JP2007111442A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, allowing a game player to surely operate an operating means, so that his interest in the game can be improved. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 10 includes: a game board 14 having a game area 15 where a game ball rolls; a body frame 12 holding the game board 14; a shooting handle 26 provided on the body frame 12 for shooting a game ball to the game board 14; an upper tray 20 provided on the body frame 12 to store the game ball and supply the game ball to the shooting handle 26; and an exterior cover 21 serving both as an exterior for the upper tray 20 and a means for actuating tact switches 80, 81, 82 by the operation of the game player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, or a slot machine.

  Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines are provided with various operation buttons that are operated by a player, in addition to launching means for launching a game ball. In particular, in recent years, there are an increasing number of pachinko machines equipped with effect buttons that can change the effect image while viewing the effect image including the character image displayed on the liquid crystal display device.

  For example, a pachinko gaming machine has been proposed in which an effect operation button is provided below the front side of the game frame, and an effect display in a specific mode is performed according to the operation of the effect operation button (see Patent Document 1). .

In addition to such production operation buttons, recent pachinko machines are provided with many types of buttons such as a selection button used when displaying a game history or the like, a determination button, a ball lending button, and the like.
JP 2005-198685 A

  However, even in such a gaming machine, it is difficult for the player's eyes to reach when it is necessary to reduce the size of each button or due to problems in the design of the gaming machine or layout problems. May have to be placed. For this reason, the player may need to find a place where the target button is located.

  In particular, the effect operation buttons and the like are those that the player needs to operate instantaneously according to the change in the display of the effect image, and in the state where the player is gazing at the effect image such as during a game, It is difficult to instantly find the location of the desired button. For this reason, the player may miss the timing of operating the production operation button by not finding the production operation button, and the presence of the production operation button for improving the fun of the game is on the contrary. There is a risk of reducing interest.

  From such a situation, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by arranging the operation means easy to operate for the player and providing the operation means easy to operate and allowing the player to operate the operation means with certainty. It is desirable to provide a gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of a game by causing a player to operate the operation means with certainty. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A game board having a game area where a game ball rolls, a game machine frame holding the game board, a launching means provided on the game machine frame and launching the game ball on the game board; A storage means provided in the gaming machine frame for storing a game ball and supplying the game ball to the launching means, and an operation means that also serves as an exterior of the storage means and is operated by a player's operation. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention of (1), the exterior of the storage means is also used as the operation means (for example, a production operation button, a game history display button, a ball lending button, etc.), and an arbitrary part of the exterior is attached to the player. Is operated by an operation (for example, pressing by hand). In this way, the exterior of the storage means that is easy to understand for the player to operate is functioning as the operation means, and the player operates by operating the exterior of the storage means, so that the player can reliably operate the operation means. It becomes possible. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of the game by causing the player to operate the operation means with certainty.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the storage unit includes a storage container for storing game balls, and the storage container is fixed to the gaming machine frame, and the operation The means reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the storage container.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), since the operation means reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the storage container fixed to the gaming machine frame, the player When operating, the position of the storage container does not change, and it is possible to reduce the movement of the game ball stored in the storage means in the vertical direction due to vibration caused by the operation of the operation means. The game ball is prevented from spilling outside the storage container. For this reason, the player does not have to operate the operating means while worrying about spilling the game balls stored in the storing means, so that the operating means can be operated reliably, The risk of lowering the interest of the game by spilling is reduced. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of the game by causing the player to operate the operation means with certainty.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the operation means is formed outside the storage container so as to surround the storage container.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), the player operates by operating the operating means formed outside so as to surround the storage container. In this way, from the viewpoint of the player, the outside of the storage container serves as the operation means, so that the operation means is disposed at a position that is easy for the player to understand, and the player operates by operating the outside of the storage container. It becomes possible to make it operate reliably. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of the game by causing the player to operate the operation means with certainty.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (1) to (3), an effect display means for effect display, an effect display control means for controlling the effect display by the effect display means, and the operation of the operation means are detected. Detecting means for transmitting a detection signal to the effect display control means, and the effect display control means performs control to change the effect display on the effect display means in accordance with the detection signal from the detection means. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to any of the inventions of (1) to (3), the exterior of the storage means also serves as the operating means, and the player can operate any part of the exterior ( For example, the effect display on the effect display means changes in response to pressing with a hand. For this reason, for example, a player who is viewing the effect display can change the effect image in a timely manner by operating the operation means. For example, the operation means is synchronized with the effect display, and the operation means Can be confirmed through the change of the effect display, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of the game as a whole, together with the effect that the operation means can be reliably operated by the player.

  According to the present invention, the exterior of the storage means whose operation target is large and easy to understand for the player functions as the operation means, and operates when the player operates the exterior of the storage means. It becomes possible to operate. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. For convenience in describing this embodiment, the surface facing the player side of each member constituting the gaming machine is referred to as the front surface, and the opposite surface is referred to as the rear surface. Similarly, the direction facing the player side is referred to as the front, and the opposite direction is referred to as the rear.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. In addition, an exterior cover 21 is attached to the front side of the upper plate 20, and the outer cover 21 covers the outer surface portion of the upper plate 20 excluding the container 20a, the game ball discharge lever 20b, and its peripheral portion. . The outer cover 21 is supported so as to be movable in the front-rear and vertical directions with respect to the upper plate 20, and functions as a switch by pressing the outer cover 21 as will be described in detail later. Thus, the upper plate 20 is an example of a storage unit.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG. Thus, the main body frame 12 is an example of a gaming machine frame that holds the gaming board 14.

  The game board 14 has an obstruction nail 13, a guide rail 30, and other various members (details are shown in the figure) on the front surface of a mounting plate formed of a plate-shaped resin (member) that is at least partially or entirely permeable. 3 to be described later using 3. Various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin are applicable as the permeable member used as the mounting plate. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 3 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. On the other hand, the game board 14 has a round number display 51 near the upper right portion thereof. As described above, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32 a is arranged so as to overlap the rear surface side of the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed between all or part of the game board 14. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind the game board 14 and is disposed in front of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. The through hole 31a includes a display case 37 for storing the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35, special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, and normal symbol holding lamps 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d. An electric decoration unit 53 is provided. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition. In FIG. 2, some symbols are omitted.

  In FIG. 2, the first warp path 47 and the round number display 51 provided on the rear surface of the game board 14 are shown for easy understanding. The first warp path 47 is formed of a permeable material so that a game ball won in the winning opening 24 (see FIG. 3) passes through a second warp path 49 (see FIG. 3) to be described later. Is provided.

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is continued. A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed. Further, the door 11 is provided with an electric decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 3) and a speaker 46 (see FIG. 3), which will be described in detail later.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid, and the game ball stored in the container portion 20a of the upper plate 20 is supplied to the game board 14. Fired sequentially, the game proceeds. As described above, the launch handle 26 is an example of a launch unit that is provided on the gaming machine frame (for example, the main body frame 12) and launches a game ball onto the game board 14. As described above, the upper plate 20 is an example of a storage unit that is provided on the gaming machine frame (for example, the main body frame 12) and stores the game balls and supplies the game balls to the shooting unit (for example, the shooting handle 26). is there. The container 20a is an example of a storage container for storing game balls.

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is displayed.

  As will be described in detail later, for example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 3), a plurality of symbol strings (in this embodiment) are displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Is a symbol (also an identification information for production. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 3) is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 3), an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is a big hit is a display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Is displayed. Specifically, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 3), the identification information for the effect displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed. The combination is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows).

  If the combination of identification information for performance is displayed in a stopped state with all of the specific number symbols (for example, “odd” number symbols), the round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is maximized. The gaming state shifts to a 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) which is continuously performed 15 times. In addition, after the big hit gaming state, the probability changing state (special mode) having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state than usual is entered.

  When a specific number of symbols (for example, “even numbers”) are all displayed and stopped, 15R big hit game is played in which a round game advantageous to the player is continued up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). However, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability change state (special mode) where the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is not transferred.

  Thus, when the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, the character image such as “big hit! The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. In the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 3, portions that overlap with the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55, 57, 58, passing gates 54a, 54b, a starting port 25, a starting port 44, a shutter 40, a prize winning port 39, the number of rounds A display 51 is provided. An electrical decoration unit 53 such as a special symbol display 33 and a normal symbol display 35 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  The illumination unit 53 provided at the upper part of the door 11 includes a display case 37 for storing the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35, special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d and a normal symbol holding lamp 50a. , 50b, 50c, 50d. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  The special symbol display device 33 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “7”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R big hit game in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). In addition, after the big hit gaming state, the probability changing state (special mode) having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state than usual is entered.

  When the 15R big hit game state (special game state) is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39.

  On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol (for example, a number symbol other than “3”, “5”, or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps (not shown). When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are displayed. Fluctuated display as a normal symbol.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold In addition to the lamp 34a, the special symbol hold lamp 34b is turned on, and when the execution of the special symbol change display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a and 34b. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held four times, the special symbol hold lamp 34d is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a, 34b, 34c.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to the normal symbols”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and a plurality of obstacle nails 13, obstacles provided on the game board 14, etc. As a result of the collision, the player moves down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25 (which is one of the start of predetermined special symbol variation display), special symbol variation display by the special symbol display 33 is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation based on the game ball winning at the start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol being displayed is stopped. Display execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, and for example, the special symbol variation display may be suspended up to four times (pieces). .

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the above-described start opening 25 (which is one of the start of variable display of identification information for a predetermined effect), it is for effect. The variation display of the identification information is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the variable display of the identification information for use is suspended. Thereafter, when the identification information for presentation that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the identification information for presentation that has been suspended is started.

  In the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball at the start opening 25 is set as a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition or a predetermined presentation identification information variable display start condition. Alternatively, another embodiment may be used.

  The passing gates 54a and 54b are each provided with a passing ball sensor. The passing ball sensor detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 6) detect the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 35 is started, and after a predetermined time has passed, Fluctuation display stops. As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) provided on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, and the start is started. Game balls can easily enter the mouth 25. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is opened, the blade member is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the start opening 25. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 and the gaming state is shifted to the 15R big hit gaming state. The As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 6) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 6). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state).

  It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, in the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 6). On the condition, it is driven again to the open state. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 6). A game from the first round game until the end of the (round) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game. This game state is called a special game state (15R big hit (Game state).

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued is 15 rounds. Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the special game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds may be an arbitrary number of rounds such as being selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (for example, the main CPU). .

  In addition, when game balls win or pass through the start openings 25 and 44, the big winning opening 39, and the winning openings 56a and 56b, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning opening is the upper plate 20. Or it is paid out to the lower plate 22.

  On the other hand, a round number display 51 is provided in the outer area 16 of the game area on the game board 14. The round number display 51 is composed of at least one 7-segment LED, and can display at least one digit number design (in this embodiment, two digit number). In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 displays a “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is.

  Thus, since the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game is provided separately from the effect display means for displaying the effect image, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine, but it may be a position that can be visually recognized by the player. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a rotating reel, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means. .

[Configuration near the exterior cover]
4A and 4B are diagrams showing a schematic configuration in the vicinity of the exterior cover. FIG. 4A is a plan view including a cross-sectional structure near the exterior cover, and FIG. 4A is a side view including a cross-sectional structure near the exterior cover. .

  A tact switch 80 is disposed at the center of the front side surface of the upper plate 20. Similarly, a tact switch 81 having a click feeling is disposed in an upper portion of the front upper surface of the upper plate 20 with respect to the tact switch 80 at the center of the front side surface, and the front side surface of the front plate 20 on the front lower surface is arranged. A tact switch 82 is also arranged at a lower portion with respect to the tact switch 80 in the center. Further, elastic members 85 are disposed on both sides of the tact switch 80. Further, an elastic member 86 is disposed on the rear surface of the exterior cover 21 at a position facing the three tact switches 80, 81, 82. In the present embodiment, tact switches 80, 81, and 82 each having a click feeling are used.

  Then, by fixing one end portion of the elastic member 85 to the front side surface of the upper plate 20 and fixing the other end portion to the outer cover 21, the outer cover 21 surrounds the container portion 20a so that the outer side of the upper plate 20 is surrounded. Installed. Further, when the exterior cover 21 is installed on the upper plate 20, the elastic member 86 comes into contact with or is close to a button portion for performing on / off operation of the tact switches 80, 81, 82. As the elastic member 85, a member that can be deformed in the front-rear direction and the shearing direction and that returns to the original state when the force applied to the elastic member 85 is released can be used. For example, a rubber member, a sponge-like foam member, a coil spring, or the like can be used. Further, the elastic member 86 is provided at the position A for protecting the tact switches 80, 81, 82, and is constituted by a rubber member.

  By using such elastic members 85 and 86, the outer cover 21 is supported so as to be movable in the front-rear, up-down, and left-right directions. When the player presses the exterior cover 21 forward, the button portion of the tact switch 80 is operated via the elastic member 86, and the tact switch 80 is activated. Similarly, when the player presses the exterior cover 21 downward, the tact switch 81 operates, and when the player presses the exterior cover 21 upward, the tact switch 82 operates. Further, when the elastic member 85 returns to the original state when the pressing is released, the exterior cover 21 also returns to the initial position. As described above, the exterior cover 21 is an example of an operation unit that also serves as an exterior of the storage unit (for example, the upper plate 20) and is operated by a player's operation.

  In the present embodiment, the tact switch is used as a member for detecting the operation of the exterior cover 21, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one contact point having conductivity is provided on the outer cover 21 side, the other contact point having conductivity is provided on the upper plate 20 side, and both the contacts are brought into contact with each other by pressing the outer cover 21 so that current flows. This can also be realized by detecting this. Further, a slide switch or a toggle switch may be used to interlock the switch operation part with the movement of the exterior cover 21. It is also possible to use a pressure sensitive sensor. That is, the member is not particularly limited as long as the operation of the outer cover 21 can be detected.

[Description of display screen]
Next, a display image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display image of the liquid crystal display device 32. The liquid crystal display device 32 displays effect identification information (for example, an identification symbol 94) and an effect image 91. In addition, as the effect image 91, a character image 92 (for example, a character image of a person (a so-called Doan-chan) wearing a twisted bee) on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of effect display means for performing effect display.

  The effect image shown in FIG. 5 is an example of a reach effect image, and the effect image 91 is changed by operating the exterior cover 21. In the present embodiment, a description will be given by taking as an example a reach effect of winning a big sum if the character image 92 (Don-Chan) and sumo are won. When this reach effect is started, a character image 95 “Trap” is displayed in the display area 32a. The player presses the outer cover 21 according to the display of the character image 95. When the exterior cover 21 is pressed, one of the tact switches 80, 81, and 82 outputs a detection signal. Although details will be described later, detection signals from the tact switches 80, 81, and 82 are detected by the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 6), and the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 6) sends the detection signal to the display control circuit 250 (see FIG. 6). A detection signal is sent. Then, based on display control by the display control circuit 250 (see FIG. 6), a hand-shaped reach effect image 93 is displayed in synchronization with this detection signal, and is displayed as if the character image 92 (Don-chan) is stretched. The When the tact switches 80, 81, and 82 are pressed a predetermined number of times, the effect image 91 is changed such that a handprint is added to the face of the character image 92 (Don-chan). Thus, the display control circuit 250 (see FIG. 6) performs control to change the effect display on the effect display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32) in accordance with the detection signal from the detection means (for example, the sub CPU 206). This is an example of the effect display control means to be performed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the exterior cover 21 functions as an effect operation button, the player can easily understand the operation target. For this reason, it is possible to reliably operate the operation target (exterior cover 21) in an effect that requires external input. In addition, for example, an operation using a palm instead of an operation of a fingertip is possible, so that a dynamic operation is also possible. Further, in the above-described sumo example, it seems as if the player is struggling by the click feeling provided by the tact switches 80, 81, and 82 together with the hand-shaped reach effect image 93 displayed in synchronization with the operation. It becomes possible to give a special feeling. In this manner, a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game can be provided. In this embodiment, a tact switch having a click feeling is used in order to give a click feeling. However, in addition, a bowl-shaped leaf spring portion is formed on a part of the outer cover 21 and the upper plate 20 It is also possible to provide a click feeling by providing a protrusion on a part of the outer surface and repeating the engagement and disengagement of the leaf spring and the protrusion according to the reciprocation of the outer cover 21. Further, a leaf spring having elasticity in the vertical direction and having a function of warping when elastically deformed to a certain extent or more may be used, and the structure is not particularly limited as long as an appropriate click feeling can be obtained.

  Note that the display screen in the present embodiment has been described by taking a reach effect on the subject of sumo as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and detection with a short interval can be performed by palm operation or by moving the exterior cover 21 up and down. Any effect can be used as long as it is possible to output a signal (so-called continuous hitting) and improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the exterior (for example, the exterior cover 21) of the storage unit (for example, the upper plate 20) is also used as the operation unit (for example, a production operation button). The player operates by operating (for example, pressing by hand) any part of the. As described above, the exterior (for example, the exterior cover 21) of the storage means (for example, the upper plate 20) that is easy to understand for the player is large and easy to operate. Since the player operates the exterior (for example, the exterior cover 21), it is possible to cause the player to reliably operate the operation means. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of the game by causing the player to operate the operation means with certainty.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the player operates by operating the operating means (for example, the exterior cover 21) formed outside so as to surround the storage container (for example, the container portion 20a). In this way, from the viewpoint of the player, since the outside of the storage container (for example, the container portion 20a) becomes the operation means, the operation means is arranged at a position that is easy for the player to understand, and the storage container (for example, Since it operates by operating the outside (such as the container portion 20a), the player can be surely operated. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of the game by causing the player to operate the operation means with certainty.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the exterior (for example, the exterior cover 21) of the storage unit (for example, the upper plate 20) also serves as the operation unit, and any exterior (for example, the exterior cover 21) can be used. The effect display on the effect display means changes in response to the player operating the part (for example, pressing it by hand). For this reason, for example, since the player who is viewing the effect display can operate the operation means to change the effect display in a timely manner, for example, the operation of the operation means is synchronized with the effect display, and the operation means Can be confirmed through the change of the effect display, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of the game as a whole, together with the effect that the operation means can be reliably operated by the player.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect image is changed by operating the exterior cover 21, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may function as a ball lending button or a card return button, or may function as a switch for calling a game hall attendant.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a special game execution means or a lottery means.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time, and other tables are also stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66.

  In the main RAM 70, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned, and various information is stored.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensors 114 and 115, the start winning ball sensor 116, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 113, 114, and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  A start winning ball sensor 116 which is a game ball detecting means is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won (passed) the start opening 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 3 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening state open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. Connected to the payout / firing control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is supplied with electric power according to the turning operation to the firing solenoid. Are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the firing solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 (7-segment LED) and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 74 and lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 controls the sound generated from the sub-CPU 206 as sound generation control means, the program ROM 208 as storage means, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and the speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 performs the normal symbol holding lamp 50, and the lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 such as a decoration lamp. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of specific games. The effect pattern during execution of the specific game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the specific game. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of specific game notice effect patterns. The program ROM 208 stores a stop display table group.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  A display control circuit 250 functioning as a variable display control means includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, a D / A converter 218 for converting image data as an image signal, It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 is a device that includes circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating the effect identification information are stored separately. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, and the like from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays them on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be generated is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. For example, in the case of the reach effect shown in FIG. 5, in response to the reach effect command from the sub CPU 206, effect image data relating to the sumo effect is read and an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on this data. Further, when the player operates the exterior cover 21 and detection signals from the tact switches 80, 81, 82 are transmitted to the sub CPU 206, the sub CPU 206 supplies various effect commands to the VDP 212 based on the detection signals. . The VDP 212 reads effect image data corresponding to the received various effect commands, and causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image based on this data. Specifically, display control is performed such that a hand-shaped reach effect image 93 is displayed in synchronization with the detection signal, or the character image 92 is switched to a character image 92 with a hand-shaped cheek according to the number of detection signals detected. Is called. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of effect display means for performing effect display. The display control circuit 250 is an example of effect display control means for controlling effect display by the liquid crystal display device 32 (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32). The sub CPU 206 is an example of a detection unit that detects the operation of the operation unit (for example, the exterior cover 21 (see FIG. 2)) and transmits a detection signal to the effect display control unit (for example, the display control circuit 250). .

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 is directly controlled by the sub CPU 206 described above. That is, the sub CPU 206 controls various lamps 132 such as decorative lamps in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 208.

  The sub CPU 206 reads one type of lamp decoration pattern from a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns stored in the decoration data ROM 244, and supplies a predetermined light emission signal to the drive circuit 242 based on the lamp decoration pattern. The drive circuit 242 turns on, blinks, and turns off the lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp based on the received predetermined light emission signal.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. For example, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 described above may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66.

  Further, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 described above is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

[Other configuration of gaming machine]
Another structure of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a main part in another embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the member same as the member in embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-4, or the member of the same function, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 has the three tact switches 80, 81, 82 as described above, and the three tact switches 80, 81, 82 by pressing the outer cover 21 up and down or forward. Any one of these is operated. On the other hand, in another embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the moving direction of the exterior cover 21 is only the front-rear direction, and one tact switch 80 is operated by pressing the exterior cover 21 forward.

  As shown in FIG. 7, groove portions 20 c extending in the front-rear direction are formed at both ends of the upper plate 20 fixed to the main body frame 12. Further, a tact switch 80 is provided at the front center portion of the upper plate 20. Furthermore, the convex part 21a engaged with the groove part 20c so that a slide is possible is formed in the both ends of the rear surface (back surface) side of the exterior cover 21. As shown in FIG. And while inserting the convex part 21a into the groove part 20c, similarly to embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-4, by connecting the upper plate 20 and the exterior cover 21 with the elastic member 85, the exterior cover 21 becomes an upper plate. 20 is attached. Further, an elastic member 86 is disposed at a portion of the exterior cover 21 that faces the tact switch 80.

  The elastic member 85 can be deformed in the front-rear direction, and a member that returns to the original state when the force applied to the elastic member 85 is released can be used. For example, a rubber member, a sponge-like foam member, a coil spring, a leaf spring, or the like can be used. The elastic member 86 is provided to protect the tact switch 80 and is made of a rubber member.

  With such a configuration, the movement of the exterior cover 21 in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction is restricted by the engagement between the groove 20c and the convex portion 21a. Thereby, the exterior cover 21 reciprocates only in the front-rear direction with respect to the container portion 20a. Then, when the player presses the exterior cover 21 forward, the tact switch 80 is turned on. Further, when the player releases his hand from the outer cover 21, the elastic member 85 returns to the original shape, and the elastic member 86 is separated from the tact switch 80, and the tact switch 80 is turned off.

  Thus, according to another embodiment, it operates with respect to the storage container (for example, container part 20a (refer to Drawing 7)) fixed to the gaming machine frame (for example, main part frame 12 (refer to Drawing 1)). Since the means (for example, the exterior cover 21 (see FIG. 7)) reciprocates in the front-rear direction, when the player operates the operation means (for example, the exterior cover 21 (see FIG. 7)), the storage container (for example, The position of the container portion 20a (see FIG. 7) does not change, and the game balls stored in the storage means (for example, the container portion 20a (see FIG. 7)) are operated by the operation means (for example, the exterior cover 21 (see FIG. 7)). 7))), the movement of the game ball in the storage container (for example, the container portion 20a) can be reduced when the operation means (for example, the exterior cover 21 (see FIG. 7)) is operated. (See Fig. 7)) . For this reason, the player operates the operation means (for example, the exterior cover 21 (see FIG. 7)) while paying attention to spilling of the game ball stored in the storage means (for example, the container portion 20a (see FIG. 7)). Therefore, the operation means (for example, the exterior cover 21 (see FIG. 7)) can be reliably operated, and the possibility of reducing the fun of the game by spilling the game ball is reduced. The For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by surely operating the operation means (for example, the exterior cover 21 (see FIG. 7)).

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the second type pachinko gaming machine called Hanemono, Hikokimono, and the third type called right mono. It may be a pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine, but may be applied to a gaming machine or the like.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls, a gaming machine frame holding the gaming board, a gaming machine frame, and a gaming ball placed on the gaming board. The launching means for launching, the storage means provided in the gaming machine frame for storing the game balls and supplying the game balls to the launching means, and the exterior of the storage means, are both operated by the player's operation Although it is a gaming machine characterized by comprising operating means, the specific configurations of the gaming board, gaming machine frame, launching means, storage means, operating means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which has a partial cross section which shows the principal part in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which has a partial cross section which shows the principal part in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protection plate 20 Upper plate 20a Container part 20b Discharge lever 20c Groove part 21 Exterior cover 21a Convex part 22 Lower dish 24 Prize opening 25 Start Mouth 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Special symbol display device 35 Display device 37 Display case 39 Large winning port 40 Shutter 44 Start port 47 First warp path 49 Second warp path 51 Round number display 53 Illumination units 54a, 54b Passing gate 55 Obstacle 57 Obstacle 58 Obstacle 80 Tact switch 81 Tact switch 82 Tact switch 85 Elastic member 86 Elastic member 91 Effect image 92 Character image 93 Reach effect image 94 Identification pattern 95 Character image 102 V・ Count sensor 104 Count sensor 116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / firing control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Firing device 132 Lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Lamp control circuit 242 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A gaming machine frame holding the gaming board;
A launching means for launching a game ball on the game board provided in the gaming machine frame;
A storage means provided in the gaming machine frame for storing the game balls and supplying the game balls to the launch means;
A gaming machine comprising an operating means that also functions as an exterior of the storage means and that is operated by a player's operation. The storage means has a storage container for storing game balls,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the storage container is fixed to the gaming machine frame, and the operation means reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the storage container.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation means is formed outside the storage container so as to surround the storage container. Effect display means for effect display;
Effect display control means for controlling effect display by the effect display means;
Detecting means for detecting the operation of the operation means and transmitting a detection signal to the effect display control means,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect display control means performs control to change the effect display on the effect display means in accordance with a detection signal from the detection means.

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