JP2008279111A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a highly amusing direction using a limited space in a slot machine provided with a light emitting device of which light emission is controlled in accordance with game sates, and an image display device to display prescribed images at an upper part of a front door openably/closably provided on a main body frame. <P>SOLUTION: The upper part of the image display device 101, a cover member 126 is provided to be vertically turnable to be changeable between a covering state to cover a specific part of a display part 131a of the image display device 101 and a non-covering state not to cover it. The image display device 101 is disposed on the back of the light emitting device 71 and under it, and a housing hollow 127a is formed on the back of the light emitting device 71 to house the cover member 126 when changed to the non-covering state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a light emitting device that is controlled to emit light according to a gaming state and an image display device that displays a predetermined image are arranged in an upper portion of a front door that can be opened and closed on a main body frame.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine, a reel unit having a plurality of reels with a plurality of symbols is provided on a main body frame, and a display window is formed on a front door (front frame) that is pivotally attached to the main body frame so as to be opened and closed. The predetermined number of symbols on the reel can be seen from the display window. In addition, a horizontally long light emitting device is disposed on the upper part of the front door, and when a bonus game or the like occurs, the light emitting device emits light to decorate the bonus game.

Furthermore, in recent slot machines, apart from the plurality of reels, an image display device capable of displaying a liquid crystal display or the like is provided on the upper part of the front door to display various effects related to the game. ing. For example, when the result of the internal lottery wins a bonus prize, the image display device displays a continuous effect game over a plurality of games thereafter, and derives and displays a special result at the end of the effect game. There is known a system that finally informs of winning. In addition, recently, a gaming machine in which a movable member is provided in the vicinity of the image display device and the image display surface is shielded according to the gaming state so as to increase a sense of expectation for the effect game has been considered (for example, patents). Reference 1).
JP 2004-350987 A

  Increasing the size of the image display device is effective for enhancing the effect of the game, but in recent years, the increase in size has been increasing and it is difficult to dispose the image display device on the front door due to the arrangement space. It has become to. Further, when the movable member is provided, it is necessary to further secure a space for the movable member, and other light emitting devices are also disposed on the front door. This is an extremely difficult situation.

  An object of the present invention is a slot machine in which a light emitting device that is controlled to emit light according to a gaming state and an image display device that displays a predetermined image are disposed in an upper portion of a front door that is provided in an openable and closable manner on a main body frame. It is to produce a highly interesting production in a limited space.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 displays a light-emitting device that controls light emission according to a gaming state and a predetermined image on an upper portion of a front door that is provided on the body frame so as to be openable and closable. In a slot machine provided with an image display device,
The upper portion of the image display device is configured to be rotatable in the vertical direction with reference to the rotation center set in the left-right direction, and covers the predetermined portion of the display portion of the image display device and rotates upward. A covering member that can be converted into an uncovered state that has moved and released the covering state,
The image display device is disposed below and below the light emitting device, and a housing empty portion for housing the covering member converted to the uncovered state is formed behind the light emitting device.

Here, the “predetermined image” is a notification image for informing the internal lottery result, an effect image for producing the internal lottery result, or the like.
The “rotation center set in the left-right direction” may be set with the rotation axis along the left-right direction as the center of rotation. For example, a guide that guides the moving direction of the covering member is rotated. You may set by providing in circular arc shape centering on the center.
The “predetermined part of the display unit” may be the entire display unit or a part of the display unit.
Further, the “covering member” may be a semi-transparent member that completely hides the display portion, as well as the image outline.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the upper portion of the image display device is configured to be rotatable in the vertical direction, and covers a predetermined portion of the display portion of the image display device, and a non-covered state that does not cover the display portion. Since the cover member that can be converted into the above is provided, the entertainment of the game can be improved by performing an effect that operates in accordance with the progress of the game.
In addition, since the image display device is disposed below the rear side of the light emitting device, and the housing empty portion for housing the covering member converted into the uncovered state is formed behind the light emitting device, the light emitting device and the image display device Even if the covering members are arranged, they can be arranged efficiently, the problems on the arrangement space can be solved, and a highly interesting production and effective in a limited space Light emission can be performed.
Further, since the mechanism for sliding and operating the covering member as in the prior art can be omitted, it is possible to provide a decorative member and a movable effect member around the image display device. Furthermore, if the light emitting device is provided so as to bulge forward, the light emitting effect can be enhanced, and the storage space can be formed larger, and the covering member can be stored efficiently. In addition, if the distance between the front and back of the image display device and the light emitting device is increased, the image display is displayed on the back side, so that the visibility can be improved and the storage space can be formed larger, and the covering member can be stored efficiently. It becomes possible to do.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, a concave chamber-shaped storage space forming member having a downward opening capable of forming a storage space is provided on the upper portion of the image display device. It is characterized by that.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the recessed chamber-shaped storage space forming member that opens downward is formed in the upper portion of the image display device, the storage space can be reliably and efficiently stored. Can be secured.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the second aspect, the image display device includes an image display unit for displaying an image and a front surface side of the image display unit. And a production unit having a part forming member.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the image display device includes an image display unit that displays an image, and an effect unit that is disposed on the front side of the image display unit and includes a storage space forming member. Therefore, it is possible to ensure the storage empty space reliably and efficiently.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the image display unit includes an image display, a control circuit having a larger area than the image display, and the image display. It is characterized by comprising an attachment frame that can be disposed in front of the control circuit.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the image display unit can be provided with an image display, a control circuit having a larger area than the image display, and the image display at a position ahead of the control circuit. Since the image display device can be disposed at an appropriate position.
That is, if the image display and the large control circuit are close to each other, it is extremely difficult to arrange the image display unit at an appropriate position due to the positional relationship with the effect unit. Only the control circuit can be disposed behind the space where a relatively large space can be secured, and the image display can be disposed at an appropriate front position near the rendering unit.

  A fifth aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein an auxiliary light emitting portion is provided above the housing empty portion, and a predetermined portion of the covering member Is formed of a translucent member, and the light emission mode from the auxiliary light emitting portion is changed through the non-covered covering member.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the auxiliary light emitting portion is provided on the upper portion of the housing empty portion, and the predetermined portion of the covering member is configured by the translucent member, and the auxiliary light emission is performed via the non-covering covering member. Since the light emission mode from the part is changed, the decoration effect can be further enhanced by using the covering member in addition to the covering of the image.

According to the present invention, the upper part of the image display device is configured to be rotatable in the vertical direction, and can be converted into a covering state covering a predetermined part of the display unit of the image display device and an uncovering state not covering. Since the covering member is provided, the entertainment of the game can be improved by performing an effect that operates in accordance with the progress of the game.
In addition, since the image display device is disposed below the rear side of the light emitting device, and the housing empty portion for housing the covering member converted into the uncovered state is formed behind the light emitting device, the light emitting device and the image display device Even if the covering members are arranged, they can be arranged efficiently, the problems on the arrangement space can be solved, and a highly interesting production and effective in a limited space Light emission can be performed.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a pachislot machine as an example of a slot machine according to the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachislot machine 1 as a slot machine is provided with various devices inside a box-shaped main body frame 8 whose front surface is open, The door 2 is schematically configured by being provided so as to be openable and closable in a single-opening manner.

  At the upper part of the front door 2 is provided an upper unit 100 for performing a game effect. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, the upper unit 100 is an image display device including an upper unit main body 110 that forms a mounting base for various members, a rendering unit 120 and an image display unit 130 attached to the upper unit 100. 101, a light emitting device 71, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a rectangular insertion opening 111 is formed at the center of the upper unit main body 110 so as to penetrate the front part of the image display unit 130 constituting the image display device 101 before and after insertion. . Speakers 4, 4 are arranged at the left and right upper corners on the front side of the upper unit main body 110 and at the left and right positions of the insertion opening 111. In addition, a peripheral wall 112 is formed on the front side of the upper unit main body 110 so as to surround the outer periphery except for the portion where the speakers 4 and 4 are formed. And the inside surrounded by the surrounding wall 112 and the speakers 4 and 4 is a recess recessed backward, and this recess forms an effect unit storage portion 113 for storing the effect unit 120 of the image display device.

  In addition, a clear cover 102 is disposed in front of the effect unit storage unit 113 so as to cover the front of the effect unit 120 stored therein. The clear cover 102 is made of a transparent material, and the image display device 101 is visible through the clear cover 102. In addition, a light emitting device mounting portion 112a is formed in front of the peripheral wall 112 positioned at the upper portion on the front side of the upper unit main body 110, and a light emitting unit 71a constituting the light emitting device 71 is attached to the light emitting device mounting portion 112a. A cover member 71b is attached which covers the front part of 71a and is processed into a lens shape that refracts and scatters light from the light emitting unit 71a. In addition, a slit forming member 81 is disposed in front of the peripheral wall 112 located at the lower part on the front side of the upper unit main body 110. The slit forming member 81 is a slit that is a groove-shaped recess that is arranged along the lower end of the upper unit main body 110 and extends to the left and right for opening the upper end portion of the upper payout display panel 90 to engage. 81a (engagement recess) is formed.

  The image display apparatus 101 includes an effect unit 120 housed in an effect unit housing portion 113 formed on the front side of the upper unit body 110 and an image display unit 130 disposed on the back side of the upper unit body 110.

  Of these, the effect unit 120 has a shape that fits in the effect unit storage portion 113 formed in the upper unit main body 110, and as shown in FIG. 5, a base frame 121 that forms an attachment base of various members, and the base It is comprised from the decoration member 122 attached to the frame 121, the side part production member 123 which makes | forms a production | presentation apparatus, the upper stage production member 124, etc.

  At the center of the base frame 121, a rectangular visual opening 121a penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed. The viewing opening 121a is formed at a position overlapping the insertion opening 111 formed in the upper unit main body 110 in the front-rear direction, and is an opening for allowing the display unit 131a of the image display unit 130 to be viewed from the front. Further, LED openings 121b, 121b, 121b penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed on the left and right sides of the visual recognition opening 121a, and the LEDs provided on the LED substrates 125, 125 disposed on the back side of the base frame 121 are used. Light illuminates the decorative member 122 and the like disposed in front of the base frame 121 from the LED openings 121b, 121b, and 121b. Further, a holding part 121c that holds the side effect member 123 so as to be movable in the left-right direction is formed on the right side of the visual recognition opening 121a when viewed from the front side.

  The decorative member 122 disposed in front of the base frame body 121 has a shape that can substantially cover the front surface of the base frame body 121, and is disposed at a predetermined interval from the front surface of the base frame body 121. The front surface of the decorative member 122 is a portion that is visible to the player, and is decorated. Further, a part of the decorated part is made of a transparent or translucent material, and decoration by light is also possible by the light from the LEDs of the LED substrates 125 and 125 disposed behind. Further, in particular, semi-transparent transmission parts 122a and 122a imitating a shoji are formed on the decorative member 122 in portions covering the left and right sides of the visual opening 121a formed in the base frame 121, and the transmission parts 122a, The above-described LED openings 121b and 121b and LED substrates 125 and 125 are disposed behind 122a. And among these transmission parts 122a and 122a, the side part production member 123 is arranged between the transmission part 122a on the right side when viewed from the front side and the base frame body 121, and is translucent. A silhouette of the side effect member 123 emerges in the transmission part 122a.

  The side effect member 123 includes an effect part 123a imitating a human shape and a drive part 123b having a drive source. The side effect member 123 is held in the left-right direction between the decorative member 122 and the base frame 121 by holding the drive part 123b so as to be movable in the left-right direction by a holding part 121c formed on the base frame 121. Arranged to be movable. And it can move left and right by driving the drive source. As shown in FIG. 8B, the side effect member 123 arranged in this way has a first state in which the effect part 123a is located behind the right transmission part 122a when viewed from the front side, and FIG. As shown to a), it is converted into the 2nd state which the production | presentation part 123a appears on the front side of the visual recognition opening 121a.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the upper effect member 124 includes a main body portion 124a attached to the upper portion of the base frame body 121, a covering member 126 attached to the main body portion 124a so as to be rotatable, and a covering member. And a storage space forming member 127 that forms a storage space 127 a for storing 126. The upper effect member 124 is disposed at the upper end portion of the effect unit 120, and is disposed behind the light emitting device mounting portion 112a when the effect unit 120 is stored in the effect unit storage portion 113 of the upper unit main body 110. It will be hidden from the player.

  The storage space forming member 127 is disposed on the front upper portion of the upper effect member 124, and forms a storage space 127a that is a groove-shaped recess that opens to the left and right. The housing empty portion 127a is adapted to be housed when the covering member 126 that can be pivoted up and down is in an upper position (non-covering state). Since the storage space forming member 127 is a recessed portion that is disposed at a position that cannot be seen by the player and that opens downward, the covering member 126 can be stored so that it cannot be seen by the player.

  From the above, the concave storage chamber-shaped storage space forming member 127 that opens downward is formed in the upper portion of the image display device 101 so that the storage space 127a can be formed.

  The covering member 126 is a rectangular plate-like member having substantially the same left-right width as the visual recognition opening 121a, and is made of a translucent material on a frame member 126b that forms a plurality of rectangular windows 126a, 126a,. A plate-like transmission member 126c is attached. Rod-shaped connection portions 126d and 126d are formed on the upper portions of the left and right end portions of the covering member 126 so as to extend left and right, and the end portions of the connection portions 126d and 126d are circular plate-shaped support portions 126e and 126e. It is connected to the outer periphery. The extending direction of the connection portions 126d and 126d and the plate surfaces of the support portions 126e and 126e are connected to be perpendicular to each other, and the front surface of the covering member 126 is the connection portion 126d in the support portions 126e and 126e. , 126d are arranged along the tangential direction at the connecting portion.

  The circular plate-like support portions 126e and 126e are pivotally supported by a rotation shaft along the horizontal direction of the main body portion 124a so that the center of the circular plate-shaped support portions 126e and 126e is set in the horizontal direction. It is attached to the part 124a. At this time, the rotation shaft and the plate surfaces of the support portions 126e and 126e are arranged vertically, so that the covering member 126 is arranged along the left-right direction of the main body portion 124a, and the vertical direction with respect to the rotation center. It can be turned. The support portions 126e and 126e are rotationally driven by a drive source provided on the back surface of the base frame 121 so that the covering member 126 can be operated by controlling the drive source. It has become.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 9B, the covering member 126 that is rotatably arranged in this manner appears in front of the visual opening 121a and is one of the display portions 131a of the image display unit 130. 8B, the covering member 126 can be converted into a non-covering state in which the covering member 126 is retracted above the visual opening 121a and stored in the storage empty space 127a. Yes. In the covering state, the covering member 126 is arranged so as to cover the upper portion of the display portion 131a in a substantially vertical state, and the image displayed through the translucent transparent member 126c is transmitted through the displayed image. To be visible. By rotating the covering member 126 approximately 90 degrees upward from this covering state, the uncovering state is achieved. In the non-covering state, the covering member 126 is housed in the housing space 127a in a substantially horizontal state and is hidden behind the light emitting device 71 and is not visible to the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the image display unit 130 includes a liquid crystal display that forms the image display 131, a mounting frame 132 that houses the image display 131 and is attached to the upper unit main body 110, and an image display unit 131. And a control circuit 133 that controls display on the display 131.

  The mounting frame 132 is a substantially rectangular cylindrical member having a through portion 132a penetrating in the front and rear at the center, and the image display 131 is fitted into the front end of the through portion 132a so that the display portion 131a faces the front side. Is fixed. Further, the front portion along the penetration direction of the attachment frame body 132 is an insertion portion 132 b that is sized to fit exactly into the insertion opening 111 of the upper unit main body 110. In addition, unit mounting portions 132c and 132c bulging out on both the left and right sides are formed in the rear portion along the penetrating direction, and this portion is locked to the rear end of the insertion opening 111, so that the upper unit main body The front-rear position of the image display 131 with respect to 110 is determined. Furthermore, screw holes 132d, 132d,... For fixing the image display unit 130 to the upper unit main body 110 are formed in the unit mounting portions 132c, 132c.

  The control circuit 133 attached to the rear end portion of the attachment frame 132 includes a rectangular parallelepiped box 133a and a control board 133b housed in the box 133a. The rear end of the through portion 132a of the attachment frame 132 is provided. The unit mounting portions 132c and 132c are large enough to cover the rear ends. In other words, the control circuit 133 has a larger area as viewed from the front than the image display 131 fitted in the penetration part 132a. In addition, fixing portions 133c and 133c are formed at the front portion of the control circuit 133 so as to extend forward, and the control circuit 133 is fixed to the attachment frame body 132 by the fixing portions 133c and 133c. It has become.

  As described above, the image display apparatus 101 includes the image display unit 130 that displays an image, and the effect unit 120 that is disposed on the front side of the image display unit 130 and has the storage space forming member 127. Will be.

  The image display unit 130 includes an image display 131, a control circuit 133 having a larger area than the image display 131, and a mounting frame in which the image display 131 can be disposed at a position ahead of the control circuit 133. And the body 132.

  In the upper unit 100 as described above, as shown in FIG. 8A, an image display device 131 is arranged at the center portion, and an upper effect member provided with a covering member 126 that can be turned up and down at the upper part on the front surface side. 124 is disposed, and a side effect member 123 is disposed on the right side on the front side. In addition, by arranging the light emitting device 71 in front of the upper effect member 124, a housing empty portion 127a that houses the covering member 126 converted to the uncovered state is formed behind the light emitting device 71. Furthermore, since the upper effect member 124 is disposed on the upper part of the image display device 101, the image display device 101 is disposed on the lower rear side of the light emitting device 71. The light emitting device 71 is arranged so as to bulge forward so that the light emitting effect (decorative effect by light emission) is enhanced. Further, since the light emitting device 71 is arranged so as to bulge forward, the distance between the image display device 101 and the light emitting device 71 is increased, and the image display is displayed on the back side to improve visibility. In addition, the storage space 127a formed at the rear of the light emitting device can be formed large, and the covering member 126 can be stored efficiently.

  In a normal state, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the covering member 126 provided on the upper effect member 124 rotates upward to retract from the front of the display portion 131a, and is stored in the storage space 127a and forward. It is in an uncovered state that cannot be seen. In addition, the effect part 123a of the side effect member 123 is in the first state located on the back side of the right transmission part 122a when viewed from the front surface side, and the silhouette of the effect part 123a appears in the translucent transmission part 122a. It is going to go up.

  Then, in accordance with the progress of the game due to the establishment of a predetermined condition based on the result of the internal lottery in the game, etc., from the uncovered state shown in FIG. 8B to the state shown in FIG. 9C, FIG. As shown, the covering member 126 is rotated downward to be converted into a covering state in which a part of the upper portion of the display portion 131a is covered. Further, in accordance with the conversion to the covering state, in the display unit 131a, for example, a notification image for notifying an internal lottery result as a predetermined image at the positions of the plurality of windows 126a, 126a,. An effect image or the like that produces the internal lottery result is displayed, and this image can be seen through the covering member 126.

  Since the window portions 126a, 126a,... Of the covering member 126 are translucent, the image displayed here cannot be clearly seen and the outline of the image can be seen through. Then, at a timing such as when the game is over, the covering member 126 is rotated upward to return to the uncovered state, so that the covered image is shown to the player.

  In addition, due to the establishment of a predetermined condition based on the result of an internal lottery in the game, the effect portion 123a of the side effect member 123 slides to the left from the first state located on the back side of the transmission portion 122a, and is in front of the visual opening 121a. It is converted to the second state that appears. The side effect member 123 is also slid rightward and returned to the first state at the timing of the end of the game. As described above, by operating the upper effect member 124 and the side effect member 123, the effect of the game can be effectively performed together with the display on the display unit 131a.

  From the above, the slot in which the light emitting device 71 that controls the light emission according to the gaming state and the image display device 101 that displays a predetermined image are disposed above the front door 2 that can be opened and closed in the main body frame 8. In the machine (pachislot machine 1), the upper part of the image display device 101 is configured to be rotatable in the vertical direction with reference to the rotation center set in the horizontal direction, and the display unit 131a of the image display device 101 A covering member 126 that can be converted into a covering state that covers a predetermined portion and a non-covering state that is rotated upward to release the covering state is provided, and the image display device 101 is disposed below and below the light emitting device 71. At the same time, an accommodation empty portion 127a for accommodating the covering member 126 converted into the uncovered state is formed behind the light emitting device 71.

Note that the operations of the upper effect member 124 and the side effect member 123 are independent, and may be operated simultaneously (during the same game), or only one of them may be operated.
Moreover, although the area | region which the coating | coated member 126 coat | covers was made into a part of upper part of the display part 131a, it is good also as another place and the whole display part 131a.
In addition, the covering member 126 is a semi-transparent member that allows the outline of the image to be seen through, but may be an opaque member that completely hides the display portion 131a.
Further, the covering member 126 rotates about the rotation axis along the left-right direction. For example, a guide for guiding the moving direction of the covering member 126 is formed in an arc shape centered on the rotation center. By providing it, you may make it rotate about this rotation center.

  At the center of the front door 2, a main panel (front panel) 80 having a symbol display window 5 (for example, transparent) that can be visually recognized from the rear is disposed. Although not shown in the figure, the main panel 80 is provided with a predetermined decoration, and a substantially rectangular symbol display window portion 5 is formed at a substantially central portion inside thereof. The variable display means 6 disposed in the main body frame 8 through the symbol display window 5 can be visually recognized.

  The variation display means 6 includes a plurality of (for example, three) cylindrical reels 6a, 6b, 6c having a plurality of identification symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface, that is, a first reel (left reel) 6a, a second reel ( A middle reel (6b) and a third reel (right reel) 6c are arranged along the left-right direction. Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor (stepping motor) 64a, 64b, 64c (shown in FIG. 18), and each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is independently rotated and driven. It is possible to stop. As a result, a plurality of types of symbols can be varied in the back of the symbol display window section 5 so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (the symbols can be variably displayed). As a plurality of identification symbols, a special role symbol and symbols other than the special role symbol (for example, replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, blank) are arranged on each reel 6a, 6b, 6c.

  After the start of such variable display, each reel motor 64a, 64b, 64c stops the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c based on a predetermined stop operation (operation of reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c described later). As a result, a predetermined number of symbols are displayed in the symbol display window 5. Here, in each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, among the symbols in each symbol row, a predetermined number of consecutive symbols (for example, three) can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 5. As a result, a total of nine symbols are displayed in the symbol display window section 5 in three columns vertically and three columns horizontally.

  A portion through which the symbol of the first reel 6a is visible through the symbol display window portion 5 is the first symbol display portion 7a, and a portion where the symbol of the second reel 6b is visible is the second symbol display. The portion where the symbols of the portion 7b and the third reel 6c are visible is the third symbol display portion 7c. That is, the variation display means 6 and the symbol display window 5 constitute a variation display device 7 having a plurality of symbol display portions 7a, 7b and 7c capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols.

  A plurality of enabling lines are set for a total of nine symbols displayed in the upper and lower three columns and the left and right three columns displayed on the variable display device 7. That is, for example, in the variable display device 7, an enableable line (middle horizontal line) crossing the middle symbols of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, and an enableable line (upper horizontal) crossing the upper symbols of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. Line), an enableable line (lower horizontal line) crossing the lower symbol of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c from the first reel 6a lower stage-second reel 6b middle stage-third reel 6c upper stage. Can be activated across the reels 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally from the first reel 6a upper stage-second reel 6b middle stage-third reel 6c lower stage. There are five lines that can be activated, that is, diagonal lines (lower right diagonal lines).

  Then, a predetermined number of enabling lines are activated according to the number of bets (the number of bets) so that each becomes a valid line. For example, a middle horizontal line is activated with a bet number 1, and a bet number 2 In addition to the middle horizontal line, the upper and lower horizontal lines are activated, and in the case of 3 bets, the upper right and lower right lines are activated in addition to the upper middle and lower horizontal lines. It should be noted that it is possible to dedicate so-called three cards that can be played only when the number of bets is three. In this case, five enabling lines are always effective.

  On the active line, a symbol is formed by stopping and displaying a symbol in a symbol combination mode corresponding to one of a plurality of types of combinations, and a predetermined number of award medals (game value) corresponding to each symbol combination mode are established. ) Is paid out. In particular, when a special symbol combination mode in which special role symbols are arranged on an effective line is derived, a special role that allows the player to execute the game is established.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 13, an upper payout display panel 90 is detachably disposed on the front door 2 so as to be in front of the main panel 80 and overlap the upper portion. Yes.

  The upper payout display panel 90 is provided separately from the main panel 80, and as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the outer shape is substantially horizontally long. From the front side, the upper frame 91, the upper payout display panel main body 92, the upper The base panel 93 is formed by overlapping the front and back.

  The upper frame 91 includes a lower frame portion 911 that is elongated in the left-right direction, and left and right frame portions 91L and 91R that extend substantially directly from both end portions of the lower frame portion 911, and are substantially omitted in front view. It is formed in a U shape. A projecting portion 91a is formed at a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the lower frame portion 911 so as to project a predetermined length substantially rearward (backward) (see FIG. 13). Further, screw holes 91b into which mounting screws (not shown) are screwed when mounting the upper payout display panel 90 to the front door 2 are formed at the base portions of the left and right frame portions 91L and 91R of the lower frame portion 911. Provided (see FIG. 11). Here, the protruding portion 91a and the screw hole 91b constitute a panel attachment portion for attaching the upper payout display panel 90 to the front door 2.

  The upper payout display panel main body 92 is disposed inside the upper frame 91 and displays a combination of a combination, a payout and the like in addition to a predetermined decoration. The upper payout display panel main body 92 has a substantially rectangular outer shape, and the lower left and right ends are partially cut away so as to correspond to the screw holes 91b of the lower frame portion 911.

  The upper base panel 93 sandwiches the upper payout display panel main body 92 together with the upper frame 91 in the front-rear direction. The upper base panel 93 includes a wide surface portion 931 disposed on the back side of the upper payout display panel main body 92, and left and right small surface portions 93L that are formed continuously from the left and right ends of the wide surface portion 931 and extend in the vertical direction. , 93R. The wide surface portion 931 has a substantially rectangular outer shape, and the lower substantially central portion and the left and right end portions thereof are partially cut away so as to correspond to the protrusions 91a and the screw holes 91b of the lower frame portion 911. In addition, support portions 93a that support the upper payout display panel main body 92 from below are extended forward on the left and right sides of the cutouts corresponding to the protrusions 91a at the lower end of the wide surface portion 931.

  The upper payout display panel main body 92 is arranged to be supported by the support portion 93a between the left and right small face portions 93L and 93R of the upper base panel 93, and the upper payout display panel main body 92 and the upper base panel 93 are lowered. Arranged on the upper frame 91 so as to be supported by the side frame portion 911. Thus, the upper payout display panel 90 is formed so that the upper payout display panel main body 92 is sandwiched between the upper base panel 93 and the upper frame 91.

Here, a method of attaching the upper payout display panel 90 to the front door 2 will be described.
First, a slit (engagement recess) 81a with which the upper end portion of the upper payout display panel 90 is engaged is formed in a slit forming member 81 that is long in the left-right direction and is disposed substantially directly above the main panel 80 of the front door 2. Is formed (see FIG. 13). On the upper side of the symbol display window portion 5 of the main panel 80, there is provided an engagement hole portion (see FIG. 13) 80a into which the protrusion 91a of the upper payout display panel 90 is engaged. The engagement hole 80a is disposed at the approximate center of the main panel 80 in the left-right direction. Insertion holes 80L and 80R through which mounting screws (not shown) for screwing the upper payout display panel 90 are inserted are provided on the left and right sides of the engagement hole 80a. Each insertion hole is disposed substantially directly above both left and right ends of the symbol display window portion 5 of the main panel 80.

Then, the upper frame 91 of the upper payout display panel 90 and the upper end portion of the upper payout display panel main body 92 are engaged with the slits 81a of the slit forming member 81 so as to be obliquely inserted from the front side, and then the substantially upright state is obtained. By tilting the upper payout display panel 90 as described above, the protrusion 91a is engaged with the engagement hole 80a of the main panel 80 and positioned.
Thereafter, the upper payout display panel 90 is fixedly attached to the front door 2 by inserting mounting screws into the insertion holes 80L and 80R of the main panel 80 from the rear side, rotating in a predetermined direction and screwing into the screw holes 91b. The

  On the other hand, when removing the upper payout display panel 90 from the front door 2, first, the front door 2 is opened with respect to the main body frame 8, and screwed into the screw hole 91b through the insertion holes 80L and 80R. The screw is released by rotating the screw for use in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction. The upper payout display panel 90 can be removed from the front door 2 by releasing the engagement between the engagement hole 80a and the protrusion 91a and the engagement between the slit 81a and the upper end of the upper payout display panel 90.

  In FIG. 3, illustration of a relay board 72 (see FIG. 13) for relaying the conducting wire of the light emitting device 71 is omitted.

  Below the symbol display window 5, a credit number display 11 (shown in FIG. 18), a payout number display 12 (shown in FIG. 18), and an acquired number display 13 (shown in FIG. 18) are provided. The credit number display 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits, and the payout number display 12 displays the number of payouts during the bonus game. The acquired number display 13 displays the acquired number when the winning combination is established. These displays are provided with a display made of, for example, a 7-segment LED in the back of a transparent member that can be seen through the back, and display various information depending on the lighting state.

  Further, a stepped portion protruding forward is formed on the lower side of the symbol display window portion 5, and the upper surface of the stepped portion is a front shelf 14. The front shelf 14 is provided with a medal slot 15, a bet button (not shown), and a max bet button 16.

  The medal slot 15 is on the right side (the open end side of the front door 2) when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1 in the front shelf 14, and is for inserting and betting medals (betting). . A medal insertion detection sensor 51 (shown in FIG. 18) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass. Originally, the number of medals inserted is counted.

  When medals exceeding the maximum bet number (for example, 3) are inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 and the credit is possible, the predetermined number of medals exceeds the maximum bet number. Up to (for example, 50) are stored in the gaming machine 1 as credits and can be used in subsequent games. Further, when medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are inserted, they are returned to the tray 27. If the credit is not possible, medals exceeding the maximum bet number are returned to the tray 27.

  One bet button can bet one by one every time an operation is performed, and the maximum bet button 16 bets up to a limit number of bets (for example, three) by performing one operation. It is something that can be done.

  In addition, on the front side of the front door 2 and below the front shelf 14, a credit selection button 20 for selecting whether credits are permitted, a start lever 21 for starting a one-segment game, and a medal slot 15 is provided with a medal clogging elimination button 22 for eliminating a clogged medal and a key hole 23 for inserting a key for opening the front door 2.

  A bet number display 17 (shown in FIG. 18) is provided in the lower right portion of the symbol display window 5 and above the medal slot 15. The bet number display 17 displays the bet number of medals according to the lighting state of a lamp arranged in the back thereof. In addition, a gaming state indicator 19 (shown in FIG. 18) is provided at the lower left portion of the symbol display window 5. The game status indicator 19 is provided with a GAMEOVER lamp section, a WAIT lamp section, a REPLAY lamp section, and a BETCREDIT lamp section. The GAMEOVER lamp unit notifies that the display of the change of symbols has been stopped and one game has been completed by lighting a lamp arranged in the back thereof. A lamp is arranged at the back of the WAIT lamp section. After the start lever 21 is operated, all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c start to rotate, and the stop operation by the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c is performed. It lights up in a period until it becomes possible to notify that it is in the period. The REPLAY lamp section notifies that the next game has become a replay (replay) by the lighting of a lamp arranged at the back of the symbol combination form of the replay game (replay role). The BETCREDIT lamp section repeats blinking when the game is not being performed and the bet or the credits can be accepted from the credits as will be described later.

  Further, on the front surface of the front door 2 and on the lower side of the front shelf 14, the first reel 6a, the second reel 6b, and the third reel 6c are associated with each other one-to-one, and the corresponding reel 6a. , 6b, 6c are provided with stop buttons for stopping and displaying symbols, ie, a first reel stop button 24a, a second reel stop button 24b, and a third reel stop button 24c. . The reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are made of, for example, colored translucent resin. Further, in the back of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, a stop button LED 66 (indicating by lighting that each reel can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c) 18) are provided.

  And the lower panel 25 which comprises the lower area | region of the front door 2 is provided under the part in which these buttons were provided, and also the lower part of the lower part of the front door 2 is the lower side of the lower panel 25. Are provided with an ashtray 26 and a tray 27 for storing medals, and speakers 4 and 4 for outputting sound.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, the lower panel 25 has a substantially rectangular shape with corners slightly rounded when viewed from the front. The lower panel 251, the decorative panel 252, and the lower base panel 254 are arranged from the front side. Are overlapped in the front-rear direction, and the lower payout display panel 253 is attached to the lower base panel 254.

  The lower panel frame (front panel) 251 is a member having a substantially rectangular horizontally-long opening 251a whose corners are slightly rounded when viewed from the front. Further, on the back surface side of the lower panel frame 251, a screw hole 251b (FIG. 17 (FIG. 17) in which a mounting screw 255 inserted into the insertion hole 254d of the lower base panel 254 is combined to be combined with the lower base panel 254. b)) is provided.

  The decorative panel 252 includes a decorative panel main body 252a having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and a three-dimensional decorative body 252b screwed to the decorative panel main body 252a by mounting screws 252c from the rear side.

  The lower payout display panel 253 includes a lower payout display panel body 253a having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, a panel frame 253b having a substantially rectangular shape with the left and upper corners slightly rounded when viewed from the front, and the like. It has.

  The lower payout display panel main body 253a is a display in which a winning combination, payout, and the like are displayed on the front side of the lower payout display panel main body 253a. The lower payout display panel main body 253a has a issuance certificate paper (not shown) attached to the lower part on the back side.

  The panel frame 253b is a member having a vertically long opening 253c that is substantially rectangular in a front view, and four screw holes 253d into which mounting screws (not shown) are screwed are provided on the back side of each corner. . Further, at the approximate center in the left-right direction of the upper side and lower side of the panel frame 253b, the upper hook portion 253e for payout display panel that engages with the payout display panel engaged portion 2541b of the lower base panel 254, and the payout display panel A lower hook portion 253f is provided.

  The upper hook portion 253e for the payout display panel and the lower hook portion 253f for the payout display panel are elastically deformed so as to bend in the vertical direction, and are restored to the original shape when passing through the payout display panel engaged portion 2541b. The display panel is engaged with the edge of the engaged portion 2541b of the display panel. When the lower payout display panel 253 is removed, the payout display panel engaging member is bent by pushing down the payout display panel upper hook portion 253e and bending the payout display panel lower hook portion 253f. The engagement with the edge portion of the joining portion 2541b can be released.

  The lower base panel 254 has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and has a wide surface portion 254a on which the decorative panel 252 and the lower payout display panel 253 are disposed, and protrudes rearward from a predetermined position of the wide surface portion 254a. A lower panel upper hook portion 254b and a lower panel lower hook portion 254c that engage with the lower panel mounting portion 82 of the door 2 are provided.

  The wide surface portion 254a is provided with a lower payout display panel mounting portion 2541 to which the lower payout display panel 253 is attached at the left end portion thereof, and a decorative panel arrangement portion 2542 in which the decorative panel 252 is provided on the right side thereof. ing. In addition, an insertion hole 254d (see FIG. 17) through which the mounting screw 255 is inserted when being combined with the lower panel frame 251 is disposed at the edge of the wide surface portion 254a.

  The lower payout display panel mounting portion 2541 has four insertion holes 2541a through which mounting screws (not shown) are inserted so as to correspond to the screw holes 253d of the panel frame 253b, and an upper hook portion 253e for the payout display panel. And an upper and lower payout display panel engaged portion 2541b with which the lower hook portion 253f for payout display panel is engaged. Then, the lower payout display panel main body 253a is disposed on the panel frame 253b so that the surface is exposed from the opening 253c, and thereafter, the lower payout display panel lower hook portion 253f is engaged with the lower payout display panel. The upper hook portion 253e for payout display panel is engaged with the upper payout display panel engaged portion 2541b while being engaged with the combining portion 2541b. Thereafter, the mounting of the lower payout display panel 253 to the lower payout display panel mounting portion 2541 is completed by screwing a mounting screw into the screw hole 253d through the insertion hole 2541a of the lower payout display panel mounting portion 2541. . Thus, the lower payout display panel main body 253a is attached and fixed in a state of being sandwiched between the edges of the lower base panel 254 and the panel frame 253b.

  The lower payout display panel mounting portion 2541 has a substantially rectangular opening 2541c when viewed from the front, and the lower payout display panel body 253a from the rear side with the lower payout display panel 253 attached. A issuance paper (not shown) can be affixed to a predetermined position.

  The decorative panel arrangement portion 2542 is formed in a rectangular shape slightly smaller than the decorative panel main body 252a in a plan view, and has a recessed chamber portion 2542a that is recessed to a predetermined depth on the rear side. Thus, a space is formed between the back surface of the decorative panel body 252a and the front surface of the rear wall of the recessed chamber portion 2542a in a state where the decorative panel body 252a is disposed. Further, a positioning convex portion 2542b (see FIG. 17A) for positioning the decorative panel main body 252a is disposed outside the edge of the concave chamber portion 2542a.

  Then, the decorative panel main body 252a to which the decorative body 252b is attached is disposed on the decorative panel disposing portion 2542 so as to be positioned by the positioning convex portion 2542b. Thereafter, the lower panel frame 251 and the lower base panel 254 are combined so that the edge of the decorative panel body 252a is pressed by the edge of the opening 251a of the lower panel frame 251, and the mounting screw is inserted through the insertion hole 254d. The lower base panel 254 and the lower panel frame 251 are joined by screwing 255 into the screw hole 251b. In this way, the placement of the decorative panel 252 with respect to the decorative panel placement portion 2542 is completed. As a result, the decorative panel 252 is disposed so that the surface is exposed from the opening 251a of the lower panel frame 251, and the front surface of the rear wall of the recessed chamber portion 2542a of the wide surface portion 254a is the screw head of the mounting screw 252c. It will be in the state close to the part.

The lower panel lower hook portion 254c is a member having a substantially “L” shape in a side view, and a hook-shaped portion at the tip thereof can be locked to a lower panel engaged portion 821 (described later). Yes.
The upper hook portion 254b for the lower panel is elastically deformed so as to bend in the vertical direction, and when it passes through the lower panel engaged portion 821, it is restored to its original shape and is hooked on the edge of the lower panel engaged portion 821. It has become. When the lower panel 25 is removed, the lower panel upper hook portion 254b is bent so as to be pushed down so that the engagement with the edge portion of the lower panel engaged portion 821 can be released.

  The lower panel mounting portion (decorative panel mounting portion) 82 corresponds to the lower panel upper hook portion 254b and the lower panel lower hook portion 254c, and is provided below the start lever 21 and the keyhole 23, the ashtray 26, and the tray 27. Lower panel engaged portions 821 are disposed at the upper four locations. Then, the lower panel lower hook portion 254c is hooked on the lower lower panel engaged portion 821, and the lower panel 25 is tilted so as to be substantially in an upright state, thereby lowering the lower panel upper hook portion 254b. Engage with the upper lower panel engaged portion 821. Thereby, the attachment of the lower panel 25 to the lower panel attachment portion 82 of the front door 2 is completed.

  Between the upper and lower lower panel engaged portions 821, two cold cathode tubes (light emitting sources) 822 and 822 that illuminate the lower panel 25 from the rear are provided. The cold cathode tube 822 is formed so as to be recessed by a predetermined depth from the surface of the front door 2, and is disposed inside the reflective recess 823 of the front opening that reflects the light of the cold cathode tube 822 forward. Yes. That is, the cold cathode tube 822 is provided behind the lower panel 25 attached to the lower panel attachment portion 82.

  Such a lower payout display panel 253 opens the front door 2 with respect to the main body frame 8, releases the lower panel upper hook portion 254b and the lower panel engaged portion 821, and then lowers the lower panel. The lower panel 25 is released from the front door 2 by releasing the locking of the lower hook portion 254c for the lower panel with respect to the lower panel engaged portion 821 by tilting 25 to the front side and a predetermined angle. Can be removed. Thereafter, the mounting screw (not shown) screwed into the screw hole 253d of the panel frame 253b through the insertion hole 254d of the lower base panel 254 is rotated in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction to release the screwing. . Then, by disengaging the payout display panel upper hook portion 253e and the payout display panel engaged portion 2541b and releasing the payout display panel lower hook portion 253f and the payout display panel engaged portion 2541b, The lower payout display panel 253 can be removed from the front door 2.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, the pachislot gaming machine 1 has a game control device (main control device, main control board) 50 for overall control of the game, and a game effect under the control of the game control device 50. And a production control device (sub-control device, sub-control board) 70 that performs overall control on the control system. The components of the control system are also arranged inside the main body frame 8.

  Among these, the game control device 50 is configured to include a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 50a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 50b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 50c, an I / F (Interface) 50d, and the like.

  Among them, the CPU 50a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation control as the calculation processing device of the game control device 50, and also generates various random number values such as a game hit determination random number value.

  In the ROM 50b, a control program and control data for executing various processes are written, and a determination value for internal lottery is written. In addition, the ROM 50b stores a stop table corresponding to various combinations in the case where various combinations are won and a plurality of stop tables corresponding to detachment when performing stop control in each game.

  The RAM 50c stores a random number storage area for internal lottery, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, various combination flag state data, and payout data based on the derivation of the symbol combination mode, game A storage area for temporarily storing a user's stop operation mode data and the like, and a work area for the CPU 50a. Note that the data of the player's stop operation mode includes, for example, the data of the reel symbols on the active line when the stop operation is performed, the order of the reels that have been stopped, the number of stop operations, and a predetermined stop operation. This is data that is a count value such as the number of times that the game has been performed, and flag data that indicates whether or not a predetermined stop operation has been performed at a predetermined frequency in past games.

  The I / F 50d includes a medal insertion detection sensor 51, a start lever sensor 52, a first reel (left) stop sensor 53a, a second reel (middle) stop sensor 53b, and a third reel through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). (Right) Stop sensor 53c, first reel (left) position detection sensor 54a, second reel (middle) position detection sensor 54b, third reel (right) position detection sensor 54c, one bed sensor 56, max bed sensor 57, Various signals output from the credit selection sensor 58, the payout medal detection sensor 59, the probability setting device 60, the reset sensor 61, and the front door opening sensor 62 are output to the CPU 50a.

  The medal insertion detection sensor 51 detects the passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and the number of inserted medals is counted based on this detection information. The start lever sensor 52 is a switch for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated. The first reel stop sensor 53a indicates that the first reel stop button 24a has been operated, the second reel stop sensor 53b indicates that the second reel stop button 24b has been operated, and the third reel stop sensor 53c indicates that the third reel It is a sensor for detecting that the stop button 24c has been operated. The reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c and the reel stop sensors 53a, 53b, 53c serve as stop operation means corresponding to the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  The first reel position detection sensor 54a indicates the rotation phase of the first reel, the second reel position detection sensor 54b indicates the rotation phase of the second reel, and the third reel position detection sensor 54c indicates the rotation phase of the third reel. These are sensors for detecting each. The 1 bet sensor 56 is a sensor for detecting that the 1 bet button has been operated, and the max bet sensor 57 is a sensor for detecting that the max bet button 16 has been operated. The credit selection sensor 58 is a sensor for detecting that the credit selection button 20 for selecting whether credit is permitted or not is operated. The payout medal detection sensor 59 detects medals paid out from the medal payout device 63, and the payout number of medals is counted based on this detection information.

  The probability setting device 60 is a device for setting the winning probability of winning for each game in the pachislot gaming machine 1 to any one of a plurality of levels (for example, 6 levels) based on the operation. The reset sensor 61 detects that the key inserted into the keyhole 23 has been rotated counterclockwise (counterclockwise) when opening the front door 2 and resets the pachislot machine 1 based on this detection. Sensor. For example, the error state of the pachislot gaming machine 1 is canceled based on the reset sensor 61 outputting the detection signal to the game control device 50. The front door opening sensor 62 is a sensor for detecting the open state of the front door 2.

  In addition, the I / F 50d receives control signals input from the CPU 50a via an output port and a driver (not shown), an effect control device 70, a game state display 19, a bet number display 17, a credit number display 11, and a payout The number display 12, the acquired number display 13, the medal payout device 63, the first reel motor 64a, the second reel motor 64b, the third reel motor 64c, the external output terminal 65, the stop button LED 66, etc. Yes. Thereby, the game control device 50 can control various devices.

  The medal payout device 63 is provided in the lower part inside the main body frame 8. When the predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the effective line in the variable display device 7, the number of medal payout devices 63 corresponds to the symbol combination mode. The medal is paid out. The paid-out medals are discharged to the tray 27. The external output terminal 65 is for connecting to a management device or the like outside the gaming machine.

  In addition, the game control device 50 controls the CPU 50a to update the random number (for example, +1) every predetermined cycle time, and to sample the random number at that time at the detection timing by the start lever sensor 52, and to store the sampled random number internally. Use the lottery as a random number for internal lottery. That is, the game control device 50 has a function as a lottery means for lottery whether or not the winning combination is won.

  In addition, the game control device 50 performs the stop control of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c in the case of winning or not winning of various roles (in the case of losing) under predetermined timing control according to the stop table corresponding to the winning or losing of various roles. Stop control with. For example, when the special combination is won internally, stop control of the plurality of reels 6a, 6b, 6c is performed so that a special symbol combination mode can be formed. Further, when the re-gamer is won internally, stop control of the plurality of reels 6a, 6b, 6c is performed so that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the re-gamer can be formed. The stop control is the control of the first to third reel motors 64a, 64b, and 64c by the game control device 50, and the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display portions 7a, 7b, and 7c. The design is determined.

  In this stop control, for example, when various winning combinations are won, control is performed to make it easy to derive or derive a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination. In this control, the game control device 50 stops the reels 6a, 6b, 6c when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination are positioned before the active line. Pull-in control is performed to delay the timing so that the symbol stops at the active line. That is, the game control device 50 serves as a pull-in control means for performing pull-in control.

  Moreover, in stop control, control which prevents that the symbol combination aspect corresponding to the winning combination is not derived | led-out is performed. In this control, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is derived on the active line, the timing at which the game control device 50 stops the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is set. Kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination aspect corresponding to the winning combination which is not won by delaying pass the effective line. In the pull-in control and the kicking stop control by the game control device 50, the range in which the timing can be changed is within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, within 4 frames (symbols)) from the position where the stop operation is performed.

  The effect control device 70 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 70a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 70b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 70c, an I / F (Interface) 70d, and the like. The effect control device 70 controls the effect display on the image display 131 of the image display unit 130 and the effect devices (the upper effect member 124 and the side effect member 123 based on the information related to the game output from the game control device 50. ) Is controlled.

  The I / F 70d outputs various signals output from the game control device 50 to the CPU 70a via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). In addition, the I / F 70d receives a control signal input from the CPU 70a via an output port and a driver (not shown), the image display unit 130, the speaker 4, the light emitting device (lamp, LED) 71, and the effect device (upper effect member 124). To the side effect member 123). As a result, various devices can be controlled by the effect control device 70.

  Then, the effect control device 70 controls the image display 131 via the control circuit 133 based on information relating to the game output from the game control device 50. For example, a character or the like is displayed on the image display 131, and further, based on information relating to the game output from the game control device 50, a small role notice display, a jackpot notification display, an effect display (completed in one game). Things and things that span multiple games). In addition, during the bonus game, a display relating to the bonus game is performed, and when a game is not being performed, a call-in display is performed.

  Further, the effect control device 70 performs an effect by operating the upper effect member 124 and the side effect member 123 based on the information related to the game output from the game control device 50. In addition, the effect control device 70 performs decoration by light emission by controlling the light-emitting device 71 provided on the front door 2 based on information about the game output from the game control device 50, and effects by sound from the speaker 4. . That is, the image display 131, the speaker 4, the light emitting device (lamp, LED) 71, and the effect device (upper effect member 124, side effect member 123) form part of the effect means.

  In the pachislot gaming machine 1 having the above configuration, a player places a bet by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 15, and an effective line is set according to the number of bets. Further, when medals exceeding the maximum bet number are inserted and credits are possible, up to a predetermined number is stored as credits. If there are medals stored as credits, the bet is made up to the maximum bet number by operating the max bet button 16 if the credit is equal to or greater than the maximum bet number. If the credit is less than the maximum bet number, all of the credit is bet. When one bet button is operated, one bet is placed.

  After placing a bet, by operating the start lever 21, a lottery process is performed in the game control device 50 to determine whether or not a winning combination has been won, and the variable display on the variable display device 7 is started. Further, based on the result of the lottery, information related to the game effect is output from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 70. On the basis of this information, the effect control device 70 displays the image on the image display 131, the covering member 126 of the upper effect member 124, the operation of the side effect device 123, the sound output from the speakers 4 and 4, etc. Control related to production.

  When the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are pushed after a predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display device 7 is stopped by stop control based on whether or not a winning combination is won in the game control device. Then, when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination on the active line is derived in the variation display device 7, a combination is established, and the number of medals corresponding to the symbol combination mode is awarded to the medal payout device 63 (FIG. 18). And is discharged to the tray 27. Alternatively, it is stored as a credit.

  This completes the one-segment game, and the game is played by repeating this operation thereafter. Depending on the winning combination, the winning combination may not be established depending on the timing of pressing the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c (so-called missing). However, if the winning combination is a special combination, the right to establish a combination is carried over to each game until these combinations are established. Further, when any of the special symbol combination modes is derived and a special combination is established, a special game state in which a large amount of game media can be easily acquired can be executed.

  Next, a modified example of the pachislot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the pachislot machine of the above-described embodiment, and different parts will be mainly described below. The pachislot gaming machine according to the present modification includes an auxiliary light emitting unit 150 that performs a game effect on the upper effect member 124.

  The auxiliary light emitting unit 150 includes a plurality of LEDs 150a, 150a,... As light emitting members, and is arranged so that the LEDs 150a, 150a,... Can illuminate downward from an opening 127b formed on the upper surface of the storage space forming member 127. In the space in front of the display surface 131a, an effect by light can be performed. Further, the LEDs 150a, 150a,... Provided in the auxiliary light emitting unit 150 are in a non-covered state and are positioned above the plurality of windows 126a, 126a,... Formed in the covering member 126 housed in the housing space 127a. It is arranged in. Further, the transmissive member 126c disposed in the window portions 126a, 126a,... Is made of a material that can transmit light and colored in a predetermined color, or subjected to lens processing that can refract the transmitted light. , And the light transmitted through the windows 126a, 126a,... And the light directly emitted from the auxiliary light emitting unit 150 are changed in light emission mode.

  Thus, when the covering member 126 is in an uncovered state, the light from the LEDs 150a, 150a,... Changes (or converges) to a predetermined color by passing through the colored (or lens processed) transmitting member 126c. Divergent). Then, this light illuminates the space in front of the display surface 131a, the decorative member 122, and the side effect member 123. On the other hand, when the covering member 126 is in the covering state, the light from the LEDs 150a, 150a,... Directly illuminates the space in front of the display surface 131a, the decorative member 122, the side effect member 123, and the covering member 126. become. That is, the light emission mode changes depending on whether the covering member 126 is in the non-covering state or the covering state. In this way, in addition to performing an effect by light in the space in front of the display surface 131a, it is possible to perform a more interesting effect by changing the light emission mode using the covering member 126 other than the image covering. it can.

  In addition, the covering member 126 is formed with a partition wall 126f extending in the left-right direction at the end of the window portions 126a, 126a,... Positioned on the display surface 131a side (rear side) in the uncovered state. Yes. The partition wall 126f is made of an opaque material and is formed from the front surface to the back surface of the window portions 126a, 126a,..., And the end on the back surface side extends below the back surface in an uncovered state. The partition wall 126f can prevent light from the auxiliary light emitting unit 150 from directly hitting the display surface 131a, and can prevent image visibility on the display surface 131a from being lowered. In addition, the partition wall 126f has an extended width such that the end portion of the window portions 126a, 126a,... It also has a function as a restricting part for controlling.

  As described above, the auxiliary light emitting unit 150 is provided above the storage space 127a, and a predetermined portion of the covering member 126 is formed of a translucent member, and the auxiliary light emitting unit 150 is interposed via the uncovered covering member 126. Thus, the light emission mode from is changed.

  The transmitting member 126c is made of a material that can transmit light and is colored in a predetermined color, or has been subjected to lens processing that can refract the transmitted light. However, the present invention is not limited to this. What is necessary is just to change a light emission mode with the light which permeate | transmitted the member 126c, and the light directly irradiated from the auxiliary light emission part 150. FIG.

  In the pachislot gaming machine 1 as described above, on the upper part of the front door 2 that can be opened and closed on the main body frame 8, a light emitting device 71 that is controlled to emit light according to the gaming state and an image display device 101 that displays a predetermined image. Is provided at the top of the image display device 101 so as to be pivotable in the vertical direction with reference to the pivot center set in the horizontal direction. The display unit 131a of the image display device 101 A covering member 126 that can be converted into a covering state that covers a predetermined portion of the light source and a non-covering state that is rotated upward to release the covering state, and the image display device 101 is disposed below and below the light emitting device 71. In addition, a housing empty portion 127 a for housing the covering member 126 converted to the uncovered state is formed behind the light emitting device 71.

Accordingly, the image display device 101 is configured to be pivotable in the vertical direction, and can be converted into a covering state that covers a predetermined portion of the display unit 131a of the image display device 101 and a non-covering state that is not covered. Since the member 126 is provided, the entertainment of the game can be improved by performing an effect that operates in accordance with the progress of the game.
In addition, the image display device 101 is disposed below and below the light emitting device 71, and the housing empty portion 127 a that houses the covering member 126 converted to the uncovered state is formed behind the light emitting device 71. Even if the device 71 and the image display device 101 are arranged, and the covering member 126 is arranged, they can be arranged efficiently, and the problem on the arrangement space can be solved, and within the limited space. It is possible to produce highly interesting effects and effective light emission.
In addition, since the mechanism for sliding and operating the covering member 126 as in the prior art can be omitted, a decorative member 122 and a movable effect member (upper effect member 124, side effect member 123) are provided around the image display device 101 correspondingly. ) Can be provided. Further, if the light emitting device 71 is provided so as to bulge forward, the light emitting effect can be enhanced, and the housing empty portion 127a can be formed larger and the covering member 126 can be efficiently housed. Further, if the distance between the front and back of the image display device 101 and the light emitting device 71 is increased, the image display can be displayed on the back side and the visibility can be improved, and the storage space 127a can be formed larger and the covering can be efficiently performed. The member 126 can be stored.

  In addition, a concave chamber-shaped storage space forming member 127 that opens downward is formed on the upper portion of the image display device 101 so as to be able to form a storage space 127a.

  Therefore, since the recessed chamber-shaped storage space forming member 127 opened downward in which the storage space 127a can be formed is provided in the upper part of the image display device 101, the storage space 127a can be secured reliably and efficiently. It becomes possible.

  The image display apparatus 101 includes an image display unit 130 that displays an image, and an effect unit 120 that is disposed on the front side of the image display unit 130 and includes a storage space forming member 127.

  Therefore, the image display apparatus 101 is configured with the image display unit 130 that displays an image and the effect unit 120 that is disposed on the front side of the image display unit 130 and has the storage space forming member 127. And it becomes possible to ensure the storage empty part 127a efficiently.

  The image display unit 130 includes an image display 131, a control circuit 133 having a larger area than the image display 131, and a mounting frame in which the image display 131 can be disposed at a position ahead of the control circuit 133. And a body 132.

Therefore, the image display unit 130 includes an image display 131, a control circuit 133 having a larger area than the image display 131, and a mounting frame in which the image display 131 can be disposed at a position ahead of the control circuit 133. The image display 131 can be disposed at an appropriate position.
That is, if the image display 131 and the large control circuit 133 are close to each other, it is extremely difficult to dispose the image display unit 130 at an appropriate position because of the positional relationship with the rendering unit 120. In this case, only the large control circuit 133 can be disposed rearward so that a relatively large space can be secured, and the image display 131 can be disposed at an appropriate front position close to the rendering unit 120.

  In addition, the auxiliary light emitting unit 150 is provided on the upper portion of the housing empty portion 127a, and a predetermined portion of the covering member 126 is formed of a light transmissive member, and light is emitted from the auxiliary light emitting unit 150 via the uncovered covering member 126. The mode is changed.

  Accordingly, the auxiliary light emitting unit 150 is provided on the upper portion of the housing empty portion 127a, and a predetermined portion of the covering member 126 is configured by a light transmissive member, and light is emitted from the auxiliary light emitting unit 150 via the uncovered covering member 126. Since the aspect is changed, the decoration effect can be further enhanced by using the covering member 127 other than the image covering.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described pachislot gaming machine 1 and can be applied to other slot machines such as a slot machine that uses a game ball instead of a medal.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view which shows the pachislot machine of one Embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the front door of the pachislot machine of FIG. It is a rear view which shows the front door of FIG. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the upper unit. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of the effect unit. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the image display unit. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back surface side of the upper unit. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the upper unit, (a) The figure which shows the state where a covering member is a covering state, and a side part production member is a 2nd state, (b) The covering member is a covering state And it is a figure which shows the state which a side part production member is a 2nd state. (A) Front view of upper unit, (b) Cross-sectional view taken along line BB in (a), showing a state in which the covering member is in a covered state, (c) Line BB in (a) It is sectional drawing in, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which has a coating | coated member in the middle of rotation. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an upper payout display panel attached to the front door of FIG. 2. FIG. 11A is a rear view illustrating the upper payout display panel of FIG. 10, and FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view of the upper payout display panel taken along line CC in FIG. 10. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the upper side payout display panel of FIG. It is a principal part expanded sectional view of the front door in the AA line of FIG. It is a front view which shows the lower panel attached to the front door of FIG. It is a rear view which shows the lower panel of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the lower panel in the DD line | wire of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the lower panel of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system. It is a figure which shows the pachislot machine concerning a 1st modification, Comprising: It is side sectional drawing of the part in which the accommodation empty part was formed.

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1 Pachislot machine (slot machine)
2 Front door 8 Main body frame 71 Light emitting device 101 Image display device 120 Production unit 126 Covering member 127 Storage space forming member 127a Storage space 130 Image display unit 131 Image display 131a Display unit 132 Mounting frame 133 Control circuit 150 Auxiliary light emission Part

Claims (5)

In a slot machine in which a light emitting device that is controlled to emit light according to a gaming state and an image display device that displays a predetermined image are arranged in an upper part of a front door that can be opened and closed on a main body frame.
The upper portion of the image display device is configured to be rotatable in the vertical direction with reference to the rotation center set in the left-right direction, and covers the predetermined portion of the display portion of the image display device and rotates upward. A covering member that can be converted into an uncovered state that has moved and released the covering state,
A slot machine characterized in that the image display device is disposed below and below the light emitting device, and a housing empty portion for housing the covering member converted to the uncovered state is formed behind the light emitting device. .   The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a concave chamber-shaped storage space forming member that opens downward is formed on an upper portion of the image display device.   3. The image display device according to claim 2, wherein the image display device includes an image display unit that displays an image, and an effect unit that is disposed on the front side of the image display unit and includes the storage space forming member. The described slot machine.   The image display unit includes an image display, a control circuit having a larger area than the image display, and a mounting frame that can be disposed at a position ahead of the control circuit. The slot machine according to claim 3.   An auxiliary light emitting part is provided above the housing empty part, and a predetermined part of the covering member is formed of a translucent member, and a light emission mode from the auxiliary light emitting part is changed through the uncovered covering member. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the slot machine is characterized by that.

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