JP2014140664A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which is not tight in a space between a front panel and the upper face portion of a pedestal portion even when the front panel has a performance member storing space, thereby to prevent the operability of operation means disposed on the upper face of the pedestal portion from deteriorating.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a front door attached to the front side of an enclosure receiving a plurality of reels; a front panel arranged in a front face upper half of the front door; a pedestal portion having operation means at an upper face portion and arranged in a front face lower half of the front door; a display device arranged on the back portion of the front panel and capable of seeing through the reels; and a movable performance member interposed between the front panel and the display device for rocking from an initial position at the upper side portion of the front panel to a position of covering a portion of the display device. The front panel is constituted to include: a cover body arranged with a decorative member and formed at an upper portion with a maximum protrusion; and an optically transparent hard plate member attached to the back side of the cover body at an inclination angle to give an upper side end portion a maximum protrusion position and to give a lower side end portion a minimum protrusion position.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachislot machine or the like.

  Conventionally, a housing containing a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface, a front door attached to the front opening surface of the housing so as to be openable and closable, and an upper front half of the front door The front panel is provided with operating means on the top surface, and the pedestal is provided on the lower half of the front face of the front door and the back of the front panel of the front door. 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine (so-called pachislot machine) that includes an image display device that displays and allows a reel to be seen through is known.

  In this type of gaming machine, for example, there is one provided with a movable effect member that operates in conjunction with the effect display by the image display device, and in particular, such a movable effect member is provided so as to overlap the display screen of the display device. Is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In this way, by providing the movable effect member that operates so as to overlap the display screen, the player's attention to the effect display can be more strongly alerted.

JP 2009-261599 A

  In the configuration of Patent Document 1, in order to arrange the movable effect member so as to overlap the display screen of the display device, an effect member storage space for storing the movable effect member is provided in the front panel. In addition to the thickness of the movable effect member, the effect member storage space also needs a certain play space so that the effect member does not contact any constituent elements before and after the effect member storage space. In the case of a gaming machine provided with a front panel, the space between the lower portion of the front panel and the upper surface of the pedestal portion becomes tight.

  If the space between the lower part of the front panel and the upper surface of the pedestal portion becomes cramped, the operability of the operating means disposed on the upper surface of the pedestal portion may be impaired. In particular, when the front panel is formed in a frame shape having an upper frame and left and right vertical frame portions, if the left and right vertical frame portions bulge forward (player side), an operation close to this Operation of buttons becomes difficult.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and even if an effect member storage space for storing a movable effect member is provided on the front panel, the space between the front panel and the upper surface of the pedestal portion is provided. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not become cramped and does not impair the operability of the operating means provided on the upper surface of the pedestal.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and a housing (for example, a cabinet 1a described later) containing a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface, and the housing A front door (for example, a front door 2 described later) attached to the front opening surface of the front door and an operating means (for example, a medal slot 10, a 1-bet button 11, and a MAX bet button 12 described later) on the upper surface. And a front panel (e.g., a front panel disposed in a lower half of the front surface of the front door and a front upper half of the front door and having a lower end connected to the upper surface of the base section) A front panel 8) to be described later, a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 to be described later) that is disposed on the back of the front panel and displays an image according to the game and that allows the reel to be seen through; Previous Moveable up and down in a space formed between the panel and the display device and movable from an initial position hidden behind the upper back portion of the front panel to a position covering a part of the display device An effect member (for example, a torch type movable member 91 described later), and the width of the space in the space above the see-through region of the reel is made thinner than the maximum thickness portion of the movable effect member. Features.

  According to the present invention, a predetermined space is formed between the front panel and the top surface portion of the pedestal portion while enabling a vivid rendering that the movable rendering member suddenly enters the field of view. There is no risk of impairing the operability of the operating means provided on the upper surface.

  According to the present invention, even if the movable effect member is disconnected and dropped for any reason, the movable effect member abuts against the hard plate at a position above the see-through region of the reel and stops. There is no hindrance.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that the movable effect member is a rod-shaped body that extends in the lateral width direction of the front panel and whose one end is pivotally connected.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize the equipment of a large movable effect member that can attract the player's attention with a simple configuration in which only one end is pivotally connected.

  According to the present invention, a predetermined effect is provided between the front panel and the upper surface portion of the pedestal portion while the movable effect member is movable from the initial position hidden behind the upper portion of the front panel to the position covering a part of the display device. Therefore, there is no possibility of impairing the operability of the operating means provided on the upper surface portion of the pedestal portion.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a front door of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the front panel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the cover body of the front panel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment is removed. FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of the upper half of the front door of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the movable effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the movable effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the outer shell portion of the movable effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment as viewed from the back. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the drive unit case of the movable effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal structure of the drive unit case of the movable effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a first boss part and a second boss part of the movable effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a bearing portion of the movable effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram viewed from the front side of the first decorative panel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram viewed from the front side of the second decorative panel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram viewed from the back side of the first decorative panel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram viewed from the back side of the second decorative panel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 16 is an explanatory view of another effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of another effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo Japanese paper surface provided in the decorative panel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an operation example of the movable effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination determination table. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination determination table. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 32 is a main flowchart showing main processes performed by the main CPU. FIG. 33 is a main flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the internal lottery process. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the reel stop control process. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the bonus end check process. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the bonus operation check process. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an effect registration task under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing effect content determination processing under the control of the sub CPU.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, in explaining the relative positional relationship of each component of the gaming machine, there are cases where directions are indicated in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the longitudinal direction. The reference for each direction is as shown in FIG. In the figure, the gaming machine is installed on a horizontal plane. In the figure, the directions indicated by L and R are the left and right sides in the horizontal direction, the directions indicated by F and B are the front and rear in the horizontal direction, U and The directions indicated by D are the upper and lower sides in the vertical direction.

[Overview of gaming machines]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be briefly described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a that is a housing that accommodates three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, various circuit boards (not shown), and the front side of the cabinet 1a (F in the figure). And a front door 2 attached to the opening surface in a direction that can be opened and closed. In the upper half of the front surface of the front door 2, a front panel 8 having a liquid crystal display device 5 for displaying an image according to the progress of the game attached to the back thereof is provided.

  The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R accommodated in the cabinet 1a are arranged side by side in the left-right direction (directions indicated by L and R in the figure), and identification information is provided on the circumferential surface of the cylindrical frame. A belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols are continuously arranged along the rotation direction is pasted and formed. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R display a plurality of symbols while changing the rotation axis of the frame by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the front door 2 and the front panel 8, generally on the upper side of the front panel 8 (in the direction indicated by U in the drawing). The liquid crystal display device 5 is fixed to a portion on the upper side of the front door 2 by a mounting frame or the like, and controls display of an image through the display screen 5a. The display screen 5a displays an image to be displayed and controlled by a sub-control circuit 72, which will be described later, according to the gaming state, and through the reel windows 21L, 21C, and 21R provided slightly below the display screen 5a, the reels 3L, The design of each sheet affixed to the 3C, 3R frame is displayed.

  A pedestal 17 is provided below the front panel 8, that is, in the lower half of the front surface of the front door 2. Various operation means for receiving a game operation by the player are provided on the upper surface of the pedestal portion 17. The medal slot 10 provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 17 accepts a medal inserted by the player. The medals inserted into the medal slot 10 are consumed for one game in the gaming machine 1 up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number is stored in the gaming machine 1 as credits.

  On the other hand, the 1-bet button 11 provided slightly on the left side of the pedestal portion 17 is pressed by the player to consume one piece for one game from the medals inserted into or stored in the gaming machine 1. Is done. The MAX bet button 12 provided slightly in front of the 1-bet button 11 is the maximum number (for example, 3) that can be consumed for one game from medals inserted into or stored in the gaming machine 1. To be consumed by the player. A settlement button 13 provided in the vicinity of the left end portion of the pedestal portion 17 is pressed by the player in order to draw all medals stored in the gaming machine 1 to the outside.

  A start lever 14 protruding from the right side of the checkout button 13 is operated by the player to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Stop buttons 15L, 15C, 15R arranged in a horizontal row on the right side of the start lever 14 in the approximate center of the pedestal portion 17 are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and are pressed by the player. The rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be stopped at the operation timing.

  In addition, a medal payout opening 15 for discharging medals obtained through the game is provided at the lower part of the pedestal portion 17, and sound effects, music, etc. according to predetermined production contents are sandwiched between the medal payout openings 15. Speakers 9L and 9R for outputting sound are provided. A medal tray 16 is provided on the front side of these, and medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16. An ashtray 18 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 16.

[Functional configuration of gaming machine]
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a board constituting the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 and peripheral devices (such as various devices) electrically connected thereto are provided at the upper position inside the cabinet 1a. ing.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, a main RAM 33, and the like.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, various data tables, data of various control commands (commands) transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates one random number from a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65,535).

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives inputs from various switches and controls operations of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R.

  The stop switch 15S detects that the three stop buttons 15L, 15C, 15R are pressed by the player to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The start switch 14S detects that the start lever 14 has been operated by the player to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The medal sensor 42S detects a medal received in the medal insertion slot 10. The 1-bet switch 11S detects that the 1-bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The MAX bet switch 12S detects that the MAX bet button 12 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 13S detects that the settlement button 13 has been pressed by the player.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 53, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation with an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit in accordance with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R include a configuration in which the rotation speed is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation shaft can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R after detecting the reel index. The main CPU 31 manages the positions of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by managing the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 53. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R, the lamp 140, and the actuator 19, and controls these according to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The lamp 140 includes LEDs 83, 8211a, 8221a, and 8234 described later, and the actuator 19 includes a motor 94 and a solenoid described later. The sub control circuit 72 controls various effect members including a movable effect member described below.

[Configuration and production of front panel]
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes various effect members including a movable effect member, many of which are provided on the front panel 8. First, the front panel 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 is an explanatory view of the front door 2, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the front panel 8, FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a state where the cover body 82 of the front panel 8 is removed, and FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a part. 4 to 6, the lower half of the front door 2 is not shown.

  The front panel 8 includes a decorative member and various production members, and is configured with an elaborate design. A pedestal on which a lower end portion is provided with a 1 bet button 11, a MAX bet button 12, and the like. It is provided in the upper half part of the door frame 20 of the front door 2 so as to continue to the upper surface part of the part 17. As will be described in detail later, as shown in FIG. 3, the front panel 8 has a first effect unit 821 in which large waves and small waves are combined, a second effect unit 822 that imitates a firework ball, and a goldfish. A third effect unit 823 and a fourth effect unit 824 in which autumn leaves appear or disappear due to light emission are provided. In the front panel 8 according to the present embodiment, a second effect part 822 simulating a spherical firework ball having a configuration that protrudes most forward is disposed on the upper left side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the front panel 8 includes a frame-shaped panel substrate 81 fixed to the door frame 20 of the front door 2, a cover body 82 that covers the frame-shaped panel substrate 81, and the frame-shaped panel substrate 81. As a hard plate provided between the cover body 82 and the cover body 82, a reinforced acrylic plate 84 having translucency is provided. Further, as shown in the drawing, a decorative panel 85 covering the speaker arrangement holes 81L and 81R is attached to the lower portion of the cover body 82.

  The frame-shaped panel substrate 81 is formed in a rectangular frame shape by an upper frame portion 810, left and right vertical frame portions 811, and a lower frame portion 812, and a plurality of LEDs 83 are appropriately disposed as necessary. In the lower frame portion 812, speaker arrangement holes 81L and 81R are formed. Further, the cover body 82 is formed from a molded product made of a resin material having translucency, and a protective plate 820 having translucency is integrally formed. The protection plate 820 and the reinforced acrylic plate 84 can prevent an illegal act such as inserting a special cable for illegal use into the cabinet 1a. Further, the cover body 82 includes a first effect unit 821 in which large waves and small waves are combined, a second effect unit 822 that imitates a firework ball, a third effect unit 823 that imitates a goldfish, and autumn leaves appear or disappear due to light emission. Since the fourth effect part 824 is integrally formed, a gap generated between the protective plate 820 and a decorative member or effect member (first effect part 821 or the like) provided around the protection plate 820. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as inserting a special cable for illegal use into the cabinet 1a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the front panel 8 with the cover body 82 removed is a half mirror portion that covers the LED substrate portion 8221 (see FIG. 4) on the left side of the upper frame portion 810 of the frame-like panel substrate 81. 8222 is provided. Therefore, when the frame-shaped panel substrate 81 is covered with the cover body 82 on which the cover portion 8220 having a design inspired by fireworks is formed, the second effect portion 822 that imitates fireworks is formed. Further, on the right side of the upper frame portion 810, an LED substrate 8211, an insulating sheet 8212, a first prism sheet 8213, and a second prism sheet 8214 are arranged in a stacked state (see FIG. 4). Accordingly, the first effect unit 821 that imitates a wave when the frame-like panel substrate 81 is covered with the cover body 82 on which the cover 8215 designed in the image of a large wave and a small wave is formed is also formed. In addition, on the right side of the left and right vertical frame portion 811, an internal structure of a third effect portion 823 having a white eye portion 8231 and a black eye portion 8232 (see FIG. 4) is provided slightly above the center. Therefore, when the frame-shaped panel substrate 81 is covered with the cover body 82 in which the cover 8233 configured to imitate goldfish having white eyes and black eyes is formed, a third effect unit 822 that imitates goldfish is also formed. Speaker placement holes 81L and 81R are formed on the left and right sides of the lower frame portion 812. Furthermore, a plurality of LEDs 83 are arranged on the upper frame portion 810, the left and right vertical frame portions 811, and the lower frame portion 812. A first decorative panel 61 and a second decorative panel 62 are provided on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, a torches type movable member 91 is disposed in the effect member storage space 87 formed between the upper part of the front panel 8 and the liquid crystal display device 5. In addition, a fourth effect unit 824 is provided on the inner side surface of the left and right vertical frame unit 811 where autumn leaves appear or disappear due to light emission. Further, a pedestal portion 17 is provided in the lower half of the front surface of the front door 2, and the front panel 8 is arranged in the upper half of the front surface of the front door 2 so that the lower end portion is continuous with the upper surface of the pedestal portion 17. Is provided. Here, the lower end portion of the front panel 8 is connected to the upper surface back portion of the pedestal portion 17 because the lower end portion of the front panel 8 and the upper surface back portion of the pedestal portion 17 are arranged adjacent to each other. It may be formed integrally.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a torch type movable member 91 as an example of a movable effect member. 7 is a perspective view of the torch type movable member 91, FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the torch type movable member 91, FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of the outer shell portion of the torch type movable member 91, and FIG. 10 is the torch type movable member. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing an internal structure of the drive unit case 93 for driving the member 91.

  A torch type movable member 91 shown in FIG. 7 has a bearing portion 92 provided at one end in an effect member storage space 87 (see FIG. 6) formed between the upper portion of the front panel 8 and the liquid crystal display device 5. The tip portion covers a part of the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 from the initial position where the whole is hidden behind the upper portion of the front panel 8 (see FIG. 13). It can be rotated to a position.

  That is, the torch type movable member 91 is formed of a rod-like body imitating torches with one end pivotally connected by a bearing portion 92, and in the effect member storage space 87 formed on the back portion of the front panel 8, It extends almost full in the width direction. Then, a motor 94 (see FIG. 11) serving as a drive source disposed in the drive unit case 93 is rotatable downward by a predetermined amount from the initial position.

  Thus, when the torch type movable member 91 is in the initial position, it is covered with the front panel 8 and cannot be viewed from the front, but can only be viewed by the player after rotating. . Therefore, if a torch-type movable member 91 that has not been noticed at first appears suddenly in the field of view, a player who plays for the first time with the gaming machine 1 is surprised and has a vivid impression, and the interest is significantly enhanced. In addition, when the movement of the torch-type movable member 91 is a sign of the transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player, the player expects the movement of the torch-type movable member 91, which is also interesting. Improvement can be expected. In addition, while having a simple configuration in which only one end is pivotally connected, it is possible to realize an equipment of an attractive large movable effect member that can attract the player's attention. In addition, the area above the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R where the torch type movable member 91 appears and the see-through area of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are the same, that is, the reels 3L, 3C where the torch type movable member 91 appears. Since no partition or the like is provided between the region above 3R and the see-through region of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the movement of the torches-type movable member 91 can be made a realistic motion, The improvement of interest can be expected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the torch-type movable member 91 includes an outer shell portion 91a formed of a translucent member designed to diffuse torch light, and a plurality of LEDs (not shown). Are arranged as a light emitter, and a prism sheet 91c that diffusely reflects light. A first boss portion 921 into which the rotation shaft 950 of the motor 94 is inserted is formed in the outer shell portion 91a. In addition, a second boss portion 922 that fits with the first boss portion 921 is formed on the substrate portion 91b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the first boss portion 921 of the outer shell portion 91a has a pair of shaft gripping pieces 923 each having a first tapered surface 923a that is tapered toward the tip, formed on the outer surface. It has. The detailed configuration of the torch type movable member 91 will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 10 is a perspective view from the rear of the drive unit case 93. As shown in the figure, the drive unit case 93 has a rotating shaft 950 linked to a built-in motor 94 (see FIG. 11) on the rear surface. It is protruding. The rotation shaft 950 is connected to the torch type movable member 91 by a fixing screw 933. A coil spring 95 for returning the torch type movable member 91 to the initial position is provided on the rear surface of the drive unit case 93.

  Here, the internal structure of the drive unit case 93 for driving the torch type movable member 91 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, in the drive unit case 93, there is a motor 94 and a speed reduction mechanism that transmits the driving force of the motor 94 to a rotating shaft 950 connected to a torch type movable member 91 via a bearing portion 92. It is stored. The reduction mechanism includes a pinion 941 attached to the drive shaft 940 of the motor 94, an intermediate gear 942 that meshes with the pinion 941, and a driven gear 943 that meshes with the intermediate gear 942 and is connected to the rotation shaft 950. I have.

  The intermediate gear 942 is attached to the intermediate shaft 944, and includes a large-diameter portion 942a that meshes with the pinion 941, and a small-diameter portion 942b that is smaller in diameter than the large-diameter portion 942a, and the small-diameter portion 942b and the driven gear. 943 meshes. Further, a fan-shaped sensor plate 945 is formed on the start end side of the large-diameter portion 942a of the intermediate gear 942, and a substantially U-shaped sensor 946 having a gap portion 946a is disposed below the intermediate gear 942. ing. When the motor 94 is driven, if the sensor plate 945 attempts to pass through the gap 946a of the sensor 946, the sensor 946 detects and stops the motor 94. Therefore, it is possible to set the amount of downward rotation of the torch type movable member 91 depending on how the sensor plate 945 is formed. In FIG. 11, reference numeral 955 denotes a pressurizing spring for suppressing the rotational vibration of the rotating shaft 950.

  Further, in order to return the torch-type movable member 91 rotated downward to the initial position, a coil spring 95 is arranged on the mounting surface of the torch-type movable member 91 in the drive unit case 93 as shown in FIG. Has been established. The coil spring 95 has a lower end connected to the drive unit case 93 side, and an upper end connected to the proximal end 900 side of the torch type movable member 91 via a locking pin 96. The locking pin 96 is fitted into a pin insertion hole 902 provided in the bearing forming surface 901 of the base end 900 (see FIG. 8).

  With this configuration, the motor 94 is driven and the torches movable member 91 is rotated against the pulling force of the coil spring 95, and then the driving force by the motor 94 is released to free the torches movable member 91. Then, due to the restoring force of the coil spring 95, the torch type movable member 91 is rotated upward and returned to the initial position.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment including the torch type movable member 91 described above, as shown in FIG. 6, the degree of forward protrusion of the front panel 8 is gradually reduced from the upper part to the lower part. That is, a second effect part 822 that imitates a firework ball that is the maximum protrusion is provided, and from the upper side where the torch type movable member 91 is located, the medal slot 10, the 1 bet button 11, the MAX bet button 12 The degree of forward protrusion is gradually reduced toward the upper surface side of the pedestal portion 17 on which various operation means are disposed, and the operability of the operation means is improved between the front panel 8 and the upper surface portion of the pedestal portion 17. A space is provided for this purpose. Thus, a sufficient space is secured so as not to hinder the insertion of medals and various button operations.

  As a specific configuration for forming the above-described space, as shown in FIG. 6, the front panel 8 has a fireworks-ball-type second effect portion 822 having a projection degree that is relatively the largest as an effect member. Is forming. Moreover, an effect member storage space 87 for storing the torch type movable member 91 is formed on the upper back side of the front panel 8, and this effect member storage space 87 is activated in addition to the maximum thickness of the torches type movable member 91. A certain play space is also provided so as not to come into contact with other members. For this reason, of course, the uppermost protrusion of the gaming machine 1 is formed at the upper part of the cover body 82, but a member that protrudes specially is not provided at the lower part of the front panel 8. ing. That is, the cover body 82 is arranged in the upper half of the front surface of the front door 2 so that the degree of protrusion gradually decreases from the upper part where the maximum protrusion part is formed to the lower end part, and the lower end part is continuous with the upper surface of the pedestal part 17. It is installed. Further, the reinforced acrylic plate 84 attached to the back side of the cover body 82 is such that the upper end is positioned at the maximum protruding position of the reinforced acrylic plate 84 itself and the lower end is positioned at the minimum protruding position. It is arranged in an inclined state.

  Therefore, even if a variety of production members are arranged on the front panel 8, a space that does not hinder various button operations is formed above the upper surface of the pedestal portion 17 as described above. Therefore, the player can advance the game with a smooth operation while enjoying the production.

  By the way, the inclination angle of the reinforced acrylic plate 84 is an angle at which the maximum thickness portion of the torch type movable member 91 contacts the reinforced acrylic plate 84 at a position above the see-through region of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the liquid crystal display device 5. You may make it prescribe | regulate. If the inclination angle of the reinforced acrylic plate 84 is defined in this way, for example, even if the torch-type movable member 91 is disconnected and dropped for some reason, the visibility of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not hindered.

  Further, when the inclination angle of the reinforced acrylic plate 84 is set to a predetermined angle in advance, the thickness of the movable effect member can be defined. For example, the thickness is defined so that the maximum thickness portion of the torch-type movable member 91 contacts the reinforced acrylic plate 84 at a position above the perspective area of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the liquid crystal display device 5. Even in such a configuration, when the torch type movable member 91 is disconnected and falls off, the visual recognition of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is not hindered.

  Here, the configuration of the torch type movable member 91 will be further described. As shown in FIG. 8, the torches type movable member 91 is formed of a semi-transparent member having fine irregularities, and an outer shell portion 91a designed to diffuse torches light, and the outer shell portion. A board portion 91b attached to the rear opening of 91a and provided with a plurality of LEDs (not shown) as light emitters. Further, the torch type movable member 91 is provided with a bearing portion 92 at the base end portion 900, and a peripheral wall portion 912 surrounding the bearing portion 92 is formed in the outer shell portion 91 a, and is continuous with the peripheral wall portion 912. The connecting portion 913 and the design portion 911 are formed continuously.

  As an LED that is a light emitter, an orange LED is disposed at the edge of the substrate 91b, and a red LED is disposed in the other area except the edge.

  Further, between the outer shell portion 91a and the substrate portion 91b, the light emission of the LED is condensed forward to improve the luminance, and the prism sheet 91c is disposed so that the light is irregularly reflected, and the light emission of the LED. The electric decoration part 910 which becomes the production | presentation main-body part which can show more beautifully is comprised. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, a large first light refracting surface 919c based on a flame image is formed on the surface of the prism sheet 91c, and the design portion 911 of the outer shell portion 91a has a torch flame. The second light refracting surface 919a based on the image is formed more finely than the first light refracting surface 919c. Therefore, when the LED emits light, the torch-type movable member 91 can be visually recognized as if the actual torch is burning by the selected color and its arrangement.

  Thus, the torch-type movable member 91 according to the present embodiment has a design portion 911 that produces a beautiful color so that the torches are burned continuously to the peripheral wall portion 912 provided on the base end portion 900 in appearance. Main body part) is formed.

  In addition, the peripheral wall portion 912 formed in the outer shell portion 91a is provided with a lead-out space 915 formed by cutting a part thereof. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, a power supply connector 916 is disposed on the board portion 91b constituting the torch type movable member 91, and the power supply connector 916 is electrically connected to the cabinet 1a. One end of a harness 917 (see FIG. 10) is connected. A drawer space 915 for pulling out the harness 917 is formed in the peripheral wall portion 912. Then, the leading end of the harness 917 that has been pulled out is extended along the outer periphery of the second boss portion 922 in a state where a plurality of rings are once loosened and loosened.

  Thus, by providing the drawer space 915, even if the torch-type movable member 91 swings and the harness 917 is pulled, the harness 917 allows the drawer space 915 to follow the movement of the torch-type movable member 91. Since it moves, a large load is not applied to the harness 917, and problems such as disconnection can be prevented. In addition, the harness 917 that is electrically connected to the connector 916 gradually forms several rings along the outer periphery of the second boss portion 922. The load that is pushed and pulled by is reduced. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 925 denotes a locking claw provided on the board portion 91b. When the board portion 91b is attached to the outer shell portion 91a, the reference numeral 925 is locked to the engaging portion 926 provided on the outer shell portion 91a. The

  As shown in FIG. 10, a harness locking portion 918 that locks the harness 917 extending from the drawer space 915 is provided on the back surface of the drive unit case 93 that is closer to the player than the bearing portion 92.

  For example, when one end of the harness 917 is previously connected to the connector 916 and unitized, when the torch type movable member 91 is attached to the front door 2, the harness extending from the base end portion 900 of the torch type movable member 91 is used. 917 is temporarily locked to the harness locking portion 918, and then the tip of the harness can be hung from the upper side of the drive unit case 93 to the cabinet 1a as the connection destination, and the torch type movable member 91 (movable member) is attached. Work can be simplified.

  Here, the configuration of the bearing 92 used to connect the torch-type movable member 91 to the front door 2 so as to be swingable will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of the first boss portion 921 and the second boss portion 922 constituting the bearing portion 92 of the torch type movable member 91, and FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of the bearing portion 92.

  As shown in FIGS. 8, 9, 12, and 13, the bearing portion 92 is provided on the outer shell portion 91 a, a first boss portion 921 into which the rotation shaft 950 of the motor 94 is inserted, and a substrate portion The second boss portion 922 is provided on 91b and fits with the first boss portion 921.

  The first boss portion 921 is provided with a pair of shaft gripping pieces 923 each having a first tapered surface 923a that is recessed toward the tip, formed on the outer surface. On the other hand, the second boss portion 922 has a second tapered surface 922a that is in contact with the first tapered surface 923a on the inner surface.

  With this configuration, when attaching the torch type movable member 91 to the front door 2, first, the rotation shaft 950 is inserted into the first boss portion 921 provided in the outer shell portion 91a, and in this state, When the substrate portion 91b is mounted on the outer shell portion 91a, the pair of shaft gripping pieces 923 and 923 can be pressed inward by the second tapered surface 922a, and the rotating shaft 950 is firmly held by the pressing force. Can be pressed.

  In this way, the rotation shaft 950 in the present embodiment is attached to the pair of shaft gripping pieces 923 and 923 so that the rotation shaft 950 can be securely clamped by the shaft gripping pieces 923 and 923 as shown in FIG. Corresponding flat portions 951 are chamfered on the shaft circumferential surface. In FIG. 10, reference numeral 933 denotes a fixing screw that connects the rotation shaft 950 and the torch type movable member 91, and after the rotation shaft 950 is inserted into the bearing portion 92, the second boss of the substrate portion 91 b. It is screwed to the rotating shaft 950 through a screw hole 927 (see FIGS. 8, 10, and 11) provided in the portion 922.

  Since the torch-type movable member 91 according to the present embodiment has the above-described structure, it is possible to suppress rattling between the rotation shaft 950 and the bearing portion 92 as much as possible. There is no risk of deviating from the designed movable range. Therefore, the tip of the torch type movable member 91 enters the see-through region of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the liquid crystal display device 5 due to the backlash, and the visibility of the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is not impaired. By blocking the player's view of 3L, 3C, and 3R, the operation of the stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R is not disturbed. Furthermore, by suppressing rattling as much as possible, it becomes easy to match the drive timing of the torch type movable member 91 and the display timing of the effect image by the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, there is no possibility that the interlocking timing of the two is shifted and the effect of the effect is impaired.

  By the way, when attaching the torch type movable member 91 to the front door 2, the rotation shaft 950 is inserted into the first boss portion 921 provided in the outer shell portion 91a, and then the substrate portion 91b is mounted on the outer shell portion 91a. However, as described above, if the torches-type movable member 91 is unitized by connecting one end of the harness 917 to the connector 916 in advance, the board portion 91b and the outer shell portion 91a are assembled in advance and integrated. Even in this state, the rotation shaft 950 can be firmly connected and fixed to the bearing portion 92.

  For this purpose, a third tapered surface 923b is formed on the inner side surface of the shaft grip piece 923 of the first boss portion 921 so that at least the tip end portion expands as the rotating shaft 950 is inserted. It only has to be. With such a configuration, when the rotating shaft 950 is inserted into the bearing portion 92, the shaft gripping piece 923 is pressed outward and tightened between the first boss portion 921 and the second boss portion 922. In this case, the rotation shaft 950 can be reliably clamped by the shaft gripping pieces 923 and 923. Further, in the case where the outer shell portion 91a and the substrate portion 91b are separated, it is considered that the harness 917 is bitten when the substrate portion 91b is attached, but when the torch type movable member 91 is unitized, There is no fear.

  Next, a decorative panel that is one of characteristic production members of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  First, the decorative panel will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, 14 and 15. FIG. 14A is an explanatory view seen from the front side of the first decorative panel 61 forming the main part of the present embodiment, FIG. 14B is an explanatory view seen from the front side of the second decorative panel 62, and FIG. 15A is the first decorative panel. FIG. 15B is an explanatory view seen from the back side of the panel 61, and FIG. 15B is an explanatory view seen from the back side of the second decorative panel 62.

  The decorative panel provided in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is disposed on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and the first decorative panel 61 and the second decorative panel 61 as shown in FIGS. There are two types, the decorative panel 62. The first decorative panel 61 and the second decorative panel 62 are spaced apart from each other on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 5. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the first decorative panel 61 is also the second decorative panel. Each of 62 is composed of decorative frames 611 and 621 having a predetermined design and substantially rectangular Japanese paper portions 612 and 622 having a size corresponding to the decorative frames 611 and 621. The first decorative panel 61 in this embodiment is a decorative window type in which a plurality of window portions 61a, 61b, 61c and a shoji portion 61d are formed in a vertically long decorative frame 611, while the second decorative panel 62 is a vertically long decorative frame 611. A hanging-shaft type in which a hanging shaft is provided on the decorative frame 621.

  In addition, as a design of the decoration panel, it is preferable to correspond to an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the first decoration panel 61 and the second decoration panel 62 are different in appearance from each other according to the effect display. By doing so, the player's interest can be further enhanced both in appearance and production.

  In both the first and second decorative panels 61 and 62, the player sees through an image (not shown) displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5 through the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622. Can do. That is, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the image on the display screen 5a through the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622 having a unique texture of Japanese paper. Therefore, it is possible to display various images including textures that are difficult to express only with the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. Even if the same image or character is displayed on the entire area of the display screen 5a, the image of the area in which the first and second decorative panels 61 and 62 are arranged passes through the Japanese paper sections 612 and 622. Therefore, it is possible to easily realize a different display while being within the same display screen 5a.

  As shown in the figure, the Japanese paper portion 612 of the first decorative panel 61 has openings 612a, 612b, 612c corresponding to the plurality of windows 61a, 61b, 61c formed in the decorative frame 611, and these openings 612a, 612a, Parts other than 612b and 612c overlap with the shoji part 61d. Therefore, image display through the texture of Japanese paper is only possible on the first decorative panel 61 via the shoji part 61d. On the other hand, as shown in the figure, the Japanese paper portion 622 of the second decorative panel 62 is formed in a rectangular plate shape and overlaps with a punched portion 62a corresponding to the main paper portion of the hanging shaft formed on the decorative frame 621. Image display through the texture of Japanese paper is possible in a wide area corresponding to the portion.

  Here, the characteristic configuration of the decorative panel described above is that the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622 of the first and second decorative panels 61 and 62 are placed on one side surface of a base made of a light-transmitting material such as an acrylic plate. (See FIG. 18.) The pseudo Japanese paper surface 60 that expresses the above is formed by printing.

  Japanese paper is much longer than Western paper and uses a unique flowing technique, so it has a unique texture consisting of irregularities and shadows like a drawn pattern as shown in FIG. In reproducing such a Japanese paper pattern, the inventor tried various printing modes, and on the transparent substrate, the white ink, the transparent ink, and the third ink 3 which is an intermediate color between them. It has been found that the shading of a Japanese paper pattern as shown in FIG. 18 can be realistically reproduced by printing using different types of ink.

  Therefore, when forming the pseudo Japanese paper surface 60, first, a Japanese paper pattern is reproduced based on a Japanese paper image obtained by capturing an actual Japanese paper with a scanner, and white ink, transparent ink, In addition, the intermediate color ink, which is an intermediate color between them, is printed on a transparent substrate in a layered manner in an appropriate order. For example, when white ink, white transparent (intermediate color) ink, and transparent ink are layered and printed in this order, an ordinary Japanese paper pattern appears. Further, when printing is performed by layering transparent ink, white transparent ink, and white ink in this order, the shadow of the white portion is generated and the white color becomes conspicuous. When the ink is layered and printed in the order of transparent ink, white transparent ink, white ink, white transparent ink, and transparent ink, the white color floats and becomes more conspicuous. When the white transparent ink, the white ink, and the transparent ink are printed in layers, the white color becomes conspicuous.

  In this way, when a Japanese paper image is captured by a scanner, printed using the above-described three colors of ink based on this, and a Japanese paper pattern is exposed on the pseudo-Japanese paper surface 60, normal ink is used. First, the Japanese paper pattern that appears is misunderstood as an actual Japanese paper pattern, and the Japanese paper pattern as if the actual Japanese paper is used is reproduced beautifully.

  In this way, it is possible to display an image having a special texture as if it were viewed through a Japanese paper. In addition, unlike the actual Japanese paper, the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622 do not deteriorate in quality over time, so that there is no possibility that the transmittance decreases. Therefore, even in an amusement hall (such as a pachinko store) where the environment is full of cigarette smoke, it is possible to create new effects utilizing the texture of Japanese paper forever.

  Further, in order to dispose the first and second decorative panels 61 and 62 on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a part of each of the first and second decorative panels 61 and 62 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5 and the front surface. It is fixed in a state of being inserted between the panel 8. Further, Japanese paper portions 612 and 622 are sandwiched between the decorative frames 611 and 621 and the liquid crystal display device 5.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, insertion pieces 611 a and 621 a having a length approximately ½ of the horizontal width of the decorative frames 611 and 621 are provided on the lower end edges of the decorative frames 611 and 621. It is formed by extending so as to be in the same plane as the surfaces of 611 and 621.

  Then, with the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622 interposed between the decorative frames 611 and 621 and the liquid crystal display device 5, the insertion pieces 611 a and 621 a are inserted between the liquid crystal display device 5 and the front panel 8. The first and second decorative panels 61 and 62 can be easily attached to the gaming machine 1 such as a pachi-slot machine as in the present embodiment by being appropriately provided on the frames 611 and 621 and screwed through the screw insertion portion 623. It is possible. In addition, in the decorative frames 611 and 621 of the present embodiment, the screw insertion portions 623 are formed on the side and lower sides, but the number, positions to be formed, and the like may be appropriately determined.

  At this time, the washi paper portions 612 and 622 are prevented from coming into direct contact with the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5, and each pseudo washi paper surface 60 is placed on the decorative frames 611 and 621. A spacer 624 is provided to prevent direct contact. The spacers 624 are respectively provided on the left and right side edges of the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622 that are vertically long and substantially rectangular. In order to stably hold the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622, the spacer 624 is formed of a flexible material such as a sponge material, and the length thereof is substantially the entire length of the left and right side edges of the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622. It is preferable to set it to the same level.

  Such a configuration prevents the pseudo Japanese paper surface 60 from rubbing against the decorative frames 611 and 621 and rubbing it, and the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is rubbed by the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622. And damage can be prevented.

  Next, the 1st-4th effect parts 821-824 which consist of other effect members with which the gaming machine 1 which concerns on this embodiment is provided are demonstrated. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of the first effect unit 821, and FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of the third effect unit 823.

  The first effect section 821 shown in FIG. 16 is formed in the image of a wave (see FIG. 3), and is shaped by combining a large wave and a small wave. The first rendering unit 821 includes, in order from the bottom side, an LED substrate 8211 provided with a plurality of LEDs (partially omitted in FIG. 16) 8211a, an insulating sheet 8212, a first prism sheet 8213, and a second prism sheet 8214. , And a cover 8215 designed in the image of a large wave and a small wave.

  The first rendering unit 821 includes a first prism sheet 8213 and a second prism sheet 8214 so that an image in which waves swell and large waves and small waves appear can be represented. That is, on the surface of the transparent cover 8215, a large wave image and a small wave image are designed in a figurative manner, and a planar sheet is used for the first prism sheet 8213, while a stepped portion 814a is formed on the first prism sheet 8213. A second prism sheet 8214 close to the shape of the cover 8215 is combined.

  In terms of control, the LED 8211a is made to emit light sequentially from one side, thereby generating an image of waves coming in, and seeing light through the first prism sheet 8213, the second prism sheet 8214, and the cover 8215. The wave swell is expressed by this, and it is possible to effectively express the wave mode in which large waves and small waves appear.

  In addition, as described above, the second rendering unit 822 is a model of a firework ball (see FIG. 5). As shown in FIG. 4, a cover unit 8220 designed with the image of a firework ball and a firework ball are also used. An imaged half mirror part 8222 and an LED substrate part 8221 provided with a plurality of LEDs 8221a are provided. The half mirror portion 8222 is formed by painting a silver mirror on a translucent resin member to form a half mirror, and a predetermined pattern is drawn as a hidden character on the inner surface. With this configuration, when viewed from the player side, it usually looks like a simple firework ball, but when the LED 8221a emits light, the hidden character is projected through the half mirror portion 8222. Thus, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the second rendering unit 822 that takes advantage of the function of the half mirror, so that a hidden character or the like can be visually recognized at an appropriate timing, and the rendering effect is further enhanced. It has been.

  The 3rd production | presentation part 823 is one of the movable production | generation members, and is comprised imitating a goldfish as shown in FIG. As a movable effect, the black eye of a goldfish moves, and has the internal structure shown in FIG. That is, a white-eye portion 8231 fixed by an arm 8230 and a movable black-eye portion 8232 linked to a solenoid (not shown) are disposed in front of the white-eye portion 8231. In addition, a cover 8233 (FIG. 3) that covers the goldfish eye portion composed of the white eye portion 8231 and the black eye portion 8232 is formed by a fisheye lens. Therefore, even if the black eye part 8232 moves slightly, it looks as if it has moved more than it actually is when viewed through the fisheye lens. Thus, even if a small solenoid is used to make a slight movement, it can be seen as a large movement in appearance, so that the effect of production can be enhanced. In FIG. 17, reference numeral 8234 denotes a third effect section LED.

  In addition, the fourth effect unit 824 is such that the colored leaves appear and disappear, and as shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 6, the left and right vertical frame portions in the frame-like panel substrate 81 of the front panel 8. 811 is formed on the inner surface of each. This 4th direction part 824 has special processing which engraved autumnal leaves pattern on left and right vertical frame part 811 made of transparent acrylic, and when the inside emits light by LED etc., the autumnal leaves pattern appears clearly and light When it is not, the colored leaves are not clearly visible from the player side.

  In the present embodiment, since the above-described torch type movable member 91 is provided, the left and right vertical frame portions 811 of the front panel 8 are thick. By providing the fourth effect part 824 using the inner side surface of the left and right vertical frame part 811, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is an amusing game machine capable of more various effects.

[Operation example of torch type movable member]
Next, an operation example of the movable effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an operation example of the movable effect member of the gaming machine according to the embodiment.

  As described above, the torch type movable member 91 that is a movable effect member is formed of a rod-like body that imitates a torch that is pivotally connected at one end by the bearing portion 92, and in the lateral direction in the back portion of the front panel 8. It extends almost full. As shown in (1) of FIG. 19, when it is in the initial position, it is covered with the front panel 8 and cannot be viewed from the front.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (2), the torch type movable member 91 is moved downward by a predetermined amount from the initial position by a motor 94 (see FIG. 11) serving as a drive source disposed in the drive unit case 93. Rotate toward The torch-type movable member 91 is visible to the player only after rotating downward.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19 (3), the torch-type movable member 91 further rotates downward, and the entire torch portion of the torch-type movable member 91 is located above the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Appears in the area. Thereby, for example, the torches-type movable member 91 appears above the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and below the large fireworks-ball-type second effect unit 822, and the second effect unit 822 is ignited. The player can feel the expectation for the jackpot of the player. In addition, since the torch part in the torch type movable member 91 appears in the area above the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the visibility of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not hindered.

[Design arrangement table]
Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol existing in the middle stage in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is set to “0” when the reel index is detected, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are assigned to the positions of symbols, respectively. Therefore, by managing the number of symbols that have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, it exists mainly in the middle of the symbol display areas (reel windows) 21L, 21C, 21R. It is possible to always manage the position of the symbol to be performed and the type of the symbol.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the winning combination is given. Benefits such as paying out a game, re-game operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a winning operation flag, a storage area type, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning line. The storage area type is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify a display combination storage area (to be described later) in which a winning action flag is stored. The winning operation flag is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, medals are paid out when any of the small combinations 1 to 6 is determined as the display combination. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of input, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit.

  In addition, when replays 1 to 5 are determined as display combinations, replaying is performed. When one of BB, RB1, and RB2 is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. Also, for example, when an RT transition symbol is displayed along the winning line, the gaming state transitions to the RT1 gaming state. Further, in the RT1 gaming state, when the replay 5 wins, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state, when replays 2 to 4 win, the gaming state transitions to the RT3 gaming state. The RT transition symbol is displayed when a small combination 1 to 3 is missed. Further, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 are diagrams showing an internal lottery table. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for lottery extracted from the predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. Unless otherwise indicated in the figure, the lottery range is “0 to 65535”, that is, the probability denominator is “65536”.

  In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
With reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, the internal winning combination determination table will be described. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3L that is permitted to be displayed along the winning line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “losing”, which indicates that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted.

  FIG. 24 is an internal winning combination determination table for small role replay, which defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals and an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 25 is a bonus internal winning combination determination table, which defines internal winning combinations related to bonus operations.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 26 shows an internal winning combination storing area 1 and an internal winning combination storing area 2 in which data indicating an internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area.

[Coverage storage area]
FIG. 27 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the winning line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[Display combination storage area]
FIG. 28 shows a display combination storage area 1 and a display combination storage area 2 in which data indicating a display combination (winning action flag) is stored. The value of the symbol code storage area is reflected as it is in the display combination storage area. Therefore, the display combination storing area is updated each time the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The value of the display combination storage area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

[Game state flag storage area]
FIG. 29 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. The value of the gaming state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current gaming state. For example, in the BB gaming state, “1” is stored in bit 0.

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 30 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 15L is operated in the first stop operation, “1” is stored in bits 0 and 1. After that, when the middle stop button 15C is operated as the second stop operation, among the bits 0 and 1 storing “1”, bit 1 is updated to “0”, and bit 0 is set to “1”. Keep it.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 31 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. The operation stop button storage area also stores data indicating stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R that are valid to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons. In the embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R based on the data stored in bits 0 to 2 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R that have not been pressed based on data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 32, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal and whether or not the setting has been appropriately changed, and performs an initialization process according to the determination result.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S2). For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in an internal winning combination storage area, a display combination storage area, or the like. Then, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S3).

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number for lottery extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 34 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process for storing each piece of information related to the reel stop control based on the result of the internal lottery process (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a start command transmission process (step S7). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The start command includes information such as a gaming state, an internal winning combination, a lock lottery result (presence / absence of lock), and the like, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S8). In this process, the main CPU 31 waits until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the start of the previous game or until a lock time (for example, 5 seconds) set in the lock lottery process elapses. . Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel rotation start process (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel rotation start command transmission process (step S10). In this process, the reel rotation start command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority storage process (step S11). In this process, on the basis of the result of the internal lottery process, for each symbol position of the rotating reel, when the stop is permitted, the drawing priority data is stored, and when the stop is not permitted (that is, In the case where a winning combination is won, the suspension prohibition is stored.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S12). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S13). In this process, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination displayed along the active line with the symbol combination table after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, determines the display combination, and determines the number of medals to be paid out. Do.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in step S13 (step S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the display command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S15). The stored display command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S17), and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the conditions for starting the bonus game are satisfied, and operates the regame when the conditions for replay are satisfied.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 33, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described, which shows a procedure of processing in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, whether or not it is “0” (step S31). At this time, if there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, if it is other than “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs an automatic insertion process (step S32), and proceeds to step S39. Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals inserted. Counter. The automatic insertion counter and the insertion number counter are stored in predetermined areas of the main RAM 33.

  On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion number counter is not present, that is, “0”, the main CPU 31 permits medal reception (step S33), and then performs the process of step S34.

  In step S34, the main CPU 31 sets a maximum value of the number of inserted coins according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the inserted number as “3” in the general gaming state and the like, and sets the maximum value of the inserted number as “2” in the RB gaming state.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not medal acceptance is permitted (step S35). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S36, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S39.

  In step S36, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion check processing. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 42S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion command transmission processing (step S37). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (step S38). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value of the inserted number. At this time, if the value of the input number counter is the maximum value of the input number, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39. If it is not the maximum value, the main CPU 31 continues to step S35. Perform the process.

  In step S39, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 14S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 14 </ b> S based on the operation of the start lever 14. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 14S, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S40) and ends the medal acceptance / start check processing. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 14S, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 34, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (step S51). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (step S52).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table, acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S53). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is less than “0” (negative) (step S54). At this time, if the subtraction result is negative, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number (step S58), and then performs the processing of step 59. Do. On the other hand, if the subtraction result is not negative, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S55.

  In step S55, the main CPU 31 updates the random number and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value to the value after subtraction in step S53 and updates it to the winning number that has not been checked yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (step S56). At this time, if all winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the data pointer (step S57), and proceeds to step S59. On the other hand, if not all the winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S53.

  In step S59, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores it in the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination (step S60).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S61). As a result, when the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the internal winning combination determination table for bonus is referred to, and the internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (step S62).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination (step S63), and proceeds to step S64. On the other hand, if the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S64. In step S64, the internal winning combination storing area is updated based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (step S64), and the internal lottery process is terminated.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 35, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 15L, 15C, or 15R has been pressed (step S81). At this time, when the effective stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S81 again.

  In step S82, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S83). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S84).

  Subsequently, in step S85, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process (step S86). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table to determine the number of sliding piece determination data determined for the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number correction process (step S87). In this process, in accordance with the pressing order, the drawing priority data of each symbol is acquired, and the drawing drawing priority data of the acquired number of sliding symbols is within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (0 to 4), It is determined whether or not it is the highest, and if there is higher pull-in priority data, the number of sliding symbols is corrected so as to stop at that position.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop command transmission process (step S88). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces (step S89). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control number changing process for updating the reel stop control information group when the stop position is a specific stop position (step S90).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (step S91). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0” (not at the time of the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority storage process (step S92), and then the process of step S81 I do. That is, the gaming machine 1 stores the drawing priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. Processing is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 determines that the stop control at the time of the third stop has ended, and ends the reel stop control process.

[Bonus end check process]
The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 36, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming state (step S121). As a result, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process when it is not in the RB gaming state. On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 is in the RB gaming state, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning number counter and the possible game number counter (step S122).

  Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are “0” (step S123). As a result, when the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are not “0”, the process proceeds to step S125. If the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are “0”, an RB end process for turning off the RB gaming state flag is performed (step S124), and the process proceeds to step S125.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state is set (step S125). As a result, when the main CPU 31 is not in the BB gaming state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S129. When the main CPU 31 is in the BB gaming state, the bonus end number counter is updated (step S126), and it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (step S127). .

  As a result, when the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. Further, when the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0”, the main CPU 31 performs a BB end process for turning off the BB gaming state flag and turning off the RB gaming state flag (step S128).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end time command transmission process of transmitting bonus end time command data to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S129), and ends the bonus end check process.

[Bonus activation check process]
With reference to FIG. 37, the bonus operation check process will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, the main CPU 31 determines whether the BB is operating (step S141). As a result, when the BB is operating, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RB is operating (step S142). When the RB is operating, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. Further, when the RB is not in operation, the main CPU 31 turns on the RB game state flag, performs RB operation processing for setting “8” in the winning number counter and the possible game number counter (step S143), and checks the bonus operation The process ends.

  In step S141, when the BB is not operating, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RB1 symbol or the RB2 symbol is displayed (step S144). As a result, when the RB1 symbol or the RB2 symbol is displayed, the main CPU 31 turns on the RB gaming state flag and performs RB operation processing for setting “8” in the winning number counter and the possible game number counter (step S31). S145), the process proceeds to step S148. On the other hand, when the RB1 symbol or the RB2 symbol is not displayed, the main CPU 31 determines whether the BB symbol is displayed (step S146).

  As a result, when the BB symbol is displayed, the main CPU 31 turns on the BB gaming state flag, performs BB operation processing for setting 390 in the bonus end number counter, and also performs the above-described RB processing (step S147). ). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S148), and clears the RT gaming state flag in the gaming state flag storage area (step S149). Then, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus start command transmission process for transmitting a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S150), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  In step S146, if the BB symbol is not displayed, the main CPU 31 determines whether replays 1 to 5 are displayed (step S151). As a result, when the replays 1 to 5 are not displayed, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the replays 1 to 5 are displayed, the main CPU 31 makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S152), and ends the bonus operation check process.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 38, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing the procedure of the interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1172 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S201). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S202). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 14S, the stop switch 15S, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Accordingly, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 14 and the stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a timer update process (step S203). Next, the main CPU 31 performs command data transmission processing (step S204). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S205). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, that is, in response to the start operation. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S206). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S207), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit (step S301). Next, when receiving the command, the sub CPU extracts the type of the command (step S302).

  Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S303). When the sub CPU determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the sub CPU proceeds to step S301. On the other hand, when determining that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU stores the command in the message queue (step S304). Move on.

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU extracts a message from the message queue (step S311). Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not there is a message (step S312). When the sub CPU determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (step S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub-RAM of the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, the sub CPU performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU registers animation data after step S314 or when it is determined in step S312 that there is no message (step S315). Next, the sub CPU registers sound data (step S316). Next, the sub CPU registers lamp data (step S317). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. When this process ends, the process moves to step S311.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (step S321). When determining that the start command is received, the sub CPU extracts a random number value for effect, determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination, etc., and registers it (step S322). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU registers the effect data at the start based on the registered effect number (step S323). The effect data is data that designates the operation pattern, animation data, sound data, and lamp data of the movable effect member. When the effect data is registered, the operation pattern and animation data of the corresponding movable effect member are determined, and effects such as the operation of the movable effect member and the display of the video are executed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S324). When determining that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the stop button (step S325). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU determines whether or not the display command is received (step S326). When determining that the display command is received, the sub CPU registers the display effect data based on the registered effect number (step S327). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (step S328). When the sub CPU determines that it is time to receive the bonus start command, it registers the effect data for starting the bonus (step S329). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (step S330). When it is determined that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU terminates the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU registers the bonus end effect data (step S331). ). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  From the embodiments described above, the following gaming machines 1 are realized.

  A housing (cabinet 1a) containing a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, and a front door 2 attached to the front opening surface of the housing (cabinet 1a) so as to be opened and closed. A front panel 8 disposed in the upper half of the front surface of the front door 2, and a display device (liquid crystal display device) disposed on the back of the front panel 8 of the front door 2 and displaying an image according to the progress of the game. 5) and Japanese paper sections 612 and 622 that are fixed between the display device (liquid crystal display device 5) and the front panel 8 and that allow images displayed on the display device (liquid crystal display device 5) to be seen through from the front. Decorative panels (first decorative panel 61, second decorative panel 62), and Japanese paper portions 612, 622 of the decorative panels (first decorative panel 61, second decorative panel 62) are bases made of a translucent material. On one side A pseudo Japanese paper surface 60 on which a Japanese paper pattern based on a Japanese paper image obtained by capturing the Japanese paper with a scanner is exposed. The pseudo Japanese paper surface 60 is an opaque white ink, a transparent ink, and a white transparent ink that is an intermediate color between the two. A gaming machine 1 printed using

  According to the gaming machine 1, based on a Japanese paper image obtained by capturing actual Japanese paper with a scanner, printing is performed using an opaque white ink, a transparent ink, and a white transparent ink that is an intermediate color between them. It is possible to easily display a Japanese paper pattern having a unique texture, and a new production utilizing the texture of Japanese paper becomes possible. Moreover, unlike actual Japanese paper, there is no risk of the transmittance decreasing with time. In addition, the decorative panel can be easily attached to the gaming machine 1.

  The decorative panel (first decorative panel 61, second decorative panel 62) is fixed with a part inserted between the display device (liquid crystal display device 5) and the front panel 8, and has a design having at least one opening. , And Japanese paper portions 612 and 622 are sandwiched between the decorative frames 611 and 621 and the display device (liquid crystal display device 5). The pseudo Japanese paper surface 60 is white ink, transparent. A gaming machine 1 in which either transparent ink or white transparent is used as a lowermost layer among ink and white transparent, and white ink, transparent ink, and white transparent are layered in a predetermined order.

  According to such a configuration, by combining the decorative frames 611 and 621 with various designs and the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622, it is possible to provide a decorative panel that is attractive in appearance. In addition, the decorative panels (the first decorative panel 61 and the second decorative panel 62) can be easily and reliably attached to the gaming machine 1.

  Two types of decorative panels (first decorative panel 61 and second decorative panel 62) having different appearances are arranged on the left and right sides of the display device (liquid crystal display device 5) so as to be separated from each other. 61, the Japanese paper portions 612, 622 of the second decorative panel 62) prevent the Japanese paper portions 612, 622 from coming into direct contact with the surface of the display device (liquid crystal display device 5), and the pseudo Japanese paper surface 60 has a decorative frame. A gaming machine 1 provided with a spacer 624 that prevents direct contact with 611 and 621.

  According to this configuration, the pseudo Japanese paper surface 60 is prevented from coming into contact with the decorative frames 611 and 621 and rubbing and being damaged, and the display surface of the display device (liquid crystal display device 5) is formed by the Japanese paper portions 612 and 622. It is also possible to prevent damage due to rubbing. Further, by utilizing the two types of decorative panels (the first decorative panel 61 and the second decorative panel 62) and the texture of Japanese paper, more various effects can be obtained.

  A housing (cabinet 1a) containing a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, and a front door 2 attached to the front opening surface of the housing (cabinet 1a) so as to be opened and closed. And an operating means (medal slot 10, 1 bet button 11, MAX bet button 12) on the upper surface, a pedestal 17 disposed in the lower half of the front of the front door 2, and the front of the front door 2 Arranged on the upper half, the lower end of the front panel 8 is connected to the upper surface of the pedestal 17 and the back of the front panel 8, and displays images according to the game, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is disposed between the front panel 8 and the display device (liquid crystal display device 5) that can be seen through the display device (liquid crystal display device 5). Table from initial position to hide A movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) that can move to a position that covers a part of the device (liquid crystal display device 5), and the front panel 8 projects from the upper part to the lower end part where the maximum projecting part is formed. A gaming machine 1 whose degree is gradually reduced.

  According to the gaming machine 1, a predetermined effect is provided between the front panel 8 and the upper surface portion of the pedestal portion 17 while enabling a vivid presentation that the movable production member (torches type movable member 91) suddenly enters the field of view. Therefore, there is no possibility that the operability of the operating means (the medal slot 10, the 1 bet button 11, the MAX bet button 12) provided on the upper surface of the pedestal 17 will be impaired.

  The movable effect member (torches-type movable member 91) is a gaming machine 1 that is a rod-like body that extends in the lateral width direction of the front panel 8 and that is pivotally connected at one end.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize the equipment of a large movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) that can attract the player's attention with a simple configuration in which only one end is pivotally connected.

  The front panel 8 includes a cover body 82 that covers the upper half of the front surface of the front door 2, and a light-transmitting hard plate body (reinforced acrylic plate 84) that is attached to the back surface side of the cover body 82. The inclination angle of the plate (reinforced acrylic plate 84) is such that the maximum thickness portion of the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) is higher than the see-through regions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the display device (liquid crystal display device 5). A gaming machine 1 defined by an inclination angle that abuts against a hard plate (reinforced acrylic plate 84) at a position.

  According to such a configuration, even if the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) is disconnected and dropped for some reason, the movable effects member (torches type movable member 91) is the see-through region of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In addition, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not obstructed from being visually recognized because they come into contact with the hard plate (reinforced acrylic plate 84) and stop at an upper position.

  A housing (cabinet 1a) containing a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, and a front door 2 attached to the front opening surface of the housing (cabinet 1a) so as to be opened and closed. The display device (liquid crystal display device 5) that displays the image according to the game and can see through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and this display on the front side of the display device (liquid crystal display device 5) A movable effect member (torches-type movable member 91) extending in the horizontal width direction of the device (liquid crystal display device 5) and swinging up and down via a bearing 92 provided at one end, and a movable effect member A drive source (motor 94) that drives the (torches-type movable member 91), and the movable effect member (torches-type movable member 91) includes an outer shell portion 91a having a predetermined design and an outer shell portion 91a. Remove from the back opening of A first boss portion 921 into which a rotating shaft 950 that is linked to a drive source (motor 94) is inserted, and a bearing portion 92 is provided on the outer shell portion 91a. The first boss portion 921 is provided on the substrate portion 91b, has a second boss portion 922 that fits with the first boss portion 921 and constitutes the bearing portion 92 together with the first boss portion 921. The first taper surface 923a, which is tapered toward the tip, includes a pair of shaft gripping pieces 923 formed on the outer surface, while the second boss portion 922 is in contact with the first taper surface 923a. Two tapered surfaces 922a are formed on the inner surface, and the rotation shaft 950 has a flat surface portion 951 sandwiched between a pair of shaft gripping pieces 923, and the flat surface portions 951 are chamfered and formed on the peripheral surface of the shaft. Game machine 1.

  According to the gaming machine 1, the first boss portion 921 provided on the outer shell portion 91a and the second boss portion 922 provided on the substrate portion 91b are fitted, and the first tapered surface 923a. And the second taper surface 922a are brought into contact with each other, whereby the shaft gripping piece 923 is pressed inward to fix the bearing portion 92 of the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) and the rotating shaft 950. For example, rattling can be prevented as much as possible between the bearing portion 92 of the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) and the rotation shaft 950 inserted therethrough. Therefore, there is no possibility that the movable range of the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) deviates from the designed predetermined range and swings to the reel see-through region of the display device (liquid crystal display device 5). By impairing the performance, for example, there is no possibility that the operation of the stop buttons 15L, 15C, 15R will be hindered. Further, by accurately driving the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91), it is possible to interlock with the display of the effect image by the display device (liquid crystal display device 5) without deviation. In addition, the shaft gripping piece 923 can more securely clamp the rotating shaft 950, and more reliably prevent rattling between the bearing portion 92 and the rotating shaft 950.

  When the substrate portion 91b is attached to the outer shell portion 91a with the rotation shaft 950 inserted through the first boss portion 921, the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) is moved by the second tapered surface 922a. A gaming machine 1 in which a shaft gripping piece 923 is pressed inward so that a rotating shaft 950 can be clamped.

  According to such a configuration, when the operator assembles the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91), it is possible to experience that the rotating shaft 950 is firmly clamped and fixed to the bearing portion 92. The bearing 92 and the rotation shaft 950 can be reliably fixed. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent rattling between the bearing portion 92 and the rotation shaft 950.

  In the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91), the outer shell portion 91a and the substrate portion 91b are assembled in advance, and the rotation shaft 950 is inserted into the shaft grip piece 923 of the first boss portion 921. A third taper surface 923b is formed on the inner side surface so that at least the tip end portion is expanded as the shaft moves, and when the rotating shaft 950 is inserted through the bearing portion 92, the shaft gripping piece 923 is moved outward. A gaming machine 1 in which an interference fit is configured between the first boss portion 921 and the second boss portion 922 by pressing.

  According to such a configuration, since the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) is unitized, it is extremely easy to attach the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91), and the harness 917 is attached at the time of attachment. There is no biting.

  The movable effect member (torches-type movable member 91) includes a peripheral wall portion 912 surrounding the bearing portion 92 and an effect main body portion (electric decoration portion 910) extending continuously from the peripheral wall portion 912. The peripheral wall portion 912 is provided outside. A drawer space 915 is formed in the shell portion 91a, and a part of the peripheral wall portion 912 is cut out to draw out a harness 917 that electrically connects the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) and the housing (cabinet 1a). By forming the harness 917, the harness 917 can be pulled out from the drawer space 915 after forming a ring along the outer periphery of the second boss portion 922. Further, the harness 917 extending from the drawer space 915 is formed. A gaming machine 1 provided with a harness locking portion 918 that locks.

  According to this configuration, when the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) is attached to the front door 2, the harness 917 extending from the base end portion 900 of the movable effects member (torches type movable member 91) is harness-locked. Since the front end side of the harness can be hung from the upper side of the drive unit case 93 to the housing (cabinet 1a) side, the mounting work of the movable effect member (torches type movable member 91) can be performed. It becomes easier.

  In addition, the movable stage member of the embodiment seems to actually have a flame due to the first light refracting surface 919c by the prism sheet 91c, the second light refracting surface 919a of the outer shell portion 91a, and the arrangement of the LEDs. However, the shape is not limited to the torches, and any shape that mimics the shape of a flame, such as a lighter or a match (or the flame itself), may be used. There may be.

  In addition, the movable effect member of the embodiment is disposed so as to be swingable up and down via a bearing portion 92 provided at one end, and a torch type is adopted as the shape thereof, but the shape of the movable effect member is a torch. It is not limited to a mold, and any shape (such as a circle or a rectangle) may be used as long as a certain decoration is applied as a production member.

  Moreover, although the movable production | presentation member of an Example employ | adopts the bearing structure by which the one end part was pivotally connected by the bearing part 92, not only a bearing structure but a movable production | presentation member is above reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Any structure that can appear in the region may be used. For example, the structure may be such that the movable effect member moves up and down.

  In the embodiment, the rotation shaft 950 supports only one side of the movable effect member. However, the structure that supports the movable effect member is not limited to the structure that supports only one side of the movable effect member. Any structure may be used as long as the member is supported so as to be able to swing up and down. For example, a seesaw type whose center is supported by a rotating shaft may swing up and down.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the lower frame portion 812 positioned at the lowermost end of the front panel 8 serves as a speaker cover, and the front surface thereof is decorated. Although the convex part which protrudes to the front is formed by this decoration, the lower frame part 812 which touches the base part 17 by making it the decoration which does not produce a convex part, and / or moving the speaker itself to another place is provided. You may make it become the minimum protrusion position.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1 has been described as a pachislot machine, but the movable effect member and the decorative panel can also be applied to a pachinko machine. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines in addition to the pachislot machines as in the embodiment. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that performs the above-described operation on a pachislot machine or a pachinko machine in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 1a Cabinet 2 Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 8 Front panel 17 Base part 60 Pseudo Japanese paper surface 61 First decoration panel 62 Second decoration panel 82 Cover body 84 Reinforced acrylic board (rigid board)
91 Torches type movable member (movable production member)
91a Outer shell portion 91b Substrate portion 92 Bearing portion 94 Motor (drive source)
611, 621 Decorative frame 612, 622 Japanese paper part 624 Spacer 910 Electric decoration part (production body part)
912 Peripheral wall portion 915 Pull-out space 917 Harness 918 Harness locking portion 921 First boss portion 922 Second boss portion 923 Shaft grip piece 922a Second taper surface 923a First taper surface 923b Third taper surface 950 Rotation Axis 951 Flat part

Claims (2)

A housing containing a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface;
A front door attached to the front opening surface of the housing so as to be opened and closed;
An operating means on the upper surface, and a pedestal disposed in the lower half of the front surface of the front door;
A front panel disposed in the upper half of the front surface of the front door and having a lower end connected to the upper surface of the pedestal;
A display device disposed on the back of the front panel, displaying an image according to the game, and allowing the reel to be seen through;
It is arranged in a space formed between the front panel and the display device so as to be able to swing up and down, and is movable from an initial position hidden behind the upper portion of the front panel to a position covering a part of the display device. A movable directing member,
With
A gaming machine, wherein a width of the space above the reel see-through region is made thinner than a maximum thickness portion of the movable effect member.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable effect member is a rod-like body that extends in a lateral width direction of the front panel and is pivotally connected at one end.

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