big winning opening is turned on (step S506). When the count sensor is turned ON by winning a prize at the big winning opening (YES), “1” is added to the winning ball counter in the next step S507, and the determination in step S504 is performed again. Alternatively, if there is no winning in the big winning opening in step S506 and the count sensor is not ON (NO), the determination in step S504 is performed without adding the winning ball number counter.

  In the case of “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, one round ends when either the set maximum period of 30 seconds elapses or the winning ball reaches 10 counts. . If either of these two conditions is satisfied, the determination in step S504 or step S505 is negative (NO), so that the big prize opening is closed to end the round (step S508). Then, in the next step S509, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter has reached a set maximum continuation count (for example, 15 rounds).

  If the value of the round counter has not reached the set maximum number of continuations (15 rounds) (NO in step S509), then “1” is added to the value of the round counter (step S510) and the winning ball counter is set to “0”. (Step S502).

  The above processing is the content corresponding to the processing of the first round in the “normal big hit” or “probability big hit”. Thereafter, when the round operation is repeated and it is determined that the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum continuation count (15 rounds) (YES in step S509), the jackpot processing is ended there.

[Details of Effect Display by Effect Display Device and Effect by Movable Decoration] The description will be made with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 19 shows the contents of the control process in the sub-integrated board 336, and FIG. 20 shows the contents of the control process in the illumination control board 338. 21 and 22 show functional configurations in the effect display control, and FIGS. 23 and 24 show configurations of various tables. FIGS. 25 to 27 are explanatory views showing specific examples of effects by the movable ornament, and FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing examples of effects in the sub-region of the display screen.

  By the way, the processing described so far is purely related to the control of the game operation by the main control board 131, but when the sub integrated board 336 receives the control information command from the main control board 131, various processes are performed based on this. An effect process can be executed.

  More specifically, as described above, the main control board 131 acquires the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, the variable variation random number, the effect display pattern random number, and the like in the hold storage process (S103). Based on random numbers, information on presence / absence of jackpot (whether command), information indicating whether it is “ordinary jackpot” or “probable bonus jackpot” in case of jackpot (probability change / non-probability change command), and type of production display pattern Information relating to the variation time of the special symbol (variation display pattern command) is set as a variation start command and transmitted from the main control board 131 to the sub-integrated board 336 (S205).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 21, the main board 310 is pre-stored with a big hit determination table 411, a big hit symbol table 412, a hit varying time varying table 413, and a deviation varying time varying table 414. Based on these tables 411 to 414, whether or not the lottery is selected, the stop symbol on the special symbol display 332, and the variation time are determined. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the jackpot determination table 411 shows the relationship between the jackpot determination random number value and whether or not the jackpot is successful (including the type of jackpot). The random numbers NA1 to NA2 correspond to “probable big hits”, NA3 to NA4 correspond to normal big hits, and NA5 to NA6 correspond to “out”. Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the jackpot symbol table 412 shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the stop symbol in the special symbol indicator 332. The respective ranges divided into groups are associated with the lighting states of the four LEDs. Since the variation time table 413 for hitting time is as shown in the above-mentioned table 2, and the table for variable time variation 414 at the time of losing is as shown in the above-mentioned table 1, detailed explanation is given here. Omitted.

  The main board 310 has a big hit for extracting a big hit determination random number from a random counter (not shown) when a winning to the ball entering device 96 is detected by the ball entering state detecting means (game state detecting means) 318. Random number extraction means 416 for determination and big hit symbol random number extraction means 417 for extracting big hit symbol random numbers are provided. In addition, a random time random number extraction unit 418 is provided for extracting a random number for variable time based on the random number for determination and the random number for jackpot symbol. When the big hit determination random number extraction means 416 extracts the big hit determination random number, the big hit determination symbol 430 for determining whether or not the big hit is determined using the big hit determination table 411 and the big hit symbol random number extraction means 417 determine the big hit symbol. When the random number for use is extracted, a stop symbol determining means 431 for determining a stop symbol in the special symbol display 332 using the jackpot symbol table 412 is provided. Further, when the random time for variation time is extracted by the random number extraction unit for variation time 418 and it is determined that the big hit is determined by the determination unit 430, the variation time of the special symbol is determined using the variable table 413 for varying the hit time. On the other hand, when the random time for fluctuation time is extracted and determined to be out of place by the success / failure determination means 430, the fluctuation for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol using the out-of-run time fluctuation time table 414 Time determination means 432 is provided.

  The main board 310 has a special symbol indicator 332 that starts the special symbol variation and, after the variation time determined by the variation time determination unit 432 has elapsed, the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determination unit 431. When the special symbol variation control means 434 for stopping the fluctuation and the winning / decision determining means 430 determine that the big hit is made, after the special symbol fluctuation is stopped, a game state advantageous to the player (that is, the big hit processing of FIG. 18) is generated. Control including an advantageous gaming state generating means 433 to be executed, a success / failure command related to the presence / absence of a big hit determined by the success / failure determination means 430 before the start of the change of the special symbol, and a change display command corresponding to the change mode (time) of the special symbol Command transmission means 435 for transmitting a command is provided.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, when the sub integrated board 336 receives a change start command from the main control board 131 (YES in step S601), the effect display device 115 is based on the received change start command. The variation mode at is set (step S602). Specifically, a variation display pattern corresponding to the variation display pattern command is set, and a final stop symbol in the decorative symbol sequence is determined based on the success / failure command and the probability variation / non-accuracy variation command. For example, in the case of “probable big hit”, one symbol is determined as the final stop symbol from among a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to the probable big hit. In addition, the sub-integrated board 336 has random number generation means (not shown), acquires a random number, and adds a big hit announcement mode according to the acquired random number. Further, the sub integrated board 336 sets these determined fluctuation modes as fluctuation start commands for the electric decoration control boards 337 and 338, the waveform control board 339, and the movable ornament control board 340 (step S603). Specifically, a variable display pattern command, a final stop symbol command, an effect pattern command, and the like are set. Then, these set fluctuation start commands are transmitted to the respective control boards 337, 338, 339, 340 (step S604). Thereby, on these control boards 337, 338, 339, and 340, an effect display corresponding to the lottery result is performed, a sound is generated in accordance with the effect display, and each movable ornament is operated. Is possible.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 20, when the illumination control board 338 receives a change start command from the sub-integrated board 336 (YES in step S701), the change mode in the effect display device 115 is changed based on the change start command. After setting (step S702), the effect display device 115 is controlled (step S703). Specifically, the variable display pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set, and the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol sequence is set based on the final stop symbol command. In addition, an effect corresponding to the effect pattern command is determined, and more specific effects such as a step effect and a development effect described later are added. That is, the illumination control board 338 has random number generation means (random counter), and can add a more specific effect form to each variation pattern in the effect display device 115. . As described above, in this example, the selection process of the variation pattern is shared by the main control board 131, the sub-integrated board 111, and the illumination control board 338. Thus, in the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 111, In addition to reducing the processing burden, the fluctuation pattern is complicated, and the entertainment interest is improved.
In the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, only the variable start command reception process related to the effect control is described among the command reception processes in the sub-integrated board 336 and the illumination control board 338. That is, here, processing for a command at power-on or a command at the time of abnormality is omitted.

Incidentally, in the effect display device 115 of this example, as described above with reference to FIG. 12, the display screen 115 a includes the main region 120 that is visually recognized through the display window 91 a of the display window frame member 91, and It is divided into a sub-region 121 that is visually recognized through the game board 5 from the outside, and the main region 120 and the sub-region 121 produce different display modes. First, an effect on the main area 120 will be described.
As the effect image displayed in the main area 120, a decorative pattern displayed in a cyclic manner, and a plurality of images are developed and displayed in stages according to a predetermined order while the decorative design is changing (before the reach state). Includes step effects. Hereinafter, the decorative design and the step effect will be described in detail.

(About decorative designs)
In this example, for example, three decorative symbol sequences of left, middle, and right are set as the decorative symbols, and are variably displayed for each decorative symbol sequence. A series of decorative symbols is composed of a main decorative symbol with numbers “0” to “9” and sub-decorative symbols made up of pictures. The main decorative symbols are displayed in ascending or descending numerical order. In addition, a sub-decoration pattern is arranged between the main decoration symbols to form a series of decoration symbol sequences. The main decorative design and the secondary decorative design are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom with periodicity, and the display is changed in the order of left decorative design sequence → right decorative design sequence → middle decorative design sequence. When the game stops and the three decorative symbols are aligned with a combination of jackpot decorative symbols (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”), the special game animation is displayed as a jackpot. In particular, two decorative symbols that have already stopped on the active line (the left decorative symbol and the left decorative symbol) at the stage before the final stop symbol sequence (the middle decorative symbol sequence) that is stopped last among the three decorative symbol sequences is stopped. When the right decorative symbols are the same as each other, the reach state is established with these decorative symbols as the first reach forming symbols. The main decorative symbol is composed of a plurality of normal symbols (for example, even numbered symbols) indicating “normal jackpot” and a plurality of probability variable symbols indicating “probable large bonus”, and when a combination of jackpots is established by the normal symbol In the case where “normal big hit” is generated and a combination of big hits is established in the probability variation symbol, “probable big hit” is generated.

  In this example, the variation of the decorative symbol sequence in the effect display device 115 is controlled by the decorative symbol variation control means 467 (see FIG. 22), and the variation start time is after the start of the variation of the special symbol. The change stop is made before the stop of the special symbol change. Thus, at the start and stop of the variable symbol display, the effect display device 115 does not perform the effect display, thereby preventing the confusing display on the effect display device 115 with respect to the special symbol variable display. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing whether or not the player is hit during the production of the production display device 115, that is, to impair the production effect.

(Step production)
In the step effect, the period from the first step to the last step is divided in time series, and different images (moving images) are defined for each step. A plurality of effect patterns are set so that the number of steps developed and displayed in stages is different from each other. That is, a plurality of effect patterns having different numbers of steps are stored in the effect symbol storage means 455 (see FIG. 22) as step effects. For example, when an effect pattern having one step is selected, When only an image in one step is displayed and an effect pattern having four steps is selected, the images in the first step to the fourth step can be developed and displayed in stages. Further, this step effect can be derived as a jackpot notice display within a predetermined period from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol sequence in the effect display device 115 until it reaches the reach state. The appearance rate is distributed so that the greater the number of steps that are developed and displayed, the higher the reliability of the jackpot. The jackpot reliability is generated depending on the selection ratio when there are a plurality of effects having different probabilities of being selected as effects at the time of losing. For example, a performance with a lower selection rate has higher reliability for a big hit and an expected value becomes higher.

  Next, a functional configuration in the effect display control of the above-described effect, that is, a functional configuration realized as an effect program will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, the control information command transmitted from the main board 310 (corresponding to the main control means) via the sub integrated board 336 is sent to the illumination control board 338 (corresponding to the sub control means) by the command receiving means. When received by 451, various functions for controlling the effect display device 115 are provided.

  That is, a hit step effect mode table 452 (hereinafter referred to as a hit effect mode table 452) and a miss step effect mode table 453 (hereinafter referred to as a fail time effect mode table 453) are stored in advance. Based on these tables 452 and 453, the effect mode in the step effect is determined.

  First, the production mode tables 452 and 453 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 24A, the winning effect mode table 452 is used in the case of a big hit, and shows the relationship between the random number for determining the effect (described later) and the effect mode (the effect pattern in the step effect here). It is shown. Further, the off-step effect production mode table 453 is a table used in the case of a deviation, and shows the relationship between the random number for production determination and the production pattern, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the illumination control board 338 includes an effect random number extracting means 457 for extracting a step effect determining random number from a random counter (not shown), and an effect mode determining means for determining an effect pattern of the step effect. 458. The effect mode determining means 458 functions as a part of the effect display control means of the present invention. When receiving the control command via the command receiving means 451, the effect random number extracting means 457 extracts the step effect random number. In addition, if the success / failure command included in the control command indicates a big hit, a step effect pattern is obtained from the step effect random number extracted by the step effect random number extracting means 457 and the hit effect mode table 452. On the other hand, if the success / failure command indicates a failure, the step effect pattern is determined from the step effect random number extracted by the effect random number extracting means 457 and the effect display mode table 453 at the time of failure. is there. Specifically, when the success / failure command indicates a big hit and the extracted step effect random numbers are included in the range of “0” to “55”, the first step to the fourth step are included. When step effect pattern 1 (PT1) is selected and the same condition (the received control command is the same), the extracted step effect random numbers are included in the range of “56” to “96”. In this case, when the step effect pattern 2 (PT2) including the first step to the third step is selected and the extracted random number for step effect is included in the range of “97” to “119”. When the step effect pattern 3 (PT3) including the first step and the second step is selected and the extracted step effect random numbers are included in the range of “120” to “127”. , Step effect pattern 4 composed of only the first step (PT4) is selected. On the other hand, if the success / failure command indicates a failure, step effect pattern 1 (PT1) is selected when the extracted random number for step effect is included in the range of “0” to “7”. If the extracted step effect random number is included in the range of “8” to “39”, the step effect pattern 2 (PT2) is selected, and the extracted step effect random number is When included in the range of “40” to “79”, the step effect pattern 3 (PT3) is selected, and the extracted random number for step effect is included in the range of “80” to “127”. If so, step effect pattern 4 (PT4) is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, at the time of hitting, the distribution ratio (for example, 44%) of the step effect pattern 1 (PT1) is the highest, and then the distribution ratio (step 2 (PT2)) ( For example, 32%) is set high. On the other hand, at the time of deviation, the distribution ratio (for example, 38%) of the step performance pattern 4 (PT4) is the highest, and then the distribution ratio (for example, 31%) of the step performance pattern 3 (PT3) is increased. Is set to That is, at the time of hitting, it is easier to derive the step effect pattern 1 having the effects of the first step to the fourth step as compared with the case of the release. That is, an image that can appear in the second half is likely to be displayed at the time of a big hit.

  Then, the effect pattern of the step effect determined by the effect mode determining means 458 is extracted from the effect pattern storage means (not shown) and sent to the effect display control means 475. The effect display control means 475 reads out the images of those effects from the effect image storage means 455 and derives them in the main area 120 of the effect display device 115. That is, the effect display control means 475 has the moving image display control means 476 and displays a step effect moving image on the main area 120 of the effect display device 115.

  On the other hand, a decorative symbol variation control means 467 is provided as a functional configuration relating to the effect of the decorative symbol sequence. The decorative symbol variation control means 467 displays three decorative symbol sequences in the main area 120 of the effect display device 115 based on the control command received by the command receiving means 451, and the variation time included in the control command. The decorative symbol sequence is sequentially stopped based on the success / failure command or the like (that is, the lottery result). It should be noted that a combination of decorative symbols (stopped symbols) that have already stopped on the active line at the stage before the final stopped symbol sequence that is stopped last among a plurality of decorative symbol sequences is a specific decorative symbol. When the combination is satisfied, the reach state is established with the already-decorated decorative symbol as the first reach formation symbol. When the reach state is established, an effect indicating the reach state is displayed and a development effect can be derived.

  Next, an effect on the sub area 121 of the effect display device 115 will be described. The effect image displayed in the sub-region 121 includes a still image and a moving image, and can be switched from a still image to a moving image based on the effect content (for example, step effect) in the main area 120. . That is, as shown in FIG. 22, a still image display control unit 477 and a display mode switching unit 478 are provided as a functional configuration related to the effect. The still image display control means 477 displays a still image of a similar pattern (including the same) or a related pattern on the sub-region 121 to the pattern (pattern) of the three-dimensional decorative member 101 and the decorative sheet 105. . On the other hand, the display mode switching unit 478 switches the display mode in the sub area 121 from a still image to a moving image based on the moving image displayed in the main area 120. For example, display is possible when the effect pattern of the step effect determined by the effect mode determining means 458 is PT1 (effect pattern composed of the first step S1 to the fourth step S4).

  A specific example of the effect in the sub area 121 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 28, (a) is a still image displayed at normal time, and (b) is a moving image that can be displayed based on a step effect. In the still image shown in (a), a still image having a pattern suitable as the background of the decorative sheet 105 and the three-dimensional decorative member 101, such as the “mountain” pattern Y, is displayed in the sub-region 121. On the other hand, in the moving image shown in (b), the design “Y” of the “mountain” is erased, and an effect in which the character C3 and the character C4 are dynamically displayed is performed. The character C3 is a man wearing a yukata and wearing clogs and performing a cleaning operation using a broom, and the character C4 is a man wearing a belly band and a headband and moving around the display window frame member 91 I do. Further, as shown in (b), the logo of the gaming machine 1 is projected from the main area 120 corresponding to the display window 91a of the display window frame member 91 to the sub area 121 outside the display window 91a. “Bakabon 3” 163 may be displayed.

(Regarding production using movable decorations)
Next, a functional configuration in the movable ornament control board 340, that is, a functional configuration realized as an effect program will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, the movable ornament control board 340 has a front branch ornament 85, a rear branch ornament 87, a window ornament 89, and an alternating ornament on the basis of the effect manner determined by the effect manner determination means 458. A movable ornament control means 481 for operating at least one movable ornament among the item 140 and the stand ornament 141 is provided.

  Specifically, with respect to the front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87, the front branch drive means 483 and the rear branch drive means 484 configured by a solenoid or the like are controlled by the movable ornament control means 481. The front branch decorative object 85 and the rear branch decorative object 87 are swung in the vertical direction with respect to the front decorative frame portion 81. In other words, it produces a state in which the branches and leaves of the tree swing. The front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87 may be operated individually, but in this example, the operation timing is synchronized and swung in the same direction. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 25A, the front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87 are in a state where the branches and leaves extend substantially in the horizontal direction at the lower limit position, and FIG. 25B at the upper limit position. As shown in FIG. 4, the tip of the branches and leaves jumps upward. Further, when the front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87 reach the upper limit position, most of the rear branch ornament 87 overlaps the rear side of the front ornament frame 81, and the viewable region in the main region 120 becomes wider. . Therefore, in this example, when the front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87 are actuated to the upper limit position, a special effect may be displayed in that region. As a specific effect example, as shown in FIG. 25B, an image of “branches and leaves” K and images of children's characters C1 and C2 that play happily using the branches and leaves K can be exemplified. In FIG. 25, symbol S is a decorative symbol sequence, and the arrow symbol indicates that the symbol is changing.

  For the window decoration 89, the opening / closing window driving means 482 (see FIG. 22) composed of a solenoid or the like is controlled by the movable decoration control means 481 so as to be connected to the tip of the opening / closing string 894. The mechanism part is reciprocated linearly to switch between a state where the opening / closing string part 894 is pulled upward and a state where the lifting operation of the opening / closing string part 894 is released. When the lifting operation of the opening / closing string portion 894 is released, as shown in FIG. 26A, a plurality of closing plates 892 are suspended and the opening of the frame portion 891 is closed, that is, the display screen 115a. A part of the main region 120 is shielded. On the other hand, when the opening / closing string portion 894 is pulled up, as shown in FIG. 26B, the lower end of each closing plate 892 is lifted forward, thereby forming a gap between the adjacent closing plates 892, The shielded display screen 115a becomes visible. That is, it becomes possible to acquire more information in the effect display such as the character C3 being displayed.

  On the other hand, with respect to the alternating ornament 140, the alternating drive means 485 (see FIG. 22) composed of a solenoid or the like is controlled by the movable ornament control means 481, so that the inside of the display window frame member 91 (display window) is displayed. It is displaced between a state (see FIG. 27A) located at the lower left part in the frame member 91 and a state located outside the display window frame member 91 (left side of the display window frame member 91). In addition, for the stand decoration 141, the stand driving means 486 composed of a solenoid or the like is controlled by the movable decoration control means 481, so that the inside of the display window frame member 91 (inside the display window frame member 91) is controlled. It is displaced between a state (see FIG. 27B) located at the lower right part) and a state located outside the display window frame member 91 (right side of the display window frame member 91). In addition, since the game board of this example is comprised with the game board 5, it becomes possible to make it visible also in the state in which the alternating decoration 140 and the stand decoration 141 were located in the outer side of the display window frame member 91. FIG. That is, when it is located inside the display window frame member 91, it is combined with a dynamic effect (moving image) performed in the main area 120, while when it is located outside the display window frame member 91. It can be combined with a static effect performed in the sub-region 121. If the horizontal width of the front side upper frame portion 80 and the front side decorative frame portion 81 constituting the display window frame member 91 is larger than the horizontal widths of the alternating decorative object 140 and the stand decorative object 141, the display window frame member 91 changes the alternating decoration. It is also possible to shield the object 140 and the stand decoration 141 and make the objects 140 and 141 invisible.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the display of the effect display device 115 via the game board 5 in the display window 91a of the display window frame member (the front side upper frame part 80 and the front side decorative frame part 81). When recognizing the screen 115a, it is possible to visually recognize the effect by the image and a plurality of three-dimensional ornaments including the front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87. Therefore, an effect with a sense of perspective is created as a whole, and the presence of each decoration can be highlighted. In particular, the front branch ornament 85 disposed in front of the game board 5 and the rear branch ornament 87 disposed in the rear of the game board 5 have the same appearance. Perspective can be further enhanced, and the appearance of the decoration can be further improved. In addition, the two ornaments 85 and 87 are integrated, and a natural sense of production can be created.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the rear branch ornament 87 is located on the back side of the front branch ornament 85 because the rear branch ornament 87 is disposed higher than the front branch ornament 85. Thus, it is visually recognized in a form protruding from above. For this reason, it becomes possible to visually recognize the outline of the front branch ornament 85, and a sense of perspective can be surely generated. In addition, in the vertical direction, the lower portion of the rear branch ornament 87 is brought close to the portion overlapping the front branch ornament 85, so that the lower end portion of the rear branch ornament 87 is shielded by the front branch ornament 85, and the two The boundary between the decorative objects 85 and 87 can be made inconspicuous and the sense of unity can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87 are movable ornaments and move based on the contents of the production, so that the gaming state and the movement of the ornaments 85 and 87 It becomes possible to guess the lottery result while associating. That is, since the effect by the image and the effect by the decorative objects 85 and 87 are performed in association with each other, the sense of unity between the two becomes strong, and it is possible to realize an effect that is uniform as a whole. Therefore, the decorative objects 85 and 87 can be further emphasized, and the interest of the entire production can be enhanced. Furthermore, the two ornaments 85 and 87 move simultaneously, so that the ornaments 85 and 87 can be attracted a great deal of attention by vigorous changes. In particular, when the front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87 are operated in a state where a special effect with a high expectation value is displayed on the effect display device 115, the combination of both effects causes the player to It will be possible to greatly expand expectations.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87 are always arranged in front of the display screen 115a, so that the presence of these ornaments 85 and 87 is displayed. A part of the screen 115a is shielded and cannot be seen. Therefore, it is possible to generate a feeling of wanting to see an image hidden in the portion, and to increase interest in the production.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the same design (image of the branch leaves K) as the appearance of the front branch ornament 85 and the rear branch ornament 87 is displayed on the display screen 115a of the effect display device 115. Displayed as a part. That is, ornaments and designs having the same appearance are arranged in the front-rear direction. For this reason, the perspective as a whole effect is further emphasized. In addition, it becomes difficult to distinguish the decorative objects 85 and 87 from the image, and it is possible to create a natural sense of production.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, a plurality of decorative objects and the display screen 115a can be visually recognized in the display window 91a. Therefore, the region to be noticed is clarified, and the production can be fully enjoyed while confirming the game state performed on the game board 5 such as the rolling of the game ball.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the effect display device 115 has the effect display device 115 larger than the display window 91a, and therefore, when the effect display device 115 displays an effect or the like. The image on the display screen 115a is projected forward in a state of protruding from the display window 91a. Further, since the game board 5 forming the game area 37 is made of a permeable plate material, the player can visually recognize the image displayed on the display screen 115a in the display window 91a. It can also be visually recognized outside the display window frame member 91. For this reason, the display screen 115a can be a large screen that is not limited by the size of the display window 91a, and the image of the effect display device 115 can be viewed through the game board 5. Thus, it is possible to entertain a large screen without affecting the playability in the game area 37. In particular, the display window frame member 91 is used for effect display by changing the display modes of the main area 120 visually recognized in the display window 91a and the sub-area 121 visually recognized outside the display window frame member 91 from each other. It is possible to entertain different effects between the inside and the outside of the game machine, and to give the impression that the other display means is attached to the outside of the display window frame member 91, thereby creating a high-class feeling of the gaming machine 1. Furthermore, since the effect with much variation is performed in a relatively small area corresponding to the display window 91a, the effect of the image and the operation of the decoration can be easily recognized. In addition, in a relatively wide area outside the display window frame member 91, since there is little fluctuation, attention is not distracted and the game can be concentrated.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, since the three-dimensional decorative member 101 is disposed behind the game board 5, it can express a background that changes in the depth direction, for example, a three-dimensional landscape. It is possible to create an illusion with a sense of perspective with respect to the game area 37. Furthermore, since the effect display device 115 is arranged behind the three-dimensional decoration member 101, various decorations can be performed by combining the three-dimensional decoration member 101 and an image. In addition, since the image projected from the display screen 115a and the three-dimensional decoration member 101 and the game ball that rolls in the game area 37 are visually recognized, the attention is paid to the roll of the game ball. The image displayed on the display screen 115a and the three-dimensional decorative member can be enjoyed. That is, the image and the three-dimensional decorative member 101 function as a background, and a variety of atmospheres can be created for the game area 37.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the effect display device 115 and the three-dimensional decoration member 101 are configured separately from the game board 5, and therefore the effect display device 115 and the three-dimensional decoration member 101 can be removed. It becomes easy. In particular, the effect display device 115 is mounted in a state of being accommodated in the accommodating portion 126 of the case member 124, and therefore can be easily attached and detached and reused. Therefore, it is possible to provide an environment-friendly gaming machine that takes into account the impact on the environment.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the decorative sheet 105 is attached to the game board 5 and a part of the decorative sheet 105 is visually recognized in a state of overlapping with the three-dimensional decorative member 101. Furthermore, it is emphasized and the appearance of the decoration can be further improved. In particular, since the pattern of the three-dimensional decorative member 101 and the pattern of the decorative sheet 105 are related to each other, for example, a series of landscapes can be formed using these decorative members 101 and 105. , Can produce a magnificent background.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, since the decorative sheet 105 is attached to the back surface of the game board 5, the game ball rolling in the game area 37 is not affected. In addition, since the decorative sheet 105 is not driven into the game board 5 by the obstacle nail 100, the game board 5 can be easily peeled off even during recycling, for example. Further, since the decorative sheet 105 is a small area that is attached to only a part of the game board 5, it is possible to suppress a part of the decorative sheet 105 from being lifted or deformed.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, since the three-dimensional decorative member 101 is disposed on the non-projected portion of the game board 5 that is not opposed to the display screen 115a, the design is extended over the entire game board 5. Can increase the sex. In addition, since the display screen 115a of the effect display device 115 is not shielded by the three-dimensional decorative member 101, an effect using the display screen 115a of the effect display device 115 to the maximum is possible. In addition, by extending the three-dimensional decorative member 101 disposed on the non-projected portion of the game board 5 to a portion overlapping the display screen 115a, the edge of the display screen 115a is formed by the three-dimensional decorative member 101. Shielded. Therefore, the boundary between the image and the three-dimensional decorative member 101 on the display screen 115a can be made inconspicuous, and the sense of unity between the three-dimensional decorative member 101 and the image can be enhanced.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of decorations are arranged between the game board 5 and the effect display device 115, but only the rear branch decorations 87 may be arranged. However, if a plurality of types of movable ornaments are arranged and operated individually as in the above-described embodiment, the gorgeousness of the movable ornaments can be greatly improved, and the entertainment as an overall effect can be achieved. Can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the moving area is displayed in the main area 120. However, it is possible to operate the front branch ornament 85, the rear branch ornament 87, and the like in a state where a still image is displayed. . According to this, it becomes possible to pay more attention to the operation of the decorative objects 85 and 87 with the still image derived on the display screen 115a of the effect display device 115 as a background.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where a still image is displayed in the sub-region 121 at normal times is shown, but an effect by a moving image may always be displayed. However, if a still image, particularly a still image similar to or related to the three-dimensional decorative member 101 is displayed in the sub-region 121, the display outside the display window frame member 91 is integrated with the three-dimensional decorative member 101 and the like. Thus, the sub-region 121 of the display screen 115a can be viewed as a part of the three-dimensional decorative member 101. In other words, when the image in the sub area 121 is changed, the player can be surprised by the change in the beat. In other words, since the background of the game area that was a still image changes dynamically, it is possible to attract the player's attention by unexpected development.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the switch of the operation state of the movable ornament is shown based on the effect in the main area 120. However, the operation is performed when a predetermined game state is detected by the game state detection means 318 or the like. You may control to switch a state. Furthermore, you may make it switch the operating state of a movable ornament regularly or according to a player's operation.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a pachislot machine, a gaming machine in which the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine are combined, etc. The invention can be applied. That is, the present invention can be suitably applied to any gaming machine having a game board and a display screen.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of a game board unit. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board unit of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is AA sectional drawing in the game board unit of FIG. It is a front view which shows the structure and arrangement | positioning of the movable ornament arrange | positioned at a game board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which isolate | separates each component of a game board unit and shows diagonally from the upper right front. It is a block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the game operation | movement process accompanying a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special figure fluctuation setting process A contained in a special figure fluctuation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special figure fluctuation | variation setting process B. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control processing in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control process in an electrical decoration control board. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the effect display control in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding effect display control and a movable ornament control means. (A) shows the configuration of the jackpot determination table, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the jackpot symbol table. (A) shows the structure of the step effect mode table at the time of a hit, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the step effect mode table at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect by a movable ornament. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect by a movable ornament. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect by a movable ornament. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect in the sub area | region of a display screen.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
5 Game board 37 Game area 80 Front side upper frame part (shielding wall part)
81 Front side decorative frame (decorative frame, shielding wall)
85 Front branch ornaments (front ornaments, movable ornaments)
87 Rear branch ornaments (rear ornaments, movable ornaments)
91 display window frame member 91a display window 100 obstacle nail (obstacle member)
115 Production display device (display means)
115a Display screen 120 Main area 121 Sub area 170 Ball dispensing device (dispensing device)
194 Launcher unit (Launcher)
318 Start port sensor (game state detection means, winning state detection means)
475 Production display control means 481 Movable ornament control means 455 Production symbol storage means 458 Production mode determination means (production display control means)
475 Production display control means 481 Movable ornament control means

Claims (1)

A gaming board made of a plate material having a predetermined thickness and having a gaming area formed on the front side;
Display means disposed on the rear side of the game board via a gap and having a display screen on the front surface that is visible through the game board;
A display window frame member mounted on the front surface of the game board and having a display window formed thereon;
A front decoration positioned inside the display window in the display window frame member and disposed in front of the game board;
A rear decoration disposed between the game board and the display means and visible through the game board within the display window of the display window frame member;
A launching device for launching a game medium to the game area in response to an operation of an operation handle;
A number of obstacle members disposed on the game board and changing a rolling direction of the game medium;
A start port disposed through a through hole formed in the game board and through which the game medium can be won;
A winning state detecting means for detecting that the gaming medium has won a prize at the start port;
A payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game media in response to detection of the game media by at least the winning state detection means;
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on detection of the game medium by the winning state detection means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
An effect display control means for determining an effect based on the lottery result of the lottery means and displaying the effect on the display means.

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