JP2008125680A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of displaying the turning amount in a relatively simple configuration so as to be easily viewed by a player during the turning operation of a hitting handle, being excellent in the technical intervention property and convenience of the player, and being executed at a low cost as well. <P>SOLUTION: The hitting handle 13 includes: a fixed part 31 fixed to a front surface frame 4; a hitting force adjusting part 32 provided so as to be turned to the fixed part for adjusting the hitting force of a game ball corresponding to a turning amount; and a grip part 33 provided on the front side holding the hitting force adjusting part with the fixed part. A hollow finger hooking part 34a is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the hitting force adjusting part, a light emitting part 41 for emitting light toward the hitting handle peripheral part of the front surface frame is provided inside the finger hooking part, and a display member 46 for displaying information visible by the emission of the light from the light emitting part is attached to at least a part of the hitting handle peripheral part of the front surface frame. The display member is provided such that display information is changed according to a light emitting position from the light emitting part accompanying the turning of the hitting force adjusting part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which a launching handle for launching a game ball is attached to a front frame.

  In general, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, a pachinko gaming machine has a launch handle attached to the lower portion of a front frame, and a game ball is provided at the center of the front frame by operating the launch handle. The game is played depending on whether or not the game ball is launched into the game area of the board and the game ball enters a winning opening provided in the game area. The launching handle is provided with a fixed part fixed to the front frame, a turning part provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the fixed part, and a launching force adjusting part for adjusting the launching force of the game ball according to the turning amount. It has a plurality of finger-hanging portions formed so as to protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the force adjusting portion, and a grip portion provided on the front side with the firing force adjusting portion sandwiched between the fixing portion.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, the launch force of the game ball is determined by the amount of rotation of the launch force adjusting portion of the launch handle, and thereby the course through which the game ball passes in the game area and thus the winning probability of the game ball is determined. Therefore, the player has no choice in adjusting the amount of rotation, and a player is required to make the adjustment easy. In particular, once you have adjusted it to the optimal amount of rotation, if you release your hand from the launch handle in some situation, you will need to make the same adjustment again after the interruption, and you will feel troublesome. Strong demand. However, if the gaming machine is configured to store the optimal amount of rotation before the interruption and automatically return to the original amount of rotation after the interruption, the player's technical intervention for the gaming machine is lost, and the gaming machine It is not reasonable because it is worthless.

Therefore, in order to meet the above-mentioned player's request while maintaining the player's technical intervention with respect to the gaming machine, there is a device that displays the amount of rotation at the time of operation of the launching handle, that is, at the time of turning operation of the firing force adjusting unit. Conventionally proposed. For example, Patent Document 2 includes a detection unit that detects a rotation angle of a launching handle, that is, a rotation amount of a firing force adjusting unit, and a display unit that displays a rotation angle or a rotation amount detected by the detection unit. It is disclosed. It is also known to provide a scale for displaying the amount of rotation of the firing force adjusting unit between the firing force adjusting unit and the gripping portion of the firing handle.
JP 2003-38738 A JP-A-11-216230

  However, among the above-mentioned proposals, the former one requires a sensor that constitutes the detection means and a display and control circuit such as a 7-segment that constitutes the display means. Further, the latter has a drawback that the scale is hidden by the player's hand holding the firing handle, or the scale is difficult to see unless approached.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and a problem to be solved by the present invention is that it has a relatively simple structure and a player in displaying the amount of rotation when the firing force adjusting unit of the firing handle is turned. It is intended to provide a pachinko gaming machine that is excellent in technical intervention and convenience for a player and can be implemented at a low cost by displaying it in an easily visible manner.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a pachinko gaming machine in which a launching handle for launching a game ball is attached to a front frame, and the launching handle is a fixed portion fixed to the front frame. And a launching force adjusting unit for adjusting the launching force of the game ball according to the turning amount, and the firing force adjusting unit sandwiched between the securing unit and the front side It is assumed that it has the grip part provided in the. Then, a hollow finger-hanging portion is formed to project from the outer peripheral surface of the firing force adjusting portion, and a light-emitting portion that irradiates light toward the launch handle peripheral portion of the front frame is provided inside the finger-hanging portion, A display member that displays information that is visible by irradiation of light from the light emitting unit is attached to at least a part of the periphery of the firing handle of the front frame, and the display member emits light when the firing force adjusting unit rotates. The display information is changed according to the light irradiation position from the unit.

  In this configuration, when a player holds a launch handle and rotates the launch force adjusting portion to play a pachinko game, light is emitted from the light emitting portion provided inside the finger handle portion of the launch handle, and the launch handle on the front frame. Irradiated toward the display member attached to the peripheral portion, and this display member displays different display information, for example, a character, a pattern, or a color pattern, depending on the position irradiated with light. Can recognize and store the rotation amount of the firing force adjusting unit. Therefore, even if you adjust the optimal amount of rotation once and then release your hand from the launch handle in some situation, it is easy to return to the original optimal amount of rotation based on the stored display information when the game is resumed after interruption. And can be quickly returned. In addition, the player needs to store the display information when the rotation amount is optimum and to rotate the firing force adjustment unit of the launch handle based on the display information stored when the game is resumed after the interruption. Therefore, the technical intervention of the player with respect to the gaming machine is not impaired.

  In addition, the display member for displaying the display information is merely provided so that the display information changes according to the light irradiation position from the light emitting unit accompanying the rotation of the firing force adjusting unit, and the control circuit is provided. Since it is not necessary, it can be implemented at low cost. In addition, since the light emitting part is provided inside a hollow finger-hanging part that protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the firing force adjusting part of the launching handle, the player holds the launching handle and rotates the firing force adjusting part. When operating, the player's hand does not touch the light emitting part or block light irradiation from the light emitting part. Furthermore, since the display member is attached to the periphery of the launching handle of the front frame and is in a position that is relatively easily visible to the player, the display function is effectively exhibited. In addition, it is possible to effectively use the empty space around the handle on the front frame as an effect area, and to implement it easily and at low cost.

  The invention according to claim 2 provides a preferred form of the display member in the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1. That is, the display member is formed in a substantially arc-shaped strip shape and the display plate is provided so that the display information changes along the circumferential direction, and the display plate covers the display plate and reduces the light transmittance. A configuration having a light transmittance reducing member having substantially the same shape is adopted. In this configuration, when the display member is irradiated with light from the light emitting part on the launch handle side, only the display information of the light irradiation position of the display board can be visually recognized. Since the display information on the display board cannot be visually recognized, the display function of the display member can be enhanced.

  The inventions according to claims 3 to 5 provide specific examples of the light transmittance reducing member. That is, in the invention according to claim 3, the light transmittance reducing member reduces the visible light transmittance, and in the invention according to claim 4, the light transmittance reducing member is attached to the display plate. Further, in the invention according to claim 5, the light transmittance reducing member is formed into a plate shape attached in contact with the display plate.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the light emitting unit is provided so that the display state can be changed, and the display state of the light emitting unit is changed. Control means for controlling is provided, and the control means is provided so as to change the display state based on establishment of a predetermined game condition. In this configuration, not only the function for the light emitting unit to display the rotation operation amount of the firing handle (the rotation amount of the firing force adjusting unit) but also the control means when a predetermined game condition (for example, internal hit) is established. By changing the display state of the light emitting unit under the control, the notification function when the predetermined condition is satisfied is also exhibited.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, when the launching handle is turned, the display member is attached to the periphery of the launching handle of the front frame from the light emitting part provided inside the fingering part of the launching handle. Since only the display information of the light irradiation position of the display member is visible, the player can recognize and store the rotation amount of the firing force adjusting unit from this display information. Therefore, even if you adjust the optimal amount of rotation once and then release your hand from the launch handle in some situation, it is easy to return to the original optimal amount of rotation based on the stored display information when the game is resumed after interruption. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be enhanced and the technical intervention of the player with respect to the gaming machine is not impaired. Moreover, since the display member does not require a control circuit, the display member can be implemented at low cost and has good visibility, which is very advantageous for implementation.

  In particular, in the invention according to claim 2, when the display member is irradiated with light from the light emitting unit on the launch handle side, only the display information of the light irradiation position of the display board can be visually recognized. Since the display information on the display board cannot be visually recognized by the light transmittance reducing member, the display function of the display member can be enhanced, and an effect excellent in practicality is achieved.

  In the invention according to claim 6, in addition to the function for the light emitting unit to display the amount of rotation operation of the launching handle, the display state of the light emitting unit is changed when a predetermined game condition is satisfied, and a notification function is provided. Therefore, it is possible to improve the gameability while reducing the number of parts.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments that are the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment / Overall configuration of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine A according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This pachinko gaming machine A includes an outer frame 1 fixed to a game island in a hall, and a front frame (both a front frame and a casing) attached to the outer frame 1 through an upper hinge 2 and a lower hinge 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. 4). The outer frame 1 has a rectangular frame shape, and in the case of this embodiment, only the lower frame member 1a is visible on the front side.

  The front frame 4 is equipped with components such as a launching device for launching a game ball and a game board 5, and a glass door 6 covering the game board 5 is provided on the upper hinge 7 on the front side upper part of the front frame 4. And a lower hinge 8, and an upper receiving tray 11, a lower receiving tray 12, and a launching handle 13 that is an operation unit of the launching device are attached to the lower part of the front side of the front frame 4. . The glass door 6 is substantially entirely covered with a decorative panel 6b that includes a production lamp, leaving a substantially circular glass surface 6a in the center, and the game of the game board 5 is made through the glass surface 6a of the glass door 6. The area is visible. The upper tray 11 is provided on a tray forming member 11a that constitutes a part of the front frame 1, and the tray forming member 11a is attached to be freely opened and closed by a hinge portion (not shown) at the left end. When the ball is clogged inside the upper tray 11, the tray forming member 11 a is opened for inspection.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a relatively large liquid crystal display unit 16 is provided in the center of the game area of the game board 5, and a normal electric accessory 17 is placed below the liquid crystal display unit 16. The start port 18, the special winning port 19, and the out port 20 (see FIG. 1) are provided in a line. Further, in the game area of the game board 5, one gate 21 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display unit 16, and four normal winning ports 22 a, 22 b, 22 c, 22 d are provided on each of the left and right sides of the start port 18. It has been. When the game balls launched in the game area enter the start opening 18, 3 game balls are paid out as prize balls, and when entering the big prize opening 19, 15 game balls are paid out for each normal prize. Upon entering the mouths 22a to 22d, 10 game balls are paid out.

  In addition, the game area of the game board 5 includes a special symbol holding display unit 23 including four light emitting diodes and a special symbol including a seven-segment display from the left side in parallel with the upper edge of the liquid crystal display unit 16. A display unit 24, a normal symbol holding display unit 25 made up of four light emitting diodes, and a normal symbol display unit 26 made up of a 7-segment display are provided. When the game ball launched into the game area passes through the gate 21, a random number lottery is performed by the main control unit 67 described later, and a random number value is acquired and stored by the random number lottery. The hold display unit 25 displays the stored number of acquired random numbers (also referred to as a normal symbol hold number) by turning on four light emitting diodes. The normal symbol display unit 26 is a main control unit. When 67 determines the random number values in order, the determination result of whether or not the random number value is displayed is variably displayed. When the normal symbol display unit 26 becomes a win display, the ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened as indicated by a virtual line in the drawing, and the random value of the normal symbol is a random number value that is being variably displayed in the normal symbol display unit 26. In addition, up to 4 can be reserved. In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening 18, the main control unit 67 performs random lottery and the random number value is acquired and stored. However, the special symbol hold display unit 23 stores the random number. The number of numerical values acquired (also referred to as the number of special symbol reservations) is displayed by turning on the four light emitting diodes. The special symbol display unit 24 receives the random number when the main control unit 67 sequentially determines the random number value. The determination result is displayed in a variable manner. The random numbers of special symbols can be suspended up to a maximum of four, in addition to the random values that are variably displayed in the special symbol display unit 24.

  When the random number value of the special symbol is a win, the prize winning opening 19 is opened for a predetermined time, a game ball is paid out based on the entry to the prize winning opening 19 and the prize winning opening 19 is closed a plurality of times ( (Normally 15 times) It shifts to the jackpot game to be performed. One opening and closing of the big prize opening 19 is called a round in industry terms. The liquid crystal display unit 16 is for effect display by variably displaying symbols such as three numbers arranged side by side, for example, and selects a specific effect based on the determination result of the random number value of the special symbol. It is supposed to run. In this effect, unlike the case of the special symbol display unit 24, there is no need to directly display the lottery result, and the lottery result is displayed by temporarily stopping the symbol once off and changing it again to win. It is possible. The above-mentioned jackpot game is started when the special symbol display unit 24 confirms the winning display and the liquid crystal display unit 16 has the winning symbol all together. During the jackpot game, the number of rounds and effects during the jackpot game are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 16. Although not shown, the game area of the game board 5 is also provided with obstacles such as windmills and obstacle nails. Further, a rolling surface on which the game ball rolls may be provided on the game board 5.

(Configuration of launch handle etc.)
On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the firing handle 13 includes a fixing portion 31 that is fixed through the front frame 4 and a firing force adjusting portion that is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the fixing portion 31. 32 and a hemispherical grip 33 fixed to the fixing part 31 with the firing force adjusting part 32 sandwiched between the fixing part 31. On the outer peripheral surface of the firing force adjusting portion 32, three large and small finger-hanging portions 34a, 34b, and 34c are formed so as to be easily hooked by the player's hand H. Is connected to one end of the handle shaft 35, and the other end of the handle shaft 35 extends through the center line of the fixed portion 31 to the back side of the front frame 4 and is disposed at this portion. Connected to a launch motor (not shown). When the firing force adjusting unit 32 is rotated, the amount of rotation is transmitted to the launch motor via the handle shaft 35, and the launch force of the game ball by the operation of the launch motor is adjusted according to the amount of rotation. ing. In addition, the firing force adjustment part 32 and the grip part 33 may be integrally formed.

  As a feature of the present invention, among the three finger hanging portions 34a to 34c, the largest finger hanging portion 34a is formed in a hollow shape, and the light emitting portion 41 is mounted inside the finger hanging portion 34a. The light emitting substrate 42 is arranged, and light from the light emitting portion 41 on the light emitting substrate 42 passes through the irradiation hole 43 provided on the back side (surface side facing the front frame 4) of the tip portion of the finger hanging portion 34a. The front frame 4 is irradiated in a spot manner toward the peripheral portion above the firing handle 13. As shown in FIG. 7, the light-emitting unit 41 includes a red light-emitting diode (LED) 41a, a blue light-emitting diode 41b, and a green light-emitting diode 41c as light-emitting elements, and lighting combinations of these three types of light-emitting diodes 41a to 41c. As a result, light can be emitted in seven colors. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the player holds the shooting handle 13 on the outer peripheral surface of the firing force adjusting unit 32 between the largest finger hanging part 34 a and the finger hanging part 34 b adjacent thereto. A touch sensor 44 is provided as a game time detecting means for detecting this, and the light emitting unit 41 emits light only when the touch sensor 44 touches the player's hand H to detect the game time. ing.

  A display member 46 that displays information that is visible by irradiation of light from the light emitting unit 41 is attached to the periphery of the launch handle 13 of the front frame 4 via an attachment frame 47 or the like. The display member 46 is provided at a position around the handle, preferably at a position above the handle, which is visible to the player who performs the turning operation of the firing handle 13. Here, since the firing handle 13 is attached to the lower right side of the dish forming member 11 a and in the vicinity of the lower tray 12, there is an empty space between the lower right side of the dish forming member 11 a and the upper side of the firing handle 13. Although formed, the display member 46 is attached using this empty space.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the display member 46 has the same shape as the display plate 48 formed in an arc belt shape centering on the handle shaft 35 of the firing handle 13 and the display plate 48 covering the display plate 48. And a smoke glass 49 as a light transmittance reducing member. The display board 48 is provided on the surface so that the display information changes along the circumferential direction, and examples thereof are shown in FIGS. 6B to 6D, respectively. That is, in the case shown in FIG. 6B, different colors are applied to the eight sections 51a, 51b, 51c, 51d, 51e, 51f, 51g, and 51h along the circumferential direction, and in particular, the right end section 51h. Is subjected to hologram processing by vapor deposition. Further, in the case shown in FIG. 6C, a scale 52 is provided along the circumferential direction, and in the case shown in FIG. 6D, the lightning-like pattern 53 continuously changes along the circumferential direction. It is given to do. The smoke glass 49 is set to have a low light transmittance, so that only the display information of the irradiation position of the display plate 48 can be visually recognized from the outside by light irradiation from the light emitting unit 41, there is no light irradiation, and the interior of the hall When there is only illumination or external light, a sufficient amount of light does not enter the display plate 48, so that the display information on the display plate 48 cannot be viewed. Therefore, the display member 46 is provided such that the display information changes according to the light irradiation position from the light emitting unit 41 accompanying the rotation of the firing force adjusting unit 32 of the firing handle 13.

(Control system configuration)
The three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c of the light emitting unit 41 are controlled by a control unit 60 as control means of the pachinko gaming machine A as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine A including the control unit 60 will be described.

  That is, in FIG. 7, 61 is a start port sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered the start port 18, 62 is a big prize port sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered the big prize port 19, and 63 is a gate 21. A gate sensor 64 detects that a game ball has passed through, and four normal winning opening sensors 64 detect that a game ball has entered for each of the normal winning openings 22a to 22d. Detection of these sensors 61 to 64 The signal is input to the control unit 60 together with the detection signal of the touch sensor 44 described above.

  The control unit 60 receives a detection signal from the various sensors 44 and 61 to 64 through the I / O port 66, and receives a control command from the main control unit 67 via the relay board 68. And a sub-control unit (also referred to as a sub-board) 69. The main control unit 67 includes a CPU 71 that is a control main body, a ROM 72 that stores programs and fixed data, and a RAM 73 that is used for reading and writing data, and is specially connected via a driver circuit 74 depending on the game situation. The symbol display unit 24, the normal symbol display unit 26, the special symbol hold display unit 23, the normal symbol hold display unit 25, the start port drive unit 75 that opens and closes the normal electric accessory 17 of the start port 18, and the prize winning port An operation command is output to the special winning opening driving unit 76 that opens and closes 19, and a control command is output to the sub-control unit 69.

  The sub-control unit 69 further includes a production control unit 81, a liquid crystal control unit 82, a speaker control unit 83, and a handle control unit 84. These four control units 81 to 84 are not shown. However, each of them has a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM as in the case of the main control unit 67. The liquid crystal control unit 82 controls the liquid crystal display unit 16 via the driver circuit 85 based on the control command of the production control unit 81. Similarly, the speaker control unit 83 controls the speaker 88 and various effect lamps 89 attached to the game board 5 and the like via the driver circuit 86 based on the control command of the effect control unit 81. Similarly, the handle control unit 84 controls the light emitting diodes 41 a to 41 c in the firing handle 13 via the driver circuit 87 based on the control command of the production control unit 81.

(Control flow of main controller)
Among the controls by the main control unit 67, the control contents when a game ball is won from the signal from the start port sensor 61 to the start port 18 will be described below with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  That is, in FIG. 8, after starting, first, at step S1, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning based on a signal from the start port sensor 61. When the determination is YES, a random number acquisition process is performed at step S2. The process proceeds to step S3, while if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 as it is. Here, as shown in FIG. 9, in the random number acquisition process, if the starting memory number is less than 4, 1 is added to the starting memory number, then a random number is acquired and stored in the reserved ball random number storage unit of the RAM 73. According to this process, up to four random number values are stored except for those being determined.

  In step S3, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory (the number of start memories). If the determination is YES, it is further determined in step S4 whether or not the effect flag F1 = 0. Here, the effect flag F1 = 0 means that the effect is not being executed, and the effect flag F1 = 1 means that the effect is being executed. When this determination is YES and the production flag F1 = 0, the random number determination process is performed in step S5, while when the determination in step S3 or S4 is NO, the control is immediately terminated.

  The random number determination process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, in step S31, it is determined whether or not there is a random number value in the random number determination unit, that is, whether or not the determination is in progress. If the determination is NO, the random number value is stored from the reserved ball random number storage unit of the RAM 73 in step S32. After moving to the random value determination unit, the process proceeds to step S33. When the determination is YES, step S32 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, it is determined what the value of the probability variation flag F2 is. The probability variation flag F2 is for distinguishing whether the probability is changing or the normal probability, and F2 = 1 when the probability is changing and F2 = 0 when the probability is normal. Therefore, when the probability variation flag F2 = 1, the process passes through step S34, selects the probability variation table as the random number determination table in step S35, and then proceeds to step S38. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag F2 = 0, step S36. And after selecting the normal table as the random number determination table in step S37, the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, the pass / fail of the jackpot (including the jackpot with probability variation) and the effect time are determined from the random number value and the selected random number determination table, and the process returns. Here, in the probability variation table, since the number of random numbers assigned to the jackpot is increased by about 10 times compared to the normal table, when the probability variation table is selected as the random number determination table, the probability of being a jackpot increases. .

  Then, after performing such random number determination processing, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit in step S6, and when the determination is a big hit of YES, whether or not the big hit is a big hit with probability variation in step S7, That is, it is determined whether or not the probability is changed. If this determination is YES, the probability variation flag F2 = 1 is set in step S8 and then the process proceeds to step S10. If the determination is NO, the probability variation flag F2 = 0 is set in step S9 and then the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S10, a hit command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 69, and an effect flag F1 = 1 is set in step S11. Subsequently, after waiting for the symbol variation time to elapse in step S12, a symbol confirmation signal (that is, a confirmed symbol stop command) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 69 in step S13a, and the variation display of the special symbol display unit 24 is displayed. The operation is stopped and confirmed, and in step S13b, an operation command is output to the special winning opening driver 76 to open and close the special winning opening 19. Thereafter, after waiting for the production time to elapse in step S14, the production flag F1 = 0 is set in step S15, and the control is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S6 is not a big hit of NO, a deviation command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 69 in step S16, and an effect flag F1 = 1 is set in step S17. Subsequently, after waiting for the symbol variation time to elapse in step S18, a fixed symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 69 in step S19, and the process proceeds to step S15.

(Control flow of sub-control unit)
Next, the control contents of the sub-control unit 69 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  In FIG. 11, after starting, first, in step S41, it waits for reception of a hit command or a miss command from the main control unit 67. Thereafter, the display unit effect selection process is performed in step S42, the display unit effect execution process is performed in step S43, the handle effect display flag control process is performed in step S44, and the handle effect execution process is performed in step S45. In this flowchart, steps S41 to S43 are executed by the production control unit 81, and steps S44 and S45 are executed by the handle control unit 84.

(Display section effect selection process)
The display unit effect selection process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the case of the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, the effect of the liquid crystal display unit 16 and the effect pattern of the firing handle 13 are simultaneously determined. In the case of the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, only the effect of the liquid crystal display unit 16 is determined. It is.

  That is, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, it is first determined whether or not the command received in step S51 is a win command. If this determination is a YES hit command, the effect selection table is shown in FIG. The hit pattern table shown in FIG. 20A is selected and the process proceeds to step S54. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the error pattern table shown in FIG. 20B is selected as an effect selection table in step S53. Control goes to step S54.

  Here, in the case of the hit pattern table and the deviation pattern table as the effect selection table illustrated in FIG. 20, each of the combinations of the five kinds of effect patterns of the liquid crystal display unit 16 and the five kinds of effect patterns of the firing handle 13. However, in reality, a combination of performance patterns is determined for each random number. The five types of effect patterns on the liquid crystal display unit 16 all relate to the operation effects of three symbols displayed side by side on the liquid crystal display unit 16, and four types of reach effects (reach 1 to 4) and one type of normal effect. It is a fluctuation. In addition, the five types of effect patterns of the launch handle 13 each turn on or blink the three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c of the light emitting unit 41. Of these, the A pattern includes three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c. It is lit for 5 seconds while sequentially changing to seven colors of red, yellow, orange, purple, white, green and blue by 41c. The B pattern performs three-color blinking that alternately blinks the three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c for 4 seconds, and the C pattern alternates two of the three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c. The two-color blinking is performed for 2 seconds, and the D pattern lights one of the three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c for 1.5 seconds. In the hit pattern table, the selection probability of the A to D patterns as the effect pattern of the firing handle 13 is set higher than that in the case of the outlier pattern table. FIG. 21 (a) shows an example of the degree of reliability of the hit for each combination of the five types of effect patterns of the liquid crystal display unit 16 and the five types of effect patterns of the firing handle 13. FIG. 21C shows an example of the reach probability for each reach pattern of the liquid crystal display unit 16, and FIG. 21C shows an example of the reach probability. Further, the light emission effect of the launch handle 13 may be implemented within the symbol variation time on the liquid crystal display unit 16, or may be started prior to the symbol variation.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in step S <b> 54, the variation pattern is selected and set as the effect pattern of the liquid crystal display unit 16 using the selected hit pattern table or the outlier pattern table. Subsequently, the effect pattern of the firing handle 13 is selected and set using the hit pattern table or the off-line pattern table similarly selected in step S55, and the process returns.

  Also in the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, first, it is determined whether or not the command received in step S61 is a win command. When the command is a win command, after selecting a hit pattern table as an effect selection table in step S62, On the other hand, the process proceeds to step S64. If the command is a deviation command, a deviation pattern table is selected as an effect selection table in step S63, and then the process proceeds to step S64. In step S64, the variation pattern is selected and set as the effect pattern of the liquid crystal display unit 16 using the selected hit pattern table or the off-line pattern table, and the process returns. In the case of this flowchart, it is possible to set the production pattern of the firing handle 13 with a unique random number (details will be described later), and there is an advantage that diversification of production combinations can be realized by having a unique random number. is there.

(Display section effect execution process)
The display section effect execution process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 14, first, the effect of the liquid crystal display unit 16 and the effect pattern of the firing handle 13 set in the display effect selection process described above in step S71 are read, and an effect start signal is transmitted to the handle control unit 84 in step S72. At the same time, a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the liquid crystal display unit 16 via the liquid crystal control unit 82 in step S73 to start the symbol variation.

  Subsequently, in step S74, after waiting for the above-described fixed symbol stop command to be received from the main control unit 67, in step S75, a symbol change end and fixed symbol display command is transmitted to the liquid crystal display unit 16 to end the symbol change. At the same time, a confirmed symbol is displayed, and an effect end signal is transmitted to the handle control unit 84 in step S76.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a jackpot effect in step S77. If the determination is YES, the effect start signal is transmitted again to the handle control unit 84 in step S78, and the effect time is determined in step S79. After waiting for elapse, an effect end signal is transmitted to the handle control unit 84 in step S80, and the process returns. On the other hand, when there is no jackpot effect of determination NO, it returns as it is. In this way, when there is a jackpot effect, the effect start signal is transmitted to the handle control unit 84 again when the jackpot game is entered. This is because the notification is performed by the effect of the launch handle 13 with reliability.

(Handle effect flag control process)
In the handle effect flag control process, the handle control unit 84 determines execution / non-execution of the effect based on the effect start signal transmitted to the handle control unit 84 in the display unit effect execution process described above. 15 or according to the flowchart shown in FIG. The flowchart shown in FIG. 15 corresponds to the case where the effect of the liquid crystal display unit 16 and the effect pattern of the firing handle 13 are simultaneously set in the display part effect selection process shown in FIG. Corresponds to the case where only the effect of the liquid crystal display unit 16 is set in the flowchart of the display unit effect selection process shown in FIG.

  That is, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not an effect end signal has been received in step S81. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S88 and the handle effect execution flag F3 = 0 is set. Set and return. Here, the handle effect execution flag F3 = 0 means that the effect of the firing handle 13 is not executed, and the handle effect execution flag F3 = 1 means that the effect of the firing handle 13 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S81 is NO, after waiting for the reception of the effect start signal in step S82, it is determined whether or not the jackpot effect is being performed in step S83. While the mode process (probability change notification mode process) for notifying the reliability of the probability change in step S85 is executed, if the determination is NO, the launch set in the previous display unit effect selection process in step S84. The effect pattern of the handle 13 is confirmed. Subsequently, in step S86, it is determined whether or not a pattern with an effect of the firing handle 13 (that is, an A to D pattern) is selected. If the determination is YES, a handle effect execution flag F3 = 1 is set in step S87. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the steering wheel effect execution flag F3 = 0 is set in step S88, and the process returns.

  In the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, first, it is determined in step 91 whether or not an effect end signal has been received. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S99, where the handle effect execution flag F3 = 0, That is, it sets to the direction which does not perform production, and returns. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, after waiting for the reception of the effect start signal in step S92, a random number for effect of the firing handle 13 is acquired in step S93.

  Subsequently, in step S94, it is determined whether or not the jackpot effect is being performed. When the determination is YES, the probability variation notification mode process is executed in step S95, whereas when the determination is NO, the hit reliability is determined in step S96. The notification mode process is executed. Thereafter, in step S97, it is determined whether or not the pattern with the effect of the firing handle 13 is selected. If the determination is YES, the handle effect execution flag F3 = 1 is set in step S98, and the process returns. When the determination is NO, a steering wheel effect execution flag F3 = 0 is set in step S99, and the process returns.

(Handle effect execution process)
The steering wheel effect execution process is performed according to the flow chat shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 17, first, after confirming that the handle effect execution flag F3 = 1, that is, the effect execution is set in step S101, the effect pattern of the firing handle 13 previously selected and set in step S102 is read. .

  Subsequently, in step S47, it is determined whether or not the touch sensor 44 is on, that is, whether or not the player is holding the firing handle 13 and playing, and if the determination is YES, the firing handle 13 is determined in step S104. On the other hand, if the determination is not in the game of NO, the effect is not started and the handle effect execution flag F3 = 0 is rewritten in step S110, and the process is ended.

  When the production is started in step S104, it is determined whether or not the touch sensor 44 is turned on in step S106 every time a predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) elapses in step S105. In step S108, the handle effect flag F3 = 0 is rewritten, and then the effect of the firing handle 13 is ended in step S109. Even when the determination in step S106 is YES, if an effect end signal is received and the handle effect execution flag F3 = 0 is changed during that time, the process passes through step S107, and the effect of the launch handle 13 is displayed in step S109. finish. Therefore, the effect of the launch handle 13 is executed only from the reception of the effect start signal to the reception of the effect end signal, and only when the player holds the launch handle 13 and is playing a game. The on / off determination of the touch sensor 44 in step S106 functions as a non-game effect prohibition means for prohibiting the effect when the player is not playing, and prevents the player from stopping the ball. Can do. In addition, the effect start signal and the effect end signal transmitted from the sub-control unit 69 function as effect matching means for maintaining consistency with the effect on the liquid crystal display unit 16, and the effect on the liquid crystal display unit 16 and the handle effect. And related.

  In the above-described handle effect execution process, an example is shown in which a handle effect is immediately executed when the touch sensor 44 is on. Instead, a predetermined process is performed from the time when the on state of the touch sensor 44 is detected. You may perform the process which performs an effect after time-keeping. In that case, if it is further provided with a time measuring means for measuring a predetermined time after it is detected that the touch sensor 44 is on, and it is configured to shift to the next processing along with the measurement of the predetermined time, the firing handle 13 is only instantaneously generated. It is possible to confirm the production by touching and prevent the act of maintaining the stop state. The predetermined time is preferably about 5 to 10 seconds, which is sufficient for the process of launching a game ball.

(Probability change notification mode processing)
The probability variation notification mode processing in step S85 in FIG. 15 and step S95 in FIG. 16 is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, first, in step S111, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number being played is a jackpot with probability variation. If the determination is YES, an effect table with probability variation shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, in step S113, the non-probable effect table shown in FIG. 22B is selected as the effect table, and the process proceeds to step S114. In step S114, the effect pattern of the firing handle 13 is selected and set using the selected effect table with probability change or effect table without probability change, and the process returns.

  In the case of the example shown in FIG. 22, the effect table with certain change and the effect table without certain change are merely set probabilities of selecting for each of the five types of effect patterns of the launch handle 13, but in actuality each random number. The production pattern is defined as follows. FIG. 22C shows an example of the reliability that there is a probability variation for each effect pattern. Further, FIG. 22 shows the case where the same A to D patterns as those shown in FIG. 20 are used as the effect pattern of the launch handle 13, but different A ′ to D ′ patterns are set separately. If you produce using, the production becomes more diverse and interesting.

  In the probability variation notification mode process described above, the probability variation is continuously notified by the handle effect during the jackpot effect, but instead of this, a predetermined operation is triggered by the player's hitting operation during the normal game. You may make it the structure which alert | reports the presence or absence of a probability fluctuation only in time. In this case, a hitting operation detecting means for detecting a hitting operation by the player turning the launching handle 13 and a timing means for measuring a predetermined time after detecting the hitting operation are provided. A signal is detected, a steering wheel effect start signal is output, and a steering wheel effect end signal is output when a predetermined time is counted by the time measuring means. Further, instead of the hitting ball operation detecting means, a touch sensor 44 as a game time detecting means may be used. Further, instead of always informing, a lottery means may be provided to notify with a predetermined probability by lottery. In this case, if the effect display on the liquid crystal display unit 16 and other notifications are not explicitly notified as to whether or not the gaming machine has entered the probability variation state, only a predetermined time is required when the shooting handle 13 is operated to hit the ball. Since the information regarding the probability variation is displayed, it is necessary for the player to see the effect of the launch handle 13 in order to know the presence or absence of the probability variation.

(Hit reliability notification mode processing)
The hit reliability notification mode process in step S96 of FIG. 16 is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern selected for the liquid crystal display unit 16 in step S121 is one of five types of effect patterns (reach 1 to 4, normal variation), and in steps S122, S123, and S125 to S132. A pattern table set in advance according to each effect pattern is selected, the effect pattern of the firing handle 13 is selected and set from the handle effect random number acquired in step S93 of FIG. 16 and the pattern table in step S124, and the process returns. . The process of step S124 functions as a related effect selection unit that selects a handle effect in relation to the reach effect of the liquid crystal display unit 16, and can perform various effects in which the selection rate of the handle effect changes for each reach effect. It becomes possible.

  Although a handle effect pattern table corresponding to the variation pattern of the liquid crystal display unit 16 is not shown, the effect pattern of the firing handle 13 is determined for each random number.

(Operational effects of the first embodiment)
Next, the operational effects of the pachinko gaming machine A will be described. When the player performs a pachinko game by rotating the firing force adjusting portion 32 while holding the launch handle 13, the finger hook portion 34a of the launch handle 13 is used. The light emitted from the light emitting part 41 provided inside the spot is irradiated in a spot manner toward the display member 46 attached to the peripheral part above the firing handle 13 of the front frame 4, and the display member 46 received light irradiation In order to display different display information according to the position, for example, the color, scale 52 or pattern 53 according to the sections 51a to 51h of the light irradiation locations, the player can determine the rotation amount of the firing force adjustment unit 32 from this display information. Can be recognized and memorized. Therefore, even if the hand is released from the launching handle 13 in some situation after adjusting to the optimum turning amount, the original optimum turning amount is obtained based on the stored display information when the game is resumed after interruption. It can be easily and quickly returned. In addition, the player needs to store the display information when the rotation amount is optimal and to rotate the firing force adjustment unit 32 of the firing handle 13 based on the display information stored when the game is resumed after the interruption. Therefore, the player's technical intervention with respect to the gaming machine A is not impaired, and the gaming property can be maintained well.

  In addition, the display member 46 is merely provided so that the display information changes according to the light irradiation position from the light emitting unit 41 accompanying the rotation of the firing force adjusting unit 32 of the firing handle 13. Since no control circuit is required, the control circuit can be implemented at a low cost, which is advantageous for implementation. Further, the light emitting unit 41 is provided inside the largest hollow finger-hanging portion 34 a formed to protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the firing force adjusting unit 32 of the firing handle 13, so that the player holds the firing handle 13. Thus, the player's hand H does not touch the light emitting unit 41 or block light irradiation from the light emitting unit 41 when the firing force adjusting unit 32 is rotated. Furthermore, since the display member 46 is attached to the peripheral part above the launching handle 13 of the front frame 4 and is in a position relatively easily visible to the player, the display function can also be effectively exhibited.

  In addition, in the case of the present embodiment, the display member 46 is formed in an arc belt shape, and the display information such as the color, the scale 52, or the pattern 53 for each of the sections 51a to 51h changes along the circumferential direction. And the smoke glass 49 having the same shape as the display plate 48 covering the display plate 48, the display member 46 is irradiated with light from the light emitting portion 41 on the firing handle 13 side. Only the display information of the light irradiation position of the display board 48 can be visually recognized, and the display information of the display board 46 is dark and cannot be visually recognized by the smoke glass 49 in the interior lighting or outside light of the hall, so that the display function of the display member 46 is enhanced. Can do. In particular, if the display information on the display board 48 is a color different for each of the sections 51 to 51h and the right end section 51h is holographically processed, if it is a pachinko machine that hits the right at the time of a big hit, it will fire up to the hologram processing section 51h The right-handed state can be clearly recognized by turning the firing force adjusting unit 32 of the handle 13. In addition, even in a normal pachinko machine, if the firing force adjusting portion 32 of the launching handle 13 is accidentally turned to the right, the hologram can be given up and serve as a warning, so that it has an excellent practical effect. is there.

  Further, the light emitting unit 41 includes red, blue and green light emitting diodes 41a to 41c, and controls the control unit 60 (specifically, the main control unit 67 and the sub control unit 69) as control means of the pachinko gaming machine A. Below, in relation to the reach effect of the liquid crystal display unit 82 during the game, the light emission color is provided so as to be changed in five types of effect patterns (including no effect). The handle effect by changing the color is also related to the reliability of the hit (see FIG. 21A) and the reliability of the probability variation (see FIG. 22C), so the player is interested in the handle effect. You will be able to increase the interest of the game.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 23 shows the structure of the launch handle of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the case of the second embodiment, the basic configuration of the firing handle 13 is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the configuration for displaying the rotation amount of the firing force adjusting unit 32 is the first. This is different from the case of the embodiment.

  That is, the light emitting substrate 42 in which the light emitting portion 41 is mounted is arranged inside the largest finger-hanging portion 34a formed on the outer peripheral surface of the firing force adjusting portion 32 of the firing handle 13 as in the case of the first embodiment. In addition, a convex lens 91 for condensing the light of the light emitting portion 41 is provided by being attached to an irradiation hole 92 provided at the distal end portion of the finger hanging portion 34 a, and the light emitting portion 41 is passed through the convex lens 91. Is irradiated in a spot manner toward the periphery of the launch handle 13 of the front frame 4, particularly toward the periphery above the launch handle 13. As in the case of the first embodiment, the light emitting unit 41 includes three types of light emitting diodes of red, blue, and green, and can emit light in seven colors by lighting combinations of these three types of light emitting diodes.

  In addition, a display member 93 that displays information that can be visually recognized by light irradiation from the light emitting unit 41 is attached to a peripheral portion of the front frame 4 above the launch handle 13 via an attachment frame 94. The mounting frame 94 is formed to protrude forward so as to hold the display member 93 with a predetermined gap between the display member 93 and the surface of the front frame 4, and a lower inclined surface 94 a of the mounting frame 94. Is provided with a slit-shaped opening 95 for guiding the light from the light emitting portion 41 into the mounting frame 94, and the light emission guided into the mounting frame 94 through the opening 95 in the vicinity of the opening 95. A reflection plate 96 for reflecting the light from the portion 41 toward the back surface of the display member 93 is provided. In addition to the same configuration as the display member 46 in the first embodiment, the display member 93 prints display information such as a picture pattern on the back surface of an arc-shaped transparent or translucent plate, or display information such as a picture pattern A sticker printed in advance is attached. As the display information, for example, a picture in which the hero is walking, riding a bicycle, a motorcycle, a car, an airplane, and a rocket along the circumferential direction is given for each section. Therefore, the display member 93 is spot-irradiated with light from the light emitting unit 41 reflected by the reflecting plate 96, and only display information of the irradiation position can be visually recognized by the player. Possible display information is provided so as to change as the firing force adjusting unit 32 of the firing handle 13 rotates.

  Therefore, also in the second embodiment, when the player performs a pachinko game by rotating the firing force adjusting portion 32 while holding the launch handle 13, the player is provided inside the finger hook portion 34a of the launch handle 13. Light from the light emitting part 41 is reflected by the reflecting plate 96 on the back side of the display member 93 attached to the peripheral part above the launch handle 13 of the front frame 4 and is spot-irradiated. Since different display information is displayed according to the position, the same operational effects as in the case of the first embodiment can be achieved.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 24 shows a flowchart according to a modification of the handle effect execution process as the third embodiment of the present invention. In the case of this modification, first, in step S141, the liquid crystal display unit 16 (see FIG. 2 and FIG. 7) waits for symbol variation display, and in step S142, it is determined whether or not there is a reach effect. At the same time, it is determined in step S143 whether or not there is a handle light emission effect. When both the determinations are YES, a handle light emission effect is performed with four types of patterns according to the degree of reach reliability. That is, when the reach reliability is high, red, yellow, orange, purple, white, green, blue, and blue light are emitted from the three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c (see FIG. 7 and the like) constituting the light emitting unit 41 of the firing handle 13 in step S145. The A pattern handle effect that is lit for 5 seconds while sequentially changing to 7 colors, and when the reach reliability is medium to high, in step S147, the three-color blinking that alternately blinks the three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c is performed for 4 seconds. If the reach reliability of the B pattern to be performed is slightly high and the reach reliability is slightly high, the handle of the C pattern that performs two-color blinking for alternately flashing two of the three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c in step S149 for two seconds When the production is performed and the reach reliability is low, one of the three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c is selected in step S151. The performing handle effect of D pattern to light for 1.5 seconds.

  After performing the steering wheel effect, in step S152, waiting for the symbol variation of the liquid crystal display unit 16 to end, the single steering wheel effect execution process is ended. Further, when the determination in step S142 or S143 is NO, the steering wheel effect execution process is terminated after waiting for the symbol variation of the liquid crystal display unit 16 to end in step 152.

  Therefore, according to such handle effect execution processing, the light emitting unit 41 of the launch handle 13 lights or blinks in four types of patterns according to the degree of reach reliability. You will be interested in the game, and you can enhance the fun of the game.

(Fourth embodiment)
FIG. 25 shows a flowchart according to another modification of the handle effect execution process as the fourth embodiment of the present invention. This modification is applied to a so-called probability variation non-notification type pachinko gaming machine that notifies the probability variation winning lottery drawn at the time of the previous jackpot winning after the jackpot game ends.

  That is, in FIG. 25, first, a jackpot game is executed in step S161, and after waiting for the jackpot game to end in step S162, it is determined in step S163 whether or not it is a winning combination. If the determination is a positive winning change of YES, it is confirmed in step S164 that the next jackpot has not occurred, a notification lottery is performed every time a game ball wins at the starting port 18 (see FIG. 2), and in step S165 It is determined whether or not the handle light emission notification of the probability variation winning is performed, and in step S166, it is determined based on the signal of the touch sensor 44 (see FIG. 7) whether the firing handle 13 is being used, that is, whether or not the game is in progress. When both of these determinations are YES, in step S167, a predetermined color, for example, seven colors, selected by lottery by three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c (see FIG. 7 and the like) constituting the light emitting unit 41 of the firing handle 13 is selected. Alternatively, white light emission blinking is performed for 5 seconds, and the process returns to step S164.

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S163 is NO, the so-called gusset notification is performed after step S169. In other words, it is confirmed in step S168 that the next jackpot has not occurred, and a lottery is performed every time a game ball is won at the start opening 18, and whether or not a pseudo-handle light emission notification of the probable winning is performed is determined in step S169. In step S170, it is determined based on the signal from the touch sensor 44 whether or not the firing handle 13 is in use. When both of these determinations are YES, a predetermined color different from the color at the time of final notification, for example, selected by lottery by the three types of light emitting diodes 41a to 41c constituting the light emitting unit 41 of the firing handle 13 in step S171, for example, The light emission blinking in red is performed for 4.5 seconds, which is slightly shorter than the final notification, and the control is terminated.

  Therefore, according to such a handle effect execution process, after the jackpot game is over, the probable winning notification and the gusset notification are performed separately according to the light emission time and the light emission color of the light emitting unit 41 of the firing handle 13, so that the player You will be strongly interested in the light emission effect of the launch handle 13, and you can enhance the fun of the game.

The present invention is not limited to the first to fourth embodiments described above, but includes other various forms. For example, in each of the above embodiments, the light emitting unit 41 provided in the hollow finger-hanging portion 34a of the firing force adjusting unit 32 of the firing handle 13 is configured by the red, blue, and green light emitting diodes 41a to 41c. The light emitting unit 41 may be configured by a single type of light emitting diode, or may be configured by using a laser diode or a light emitting lamp having excellent directivity and light condensing property. Moreover, as the light emission part 41, when a visible light source is used, since a light source etc. can be comprised by versatility, it is preferable, but depending on the case, you may use ultraviolet light sources, such as a black light. In this case, the display plate 46 of the display member 46 attached to the periphery of the launch handle 13 of the front frame 4 is provided so that the display information changes using a fluorescent pigment or the like, and receives fluorescence from the light emitting unit to emit fluorescence. It is set as the structure which light-emits. Further, the display member 46
As the light transmittance reducing member, it is preferable to use one having at least a low transmittance of ultraviolet light.

  In the first embodiment, the smoke glass 49 is used as the light transmittance reducing member of the display member 46 attached to the periphery of the launch handle 13 of the front frame 4. However, the present invention is not limited to the smoke glass 49. The light transmittance is set so low that the visible state of the display plate 48 of the display member 46 changes depending on only the interior lighting or outside light of the hall and when the light is irradiated. Any reduction member may be used. For example, a smoke film may be used. The light transmittance reducing member has a light transmittance of about 40 to 70%, such that the display state of the display board 48 changes and the display can be clearly seen when light irradiation is performed. preferable. In the case where the light transmittance reducing member is formed of a film-like member such as a smoke film, it is preferable that the light transmittance of the film having a thickness of 0.1 mm or less is attached to the surface of the display plate 48. . In this case, since a special mounting structure and space are not required, there is an effect that implementation can be easily achieved. Moreover, since it is affixed on the surface of the display board 48, the situation where an impurity etc. enter between the display boards 48 and a display cannot be performed normally can be avoided. On the other hand, when the light transmittance reducing member is composed of a plate-like member such as smoke glass, the glass having the light transmittance described above and having a thickness of about 2 to 5 mm is brought into contact with the display plate 48 and fitted to the front frame 4. It is preferable to do. In this case, there is an effect that the display board 48 can be protected by the rigidity of the member without impairing the appearance of the gaming machine. Further, the surface layer of the display portion covered with the light transmittance reducing member may be composed of a superhydrophilic material having light transmissivity such as titanium oxide (TiO 2), or such components may be applied to the surface. In this case, the superhydrophilic material reacts with moisture in the air to form a hydroxyl group (—OH) on the surface to become hydrophilic, so that a water film is formed on the surface, making it difficult for dirt to adhere and light. Since it has transparency, there is an effect that the visibility of the display portion is not hindered.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the control unit 60 of the pachinko gaming machine A includes the sub-control unit 69 that controls the game effect in addition to the main control unit 67, and the sub-control unit 69 is provided with the effect. Although the case where the overall control unit 81, the liquid crystal control unit 82, the speaker control unit 83, and the handle control unit 84 are configured has been described, the present invention is not limited to this case. For example, the control unit 60 of the pachinko gaming machine A includes Of course, the present invention can be similarly applied to a case where only one substrate is provided or a case where a plurality of sub-control units (sub-substrates) are provided.

  In addition, in the first embodiment, the display member 46 is attached to the peripheral portion of the firing handle 13 of the front frame 4, and the light emitting portion 41 provided in the finger hook portion 34 a of the firing handle 13 with respect to the display member 46. In addition to this, in addition to this, the present invention attaches a display member to the plate forming member 11a, the game board 5 or other parts of the front frame 4 and attaches the display member to the display member. Alternatively, the light may be emitted from a light emitting unit provided in the launch handle. For example, a display member is attached to a predetermined position (for example, the lower right portion) of the game board 5 and penetrates the dish forming member 11a into an area having a certain width on a line connecting the predetermined position and the firing handle 13. In order to irradiate the display member attached to a predetermined position of the game board 5 separately from the light emitting portion 41 for the display member 46 attached to the peripheral portion of the launch handle 13 by providing a portion formed of a light member. Are provided in the launch handle 13. In this case, an LED, a laser, or the like is used as the light emitting unit, and it is necessary to increase the luminance as a parallel ray by a condensing unit such as a lens. Specifically, a laser marker or the like is used. With such a configuration, it is possible to directly irradiate the display member on the side of the game board 5 with a sufficient amount of light from the light emitting unit in the launch handle 13, and “aiming here” by the light irradiation. Such a display may be performed. Then, based on the fact that a predetermined game condition is satisfied, the light emitting unit that performs this irradiation is switched on and off. The display member on the game board 5 side may be configured such that the display content is switched according to the light emission color of the light emitting unit. In addition, display members on the game board 5 side may be provided at a plurality of locations. At that time, from the viewpoint of diversifying the production, it is preferable to separately provide a light emitting unit or a light source for each display member on the game board 5 side. In this case, the display is performed on the game board 5 side only when the launch handle 13 is rotated at a predetermined angle, so that an unexpected feeling can be given to the player. If it is configured to notify the player of the timing of the hit ball, an effect of enhancing the interest can be obtained.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the steering wheel effect is exemplified in synchronization with the effect of the liquid crystal display unit 16, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball passes through a specific area of the game board 5. A steering wheel effect may be performed in synchronization with the above. For example, an output signal from a winning detection sensor when a game ball has entered a winning opening provided on the game board 5 may be received, and the production control unit 81 may output a steering wheel production start signal. Alternatively, when the game board 5 is provided with a rolling surface such as a stage of the central role, a detection means is provided at a passage (such as a warp route) through which the game ball flows into the rolling surface. In response to the detection signal, the production control unit 81 may output a steering wheel production start signal. Moreover, you may make it the structure provided with both the structures mentioned above. In this case, a specific effect is started in response to a detection signal from the detecting means provided on the rolling surface, and the specific effect is switched to another effect by entering a winning opening. As a trigger for the end of the effect, a detection means for detecting that the game ball passes through another area of the game board 5 may be further provided, and a handle effect end signal may be output in response to the detection signal. Further, a timing means may be provided so that a steering wheel effect end signal is output after measuring a predetermined time from the effect start signal. In these cases, the effects are switched in response to the movement of the game ball, so that it is possible to give further interest to the player who is playing the game.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the single display member 46 is provided in the peripheral portion of the firing handle 13 of the front frame 4. However, in the present invention, the display member 46 is provided in the peripheral portion of the firing handle 13. A plurality of them may be provided. For example, an arc belt-shaped display member having an arc diameter larger than that of the illustrated display member 46 is provided at an outer position (upward position in the drawing) farther from the firing handle 13 than the position of the display member 46 illustrated in FIG. Corresponding to the above, a plurality of light emitting portions 41 may be provided in the finger hooking portion 34 a of the firing handle 13. In this case, it is preferable that the newly provided light emitting unit is installed at an angle toward the outer side of the light emitting unit 41 shown in FIG. However, the arc diameter of the newly provided display member only needs to be different from the arc diameter of the illustrated display member 46, and is not limited to one having a large arc diameter. In this case, it is possible to realize various light emission effects by utilizing the empty space around the handle, and the effect of further enhancing the interest can be obtained.

1 is a front view showing an appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the component layout of the game area | region of the game board of the said pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a firing handle in FIG. 1. It is sectional drawing in the XX line of FIG. It is a top view of the said firing handle. (A) is a plan view of smoke glass of the display member, (b) is a plan view showing an example of display information on the display plate of the display member, (c) is a plan view showing another example of the display information, (d) ) Is also a plan view. It is a block block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of a main control part. It is a flowchart figure which shows the subroutine of a random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart figure which shows the subroutine of a random number determination process. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of a sub-control part. It is a flowchart figure which shows the subroutine of a display part production | presentation selection process. It is a flowchart figure which shows the subroutine of another display part production | presentation selection process. It is a flowchart figure which shows the subroutine of a display part production | presentation execution process. It is a flowchart figure which shows the subroutine of steering wheel effect flag control processing. It is a flowchart figure which shows the subroutine of another steering wheel effect flag control process. It is a flowchart figure which shows the subroutine of steering wheel effect execution processing. It is a flowchart figure which shows the subroutine of a probability fluctuation | variation alerting | reporting mode process. It is a flowchart figure which shows the subroutine of a hit reliability notification mode process. (A) is a figure which shows the hit pattern table as an effect selection table, (b) is a figure which shows the loss pattern table as an effect selection table. (A) is a figure which shows the reliability of each production pattern, (b) is a figure which shows the reliability of each reach pattern, (c) is a figure which shows reach probability. (A) is a figure which shows the production table with probability change, (b) is a figure which shows the production table without probability change, (c) is a figure which shows the reliability of a probability fluctuation | variation. FIG. 5 is a view corresponding to FIG. 4 showing a second embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 17 illustrating a third embodiment. FIG. 18 is a view corresponding to FIG. 17 showing a fourth embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

A Pachinko machine 4 Front frame 13 Launch handle 31 Fixed part 32 Launch force adjustment part 33 Grip part 34a Finger hook part 41 Light emitting part 41a, 41b, 41c Light emitting diode (light emitting element)
46,93 Display member 48 Display board 49 Smoke glass (light transmittance decreasing member)
60 Control part (control means)

Claims (6)

A launch handle for launching a game ball is attached to the front frame. The launch handle is provided with a fixed portion fixed to the front frame, and is rotatable with respect to the fixed portion. In a pachinko gaming machine having a firing force adjustment unit for adjusting the firing force of the and a grip portion provided on the front side with the firing force adjustment unit sandwiched between the fixing unit,
A hollow finger-hanging portion is formed to protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the firing force adjusting portion, and a light-emitting portion that irradiates light toward the periphery of the launching handle of the front frame is provided inside the finger-hanging portion. In addition, a display member that displays information that can be visually recognized by irradiation of light from the light emitting unit is attached to at least a part of the periphery of the launching handle of the front frame. A pachinko gaming machine, characterized in that display information is changed in accordance with a light irradiation position from a light emitting unit accompanying rotation.   The display member is formed in a substantially arc-shaped belt shape, and is provided with a display plate that is provided so that display information changes along the circumferential direction, and a display plate that covers the display plate and reduces light transmittance. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a light transmittance reducing member having the same shape.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the light transmittance reducing member reduces the transmittance of visible light.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the light transmittance reducing member is a thin film attached to the display board.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the light transmittance reducing member is a plate-like member attached in contact with the display board.   The light emitting unit is provided so that the display state can be changed, and includes a control unit that controls to change the display state of the light emitting unit, and the control unit is configured to display the display state based on establishment of a predetermined game condition. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is provided so as to be changed.