JP2014155821A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing decorativeness by a decorative cover for covering a speaker and light emission means without reducing the easy hearing of sound and the decorativeness by a light.SOLUTION: The front face sides of speakers 27a and 27b arranged at the front face right and left upper portions of a game machine and a left frame upper LED 28b and a right frame upper LED 28c juxtaposed at positions near the peripheries of the speakers 27a and 27b are integrally covered with a left speaker lens cover 935L and a right speaker lens cover 935R having an optically diffusive property and formed in a stereoscopic shape bulging forward, and sound passing parts 977L and 977R are formed in inner face portions 970b and 971b facing the side of a game area 7 in the left speaker lens cover 935L and the right speaker lens cover 935R, so that the sound passes to the side of the player.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game using a game medium.

  Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine include, for example, pachinko gaming machines, slot machines, etc., and such gaming machines generally include a speaker for outputting gaming sound effects, etc. A decorative light emitting means (for example, an LED) for enhancing decorativeness is disposed on the front surface, and an effect by sound or light can be executed.

  In the gaming machine including the speaker and the light emitting means as described above, the LED as the light emitting means is disposed on the front side of the speaker, and the speaker and the LED are integrated by a translucent decorative cover having a plurality of sound transmission holes. In some cases, the front surface of the speaker can be decorated with light (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  Moreover, there exists what etc. which formed such a decorative cover in the three-dimensional shape by bulging to the player side (for example, refer patent document 3).

JP 2003-126338 A (page 3, FIG. 3-4) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-35209 (pages 4-5 and 3-6) JP 2009-82303 A (FIG. 2)

  In addition, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 and particularly Patent Document 3, the sound transmission hole formed at the position facing the speaker in the decorative cover protrudes forward. Since it is arranged on the left and right sides of the front of the machine, it may pass through the left and right sides of the player before the sound transmitted through the sound transmission holes spreads, making it difficult to hear the sound.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and the effect of sound and light is provided by a decorative cover that covers the speaker and the light emitting means without reducing the ease of listening to sound and the decorativeness of light. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the game performance.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A game window portion (viewing window 900) in which a player can play a predetermined game using a game medium (game ball) and the game area (7) where the game is played is formed so as to be visible; A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) provided with a decorative part (left and right upper corners of the peripheral area Z) provided above the gaming window part,
The decorative part is
Speakers (27a, 27b) arranged facing the front on the back of the decorative part,
Light emitting means (left frame upper LED 28b, right frame upper LED 28c) arranged side by side in the vicinity of the periphery of the speaker;
A decorative cover (a left speaker lens cover 935L and a right speaker lens cover 935R made of a synthetic resin material having a light transmitting property) formed of a light transmitting member and covering the speaker and the light emitting means;
The decorative cover is formed in a three-dimensional shape that bulges toward the front of the speaker and the light emitting means, and is output from the speaker to a side wall (inner side surface portions 970b and 971b) facing the game window side of the decorative cover. Sound transmission holes (third sound transmission parts 977L and 977R, a plurality of sound transmission holes 977a) are formed (see FIG. 23).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the front of the speaker and the light emitting means is covered with the decorative cover, so that not only the light emitting means but also the front decoration of the speaker can be improved, and the decorative cover bulges forward. By forming the decorative cover, the decorative area of the decorative cover can be expanded not on the game area side but on the front side to enhance the decorative effect. In addition, since the sound transmission hole is formed in the side wall, even if the decorative cover is pushed forward, the sound from the speaker is transmitted to the game window, that is, the player side, so that the sound can be heard easily. Since the sound transmission holes are not conspicuous from the front of the gaming machine, it is possible to enhance the effect of sound and light.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The decorative cover (the left speaker lens cover 935L and the right speaker lens cover 935R) is subjected to light diffusion processing by unevenness (the uneven portions are formed by the protrusions 974 on the back surfaces of the side surface portions 970b and 971b). The sound transmission holes (the sound transmission holes 977a of the third sound transmission portions 977L and 977R) are formed in accordance with the shape of the unevenness (see FIG. 19).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the light from the light emitting means is diffused when passing through the decorative cover, and the sound transmission holes can be made inconspicuous by using the unevenness formed by the light diffusion processing. Decrease in decorativeness is prevented.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Inner cover formed of a light-transmitting member and subjected to light diffusion processing by unevenness (the left speaker inner lens 937L and the right speaker inner lens made of a synthetic resin material having an uneven portion formed on the back surface and having light transmitting properties) 937R),
The inner cover is disposed so as to partition the sound transmitting hole (the sound transmitting hole 977a of the third sound transmitting parts 977L and 977R) and the light emitting means (the left frame upper LED 28b, the right frame upper LED 28c) (see FIG. 21). ),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the light emitting means is not exposed to the player side through the sound transmission hole, so that the decoration of the decorative cover is prevented from being deteriorated, and the light from the light emitting means is diffused by the inner cover. Thus, the decorative cover can be decorated with light over a wide range.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A standing wall portion (side peripheral wall 931a of the lens base 931) that is erected with respect to the gaming window portion (viewing window 900);
The side walls (inner side surface portions 970b, 971b) are connected to the standing wall portion, and the standing wall portion is formed of a light-shielding member (a non-translucent synthetic resin material) (see FIG. 22).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the light transmitted from the side wall is reflected on the game window, so that it is possible to prevent the player from seeing the game area and the decoration of the game area from being impaired.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a rear view which shows the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the pachinko game machine from diagonally upward right. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from diagonally right and upward. (A) is a left side view showing a pachinko gaming machine, (b) is a right side view. (A) is a top view which shows a pachinko game machine, (b) is a bottom view. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a handle unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a handle | steering-wheel. It is a rear view which shows a glass door frame. It is the perspective view which looked at the glass door frame from the back side. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a glass door frame. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a front board base unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which similarly shows the structure of a front board base unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a top lens unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a top lens and a speaker lens cover. It is the front view which shows a left speaker lens cover, a right view, a top view, a bottom view, and a rear view. It is the front view which shows a right speaker lens cover, a left view, a top view, a bottom view, and a rear view. It is a principal part expansion perspective view which shows the side surface part inner surface of a left speaker lens cover. It is a front view which shows the front left upper corner part of a lens base. It is an AA end view of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked up the left-right speaker lens cover and the top lens from the front lower direction. (A) is the schematic which shows the arrangement position of each sound transmission part, a speaker, and LED, (b) is BB schematic sectional drawing of (a). (A) is a top view which shows a top lens and a top inner lens, (b) is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows a top lens and a top inner lens. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a front board side unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a front board lower decoration unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a lower door frame. It is a rear view which shows the lower door frame of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the member attached to the back surface of a lower door frame. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the member attached to the back surface of a lower door frame. It is a rear view which shows the lower door frame of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the member attached to the back surface of a lower door frame. It is a rear view which shows the lower door frame of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the member attached to the front surface of a lower door frame. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows an up-and-down dish unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of an upper-and-lower dish unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of an upper plate ball receiving unit. (A) is an exploded perspective view which shows the structure of a lower pan unit, (b) is an exploded perspective view which shows a ball removal unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the member attached to an upper plate base unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a balance unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a chance button switch. It is a rear view, a top view, a bottom view, a left side view, and a right side view showing a chance button unit. It is a rear view which shows a button base. 42A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 42, FIG. 42B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. 42, and FIG. 14C is an enlarged view showing a relationship between the switch and the protruding wall. ) Is an EE cross-sectional view of (c). 42A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C′-C ′ of FIG. 42 during the pressing operation, FIG. 42B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line D′-D ′ of FIG. 42 during the pressing operation, and FIG. (D) is an E′-E ′ sectional view of (c). (A)-(c) is the schematic which shows the relationship between the protrusion wall and switch as a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer 156 for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which the microcomputer 156 for game control performs.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter abbreviated as pachinko gaming machine 1) as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko machine. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko machine, and the back side will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko machine in a present Example is an opposing surface which opposes this player when the pachinko machine 1 is seen from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 100 (see FIG. 2) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a front frame 101 (see FIG. 5) attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. , Mainly consists of. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around one side, respectively. In this embodiment, the lower door frame 103 is provided so as to be openable and closable around one side with respect to the front frame 101. However, the lower door frame 103 may not be provided so as to be openable. It may be fixed to the front of the.

  The upper front of the lower door frame 103 attached below the glass door frame 102 has a hitting ball supply tray (a top plate) as a game ball storage unit capable of storing pachinko balls (hitting balls) as game media (game balls). Say) 3 is formed on the upper surface of the upper platen portion 3a protruding toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A chance button 516, which will be described later, is provided at the center of the upper plate portion 3a in the left-right direction on the upper surface so that it can be pressed by the player. Further, below the upper plate portion 3a, a lower plate portion 4a (protruding portion) having a surplus sphere storage plate (also referred to as a lower plate) 4 formed on the upper surface projects toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Has been. A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a pachinko ball is provided on the right side. A pair of left and right speakers 27c and 27d are disposed on the left and right sides of the front surface of the lower door frame 103.

  A game board 6 detachably attached to the front frame 101 is disposed on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display regions each displaying a decorative symbol for effect. In addition, a special symbol display device (special symbol display device) 8 (see FIG. 3) for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided at predetermined locations on the game board 6. . The effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display areas (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 is a decorative (effect) symbol during the special symbol variable display period by the special symbol display 8, and a variable symbol variable display as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. I do. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) mounted on an effect control board 80 described later. Since the display portion of the special symbol display 8 is small, it is difficult to see the variation display mode and the display result of the variation display compared to the effect display device 9, so the player mainly pays attention to the effect display device 9.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 may be configured to display various numbers such as 0 to 99 in a variable manner in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp the type of winning. The effect display device 9 is realized by an image display device including a liquid crystal display device. The effect display device 9 performs a variable display of the decorative symbol during the special symbol variable display period by the special symbol indicator 8.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the effect display device 9 uses a liquid crystal display device will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display device 9 may be a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or FED (Field Emission Display). , PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix, LED (Light Emitting Diode) such as 7 segment LED, electroluminescence, and other image display type display devices such as a fluorescent display tube. The effect display device 9 may be a mechanical display device such as a rotary drum display device.

  Below the effect display device 9, there is provided a start winning device 15 having a first start port 15a and a second start port 15b as a winning area that can accept pachinko balls. In the start winning device 15, the first start port 15a is provided in the upper part, and the second start port 15b is provided in the lower part. A pair of movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second start port 15b in such a manner that the opening and closing operation can be performed. The first start port 15a is open upward and is always in a state where a pachinko ball can enter (accept). On the other hand, the second start port 15b is provided with a structure around the first start port 15a on the upper side and the movable pieces 13 and 13 on the left and right, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in a closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the open state, the pachinko ball can enter (accept). Thus, the first start port 15a does not change the easiness of winning, and the second start port 15b changes the easiness of winning by the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 13 and 13.

  In the state where the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, the start winning device 15 can win, although it is difficult to win the second start port 15b (that is, the pachinko ball wins a prize). It may be configured to be difficult). In addition, the start winning device 15 may be provided with only the first start port 15a that does not change the easiness of winning as a start port, and it is easy to win by opening and closing the movable pieces 13 and 13. Only the second start port 15b whose height changes may be provided.

  The movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start prize-winning device 15 are driven by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are opened from the closed state for a predetermined period and then closed. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the open state, the pachinko ball is likely to win the second start port 15b (easier to start winning) and is advantageous to the player (first state). ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the closed state, the pachinko ball does not win the second start opening 15b (becomes difficult to start winning), which is disadvantageous for the player (second state). State). The winning ball that has entered the first start port 15a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start port switch 14a. The winning ball that has entered the second start port 15b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start port switch 14b.

  The predetermined number of the game board 6 displays four numbers indicating the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A special symbol storage memory display 18 (see FIG. 3) is provided. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 every time there is a start winning in the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the start winning device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. The pachinko ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 20 and led to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the count switch 23 as it is.

  When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 which displays the normal symbols as a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner is started. In this embodiment, left and right LEDs (not shown) (the symbols can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. For example, if the left LED is lit at the end of variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is established, and the movable pieces 13 and 13 in the start winning device 15 are 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 (see FIG. 3) having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of memorized effective passing spheres that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the starting passing memorized number. ) Is provided. Every time there is a pachinko ball passing through the gate 32, the stored data of the start passing memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning ports including a first normal winning port 29 and a second normal winning port 30 as a winning area of a winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. The winning of the pachinko ball to the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the pachinko ball in the second normal winning opening 30 is detected by the second winning opening switch 30a. The first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, and the big winning port also constitute a winning area of the winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. In addition, decorative light emitting portions 25L and 25R in which decorative LEDs 25a blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an outlet 26 for collecting pachinko balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom. There is.

  In the upper left and right corners in the outer periphery of the gaming area 7, that is, the peripheral area Z formed along the peripheral edge of the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the area indicated by the diagonal lines inclined diagonally upward to the right in FIG. 23A), Two speakers 27a and 27b that emit sound effects are provided, and two speakers 27c and 27d that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right lower corners. Further, in the peripheral area Z, there are a top light emitting unit 28H in which a top frame LED 28a, a left frame upper LED 28b, and a right frame upper LED 28c (see FIG. 3) are built, a left frame lower LED 28d, and a left frame LED 28f (see FIG. 3). A built-in left light emitting unit 28L, a right frame lower LED 28e and a right frame LED 28g (see FIG. 3) are provided. A decorative LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided at a predetermined location of the left light emission unit 28L, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when a supply ball is cut at a predetermined location of the right light emission unit 28R. Is provided.

  Various light emitting means such as a prize ball LED 51, a ball break LED 52, a decoration LED 25a, a stage decoration LED 25b, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame upper LED 28b, a right frame upper LED 28c, a left frame lower LED 28d, a right frame lower LED 28e, a left frame LED 28f, and a right frame LED 28g. The lighting control (LED control) is performed based on the serial signal output from the effect control microcomputer 81 based on the effect control command output from the main board 31. Further, sound generation control (sound control) from the speakers 27a to 27d is performed by an audio output board 70 described later.

  A pachinko ball launched from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) by operating the hitting operation handle 5 of the player enters the game area 7 through a hitting guide rail (not shown), and then descends the game area 7. When a pachinko ball enters the first start port 15a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, or enters the second start port 15b and is detected by the second start port switch 14b, a special symbol variation display is displayed. If it can be started, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol variable display is not ready to start, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of pachinko balls wins. Then, if the pachinko ball wins the V winning area while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and is detected by the count switch 23, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed with a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds as an upper limit value. Such control is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. In addition, you may control not to provide V winning area but to generate a continuation right unconditionally in each round.

  When the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 at the time of stoppage is a predetermined special big hit symbol (probability variable big hit symbol) of the big hit symbols, the probability that the big hit is determined after the big hit gaming state (big hit probability) ) Becomes a more advantageous state for the player, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) that becomes higher than the normal gaming state, which is a normal state different from the big hit gaming state. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probable change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  In addition, when the display result of the special symbol when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped is the probability variation big hit symbol, the variable time is reduced after the big hit gaming state, and the control is performed for a predetermined period of time. The Compared to the normal gaming state, the time-short state is the variation display time of each of the special symbol display device 8, the effect display device 9, and the normal symbol display device 10 (the time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived and displayed). ) Is a control state in which display results are derived and displayed at an early stage. Furthermore, during the time-shortening state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is lengthened, and the number of times of opening is increased. . In the short-time state, the display time of the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, so that the number of reserved memories to be described later is exhausted early, and the start winnings that have occurred exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories are invalidated. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, in the case of a probable big hit, the high probability state and the short time state are controlled in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short-time state over a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state, whichever comes first, until the next jackpot gaming state occurs or until the special symbols and decorative symbols are displayed a predetermined number of times (100 times). Continue until either condition is met.

  Also, when considering the payout of pachinko balls according to the winning, the time-short state is shorter than the non-time-short state and the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol. The probability is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened, and the number of times of opening the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the starting winning device 15 at the time of hitting is increased. Based on this, the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are likely to be in an open state as compared with the normal gaming state. Accordingly, in the short-time state, it is easy to generate a prize (including both a case where the start prize is valid and a case where the prize is invalid) in the second start port 15b, so the number of pachinko balls ( The ratio of the number of pachinko balls (the number of balls to be paid out) to be paid out as winning balls according to the winning is greater than the number of hitting balls) as compared to the normal gaming state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls for winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In this embodiment, for example, a short time state with a higher base than a non-short time state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a normal gaming state with a lower base than such a high base state. Such a non-short-time state is called a low base state.

  Thus, the ratio of the number of award balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of balls launched is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of pachinko balls fired per unit time such as 1 minute is limited to a certain number. ing. For this reason, the “base” can also be indicated by a total value of the number of winning balls paid out by winning a plurality of winning openings provided in the game area in a unit time. For example, assuming that the maximum number of pachinko balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time matches the general “base” value. Based on such relevance, in the present embodiment, each of the first start port 15a, the second start port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, and the second normal winning port 30 is an abnormality monitoring target winning port, A total value of the number of paid-out balls of the winning ball due to the winning of the abnormality monitoring target winning opening is called a base, and is used as an object of abnormality monitoring related to winning.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Also, whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In addition, in the state that is not controlled to the above-mentioned time-short state, every time the number of reserved symbols stored in the special symbol becomes a predetermined number or more, the memory that controls to the memory variation shortened state that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there is a case where the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the effect display device 9 are variably displayed in a predetermined relationship with the variably displayed special symbols in order to enhance the decorative effect of the variably displayed special symbols on the special symbol indicator 8. It is a symbol with a special meaning. The predetermined relationship for such symbols includes, for example, a relationship in which the decorative symbol variation display starts when the special symbol variation display is started, and the special symbol display result at the end of the special symbol variation display. This includes a relationship in which the decorative symbol display result is derived and displayed and the decorative symbol variation display is terminated. When the special symbol display unit 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the effect display device 9 derives and displays a combination of the jackpot symbol having left, middle and right symbols as a display result. The Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the decoration symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  The special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 have the correspondence relationship as described above, and therefore, in the following description, they may be collectively referred to as a variation display unit.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the effect display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of this embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol is stopped is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is previously determined. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the determined symbol is stopped (for example, among the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the effect display device 9) The left and right display areas are in the state where the same symbol is stopped and the middle display area is still in the variable display mode), and all or part of the display area on the active line A state in which all or a part of the jackpot symbol is formed and displayed in a synchronized manner (for example, all the left, middle, and right display areas in the effect display device 9 are displayed in a varying manner and are always the same. State) where the display change in the state in which symbols of are aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  Also, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with LEDs or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design, etc.)) or a display mode (for example, color, etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  In addition, for the effect display device 9, there is a case where a jackpot notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of winning a big hit in a variable display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit may be performed. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits such as a normal big hit and a probable big hit are provided as the big hit. Note that the case of simply indicating “big hit” without specifying the types of big hits is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  Further, in this embodiment, in such a reach effect or a jackpot notice effect, an operation system effect that displays a predetermined image in accordance with the operation of the chance button 516 can be executed, and such an operation system effect is executed. In this case, the player is notified that the operation of the chance button 516 is effective by changing the emission color of the button LEDs 516b to 516d (see FIG. 3) incorporated in the chance button 516.

  Usually, the big hit is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state by not being in a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and being in a short time state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probable big hit is a big hit that becomes a probable state after the end of the big hit gaming state, a high probability state in which the time is short for a predetermined period, and a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and the state becomes a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  Next, the structure of the back surface (back surface) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko machine.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, and the like. Various boards such as a mounted game control board (main board) 31, an audio output board 70, an LED driver board (not shown), and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted. Is installed. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 200.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are provided a power supply board 91 and a launch control board (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 91 is attached to the back side of the launch control board, and the payout control board 37 is overlapped on the back side. However, the exposed part exposed to the outside without being overlapped with the payout control board 37 is pachinko. To the main board 31 and each electrical component control board (production control board 80 and payout control board 37) in the gaming machine 1 and each electrical part (parts that operate when power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 A power switch is provided as power supply permission means for executing or cutting off the power supply. Furthermore, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch in the exposed portion (inside the substrate).

  The electrical component control board is mounted with electrical component control means including an electrical component control microcomputer. The electrical component control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, LED) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Etc., and a speaker 27a-27d etc. are controlled. Hereinafter, description may be made by including the main board 31 in the electric component control board. In that case, the electrical component control means mounted on the electrical component control board includes a game control means and means for controlling the electrical components provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a command signal from the game control means and the like. Each of them. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate.

  On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 160 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The terminal board 160 has, for example, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (for example, start port signal, symbol determination frequency 1 signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, time reduction signal, An information output terminal for externally outputting a security signal, prize ball signal 1, gaming machine error status signal) is provided. It should be noted that the gaming machine error status signal does not necessarily have to be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a door indicating that the gaming frame is open from the information output terminal instead of the gaming machine error status signal. An open signal or the like may be output.

  A game ball stored in the ball tank 38 passes through a guide rail (not shown), and reaches a ball payout device 97 covered with a payout case 40A through a curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 187 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 187 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. When the ball break switch 187 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of pachinko balls as prizes based on winning prizes or pachinko balls based on ball lending requests are paid out and the upper plate 3 is full, the pachinko balls are guided to the lower plate 4 via an overflow ball passage 1009 (see FIG. 28) described later. It is burned. Further, when the pachinko ball is paid out, a switch piece (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped. In the state where the full tank switch is turned on, the operation of the ball dispensing device and the driving of the ball hitting device may not necessarily be stopped, or may be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time of turning on.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an LED driver board 35, an audio output board 70, a relay board 77, and an effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 156 that is a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, and a first start port switch 14a. In addition to the signals from the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, the full tank switch (not shown), various signals such as a power-off signal and a clear signal are received. An input driver circuit 58 applied to the game control microcomputer 156, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15, and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 are provided from the game control microcomputer 156. An output circuit 59 that is driven according to the command and a microcomputer for game control An information output circuit 53 for outputting various information signals to the device provided pachinko outside of the gaming machine 1, such as a hall control computer is mounted according to the instruction from the data 156. The information signal output from the information output circuit 53 is output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the terminal board 160.

  In this embodiment, the detection signal of the full switch (not shown) is input to the main board 31 via the payout control board 37. However, the input driver does not pass through the payout control board 37. It may be inputted directly to the circuit 58.

  The information signal output from the information output circuit 53 includes one jackpot information signal, two jackpot information signals, three jackpot information signals, a high probability information signal, a short time information signal, a first start information signal, a second start information signal, The first prize number abnormality signal, the second prize number abnormality signal, the first base abnormality signal, the second base abnormality signal, and the start opening prize abnormality signal are included.

  The gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, and the like may be referred to as sensors. Good. In other words, any name may be used as long as it is a game medium detecting means (in this example, a pachinko ball detecting means) capable of detecting a pachinko ball. It is also a winning detection means for detecting the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting port switch 14a, the second starting port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, and the second winning port switch 30a for detecting the winning.

  Even if a passing gate such as the gate 32 is used, if a prize ball is to be paid out, the pachinko ball will enter the passing gate, and a switch (for example, a switch provided on the passing gate) The gate switch 32a) becomes a winning detection means. Further, the pachinko ball that has won the V winning area is also detected by the count switch 23. Therefore, the number of pachinko balls won in the big winning opening corresponds to the number detected by the count switch 23.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor for performing a control operation, and an I / O port 57. The game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer. Note that the one-chip microcomputer may include at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56. Further, the ROM 54 and the I / O port 57 may be externally attached or built in.

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the execution (or processing) of the game control microcomputer 156 as described below specifically means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 156 including a CPU 56.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a clock circuit that generates a clock signal, a reset controller that functions as a system reset unit, a random number circuit, and a CTC that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 56.

  The random number circuit is a hardware circuit used for generating a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. This random number circuit updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and at random timing. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data from the random number circuit as the random number value R1 when a start winning to the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b occurs, and specifies a specific value based on the numerical data. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a display result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The determination as to whether or not to win is actually performed based on the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, at the start of the variable symbol display of special symbols and decorative symbols. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit is a big hit, such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, and a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

  The random number circuit includes a selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection function) of numerical data update range, a numerical data update rule selection setting function, and a numerical data update rule. It has various functions such as a selection switching function. With such a function, the random number circuit can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 has a function of setting an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit. For example, the game control microcomputer 156 stores the game control microcomputer 156 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. Numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using an ID number (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 156) is used as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit. Set. Thereby, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit can be further improved. Further, when setting the initial value, by performing a predetermined calculation using the ID number, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the initial value of the random number only by looking at the ID number of the game control microcomputer 156. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the transition condition to the big hit state from being illegally established by an action such as generating a capture signal using a radio signal to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Can be improved.

  The clock circuit outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and outputs a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined cycle generated by dividing the system clock signal to the power of 2 (= 128) to each random number circuit. When a low level signal is input for a certain period, the reset controller outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and each random number circuit to reset the game control microcomputer 156 as a system.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 156 is equipped with two random number circuits having different ranges of random number values that can be generated. The first random number circuit is a random number circuit (hereinafter also referred to as a 12-bit random number circuit) that generates a 12-bit pseudo-random number. The 12-bit random number circuit has a function of generating a random number having a value in a range that can be generated by 12 bits (that is, a range from 1 to 4095). The second random number circuit is a random number circuit (hereinafter also referred to as a 16-bit random number circuit) that generates a 16-bit pseudo random number. The 16-bit random number circuit has a function of generating a random number having a value in a range that can be generated by 16 bits (that is, a range from 1 to 65535). One of the two random number circuits selected in advance is used to generate a random number.

  In this embodiment, the case where the game control microcomputer 156 includes two random number circuits is described. However, the game control microcomputer 156 may include one random number circuit, and three or more random numbers may be included. A circuit may be incorporated. In this embodiment, the 12-bit random number circuit and the 16-bit random number circuit are comprehensively expressed, or when referring to either the 12-bit random number circuit or the 16-bit random number circuit, the random number circuit is referred to.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 91. That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part of the RAM 55 is kept for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Or the entire contents are preserved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire storage area of the RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board 91 is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 156. The reset signal from the power supply board 91 is also input to the reset terminal of the payout control microcomputer. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the payout control microcomputer become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the payout control microcomputer stop operating. It becomes a state. Therefore, during the period when the reset signal is at a high level, an allowance signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 156 and the payout control microcomputer is output, and during the period when the reset signal is at a low level, An operation stop signal for stopping the operations of the game control microcomputer 156 and the payout control microcomputer is output. A reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (including the main board 31), or a reset circuit is mounted on one or a plurality of electric component control boards, and a reset signal is output from the reset circuit. You may make it supply to another electric component control board.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 91 has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input driver circuit 58 via the payout control board 37. The power-off signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input driver circuit 58. A clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing clearing of the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input driver circuit 58 at the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. The clear signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input driver circuit 58.

  In this embodiment, the power-off signal is input to the main board 31 via the payout control board 37, but directly input to the input driver circuit 58 without passing through the payout control board 37. You may make it do. Further, a power interruption detection circuit (not shown) for detecting that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 91 has dropped below a predetermined value may be provided on the main board 31, or both the main board 31 and the payout control board 37. May be provided. Alternatively, the power supply board 91 may be provided so that a power-off signal is input to both the main board 31 and the payout control board 37.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 has the above-described opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball device 20 when the ball is detected by the count switch 23 in a state other than the big hit gaming state, that is, for example, in a state other than the big hit gaming state. An effect control command indicating that error information is output when an error has occurred when the ball is detected by the count switch 23 in an open state (first state) that is advantageous to the player by an unauthorized device or the like. It transmits to the production control board 80.

  The clear signal is branched at the main board 31 and is also supplied to the payout control board 37. The state of the clear signal input by the game control microcomputer 156 via the input port may be output to the payout control board 37 via the output port.

  In this embodiment, the power-off signal is input to the main board 31 via the payout control board 37. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the power-off signal is supplied to the payout control board 37. The backup data may be stored in the RAM 55 by being directly input only to the main board 31 without going through the board 37.

  Each of the plurality of switches is connected to an input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input driver circuit 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 156 receives an input detection signal indicating the input state of each switch from each of the plurality of switches.

  Further, the serial output circuit 78 mounted on the game control microcomputer 156 is constituted by a shift register or the like, converts the effect control command output from the CPU 56 into serial data, and sends it to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77. Send. The serial output circuit 78 converts the control signal output from the CPU 56 into serial data, and via the relay board 77, the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol. Output to the on-hold storage display 41. The special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10 and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 are provided with serial-parallel conversion ICs for converting serial data into parallel data, respectively. The control signal from the relay board 77 is converted into parallel data and supplied to the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41.

  In this embodiment, the control signal output from the CPU 56 is converted into serial data by the serial output circuit 78, and the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol display are transmitted via the relay board 77. The special symbol display 8, the special symbol reservation storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 are provided. Each display may be directly connected to the main board 31 without a relay board or the like, and the control signal output by the CPU 56 may be output to each display 8, 18, 10, 41 as parallel data. By doing in this way, since a signal does not enter from the outside, an accurate display can be performed.

  The game control microcomputer 156 transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing effect control including display control, sound control, and LED control to the effect control board 80. The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77, and performs electrical component control means such as an effect control microcomputer 81 that performs display control on the effect display device 9. Is installed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 serializes the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77. It receives as a data system, and performs display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays decorative symbols. The effect control means receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77 as a parallel data system, and performs display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the decorative symbols. Also good.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25a and the stage decoration LED 25b provided on the game board 6, and the prize ball LED 51 provided on the frame side, LED 52, top frame LED 28a, left frame upper LED 28b, right frame upper LED 28c, left frame lower LED 28d, right frame lower LED 28e, left frame LED 28f, right frame LED 28g, button LEDs 516b to 516d, and display control of each LED from speaker 27 Control the sound output.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 81 of the production control board 80 is equipped with a serial output circuit (not shown) for converting a control signal for display control of each LED output by the production control means from parallel data to serial data. Has been. The effect control microcomputer 81 of the effect control board 80 is equipped with a serial input circuit (not shown) for converting the input serial data into parallel data and outputting it to the effect control means. Therefore, the effect control means performs display control of each LED by outputting a control signal serving as a lighting instruction as a serial data system via a serial output circuit (not shown).

  On the game board 6 side, a decoration board 98 and a stage decoration board 99 are provided as board-side IC boards on which a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting serial data into parallel data is mounted. The board side IC boards 98 and 99 are connected to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 88. Further, on the front frame 101 side, a front board 470, a speaker upper left board 471a, a speaker upper right board 471b as each frame side IC board on which a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting serial data into parallel data is mounted, A speaker lower left substrate 472a, a speaker lower right substrate 472b, a left front plate substrate 473a, a right front plate substrate 473b, and a frame button substrate 509 are provided. Each of these frame side IC substrates 470 to 473 and 509 is connected to the effect control substrate 80 via relay substrates 88 and 89. As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 80, the relay board 88, and the relay board 89 are connected to each other by a single wiring route in a bus shape.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 86, a RAM 85, a serial output circuit (not shown), a serial input circuit (not shown), a clock signal output unit (not shown), and an input capture signal output unit (not shown). An effect control microcomputer 81 is mounted. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 86 operates in accordance with a program stored in the built-in or external ROM 84, and receives an effect control command via the serial input circuit and the input port. In this case, the serial input circuit converts the effect control command received as the serial data method into parallel data and outputs the parallel data. In addition, the effect control CPU 86 causes the VDP (video display processor) (not shown) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP (not shown) that controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 81 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP has an address space independent from the effect control microcomputer 81, and maps the VRAM to the address space. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. The VDP then outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 86 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM (not shown) to the VDP in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative designs), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP reads image data from the CGROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 86. The VDP executes display control based on the read image data.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 156 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15, including S44 and S45).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  Through the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, and a payout stop An initial value is set to a flag such as a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state.

  In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 81 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of a random number circuit (not shown) (step S14). The CPU 56 performs settings according to, for example, a random number circuit (not shown) to update the value of random R (big hit determination random number) by executing processing according to a random number circuit setting program.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 156 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol or a random number for determining a variation pattern, and the display random number update process is for generating a display random number. This is a process for updating the count value of the counter. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for determining a normal symbol). It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 156 is a game device such as a variable motion display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. In the process of controlling, the process of sending a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or the game device control process), the count value of the random number for determining the normal symbol is one round (the random number for determining the normal symbol) When the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S35 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a and 30a are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination is performed. (Switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S33 and S34.

  In addition, the CPU 56 detects that a game ball has won the grand prize opening at a time other than the regular time, or has detected that a game ball has won the second start prize opening at a time other than the regular time. In such a case, a process for notifying abnormal winning is performed (step S23: abnormal winning notifying process).

  Next, processing for updating the count value of each counter for generating random numbers for determination such as random numbers for determining jackpot symbols used for game control is performed (determination random number update processing: step S24). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S25 and S26).

  Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random 1: Determine the type of jackpot (for determining the jackpot type) (2) Random 2: Determine the special symbol's off symbol (for off symbol design) (3) Random 3: Change the special symbol's variation pattern Determine (for variation pattern determination) (4) Random 4: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (For normal symbol per determination) (5) Random 5: Determine an initial value of Random 4 (Random (4 for initial value determination)

  In step S24 in the game control process, the game control microcomputer 156 counts up (adds 1) a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number in (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol in (4). I do. That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may make it also use random numbers other than the random number of said (1)-(5). In this embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a random number generated by hardware (random number circuit (not shown)) built in the game control microcomputer 156. The big hit determination random number is used as the big hit determination random number. Software random numbers generated by the computer 156 based on the program may be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S27). In the special symbol process, the corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol indicator 8 and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state. Specifically, when the variation is started on the special symbol display 8, whether or not to win is selected by lottery, and when the variation of the special symbol display 8 stops, the variation can be started if it is off. While the process is shifted to the state, if it is a big hit, the process is decided to be a big hit and the process is shifted to a process for controlling the opening of the big winning opening.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to display control of decorative symbols on the effect display device 9 (decorative symbol command control process: step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a and 30a (step). S31). Specifically, it is mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to a winning detection based on one of the first starting port switch 14a, the second starting port switch 14b, the count switch 23 and the winning port switches 29a and 30a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (step S32: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S34). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S35), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S34 (excluding step S30) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control microcomputer 156 to the effect control microcomputer 81 will be described. In this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 through eight signal lines of the effect control signals D0 to D7. Further, between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, a signal line of the effect control INT signal for transmitting the capture signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the effect control microcomputer 81, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a signal that triggers the acquisition of effect control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 81 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, each of the first and second bytes of the effect control command data Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80 has a 2-byte configuration. The first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  Commands 8000 (H) to 800F (H) are effect control commands (variation pattern commands) for designating a variation pattern of decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of special symbols. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start.

  Commands 8C00 (H) to 8C06 (H) are effect control commands for designating the contents of the stop symbols (display results) of the decorative symbols in the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, commands 8C00 (H) to 8C06 (H) are referred to as symbol information designation commands.

  The command 8C00 (H) is an effect control command (outgoing designation command) for designating that the stop symbol (display result) of the special symbol is determined as the offcoming symbol. Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command (ordinary big hit designation command) that designates that the stop symbol of the special symbol has been decided as a non-probable variation symbol (that is, a non-probability variation big hit (also referred to as a normal big hit)). ).

  The command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command (designated to specify that the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be a probable variation symbol (that is, a probable variation big hit is determined), and that it is determined not to execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game starts 1 specified command per probability variation. Command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command (probability variable big hit 2 designation command) that designates that the stop symbol of the special symbol is decided as the probability varying symbol and that it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect during the big hit game. Command 8C04 (H) is an effect control command (probability variable big hit) that designates that the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be a probable variable symbol and that it is determined to execute the re-lottery effect after the big hit game is finished (during the ending effect) 3 designation command).

  Command 8C05 (H) is an effect control command (suddenly probable big hit designation command) for designating that the stop symbol of the special symbol has been suddenly determined to be a probable change symbol (that is, that it has been determined to be suddenly probable big hit). The command 8C06 (H) is an effect control command (small hit designation command) that designates that the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined as the small hit symbol (that is, determined as the small hit symbol).

  Here, the “re-lottery effect” refers to an effect that makes it appear that the jackpot symbol is re-lotted and displayed after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9. Specifically, when it is determined in advance that the jackpot symbol (non-probability variable symbol or probability variation symbol) is to be derived and displayed on the effect display device 9, the left, middle and right decorative symbols are the same in the effect display device 9. This is an effect of deriving and displaying a jackpot symbol (non-probability variation symbol or probability variation symbol) after stopping and displaying the non-probability variation symbol and then changing the non-probability variation symbol again. The re-lottery effect includes a case where a non-probable variable symbol is promoted to a probable variable symbol (when a non-probable variable symbol is displayed after being stopped), and a case where a non-probable variable symbol is not promoted to a probable variable symbol (a non-probable variable symbol is displayed). However, in this embodiment, only the case of promoting from a non-probable variable symbol to a probable variable symbol is shown. Therefore, the re-lottery effect may be referred to as “promotion effect” or “rising effect”.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (decoration symbol stop designation command, symbol confirmation designation command) for designating stop of variable display (fluctuation) of the ornament symbols on the effect display device 9.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 156 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Commands 9500 (H) to 9503 (H) are effect control commands (background specifying commands) for specifying background display according to the gaming state in the effect display device 9. The command 9500 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background specifying command) for specifying background display in the normal display state in the effect display device 9. The command 9501 (H) is an effect control command (high probability state background designation command) for designating a background display in the probability changing state (high probability state) in the effect display device 9. Command 9502 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating background display in the time-short state in effect display device 9. Command 9503 (H) is an effect control command (chance state background specifying command) for specifying background display when the effect display device 9 is in the chance mode state. The chance mode is an effect mode that gives expectation to the transition to the probability variation state after the sudden probability big hit and the small hit end.

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating display during the customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A000 (H) to A004 (H) are effect control commands (fanfare designation commands) for designating that a big hit game is started. Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 1 designation command) that designates the start of a big hit when a normal big hit (non-probable big hit) is determined. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 2 designation command) that designates the start of a big hit when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is determined and the re-lottery effect is not executed after the big hit game is started. Command A002 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 3 designation command) that designates the start of a big hit when it is determined that a probability variation big hit is determined and a re-lottery effect is executed during the big hit game. Command A003 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 4 designation command) that designates the start of a jackpot when it is determined that a probability variation jackpot is determined and the re-lottery is to be executed after the jackpot game ends (during the ending effect) It is. Command A004 (H) is an effect control command (fanfare 5 designation command) that designates the start of sudden probability variation jackpot.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command for opening a big prize opening) that designates display during a round in the 15 round jackpot game. The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big prize opening) that designates display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) in the 15 round big hit game. Note that the number of rounds displayed in “XX” is set.

  Commands A301 (H) to A305 (H) are effect control commands (ending designation commands) that designate the end of the big hit game. The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (ending 1 designation command) for designating the end of the normal jackpot game (displaying that the game will shift to the short time state after the jackpot game is finished). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of jackpot when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined and the re-lottery effect is not executed after the jackpot game is started. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the big hit when the probability variation big hit is determined and it is determined to execute the re-lottery during the big hit game. Command A304 (H) is an effect control command (ending 4 designation command) that is promoted to a probable variation symbol in the re-lottery effect after the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect) and designates that it will be a promising big hit. Command A 305 (H) is an effect control command (ending 5 designation command) for designating the end of sudden probability variation jackpot.

  Command A4XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command for opening a big prize opening) that designates display during a round in a two-round big hit game (suddenly probable big hit game). Command A5XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big prize opening) that designates display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) in the two round big hit game (suddenly probable big hit game). Note that the number of rounds is set in “XX”.

  Command A600 (H) is an effect control command (small hit fanfare designation command) that designates that a small hit game is started.

  The command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (start winning memory designation command) for designating the number of starting winning memories shown by XX.

  Command D001 (H) is an effect control command (abnormal winning notification designation command) for instructing notification of abnormal winning.

  When the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156 mounted on the main board 31, the effect display device 9 of the effect display device 9 responds. The display state is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. An effect control command other than the effect control command is also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, when displaying the number of winning balls that is a big hit on the effect display device 9, an effect control command for designating the count number of the count switch 23 is also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80.

(Disclosure of pachinko machine structure)
Hereinafter, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the upper right front side. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the upper right rear side. 6A is a left side view showing a pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 6B is a right side view. 7A is a plan view showing a pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 7B is a bottom view.

(Appearance of gaming machine)
As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly configured by an outer frame 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape and a front frame 101 attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. ing. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around the left side. The outer frame 100 includes an upper plate 100a and a lower plate 100d (see FIG. 5) made of a wooden plate material, and left and right side plates 100b and 100c made of an iron plate material. The left and right end portions of the side plates 100b and 100c and the left and right end portions of the lower plate 100d and the lower end portions of the left and right side plates 100b and 100c are connected to each other by an L-shaped metal fitting 100e. The left and right side plates 100b and 100c are made of iron material, but may be made of other metal materials such as aluminum material.

  The left and right side plates 100b and 100c have a double structure in which a vertically long strip-shaped iron plate is bent backward on the left and right sides around a central portion in the left and right width direction, and the outer bent piece has a vertical direction along the front end portion. The bulging portion 110, which is composed of a vertical bulging portion 110 a that extends in the vertical direction and a lateral bulging portion 110 b that extends backward from a plurality of locations in the vertical direction of the vertical bulging portion 110 a, presses the bent piece from the inside. It is formed to bulge to the outer surface by processing. By providing rigidity by forming the double structure by bending and the bulging portion 110 by pressing, the rigidity is equal to or higher than that of a wooden plate such as the upper plate 100a and the lower plate 100d. At the same time, the side plates 100b and 100c having a thinner width than the upper plate 100a and the lower plate 100d can be formed.

  The front frame 101 is arranged so that the peripheral edge of the rear surface of the front frame 101 abuts the front end of the outer frame 100 at a closed position where the opening of the outer frame 100 is closed. Various components mounted on the back surface are accommodated inside the outer frame 100 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, by making the left and right width dimensions of the left and right side plates 100b and 100c thin and making the left and right width dimensions of the opening of the outer frame 100 as long as possible, the parts protruding from the rear surface of the front frame 101, various parts, etc. Interference with the inner surfaces of the left and right side plates 100b and 100c during opening and closing and closing is prevented.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7A, at the rear end surface of the upper plate 100a, when the front frame 101 is disposed at the closed position, the portion corresponding to the ball tank 38 provided at the upper back of the front frame 101 is provided. A notch 111 is formed for allowing the front end of the top opening of the ball tank 38 to face upward. Thereby, since the ball tank 38 can be disposed as far as possible, it is possible to prevent the ball tank 38 from greatly projecting to the back side and increasing the front-rear width dimension of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A horizontally long decorative panel 112 made of a synthetic resin material is attached to the lower front surface of the outer frame 100.

  From the front end of the L-shaped metal fitting 100e that connects the left end portion of the upper plate 100a and the upper end portion of the left side plate 100b, a longitudinally supporting piece 100f having an L-shaped longitudinal section that pivotally supports the upper portion of the left side of the front frame 101 is forward. It is extended toward. A pivot piece 100g (see FIGS. 6 and 7B) that pivots on the lower left side of the front frame 101 extends forward from a predetermined lower portion of the left side plate 100b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the front frame 101 has a vertically long rectangular opening 115 formed at the center, and the game board 6 can be detachably attached to the front side of the opening 115 with a metal fitting (not shown). It is like that. The game board 6 may be constituted by a transparent synthetic resin board face plate and a spacer member, or may be constituted by wood such as veneer plywood.

  Moreover, the top light emission part 28H, the left light emission part 28L, and the right light emission part 28R provided at the front peripheral edge of the glass door frame 102 are formed in a three-dimensional shape that bulges forward by various lens covers to be described later, and a central game area 7 is formed so as to cover the periphery of the game area 7, so that the decoration around the game area 7 is enhanced. Note that the protruding lengths of the left light emitting portion 28L and the right light emitting portion 28R are not the same, and the right light emitting portion 28R bulges ahead of the left light emitting portion 28L. Thus, by expanding the top light emitting unit 28H, the left light emitting unit 28L, and the right light emitting unit 28R forward, it is possible to increase the light emitting area and improve the decorativeness without narrowing the game area 7.

(Handle unit)
Next, the handle unit provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 101 will be described. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the handle unit.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the handle unit 707 includes a handle mounting cover 708 that is attached to a lower front position of the front frame 101 with screws (not shown), a handle mounting base 710 that is attached to the front side of the handle mounting cover 708, A handle decoration 709 and a handle 5 which are attached to the front side of the handle attachment base 710 are mainly configured.

  The handle mounting base 710 is provided with a sound transmission port 711 for transmitting sound output from the speaker 27d forward on the back surface thereof. The speaker 27b is attached to the back surface of the sound transmission port 711 with screws 27N. It is attached. On the front surface of the handle mounting base 710, a handle decoration 709 having a sound transmitting portion 712 formed of a plurality of sound transmitting holes is attached by screws 709a so as to close the sound transmitting port 711 by the sound transmitting portion 712. In addition, a handle 5 is attached with a screw 5a below the right side of the sound transmission port 711 on the front surface. The handle attachment base 710 is attached to the front surface of the handle attachment cover 708 with screws 710a so as to cover the speaker 27d.

(handle)
Next, the structure of the handle will be described. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the handle.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the handle 5 includes a handle base 720 that is attached to the handle attachment base 710 by screws 5 a (see FIG. 8), and various members that are attached to the front side of the handle base 720. The handle base 720 includes a cylindrical portion 720a and a dish-shaped flange portion 720b whose diameter is increased from the front end portion of the cylindrical portion 720a. An insertion passage 721 through which the handle shaft 726 is inserted from the front side through the handle collar 727 is formed in the center of the cylindrical portion 720a so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction, and is fixed to the upper portion of the flange portion 720b. A boss 723 protrudes and a fixing boss 722 for fixing the handle top 731 protrudes from the lower part. The handle shaft 726 is configured such that its front-rear position with respect to the insertion path 721 is determined by an E-ring 726a that is mounted on the outer periphery.

  On the left side of the front surface of the flange portion 720b, a single switch lever 724 having an operation portion 724b that is operated when firing one game ball at a time, a screw 724a so that the operation portion 724b is disposed outside the flange portion 720b. The single switch 725 for detecting the single switch lever 724 is attached by a screw 725a in the vicinity of the single switch lever 724.

  An annular touch ring 728 is non-rotatably attached by a screw 728a, and an annular touch attachment plate 729 is attached to the front surface of the touch ring 728 by a screw 729a to fix the touch ring 728. On the front side of the touch attachment plate 729, a handle ring 730 that is rotated by the player is disposed so as to be rotatable relative to the touch attachment plate 729.

  The handle ring 730 is formed with a fitting hole 732 into which the tip of the handle shaft 726 is fitted so as not to rotate relative to the center of the handle ring 730, and an arc-shaped insertion groove through which the fixing boss 722 is inserted. An arcuate insertion groove 733b is formed through which 733a and the fixing boss 723 are inserted, and the fixing boss 722 is inserted into the insertion groove 733a and the fixing boss 723 is inserted into the insertion groove 733b. It is disposed on the front surface of the plate 729.

  The handle top 731 disposed on the front surface side of the handle ring 730 is fixed from the back surface side of the flange portion 720b of the handle base 720 and the screw 731a inserted into the fixing boss 722 from the back surface side of the flange portion 720b of the handle base 720. By being fixed to the fixing bosses 722 and 723 by screws 731b inserted through the bosses 723a, the rotation is about 90 degrees with respect to the touch mounting plate 729 around the handle shaft 726 facing in the front-rear direction. It is mounted so that it can move. Further, the handle ring 730 is always biased in the counterclockwise direction by a handle spring 734 interposed between the handle top 731 and the handle ring 730.

  In addition, a face cover 738 is attached to the front surface of the handle top 731 by a screw 738 a inserted from the back surface of the handle top 731.

  The handle 5 configured in this manner is a hitting ball (not shown) provided on the front frame 101 so as to protrude from the rear surface of the cylindrical portion 720a by rotating the handle ring 730 clockwise against the urging force of the handle spring 734. The handle shaft 726 connected to the motor set rotates, and the amount of rotation is transmitted to a ball striking motor set (not shown), so that the game ball set at the launch position is launched with a force corresponding to the amount of transfer. It is supposed to be.

(Glass door frame)
Next, the structure of the glass door frame 102 (also referred to as a front plate) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a rear view showing the glass door frame. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the glass door frame as viewed from the back side. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the glass door frame. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the front plate base unit. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the front plate base unit. FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the top lens unit. FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing the top lens and the speaker lens cover. FIG. 17 is a front view, a right side view, a plan view, a bottom view, and a rear view showing the left speaker lens cover. FIG. 18 is a front view, a left side view, a plan view, a bottom view, and a rear view showing the right speaker lens cover. FIG. 19 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part showing the inner surface of the side part of the left speaker lens cover. FIG. 20 is a front view showing the upper left corner of the front surface of the lens base. FIG. 21 is an AA end view of FIG. FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a state in which the left and right speaker lens covers and the top lens are looked up from the front lower side. FIG. 23A is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement position of each sound transmission part, speaker, and LED, and FIG. 23B is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. FIG. 24A is a plan view showing the top lens and the top inner lens, and FIG. 24B is a schematic longitudinal sectional view showing the top lens and the top inner lens. FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the front plate side unit. FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the front panel lower decoration unit.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the glass door frame 102 is formed with a viewing window 900 formed of a glass plate (not shown) for allowing the game area 7 of the game board 6 to be seen through from the front side. It is composed of a rectangular frame. Further, in a state where the shaft hole 666 formed in the lower left portion is inserted into a shaft pin (not shown) attached to the upper left side of the front frame 101, the upper left shaft pin 662 is approximately centered on the left side of the front frame 101. By being inserted into a guide groove (not shown) provided in the portion, the front frame 101 is pivotally supported around the left side so that the upper half of the front surface of the front frame 101 can be opened and closed. In addition, various lens units described later are attached to the front surface of the glass door frame 102 so that the periphery of the viewing window 900 is decorated with light.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the glass door frame 102 includes a front plate base unit 901 that constitutes a casing of the glass door frame 102, and a top lens unit 902 that is attached to the upper side of the front surface of the front plate base unit 901 with screws 902 a. A front plate left side lens unit 903 attached to the front left side of the front plate base unit 901 with a screw 903a; a front plate right side lens unit 904 attached to the front right side of the front plate base unit 901 with a screw 904a; The front base unit 901 is mainly composed of a front panel lower decoration unit 905 that is attached to the lower front side portion of the board base unit 901 with screws 905a.

(Front plate base unit)
As shown in FIG. 13, the front plate base unit 901 includes a front plate base 907 formed in a square frame shape having a visual recognition opening 906 that forms a visual recognition window 900 in the center with a synthetic resin material. A front plate reinforcing sheet metal top 908 is attached by screws 908a on the rear upper side of the front plate base 907, and a front plate reinforcing sheet metal left set 909 is attached by screws 909a on the left side of the rear surface of the front plate base 907. A front plate reinforcing sheet metal right set 910 is attached to the right side of the back surface of 907 by screws 910a, and a front plate reinforcing sheet metal lower portion 911 is attached to the lower side of the front surface of the front plate base 907 by screws 911a. It is reinforced.

  A hinge plate upper 661 having a shaft pin 662 is fixed to the upper front side of the front plate reinforcing sheet metal left set 909, and a front plate square bracket 912 is attached to the back side by screws 912a. A hinge metal plate lower 665 having a shaft hole 666 penetrating vertically is attached to the front surface of the left end portion of the reinforcing metal plate lower 911 with a screw 665a.

  The front plate reinforcing sheet metal right set 910 has a locking claw (not shown) formed on a cylinder lock (not shown) provided on the front frame 101 when the glass door frame 102 is closed with respect to the front frame 101. Locking pieces 913a and 913b having an L-shape facing inward in a plan view are formed.

  Further, on the upper left and right sides of the viewing opening 906, glass pressers 915 and 916 for pressing a glass plate (not shown) arranged so as to close the viewing opening 906 from the back side of the front plate base 907 are respectively screws 915a. , 916a is rotatably attached.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, a front plate protection sheet metal 955 is attached to the back side of the front plate reinforcement sheet metal left set 909 so as to cover the front plate reinforcement sheet metal left set 909 with screws 955a. In addition, on the upper right side of the front plate protection sheet metal 955, a cable shown in the upper left portion of the glass door frame 102 in FIG. 10 is connected between the glass door frame 102 and the front frame 101 as the glass door frame 102 is opened and closed. A wire stretcher 956 is attached with a screw 956a to avoid being broken or cut between them. Further, a breakage cover 957 made of a soft resin material that closes a gap between the back surface of the glass door frame 102 and the game board 6 disposed on the back surface side of the front plate base 907 is provided. It is attached with a screw 957a, so that it is possible to prevent an illegal instrument such as a wire entered from the lower plate 4 or the like from entering the game board 6.

  As shown in FIG. 14, a center relay board 920 is attached to the upper part of the front surface of the front plate base 907 with screws 920a. On the front left side of the front plate base 907, a vertically long left front plate substrate 473a is attached by a screw 926a. A prize ball LED 51 is provided on the front upper portion of the left front plate substrate 473a, and a plurality of left frame LEDs 28f are arranged in the vertical direction below the LED. A vertically long right front plate substrate 473b is attached to the right side of the front surface of the front plate base 907 with screws 926b. A ball-cut LED 52 is provided at the upper part of the front surface of the right front plate substrate 473b, and a plurality of right frame LEDs 28g are arranged vertically below the LED.

(Heavenly lens unit)
As shown in FIG. 15, the top lens unit 902 includes a front plate upper cover 930 attached to the upper front portion of the front plate base 907, a lens base 931 attached to the front surface of the front plate upper cover 930 by screws 931a, and a lens base. A left speaker lens cover 935L attached to the left side of the front surface of the 931 with a screw 935a, a right speaker lens cover 935R attached to the right side of the front surface of the lens base 931 with a screw 935b, and a top lens 936 attached to the center of the front surface of the lens base 931 with a screw 936a. And mainly consists of.

  Sound transmitting holes 932a and 932b are respectively formed on the left and right sides of the lens base 931. A speaker 27a is attached to the back side of the left sound transmitting hole 932a with a screw 27j, and the back side of the right sound transmitting hole 932a. A speaker 27a is attached to the door with screws 27k. Between the left and right speakers 27a, 27b on the rear surface of the lens base 931, a horizontally long front plate substrate 470 is attached by screws 470a. A plurality of rows of top frame LEDs 28a (see FIG. 20) are arranged in the longitudinal direction on the front surface of the front plate substrate 470, and these top frame LEDs 28a face a plurality of holes 933a formed in the lens base 931. It is arranged like this.

  A lower left speaker board 472a is attached by screws 472j below the left speaker 27a on the back surface of the lens base 931. A plurality of left frame lower LEDs 28d (see FIG. 3) are arranged on the front surface of the speaker lower left substrate 472a, and these left frame lower LEDs 28d are arranged so as to face a plurality of holes 933b formed in the lens base 931. It is installed. In addition, below the right speaker 27b on the back surface of the lens base 931, a speaker lower right substrate 472b is attached by screws 472k. A plurality of right frame lower LEDs 28e (see FIG. 3) are arranged in the longitudinal direction on the front surface of the speaker lower right substrate 472b, and these right frame lower LEDs 28e are a plurality of holes formed in the lens base 931. It is arranged so as to face 933c.

  At the center position in the left-right direction on the front surface of the lens base 931, the front plate top substrate 474 is disposed so as to face the front plate substrate 470 attached to the back surface with the lens base 931 interposed therebetween. The front plate top substrate 474 is attached to the front surface of the lens base 931 by a screw 470a for attaching the front plate substrate 470. In addition, a hole 474a is formed at a position corresponding to each top frame LED 28a arranged on the back side, and light from the top frame LED 28a is transmitted forward through the hole 474a and plated on the front surface. The reflection efficiency of the light is enhanced by the treatment.

  A speaker upper left substrate 471a is attached to the left side of the front surface of the lens base 931 with screws 471j. The speaker upper left substrate 471a is formed in a bifurcated shape so as to sandwich the circular speaker 27a vertically from the right side, and a plurality of LEDs on the left frame 28b are arranged on the front surface thereof (see FIG. 20). On the right side, a speaker upper right substrate 471b is attached with screws 471k. The speaker upper right substrate 471b is formed in a forked shape so as to sandwich the circular speaker 27b from the left to the upper side, and a plurality of LEDs on the right frame 28c (see FIG. 3) are arranged on the front surface. As described above, the speaker upper left substrate 471a and the speaker upper right substrate 471b are arranged adjacent to each other in the vicinity of the speakers 27a and 27b. The details of the speaker upper left substrate 471a, the speaker upper right substrate 471b, and the speakers 27a and 27b will be described later.

  As described above, the lens base 931 is a base member on which a substrate on which a speaker and various LEDs are mounted is integrated, and the back surface of the speaker and the various LED substrates is covered with the front plate upper cover 930 in the front plate. It is disposed on the upper front surface of the base 907.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the left speaker inner lens 937L is attached to the back surface of the left speaker lens cover 935L with screws 937a and 938c. The left speaker lens cover 935L and the left speaker inner lens 937L are made of a synthetic resin material having translucency, and a sound transmission port 935c is formed at a position corresponding to the speaker 27a in the left speaker lens cover 935L. A sound transmission part 937c is formed at a position corresponding to the speaker 27a in 937L. Further, the right speaker inner lens 937R is attached to the back surface of the right speaker lens cover 935R with screws 937b and 938d. The right speaker lens cover 935R and the right speaker inner lens 937R are made of a translucent synthetic resin material, and a sound transmission port 935d is formed at a position corresponding to the speaker 27b in the right speaker lens cover 935R. A sound transmission part 937d is formed at a position corresponding to the speaker 27b in 937R.

  A left speaker ornament 938L made of a non-translucent synthetic resin material is disposed on the front surface of the left speaker lens cover 935L, and a left speaker bezel 939L made of a non-translucent synthetic resin material is arranged on the front surface thereof. Has been placed. The left speaker decoration 938L is attached to the left speaker lens cover 935L with screws 938c so that the left speaker lens cover 935L is sandwiched from the front and rear by the left speaker inner lens 937L, and a plurality of sound transmission holes 938a are formed. The left speaker bezel 939L is attached to the left speaker lens cover 935L by a screw 939c through which the left speaker decoration 938L is inserted, and a vertically long sound transmission hole 939a is formed.

  A right speaker decoration 938R made of a non-translucent synthetic resin material is arranged on the front surface of the right speaker lens cover 935R, and a right speaker bezel 939R made of a non-translucent synthetic resin material is arranged on the front surface. Is arranged. The right speaker decoration 938R is attached to the right speaker lens cover 935R with screws 938d so that the right speaker lens cover 935R is sandwiched from the front and rear by the right speaker inner lens 937R, and a plurality of sound transmission holes 938b are formed. The right speaker bezel 939R is attached to the right speaker lens cover 935R by a screw 939d through which the right speaker decoration 938R is inserted, and a vertically long sound transmission hole 939b is formed.

  A ceiling inner lens 960 is disposed on the back surface of the ceiling lens 936, and ceiling lens bezels 961L and 961R made of a non-translucent synthetic resin material are disposed on the front surface. The ceiling inner lens 960 and the ceiling lens bezels 961L and 961R are attached by screws 961a and 961b so as to sandwich the ceiling inner lens 960 from the front and rear.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 24, the top lens 936 and the top inner lens 960 are formed in a box shape with a back surface made of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin material, and the center portion protrudes more forward than the left and right end portions in plan view. It is formed in a substantially triangular shape (see FIG. 24A). The ceiling inner lens 960 is formed to have a size that fits into the ceiling lens 936 from the back side of the ceiling lens 936 (see FIG. 24B).

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the inner surface of the top lens 936 is formed with a light diffusing portion having a concavo-convex shape by a plurality of ridges 936c having a substantially triangular shape in cross section as shown in the enlarged view in the drawing. When the light from the top LED 28a is transmitted, it is diffused. In particular, the plurality of ridges 936c formed on the back surface of the upper plate 936d are arranged so as to form an inverted “C” shape extending from the center in the left-right direction and extend in the front-rear direction. (The direction indicated by the arrow in the figure).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), light diffusion having a concavo-convex shape is formed at a predetermined position on the outer surface of the top inner lens 960 by a plurality of ridges 960c having a substantially triangular shape in cross section as shown in the enlarged view in the figure. A portion is formed and diffused when light from the ceiling LED 28a is transmitted. In particular, the plurality of ridges 960c formed on the upper surface of the upper plate 960a extend in the front-rear direction (the direction indicated by the arrows in the figure).

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24B, by fitting the top inner lens 960 inside the top lens 936, the top plate 936d of the top lens 936 and the top plate 960a of the top inner lens 960 are superposed vertically. Are arranged so that the plurality of strip-like ridges 936c of the top lens 936 and the plurality of strip-like ridges 960c of the top inner lens 960 intersect with each other, and thus from the top frame LED 28a. Since the light diffuses more complicatedly, not only the light is emitted uniformly over a wide range, but the inner ceiling LED 28a can be made difficult to see even if it is transparent.

  In addition, the translucent celestial lens 936 and the celestial inner lens 960 are formed so as to protrude forward from the center position in the left-right direction on the front surface of the lens base 931, that is, the position directly above the game area 7. As a result, a hook portion protruding forward is formed immediately above the game area 7. And since the collar part projected ahead is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, not only can the light from the top frame LED 28a be irradiated to the outside, but also the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from above. Since light (such as illumination light on the game store side) is transmitted downward, the bottom of the gaming area 7 is prevented from being darkened by the collar portion including the top lens 936 and the top inner lens 960.

  In this embodiment, the light diffusing portion is composed of a plurality of ridges having a substantially triangular shape in cross section. However, the cross sectional shape can be variously changed as long as light can be diffused. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the plurality of strip-shaped convex strips 936c of the top lens 936 and the plurality of strip-shaped convex strips 960c of the top inner lens 960 are arranged so as to intersect with each other, thereby improving the light diffusibility. Thus, not only making the extending direction of the ridges different from each other, for example, trying to arrange the other ridge between one pair of ridges, making the width dimensions of both ridges different, You may make it improve the diffusibility of light by changing cross-sectional shape or changing the refractive index of light.

  Next, the detailed structure of the left speaker lens cover 935L and the right speaker lens cover 935R will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the left speaker lens cover 935 </ b> L is made of a colored (for example, red) synthetic resin material having translucency, and faces the front surface portion 970 a formed in a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front, and the game area 7. At the same time, it is formed in a box shape whose back surface is opened from an inner side surface portion 970b formed in an arc shape along the upper left edge of the game area 7, a left side surface portion 970c and an upper side surface portion 970d. Note that a cutout portion 972 is formed on the upper portion of the left side surface portion 970c in order to dispose the hinge portion.

  The front surface portion 970a is formed in an inclined surface shape that inclines upward from the left side to the right side (game area 7 side) and from the lower side toward the upper side. By tilting upward from the left side to the right side in this way, when the glass door frame 102 is opened, the card unit (not shown) disposed on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the adjacent pachinko gaming machine Interference is avoided.

  The front portion 970a is formed to have a size capable of integrally covering the front side of the speaker 27a disposed on the rear side and the upper left frame LED 28b disposed on the periphery thereof. The sound transmission hole 935c, the sound transmission hole 938a formed in the left speaker decoration 938L, the first sound transmission part 975L formed by the sound transmission hole 939a formed in the left speaker bezel 939L, and the first transmission in the front surface part 970a. A second sound transmission part 976L formed of a plurality of sound transmission holes 976a formed on the right side of the sound part 975L is formed.

  The inner side surface portion 970b is formed in a circular arc shape in the longitudinal direction and is formed of a side wall formed in an inclined surface shape inclined slightly inward from the upper end to the lower end, and a notch 973 is formed on the rear side. Is formed in the longitudinal direction so that the rear side is opened. In addition, a third sound transmission portion 977L including a plurality of sound transmission holes 977a (see FIG. 19) is formed at a position corresponding to the second sound transmission portion 976L in the inner side surface portion 970b.

  Further, on the back surface of the left speaker lens cover 935L, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, a light diffusing portion having a concavo-convex shape is formed by a plurality of ridges 974 having a predetermined length having a substantially kamaboko shape in cross section. When the light from the LED is transmitted, it is diffused. The sound transmission holes 976a and 977a constituting the sound transmission portions 976L and 977L are extended in the longitudinal direction along the protrusions 974 and 974 in the recesses formed between the protrusions 974 and 974. Therefore, it is difficult to notice when the striped pattern of the ridges 974 is seen from the outside through the inner side surface portion 971b and does not cross the ridges 974, so that the light diffusion effect is not greatly affected.

  In the present embodiment, the light diffusing portion is composed of a plurality of ridges 974 having a substantially kamaboko shape in cross section, but the cross sectional shape can be variously changed as long as light can be diffused. In addition, the light diffusing portion is constituted by the concavo-convex ridge formed by arranging a plurality of strip-shaped ridges 974 having a predetermined length in parallel at predetermined intervals. You may be comprised by the uneven | corrugated | grooved part formed.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the right speaker lens cover 935R is made of a colored synthetic resin material having translucency, and faces the game area 7 and the front area 971a formed in a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front. 7 is formed in a box shape whose back surface opens from an inner side surface portion 971b formed in an arc shape along the upper right edge, a right side surface portion 971c and an upper side surface portion 971d.

  The front surface portion 971a is formed in an inclined surface shape that inclines forward from the right side to the left side (center game area 7 side) and from the lower side toward the upper side. The height (front-rear width) dimension of the right side surface portion 971c is longer than the height (front-rear width) size of the left side surface portion 970c of the left speaker lens cover 935L, and is forward of the left speaker lens cover 935L. It is greatly swollen.

  The front portion 971a is formed to have a size capable of integrally covering the front side of the speaker 27b disposed on the rear side and the upper right frame LED 28c disposed on the periphery thereof. The sound transmission hole 935d, the sound transmission hole 938b formed in the right speaker decoration 938R, the first sound transmission part 975R formed by the sound transmission hole 939b formed in the right speaker bezel 939R, and the first transmission in the front part 971a. A second sound transmission part 976R including a plurality of sound transmission holes 976b formed on the left side of the sound part 975R is formed.

  The inner side surface portion 971b is formed in a circular arc shape in the longitudinal direction, and includes a side wall formed in an inclined surface shape that is inclined slightly inward from the upper end toward the lower end, and a notch 973 is formed on the rear side. Is formed in the longitudinal direction so that the rear side is opened. In addition, a third sound transmitting portion 977R including a plurality of sound transmitting holes 977b is formed at a location corresponding to the second sound transmitting portion 976R in the inner side surface portion 971b.

  Further, the back surface of the right speaker lens cover 935R is formed with a light diffusion portion having an uneven shape by a plurality of ridges having a predetermined length having a substantially semi-cylindrical shape in cross section as in the case of the left speaker lens cover 935L, although not particularly illustrated. The light from each LED is diffused when transmitted (see FIG. 19). And since each sound transmission hole 976b, 977b which comprises each sound transmission part 976R, 977R is extended in the longitudinal direction along this convex strip in the concave strip formed between each convex strip, it is inside from the outside. When the striped pattern of the ridge is seen through the surface portion 971b, it is not noticeable and does not cross the ridge, so that it does not greatly affect the light diffusion effect.

  In the present embodiment, the light diffusing portion is constituted by a plurality of ridges having a substantially semi-cylindrical shape in cross section, but the cross sectional shape can be variously changed as long as light can be diffused. In addition, the light diffusing portion was constituted by the concavo-convex ridge formed by arranging a plurality of strip-shaped ridges having a predetermined length at predetermined intervals. You may be comprised by the uneven | corrugated | grooved part made.

  Although the left speaker inner lens 937L and the right speaker inner lens 937R are not specifically shown in detail, they are formed of a colored (for example, red) transparent synthetic resin material. Similar to the 935L and the right speaker lens cover 935R, a light diffusing portion having a substantially uneven shape in cross section is formed, so that light from the left frame upper LED 28b and the right frame LED 28c is diffused when transmitted. (See FIG. 21).

  Next, the relationship between the left speaker lens cover 935L, the speaker 27a, and the upper left LED 28b will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the relationship between the right speaker lens cover 935R, the speaker 27b, and the upper right frame LED 28c is substantially the same as the relationship between the left speaker lens cover 935L, the speaker 27a, and the left upper frame LED 28b. Shall be omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, a speaker 27a is disposed at the left corner of the lens base 931, and a plurality of left frame upper LEDs 28b and left frame lower LEDs 28d are disposed around the speaker 27a. The speaker 27a is arranged so that sound can be output so that the front surface of the sound output unit (cone) is substantially parallel to the front surface of the lens base 931, that is, toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The left speaker lens cover 935L (two-dot chain line in FIG. 20) is arranged on the front side so as to integrally cover both the speaker 27a, the left frame upper LED 28b, and the left frame lower LED 28d.

  At this time, the front surface portion 970a of the left speaker lens cover 935L is disposed at a predetermined distance away from the speaker 27a, the left frame upper LED 28b, and the left frame lower LED 28d. And the 1st sound transmission part 975L is arrange | positioned ahead of the speaker 27a, and the 2nd sound transmission part 976L is arrange | positioned on the right side. Further, a third sound transmitting portion 977L is disposed on the inner side surface portion 970b facing the viewing window 900 formed so that the game area 7 can be viewed.

  A left speaker inner lens 937L is disposed on the front side of each left frame upper LED 28b so as to partition the left speaker lens cover 935L from the left speaker inner lens 937L, whereby light from each left frame upper LED 28b passes through the left speaker inner lens 937L. And then radiate to the outside. By arranging the left speaker inner lens 937L so as to partition the left speaker lens cover 935L in this way, in addition to the light from the LED 28b on the left frame being diffused to the surroundings, the front portion 970a is Since the space required for light diffusion is ensured by being spaced forward from the on-frame LED 28b, not only the position of the front-side LED 970a facing the left frame LED 28b but also the front area of the speaker 27a. It is possible to light up to. Further, since the left upper LED 28b is not directly viewed from the outside through the holes of the second sound transmitting portion 976L and the third sound transmitting portion 977L in the vicinity of the left frame upper LED 28b, the appearance appearance is not impaired. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22, a region from the rear end portion of the inner side surface portion 970 b to the front surface of the visual window 900 (glass plate) covering the front surface of the game region 7 is a side peripheral wall 931 a formed on the lens base 931. (See FIGS. 15, 21, and 23). The side peripheral wall 931a is a wall portion having a predetermined height (front-rear width) formed on the lens base 931 along the upper peripheral edge of the game area 7, and includes a left speaker lens cover 935L, a top lens 936, and a right speaker lens cover. It extends along the inner surface of 935R. That is, the inner side surface portion 970b of the left speaker lens cover 935L, the inner side surface portion 971b of the right speaker lens cover 935R, and the inner side surface portion of the top lens 936 are continuously provided from the front end portion of the side peripheral wall 931a toward the front. Since the lens base 931 including the side peripheral wall 931a is formed of a non-transparent synthetic resin material, the front surface of the viewing window 900 and the inner side surface portions of the left speaker lens cover 935L, the top lens 936, and the right speaker lens cover 935R. A non-translucent part is formed between the lower end. Therefore, the inner surfaces of the left speaker lens cover 935L, the top lens 936, and the right speaker lens cover 935R are not directly adjacent to the front surface of the viewing window 900. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the game area 7 from being lost due to reflection in the viewing window 900 or the like.

  In this embodiment, the side peripheral wall of the lens base 931 different from these lens members is provided between the front surface of the viewing window 900 and the lower end of the inner side surface portion of the left speaker lens cover 935L, the top lens 936, and the right speaker lens cover 935R. The non-translucent portion is configured by disposing 931a, but the inner side portions of the left speaker lens cover 935L, the top lens 936, and the right speaker lens cover 935R are disposed on the front surface of the viewing window 900, and these The non-translucent portion may be formed by a part of the inner side surface portion of the lens.

  Further, as described above, the right speaker lens cover 935R is larger than the left speaker lens cover 935L, so that the inner side surface 971b has a larger area than the inner side surface 970b. The sound transmitting holes 977b of the third sound transmitting part 977R are formed more than the sound transmitting holes 977a of the third sound transmitting part 977L. That is, even if the player changes his / her posture when playing a game, the player's right ear is more pachinko than the left ear because the handle 5 disposed on the right side of the game area 7 is held with the right hand. There is no significant separation from the front of the gaming machine 2. Therefore, the sound transmitting area 971b is formed in the right inner surface portion 971b more than the left inner surface portion 970b to increase the sound transmission area, so that the sound effect and sound output from the right speaker 27b can be reduced. Can be heard reliably.

  Further, the total area of the sound transmission holes of the first sound transmission parts 975L and 975R and the sound transmission of the second sound transmission parts 976L and 976R are larger than the total area of the sound transmission holes 977a and 977b of the third sound transmission parts 977L and 977R. The total area of the holes is smaller, and the total area of the sound transmission holes of the first sound transmission parts 975L and 975R is smaller than the total area of the sound transmission holes of the second sound transmission parts 976L and 976R. The sound output from the speakers 27a and 27b is transmitted most through the third sound transmitting parts 977L and 977R facing the player, so that the player can easily hear the sound, and the first sound transmitting parts 975L and 975R By spreading the sound from the second sound transmission parts 976L and 976R, it is possible to make the sound broad.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, the sound output forward from the speaker 27a is only transmitted forward from the first sound transmission part 975L and the second sound transmission part 976L formed on the front surface part 970a. Instead, the light is transmitted from the third sound transmitting portion 977L formed on the inner side surface portion 970b toward the front inward. In this way, by allowing sound to be transmitted not only from the front surface portion 970a disposed on the front surface of the speaker 27a but also from the inner surface portion 970b, the player can easily hear the sound.

  Specifically, the left speaker lens cover 935L is formed in a three-dimensional shape so as to bulge forward. As a result, the first sound transmission part 975L and the second sound transmission part 976L formed on the front surface part 970a disposed on the front surface side of the speaker 27a are disposed further forward, that is, at a position protruding toward the player side. It will be. The speaker 27a surrounds the gaming area 7 and is disposed at the left corner which is a part of the peripheral area Z formed along the front peripheral edge of the glass door frame 102. As shown in b), it is located on the left side of the player. Therefore, when the positions of the first sound transmission part 975L and the second sound transmission part 976L are pushed forward, the sound emitted forward from the speaker 27a through the first sound transmission part 975L and the second sound transmission part 976L. Since it becomes easy to pass the side of the left ear of the player before spreading to the left and right, the player may have difficulty in hearing the sound.

  Accordingly, the sound from the speaker 27a is emitted from the third sound transmitting portion 977L formed in the inner side surface portion 970b facing the game area 7, that is, the inner side surface portion 970b facing the player side, obliquely forward to the right. Is spread to the player side, so that it is easy to hear the sound even if the front surface portion 970a is protruding forward.

  In addition, a side peripheral wall 931a having a predetermined height (front-rear width dimension) is disposed between the inner side surface portion 970b and the front surface of the viewing window 900, so that the third sound transmission portion 977L is provided with the glass door frame 102. Since the player is placed away from the viewing window 900 in front of the player and thereby approaches the player, the sound can be easily heard.

  Further, not only the third sound transmission part 977L corresponding to the left speaker 27a but also the third sound transmission part 977R corresponding to the right speaker 27b are arranged on the right side. Surrounded by sounds emitted from 977L and 977R.

  Furthermore, since the top lens 936 is disposed between the left and right third sound transmitting portions 977L and 977R, the sound is transmitted from the left and right upper portions of the left speaker lens cover 935L, the top lens 936, and the right speaker lens cover 935R to the upper left and right. Because it is easy to reverberate by being surrounded by, the viewability is remarkably improved.

  As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, various LEDs are arranged in the peripheral region Z, and the front portion thereof is configured with a decorative portion covered with various lens covers. The left speaker lens cover 935L and the right speaker lens cover 935R are covered in front of the speakers 27a and 27b, the left frame upper LED 28b, and the right frame upper LED 28c disposed above the region 7, that is, in the left and right corners of the peripheral region Z. Thus, not only the left frame upper LED 28b and the right frame upper LED 28c but also the front decorativeness of the speakers 27a and 27b can be improved.

  Further, by forming the lens covers 935L and 935R in a three-dimensional shape, the decorative area can be enlarged forward without expanding the peripheral area Z shown in FIG. 23A in the plane direction. The decoration effect can be enhanced without occupying the region 7. Further, since the front portions 970a and 971a are arranged to be separated forward from the LEDs 28b and 28c, when the LEDs 28b and 28c emit light, the light source is visible and the decorativeness is not impaired, and the LEDs 28b and 28c are not damaged. Since the distance from the front portion 970a, 971a to the front portion 971a becomes longer, even when the LEDs 28b, 28c having high directivity are used as the light emitting means, the front portion 970a, 971a is easily diffused before reaching the front portion 970a, 971a. In addition to the front positions of the LEDs 28b and 28c in the 970a and 971a, a wide range including the front positions of the speakers 27a and 27b can be illuminated.

  Further, since the third sound transmitting portions 977L and 977R are formed on the inner side surface portions 970b and 971b, even if the front surface portions 970a and 971a of the lens covers 935L and 935R are pushed forward, the sound from the speakers 27a and 27b. Since the sound is transmitted toward the central game area 7, that is, the player side, the sound is easy to hear. Furthermore, since the inner side surface portions 970b and 971b stand up with respect to the visual recognition window 900 from the front surface portions 970a and 971a, the third sound transmitting portions 977L and 977R are less conspicuous from the front of the gaming machine 1. The property is not significantly reduced.

  Here, it is conceivable to attach the speakers 27a and 27b toward the third sound transmitting portions 977L and 977R in the inner side surface portions 970b and 971b. However, since the speakers 27a and 27b are attached obliquely when viewed from the front, If it does in this way, there exists a possibility that the main-body part of speaker 27a, 27b may block the light from LED28b, 28c. In contrast, in this embodiment, the speakers 27a and 27b and the LEDs 28b and 28c are arranged side by side on a plane facing the same direction, more specifically, a plane facing the same direction as the game area 7 formed on the front surface of the game board 6. Therefore, the speakers 27a and 27b block the light from the LEDs 28b and 28c to reduce decoration, and the board on which the LEDs 28b and 28c are arranged blocks the sound from the speakers 27a and 27b to reduce the sound quality. I won't meet.

  In this embodiment, the speakers 27a and 27b are arranged at the lens base 931, that is, the upper left and right corners of the front surface of the glass door frame 102. However, the speakers 27a and 27b are part of the peripheral region Z on the front surface of the glass door frame 102. If it exists, it is not necessarily arranged at the corner.

  In the present embodiment, the front surface of the glass door frame 102 constituting the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, more specifically, the lens base 931 constituting the glass door frame 102, the speakers 27a and 27b, the LEDs 28b and 28c, and the lens covers 935L and 935R. However, for example, lens covers 935L and 935R may be provided on the glass door frame 102, and the speakers 27a and 27b and the LEDs 28b and 28c may be provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 to which the game board 6 is attached.

  In this embodiment, each lens cover 935L, 935R is formed in a three-dimensional shape by a substantially plate-shaped front surface portion and an inner side surface portion, but is formed so as to bulge into a substantially U-shaped cross section, for example. May be. In this case, there is no section between the front surface portion and the inner surface surface portion of each lens cover 935L, 935R, but the inner surface is inclined at least with respect to the sound output direction of the speaker and is disposed at a side position from the facing position of the speaker. The sound transmission part should just be formed in the surface part.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 23B, the third sound transmission parts 977L and 977R are the speakers 27a and 27b in the inner side surface parts 970b and 971b configured by the side walls erected forward from the viewing window 900. It should just be arrange | positioned in the side position (inside the vertical direction one-dot chain line in FIG.23 (b)). The side wall (inner side surface portion) may not be suspended from the viewing window 900, and is preferably inclined at a predetermined angle (for example, a range of about 45 degrees to 70 degrees) with respect to the viewing window 900.

  Further, the lens covers 935L and 935R as the embodiments of the present invention were applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine. However, the lens covers 935L and 935R are applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine, an arrangement ball, and a sparrow ball gaming machine. Is also applicable. In particular, in a slot machine, a speaker and an LED are arranged above a transparent window (game window part) that allows a variable display device (reel) that variably displays symbols to be seen through, and a sound transmitting part is provided on the inner side surface part thereof. What is necessary is just to coat | cover integrally with the formed lens covers 935L and 935R.

(Front plate side lens unit)
As shown in FIG. 25, the front plate left side lens unit 903 includes a front plate left plating base 940L attached to the front left side of the front plate base 907, and a front plate left side arranged on the front side of the front plate left plating base 940L. The side lens 941L and the front plate left side cover 942L disposed on the front side of the front plate left side lens 941L are integrated.

  The front plate left side lens 941L includes a screw 940a, a screw 942a for attaching the front plate left side cover 942L, a screw 944a for attaching the front plate left side cover 942L and a front plate upper left decoration 944L attached to the front surface thereof, and a front plate The front plate left side cover 942L is attached to the front surface of the front plate left plating base 940L by screws 945a for attaching the left side cover 942L and the front plate left lower decoration 945 and the front plate left decoration 943L attached to the front surface thereof. Further, a protective sheet 947 is disposed below the front center portion of the front plate left side lens 941L.

  Meanwhile, the front plate right side lens unit 904 includes a front plate right plating base 940R attached to the front right side of the front plate base 907, a front plate right side lens 941R disposed on the front side of the front plate right plating base 940R, A front plate right side cover 942R disposed on the front side of the front plate right side lens 941R is integrated.

  The front plate right side lens 941R is attached with a screw 940b, a screw 942b for attaching the front plate right side cover 942R, a front plate right side cover 942R, a front plate upper right ornament 944R and a front plate right ornament 943R attached to the front surface thereof. The front plate right side cover 942R and the front plate right side cover 942R are attached together with the front plate right side cover 942R to the front surface of the front plate right plating base 940R by the screws 944b and the front plate right side cover 942R and the screws 946b for attaching the front plate right lower decoration 946 attached to the front surface. A substrate 948 is attached to the lower part of the rear surface of the front plate right plating base 940R with screws 948a.

(Front panel decoration unit)
As shown in FIG. 26, the front panel lower decoration unit 905 includes a front panel lower decoration 950 and front panel lower decorations 951L and 951R attached to the front left and right sides of the front panel lower decoration 950 by screws 951a and 951b. Configured to decorate the lower part of the viewing window 900. In addition, protective sheets 952L and 952R are disposed between the front plate lower ornament 950 and the front plate lower ornament 951L and 951R, and a manufacturer of a gaming machine, for example, is located at the front center position of the front plate lower ornament 950. A logo plate 953 on which a logo or the like is displayed is attached.

(Lower door frame)
Next, the configuration of the lower door frame 103 (also referred to as a front plate) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the lower door frame. 28 is a rear view showing the lower door frame of FIG. FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view showing members attached to the back surface of the lower door frame. FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view showing members attached to the back surface of the lower door frame. 31 is a rear view showing the lower door frame of FIG. FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view showing members attached to the back surface of the lower door frame. FIG. 33 is a rear view showing the lower door frame of FIG. 32. FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view showing members attached to the front surface of the lower door frame. FIG. 35 is an exploded perspective view showing the upper and lower pan unit. FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the upper and lower pan unit. FIG. 37 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the upper bowl receiving unit. FIG. 38A is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the lower dish unit, and FIG. 38B is an exploded perspective view showing the ball removal unit. FIG. 39 is an exploded perspective view showing members attached to the upper plate base unit. FIG. 40 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the balance unit. FIG. 41 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the chance button switch. FIG. 42 is a rear view, a plan view, a bottom view, a left side view, and a right side view showing the chance button unit. FIG. 43 is a rear view showing the button base. 44A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 42, FIG. 44B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. 42, and FIG. 44C is an enlarged view showing the relationship between the switch and the protruding wall. (D) is an EE cross-sectional view of (c). 45A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C′-C ′ of FIG. 42 during the pressing operation, FIG. 45B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line D′-D ′ of FIG. 42 during the pressing operation, and FIG. It is an enlarged view which shows the relationship between a switch and a protrusion wall, (d) is E'-E 'sectional drawing of (c). 46 (a) to 46 (c) are schematic views showing a relationship between a projecting wall and a switch as modified examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the lower door frame 103 includes a main body unit 1000 composed of a plate-shaped upper plate body 1002 formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape with a synthetic resin material, and a screw 1001a on the front surface of the main body unit 1000. And an upper and lower pan unit 1001 attached by the above. The upper plate body 1002 is made of a plate material that can open and close an area except the periphery of the handle 5 in the lower front portion of the front frame 101, and is vertically moved with respect to the front frame 101 by hinge metal plates (not shown) provided on the left and upper sides. It is attached so as to be rotatable about an axis that faces the direction.

(Main unit)
As shown in FIG. 29, a horizontally long rectangular outlet 1004 is formed in the upper left part of the upper plate body 1002, and a front plate chute 1005 and a front plate chute 1005 are provided on the back side of the outlet 1004. A front plate chute sheet metal lower 1006 disposed on the lower surface side of the front plate and a front plate chute sheet metal upper 1007 disposed on the upper surface side of the front plate chute 1005 are attached by screws 1005a.

  The front plate chute 1005 has an opening 1005b substantially the same shape as the payout opening 1004 on the front surface, and an opening 1005c substantially the same shape as the payout connection port (not shown) formed in the front frame 101 on the back surface. It is comprised by the funnel-shaped cylinder which expands toward the side. Inside the front plate chute 1005, a partition plate 1005d arranged so as to partition the front and rear openings 1005b and 1005c to the left and right is erected so as to partition the inner space to the left and right, and on the right side of the partition plate 1005d. Is a payout part, and an overflow ball part is formed on the left side. A drop hole 1005e is formed on the lower surface of the overflow ball portion, and a game ball dropped from the drop hole 1005e flows into an overflow ball passage to be described later. Further, the opening 1005c is arranged to face the front side of the payout communication port (not shown) of the front frame 101 when the lower door frame 103 is closed, and the payout (not shown) is performed through the payout communication port (not shown). It communicates with the passage and the overflow ball passage.

  A stopper pressing portion 1035 that pushes down a stopper link (not shown) of a ball stopper (not shown) that closes the payout connection port of the front frame 101 when the lower door frame 103 is closed protrudes below the payout opening 1004. In addition, a bulging portion 1008 having a rectangular shape in a rear view, which forms a wall surface of a housing recess 1070 (see FIG. 34) formed on the front surface, is formed below. On the right side and the lower side of the bulging portion 1008, a passage wall 1009a that constitutes the side wall of the spherical passage through which the overflow ball that has fallen from the drop opening 1005e of the front plate chute 1005 flows is extended in an inverted L shape in rear view. In addition, a return opening 1010 for returning the overflowing sphere that has flowed down the ball passage to the lower plate 4 is formed at the downstream end of the passage wall 1009a. A passage cover 1009b is attached to the back surface of the passage wall 1009a with screws 1009c, and an overflow ball passage 1009 is formed by the passage wall 1009a and the passage cover 1009b so as to wrap around the lower side from the left side of the bulging portion 1008. ing. A protective sheet metal 1500 is attached outside the overflow ball passage 1009.

  In the upper center of the back surface of the upper plate body 1002, a passage cover metal plate 1011 and a foul ball passage cover 1012a extending in the left-right direction disposed on the back surface of the passage cover metal plate 1011 are attached by screws 1012b. The foul ball passage cover 1012a has a substantially U-shape in front of a sectional view with the front surface opened, and constitutes a foul ball passage 1012 (see FIG. 31) together with the passage cover metal plate 1011. At the rear left end portion of the foul ball passage cover 1012a, a receiving port 1012c is formed on the back surface for receiving from the front frame 101 side a foul ball that has been launched from the ball striking device but returned without reaching the game area 7. At the same time, the right end of the front opening of the foul ball passage cover 1012a is opened without the passage cover sheet metal 1011 being arranged, and the foul ball passage cover 1012a flows out from the foul ball opening 1013 formed in the upper plate body 1002 to the front side. ing. Further, on the right side of the foul ball port 1013, an upper plate body sheet metal upper 1014 is attached by a screw 1014a.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, an upper plate body sheet metal set 1015 formed in a substantially L shape in a plan view is attached with screws 1015a from the center of the back surface of the upper plate body 1002 to the lower side of the bulging portion 1008. It has been. On the right side of the back of the upper plate body sheet metal set 1015, an upper plate lock link 1018 made of a bar-shaped metal material that faces in the vertical direction is centered on the upper plate lock shaft pin 1019 that faces in the front-rear direction and is disposed at the center position in the vertical direction. And is supported from the back side by an upper plate lock shaft presser 1020 attached to the back side thereof by a screw 1020a. Further, a cover sheet metal 1021 is attached to the back surface of the upper plate lock shaft presser 1020 with screws 1021a. In addition, linkage pins 1018a and 1018b project from the upper and lower ends of the upper plate lock link 1018.

  A lower part of the upper plate body sheet metal set 1015 has a band-like portion extending toward the left side so as to cover the back surface of the passage cover 1009b, and a metal upper plate lock lower set 1025 facing left and right is provided on the back surface. It is attached with screws 1025a. The upper plate lock lower set 1025 includes a band-shaped base sheet metal 1023 fixed to the back surface of the upper plate body 1002, and a band-shaped slide sheet metal 1024 guided on the back surface of the base sheet metal 1023 so as to be movable in the left-right direction. It is configured. On the left side of the base metal plate 1023, when the lower door frame 103 is closed, an insertion piece 1023 a that is inserted into an insertion hole (not shown) provided in the front frame 101 protrudes toward the back side. . The insertion piece 1023a is curved upward toward the tip so that the insertion piece 1023a can be climbed up and inserted without being caught by the lower end edge of the insertion hole (not shown) when the lower door frame 103 is closed.

  When the lower door frame 103 is closed, the slide metal plate 1024 has left hook-shaped locking pieces 1024a and 1024b that are locked in locking holes (not shown) provided in the front frame 101. The lower door frame 103 can be locked to the front frame 101, and a link hole 1024 c is formed at the right end to engage the link pin 1018 b of the upper plate lock link 1018. Yes. And it is always urged | biased with the coil spring 1026 (refer FIG. 31) with respect to the base sheet metal 1023 in the left side, ie, the latching direction. In addition, on the left side of the upper plate main body 1002, an upper plate return sheet metal 1027 facing upward and downward is attached by a screw 1027 a, and the left side of the upper plate main body 1002 is reinforced.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, a plate-shaped upper plate body sheet metal set upper 1040 extending to the vicinity of the left and right side end portions of the upper plate body 1002 is attached to the upper back of the upper plate body 1002 with screws 1040a. Thus, the rear side of the foul ball passage 1012 is covered. A notch 1041 corresponding to the front plate chute 1005 is formed on the left side of the upper plate body sheet metal set upper 1040, and a foul port 1042 is formed at a position corresponding to the receiving port 1012c of the foul ball passage 1012. The entrance 1012c faces the back side. On the right side of the front surface, an upper plate lock upper set 1043 having locking pieces 1044a and 1044b is attached in a state where the locking pieces 1044a and 1044b protrude to the back side. Like the upper plate lock lower set 1025, the upper plate lock upper set 1043 is composed of a base sheet metal fixed to the back surface of the upper plate body 1002 and a slide sheet metal that is slidable with respect to the base sheet metal. Detailed illustration in FIG.

  The locking pieces 1044a and 1044b are formed in a hook shape facing right, that is, opposite to the locking pieces 1024a and 1024b, and the slide metal plate is always directed rightward by a coil spring (not shown) with respect to the base metal plate. It is energized. An upper link pin 1018a of the upper plate lock link 1018 is engaged with the left end portion of the slide metal plate, and the slide metal plate is moved to the left side against the urging force of the coil spring at the right end portion. The operation piece 1045 is provided so as to be arranged near the upper portion of the upper plate body 1002.

  When the front surface of the front frame 101 is closed by the lower door frame 103, the upper locking pieces 1044a and 1044b are locked in locking holes (not shown) in the front frame 101, and the lower locking pieces 1024a and 1024b are locked. Is locked in a locking hole (not shown). In order to open the lower door frame 103, the glass door frame 102 is first opened. As a result, the operation piece 1045 is exposed and can be operated. When the operation piece 1045 is slid to the left, the slide metal plate on the upper plate main body metal plate set 1040 is moved to the left against the urging force of the coil spring. By rotating around, the slide metal plate 1024 of the upper plate lock lower set 1025 is interlocked via the upper plate lock link 1018 and moves to the right against the urging force of the coil spring.

  As a result, the locked state between the upper locking pieces 1044a and 1044b and the locking hole (not shown) and the locked state between the lower locking pieces 1024a and 1024b and the locking hole (not shown) are released. Thus, the lower door frame 103 can be opened.

  A foul ball receiver 1055 made of a synthetic resin material that receives the foul ball described above and flows into the receiving port 1012c of the foul ball passage cover 1012a is attached to the screw 1055a on the left side of the back side of the upper plate body sheet metal set upper 1040. The foul ball receiver 1055 includes a ball receiver 1055b whose upper surface is open and a guide piece 1055c extending leftward from the ball receiver 1055b. An outflow port 1056 facing the receiving port 1012c is formed on the front surface of the ball receiving portion via a foul port 1042, and a foul ball receiving cover 1057 is attached to the back side with screws 1057a.

  An upper plate sheet metal cover 1058 made of a synthetic resin material extending in the left-right direction is attached to the right side of the foul ball receiver 1055, and a game ball, dust, or the like falls on a lower rectifier 1050 or a hitting motor set (not shown). Is prevented. Further, an upper plate earth plate 1059 is attached to the right side of the back surface of the upper plate sheet metal cover 1058 with a screw 1059a to prevent the upper plate 3 from being charged.

  On the right side of the upper plate main body 1002, a game ball waiting on the upper plate 3 on the front side of the upper plate main body 1002 is placed on a hitting motor set (not shown) of the front frame 101 arranged on the back side of the upper plate main body 1002. ) Is formed, and a game ball waiting on the upper plate 3 is placed on the ball motor set (not shown) on the back of the shot ball guide hole 1031. A rectifier 1050 for supplying one ball at a time is attached by a screw 1050a, and a rectifier presser fitting 1051 for holding the upper back of the rectifier 1050 is attached by a screw 1051a.

  As shown in FIG. 34, a hinge plate upper 667 is attached to the upper left portion of the front surface of the upper plate body 1002 by screws 667a, and a lower hinge plate 669 is attached to the lower left portion of the front surface by screws 669a. The lower door frame 103 is centered on the left side with respect to the front frame 101 by a vertically extending axial pin 668 protruding from the upper part of the upper sheet metal 667 and an axial hole 670 formed in the lower hinge sheet metal 669. Attached to be rotatable.

  In a portion corresponding to the bulging portion 1008 on the back side, a horizontally-long rectangular housing recess 1070 having a size capable of accommodating a part of the speaker 27c is recessed so as to bulge to the back side. In the housing recess 1070, a speaker cover metal plate 1071 that protects the back surface of the speaker 27c is housed from the front side. A plate-shaped upper plate ball receiving metal plate 1073 is attached to the upper left side of the housing recess 1070 with a screw 1073a, and a belt-like ball passage cover seal 1074 is attached to the upper right side of the housing recess 1070. Wear due to contact with a game ball waiting for 3 is prevented.

  On the right side of the housing recess 1070, a ball removal passage cover 1076 that constitutes a ball removal passage 1075 that faces the lower plate 4 by dropping a game ball waiting on the upper plate 3 and guiding it to the lower plate 4 is attached by a screw 1076 a. ing.

(Upper and lower pan unit)
As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the upper and lower dish unit 1001 includes an upper dish base unit 1080 having an upper dish 3, a lower dish unit 1081 having a lower dish 4 attached to the front surface of the upper dish base unit 1080, Consists mainly of.

  The upper plate base unit 1080 is a member constituting the upper plate portion 3a that forms the upper plate 3, and the upper part of the front surface projects forward. On the upper left side, an upper dish ball receiving unit 1100, which will be described later, is attached from the back side with a screw 1100a. A chance button unit 1112 constituting the chance button 516 is disposed so as to be able to be pressed from above in a recess formed on the upper surface of a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the upper platen portion 3a protruding forward, and from above, A frame-shaped button ornament 1113 is arranged. Further, a cover member 1114 is disposed on the lower surface side of the chance button unit 1112 in the upper platen portion 3a.

  The chance button unit 1112 is screwed from below the upper platen portion 3a by a screw 1112a attached from below and a screw 1114a for attaching the cover member 1114, and a screw 1114a attached to the cover member 1114 from below. Is attached to the button decoration 1113 so that the periphery of the button decoration 1113 is pressed from above.

  As shown in FIG. 36, a lower plate unit 1081 is attached to and integrated with a plurality of screws 1081a at the front side of the upper plate base unit 1080, specifically, at a position below the upper plate portion 3a on the front surface. . In addition, a lower left portion of the upper plate base unit 1080 is formed with a notch portion 1080a for disposing the rear portion of the main body of the speaker 27c attached by screws 27M on the back surface of the sound transmission portion formed on the left side of the lower plate unit 1081. Yes.

  A balance unit 1103 (to be described later) is assembled from the lower side to the right of the position where the chance button unit 1112 is placed on the upper surface of the upper plate base unit 1080, and a balance presser base 1104 is attached to the lower side by screws 1104a. It is received from below. Further below that, a cover metal plate 1190 is attached by screws 1190a.

  A horizontally-long rectangular return port 1191 is formed at a position facing the return opening 1010 (see FIG. 34) formed in the upper plate body 1002 at the lower back of the upper plate base unit 1080. The game ball that has flowed down the passage 1009 is returned to the lower plate 4 through the return port 1191. Further, on the lower right side of the back of the upper plate base unit 1080, there is a ball discharge outlet 1177 for guiding the game balls flowing down the ball discharge passage 1075 (see FIG. 34) to the front side and returning them to the lower plate 4. Is formed.

(Upper bowl receiving unit)
As shown in FIG. 37, the upper tray ball receiving unit 1100 includes a storage portion 1120a that constitutes the upper plate 3 whose upper surface is open, and extends from the storage portion 1120a toward the right side, and is narrower than the storage portion 1120a. The belt-shaped portion 1120b. In the belt-like portion 1120b, a single ball passage 1122 for allowing the game ball of the storage portion 1120a to flow down toward the outflow portion 1121 formed at the right end is formed in a straight line, and on the upper surface of the ball passage 1122 A metal shoe 1123 made of metal is disposed, and the metal shoe 1123 is attached by a screw 1123a. A ground wire 1124 for grounding static electricity charged on the metal shoe 1123 is attached to the screw 1123a.

  On the front side of the outflow part 1121 in the belt-like part 1120b, an upper plate shutter base 1126 provided with a ball-shutter shutter 1125 that opens and closes the outflow part 1121 is slidable in the front-rear direction. The ball-shutter shutter 1125 is urged toward the outflow part 1121 by the shutter spring 1127 and is arranged so as to be able to appear and retract from the lower part of the upper plate shutter base 1126 toward the back side.

  Above the ball removal shutter 1125, a shutter pin 1129 that pivotally supports the ball removal link 1128 is installed in the left-right direction, and is positioned by an E-ring 1129a. From the ball removal link 1128 pivotally supported by the shutter pin 1129, a lower link 1128a whose lower end is engaged with a recess 1125a formed on the upper surface of the ball removal shutter 1125 extends obliquely downward, and the pressed piece 1128b extends obliquely upward.

  Above the upper plate shutter base 1126, a ball removal lever base 1130 having a ball removal lever 1131 attached to the top with a screw 1131a swings up and down with respect to a shaft portion 1135 protruding from the wall portion of the belt-like portion 1120b. It is pivotally supported. The pressing piece 1132 suspended from the lower surface of the ball releasing lever 1131 is placed on the pressed piece 1128b.

  Since the ball shutter 1125 is always urged toward the outflow portion 1121 by the shutter spring 1127, the outflow portion 1121 is normally closed. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed down the ball passage 1122 passes over the outflow portion 1121, the flow direction is converted into the launch ball guide hole 1031 on the back side by the direction changing portion 1133, and is guided to the rectifier 1050.

  When the ball removal lever 1131 is pressed, the pressure piece 1132 presses the pressed piece 1128b downward, whereby the ball removal link 1128 rotates. As a result, the lower link 1128a rotates forward to move the ball shutter 1125 to the front side and retract from the outflow portion 1121. Therefore, by pressing the ball removal lever 1131, the game ball of the upper plate 3 falls downward at the outflow portion 1121, and flows down the ball removal passage 1075 (see FIG. 34) formed below the outflow portion 1121. To the lower plate 4.

(Lower plate unit)
As shown in FIG. 38 (a), the lower plate unit 1081 mainly includes a lower plate main body 1170 to which a lower plate ball receiver 1171 constituting the lower plate 4 is attached from the back side by a screw 1171a, and a speaker cover 1172. Composed.

  The lower dish ball receiver 1171 has a storage portion 1178a that constitutes the lower dish 4, and the game ball returned from the return port 1191 and the ball discharge passage 1075 through the ball discharge outlet 1177 (see FIG. 36). Guided game balls are stored.

  A circular discharge port 1179 for discharging the stored game ball to the lower side of the lower plate 4 is formed in the center of the storage unit 1178a, and the discharge port 1179 is provided on the lower surface of the discharge port 1179. A ball removing unit 1181 having a lower plate ball removing slide plate 1180 to be opened and closed is attached from below by screws 1181a.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (b), the ball removal unit 1181 has a lower dish ball removal base 1182 formed with a discharge hole 1182a communicating with the discharge port 1179, and a lower dish ball removal button 1186 operated by the player. A lower plate ball removal button base 1183 which is attached to the front portion by a screw 1186a and has a long hole 1183a whose longitudinal width is longer than the discharge port 1179, and the lower plate ball removal button base 1183 is connected to the lower plate ball removal base. A lower plate ball removing spring 1185 that urges the front plate 1182 against the front plate, and a lower plate ball removal button base 1183 against the lower plate ball removal base 1182 against the urging force of the lower plate ball removal spring 1185. A latch 1184 that is held in the open position. The latch 1184 holds the lower pan ball release button base 1183 in the open position when the latch 1184 is pushed in once, and can release the hold state in the open position of the lower pan ball release button base 1183 to return to the closed position. And

  The lower dish ball removal button base 1183 is disposed on the upper surface of the lower dish ball removal base 1182 so as to be movable back and forth so that the elongated hole 1183a is fitted to an annular rib 1182b provided upright at the periphery of the discharge port 1179. At the same time, a linkage pin 1183b projects upward from the side of the elongated hole 1183a.

  The lower plate ball removal slide plate 1180 has a size capable of closing the discharge port 1179, and is formed with a shaft hole 1180 a that is pivotally supported by a swing shaft 1182 c projecting laterally of the discharge port 1179 at one end. In addition, a long groove 1180b into which the connecting pin 1183b is inserted is formed in the vicinity of the shaft hole 1180a. As shown in FIG. 38 (a), the ball removal unit 1181 configured in this manner has a lower plate ball removal button base 1183 slidably arranged back and forth on the upper surface of the lower plate ball removal base 1182. The shaft hole 1180a is inserted into the swinging shaft 1182c and attached to the lower surface of the discharge port 1179 with the linkage pin 1183b inserted into the long groove 1180b.

  Under normal conditions, the lower dish ball removal button base 1183 is disposed on the front side by the biasing force of the lower dish ball removal spring 1185 with respect to the lower dish ball removal base 1182 so that the lower dish ball removal slide plate 1180 is discharged. It arrange | positions in the obstruction | occlusion position obstruct | occluded in the lower surface of the exit 1179, and it becomes possible to store a game ball in the storage part 1178a. Then, the lower dish ball removal button 1186 is pressed to the rear side, and the lower dish ball removal button base 1183 is moved to the rear side with respect to the lower dish ball removal base 1182 against the urging force of the lower dish ball removal spring 1185. Then, with the movement of the linkage pin 1183b, the lower pan ball removal slide plate 1180 engaged with the linkage pin 1183b via the long groove 1180b rotates around the swing shaft 1182c to the back side. As a result, the lower plate ball removal slide plate 1180 is retracted from the discharge port 1179, the discharge port 1179 is opened, and the game balls stored in the storage unit 1178a can be discharged downward from the discharge port 1179.

  The lower tray ball receiver 1171 configured as described above is attached from the back side by a screw 1171a above a notch portion 1134 formed in the lower portion of the lower plate body 1170, and the discharge port 1179 faces the lower surface side through the notch portion 1134. It is like that.

  A speaker hole 1300 for allowing the speaker 27c to face forward is formed on the left side of the lower dish main body 1170, and a plurality of holes covering the front surface of the speaker hole 1300 are formed on the front side thereof. A speaker cover 1172 formed with a sound transmission part 1302 is attached by screws 1172a. In addition, on the right side of the front surface of the speaker cover 1172, a lower dish decoration lower left 1304 is attached by a screw 1304 a and a screw 1304 b that passes through the speaker cover 1172.

  A lower plate decoration left 1303 is attached to the upper left portion of the front surface of the lower plate main body 1170 with a screw 1303a. In addition, a lower dish decoration right 1305 is attached to the right side end portion of the front surface with a screw 1305a. Further, a lower plate cover right 1306 is attached to the upper portion by screws 1306a, and a lower plate decoration right lower 1307 is attached to the front surface by screws 1306a and screws 1307a.

(Top plate base unit)
As shown in FIG. 39, the upper plate base unit 1080 has an outer shape formed by an upper plate base 1085 extending in the left-right direction and having an upper plate portion 3a bulging toward the front surface. A plurality of openings 1086a and 1086b are formed in the left-right direction on the left and right sides of the upper plate portion 3a.

  On the back side of the left opening 1086a, an upper plate left substrate 1090L having a plurality of LEDs arranged on the front surface is attached by screws 1090a so that the opening 1086a faces. In addition, an upper pan-front inner lens left 1089L is attached to the front side of the opening 1086a by a screw 1089a, and an upper pan-front ornament left 1088L in which a plurality of light-transmitting holes are formed on the rear side is formed and the rear surface thereof. The upper plate left substrate protection sheet 1087L disposed between the front plate and the front plate 1085L is sandwiched between the upper plate front inner lens left 1089L and the front surface of the upper plate base 1085.

  On the back side of the right opening 1086b, an upper dish right substrate 1090R having a plurality of LEDs arranged on the front surface is attached with screws 1090b so as to face the opening 1086b. In addition, an upper pan-front inner lens right 1089R is attached to the front side of the opening 1086b with a screw 1089b, and a plurality of translucent holes are formed on the rear side of the upper pan-front ornament right 1088R and the rear surface thereof. The upper plate right substrate protection sheet 1087R disposed between the upper plate base 1085R and the front plate inner lens right 1089R is sandwiched between the upper plate base 1085 and the front plate.

  Further, on the right side, an upper plate front lens presser right 1091 is attached by a screw 1091a, and an upper plate front extending in the left-right direction is provided above the upper plate front inner lens left 1089L and the upper plate front inner lens right 1089R. A cover 1092 is attached by screws 1092a.

  In addition, an upper plate base relay substrate 1093 is attached by screws 1093a between the upper plate left substrate 1090L and the upper plate right substrate 1090R on the back surface of the upper plate base 1085, and the back side of the ball discharge outlet 1177. The ball removal passage cover 1096 constituting the ball removal passage 1075 is attached by a screw 1096a.

  An upper dish upper right substrate 1094 is attached from below to the right end of the upper plate of the upper dish portion 3a by screws 1094a, and the upper part thereof is protected by an upper dish upper substrate protection sheet 1095.

(Balance unit)
As shown in FIG. 40, the balance unit 1103 includes a balance base 1161, a balance display board 1168 attached to the lower surface of the balance base 1161 with screws 1168a, and a balance lens 1163 attached to the upper surface of the balance base 1161 with screws 1163a. Is composed of.

  On the upper surface of the balance display board 1168, a ball lending switch 1165c for detecting a pressing operation of a ball lending button 1165 arranged on the button arrangement unit 1165a formed on the balance base 1161, and a return button arranged on the button arrangement unit 1166a A return switch 1166c that detects a pressing operation of 1166, a ball lending lamp 1164 that lights when the ball lending is possible, and a balance indicator 1162 that includes three 7-segment indicators that display the balance are mounted. In addition, a button sheet 1167 is disposed above the ball lending switch 1165c and the return switch 1166c.

  The balance base 1161 is formed with recessed button arrangement portions 1165a and 1166a, and a lamp hole 1164a where the ball lending lamp 1164 faces and a display hole 1162a where the balance indicator 1162 faces. In addition, the balance lens 1163 is formed with button holes 1165b and 1166b for allowing the ball lending button 1165 and the return button 1166 to face each other.

(Chance button unit)
As shown in FIG. 40, the chance button unit 1112 constituting the chance button 516 includes a button housing 1800 having a frame button substrate 509 attached to the upper surface by screws 509a, a button base 1801 disposed on the upper portion of the button housing 1800, A button top 1804 mounted on the upper surface of the button base 1801, a diffusion sheet 1802 and an inner lens 1803 disposed in the button top 1804, and a coil spring 1805 provided between the button housing 1800 and the button base 1801. Mainly composed. A button housing 1800 having a frame button substrate 509 fixed to the upper platen portion 3a constitutes a main body portion of the chance button unit 1112, and a button base 1801 and a button top 1804 integrally attached to the upper portion thereof are provided on the main body portion. On the other hand, the moving part supported so that it can move to an up-down direction in the state biased upward by the coil spring 1805 is comprised. Further, although the coil spring 1805 is applied as an example of an urging unit that urges the moving unit upward with respect to the main body and maintains the moving unit in the upper position, a plate spring or the like may be used.

  As shown in FIGS. 40, 44, and 45, the button housing 1800 is made of a non-translucent synthetic resin material, and includes a bottom plate 1800 a and a peripheral wall 1800 b erected around the upper surface of the bottom plate 1800 a. The A rectangular insertion port 1810 is formed at a substantially central position in the bottom plate 1800a so that a button switch 516a provided on the upper surface of the frame button substrate 509 faces upward and a projection wall 1815 described later can be inserted. In addition, spring struts 1811 and 1811 are provided on the left and right sides of the insertion opening 1810 so as to protrude upward, which support the lower ends of the left and right coil springs 1805 and 1805 so that they cannot move horizontally.

  Circular light-transmitting holes 1812b to 1812d that allow the button LEDs 516b to 516d provided on the upper surface of the frame button substrate 509 to face upward are formed on the left and right sides and the rear side of the insertion port 1810 in the bottom plate 1800a. Further, locking holes 1813 in which elastic locking claws 1818 (described later) are locked so as to be vertically movable are formed on the bottom plate 1800a at the lower portions of the peripheral wall 1800b on the front left and right sides and the left and right sides of the rear surface.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 to 45, the button base 1801 is made of a non-translucent synthetic resin material, a bottom plate 1801a that is slightly smaller than the bottom plate 1800a, and a peripheral wall 1801b that stands up around the upper surface of the bottom plate 1801a. Is composed of. A projecting wall 1815 (see FIGS. 43 and 44) that can be inserted into the insertion port 1810 is provided on the lower surface of the bottom plate 1801 a, that is, at substantially the center position facing the button housing 1800. The projecting wall 1815 includes a plate-shaped light shielding wall 1815a facing in the front-rear direction and a covering wall 1815b formed in a square tube shape so as to surround the periphery of the 1815a. In other words, the light shielding wall 1815a is arranged so as to divide the space surrounded by the covering wall 1815b on the left and right. The left and right side surfaces of the light shielding wall 1815a and the inner surface of the covering wall 1815b are colored black.

  On the left and right sides of the projecting wall 1815 on the bottom surface of the bottom plate 1801a, spring accommodating recesses 1816 and 1816 that accommodate the upper end of the coil spring 1805 and support it so as not to move horizontally are formed to project upward. Furthermore, on the left and right sides and the rear side of the insertion hole 1810 in the bottom plate 1801a, light transmitting holes 1817b to 1817d are formed corresponding to the positions directly above the light transmitting holes 1812b to 1812d. In addition, elastic locking claws 1818 that are locked to locking holes 1813 of the button housing 1800 are formed to protrude outwardly on the front left and right sides and the rear left and right sides of the peripheral wall 1801b. Is held at the upper urging position with respect to the button housing 1800 by being locked to the upper end edge of the locking hole 1813. Further, locking projections 1819 (some of which are not shown) for locking the button tops 1804 protrude from the center of the front surface and the left and right sides of the rear surface of the peripheral wall 1801b.

  The diffusion sheet 1802 is made of a synthetic resin sheet having translucency and diffusibility for diffusing light from the button LEDs 516b to 516d. In addition, the inner lens 1803 is made of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin material, and characters “CHANCE” and a lightning pattern are formed on the upper surface thereof, and these surfaces are plated to decorate the decorative portion (coloring in FIG. 41). Area). Further, a sand blasting process is performed between these decorative portions to constitute a light diffusion portion.

  The button top 1804 is made of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin material, and has a box shape in which a lower surface is opened from an upper plate 1804a that constitutes a pressing operation unit by a player and a peripheral wall 1804b that hangs around the lower surface of the upper plate 1804a. Thus, the peripheral wall 1804b is formed in a size that can be disposed outside the peripheral wall 1801b of the button base 1801. Lock holes 1830 (some of which are not shown) for locking the lock protrusions 1819 of the button base 1801 are formed in the front center and the rear left and right sides of the peripheral wall 1804b, and the peripheral wall 1804b is located above the button base 1801. When the lock projection 1819 is locked in the lock hole 1830 when it is disposed outside the peripheral wall 1801b, the button top 1804 is fitted to the upper part of the button base 1801, and the hollow button portion (moving portion) is fitted. Is configured.

  Further, on the outer periphery of the peripheral wall 1804b, a rib 1831 that closes the upper end of the peripheral wall 1801b when the button is pressed and closes the gap between the outer surface of the peripheral wall 1804b and the inner surface of the peripheral wall 1800b is formed in an annular shape. Further, on the inner wall of the peripheral wall 1801b, although not shown in the drawing, protruding ridges that face in the vertical direction are projected at predetermined intervals, and the inner surface is formed in an uneven shape by these protruding ridges to form a light diffusion portion. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the chance button unit 1112 configured as described above includes a button base 1801 and a button top 1804 fitted and integrated with the upper portion of the button base 1801 at the upper portion of the button housing 1800. The moving part is attached to the button housing 1800 so as to be movable up and down while being urged upward by the coil spring 1805. In this state, the peripheral wall 1804b of the button top 1804 is fitted into the peripheral wall 1801b of the button housing 1800, so that the guide can be moved up and down. In this embodiment, the peripheral wall 1804b of the button top 1804 is guided so as to move up and down in the peripheral wall 1801b of the button housing 1800, but the peripheral wall 1801b is fitted in the peripheral wall 1804b. Alternatively, it may be guided by a guide means different from the peripheral wall so as to be movable up and down.

  The moving part composed of the button base 1801 and the button top 1804 is held in the upper limit position by the elastic locking claw 1818 being locked to the upper end edge of the locking hole 1813 in the normal state, that is, the non-pressing operation state. It has become. In this non-pressing operation state, the light transmitting holes 1812b and 1817b are disposed directly above the button LED 516b, the light transmitting holes 1812c and 1817c are disposed directly above the button LED 516c, and the light transmitting holes 1812d and 1817d are directly above the button LED 516d. The light from each of the button LEDs 516b to 516d passes through the diffusion sheet 1802 and the inner lens 1803 and reaches the inner surface of the upper plate 1804a and the peripheral wall 1804b of the button top 1804, and thereby the upper plate 1804a and the peripheral wall of the button top 1804 The upper part of 1804b is decorated with light. In addition, a protruding wall 1815 is disposed immediately above the button switch 516a facing the insertion port 1810.

  Here, the detailed structure of the button switch 516a and the protruding wall 1815 will be described. The button switch 516a is constituted by a photosensor which is an optical detection means, particularly as shown in FIGS. The main body is formed in a “U” shape facing upward in a side view, and a light projecting portion 1840 provided on one side of a bifurcated shape and a light receiving portion 1841 provided on the other side are arranged to face each other. . The light emitted from the light projecting unit 1840 toward the light receiving unit 1841 is blocked by the light shielding wall 1815a of the protruding wall 1815, so that the pressing operation of the upper plate 1804a constituting the pressing operation unit is detected. Yes. In this embodiment, the button switch 516a is a photosensor in which the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 are integrally provided. However, the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 are separated. A type of photosensor may be applied.

  The protruding wall 1815 includes a light shielding wall 1815a disposed between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 so as to be able to block light from the light projecting unit 1840, and the light shielding wall 1815a, the light projecting unit 1840, and the light receiving unit. And a covering wall 1815b having a rectangular shape in plan view and having a size that can be disposed so as to surround the portion 1841. More specifically, the inside of the covering wall 1815b formed in the shape of a square cylinder is partitioned on the left and right by the light shielding wall 1815a. Further, the protruding length L1 (see FIG. 44C) of the light shielding wall 1815a and the covering wall 1815b from the lower surface of the bottom plate 1801a is the same.

  In the non-pressing operation state, the light shielding wall 1815a is disposed on the upper part between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841, and the covering wall 1815b is disposed on the upper side so that the entire light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 can be surrounded from the outside. Is done. In this state, the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 are not shielded by the light shielding wall 1815a, so that the light receiving unit 1841 is turned on and is not detected, and the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 Since the side portion between them, that is, the front and rear sides, is open, light from the button LEDs 516b to 516c arranged in the periphery may enter, but basically the light from the light projecting portion 1840 is received. There is no problem because it is on.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45, when the player presses the upper surface of the upper plate 1804a, which is a pressing operation unit, the moving unit including the button base 1801 and the button top 1804 descends against the urging force of the coil spring 1805. . The lower limit of the button base 1801 relative to the button housing 1800 is controlled by the annular rib 1801c suspended from the lower surface periphery of the bottom plate 1801a of the button base 1801 being in contact with the upper surface of the bottom plate 1800a of the button housing 1800. The position is determined.

  Then, as the button base 1801 is lowered, the projecting wall 1815 is lowered, so that the light shielding wall 1815a is lowered and disposed between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841, and the light from the light projecting unit 1840 is transmitted to the light shielding wall. Blocked by 1815a. That is, in response to a pressing operation by the player, the light shielding wall 1815a is lowered from the upper non-detection position and is disposed at the detection position (light shielding position) between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841. When 1841 is turned off, a button operation by the player is detected.

  In addition, the light shielding wall 1815a is arranged at the detection position between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841, and at the same time, the side periphery of the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 is covered with the covering wall 1815b. The top surface is also covered with the bottom plate 1801a. This prevents light from the button LEDs 516b to 516d arranged around the button switch 516a from entering between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841, particularly as shown in FIGS. 45 (c) (d). Is done. Therefore, when the light from the button LEDs 516b to 516d enters between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 and enters the light receiving unit 1841, the light receiving unit 1841 is turned on, and it is determined that the light is not detected. Is prevented.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), even if light enters from a gap formed between the light projecting unit 1840 or the light receiving unit 1841 and the covering wall 1815b, the left and right side surfaces of the light shielding wall 1815a and the covering wall 1815b. Since the inner surface of is colored black, the reflection of light is suppressed, so that the entry of light from the LED to the light receiving portion 1841 is effectively prevented.

  In this embodiment, the left and right surfaces of the light shielding wall 1815a and the inner surface of the covering wall 1815b are colored black to form a low reflection layer on the inner surface, but the left and right surfaces of the light shielding wall 1815a and the covering wall 1815b are formed. The low reflection layer may be formed on the inner surface by forming the protruding wall 1815 made of the above and the button base 1801 including the protruding wall 1815 with a black synthetic resin material. Further, such a low reflection layer is not limited to black, and can be arbitrarily changed as long as it has a low reflectance. In addition, a low reflection layer may be formed by forming minute irregularities on the inner surface by, for example, mat processing (sand blasting, etc.) or matte coating. It can be effectively reduced. Furthermore, since the surface area of the low reflection layer is increased by matting the inner surface colored black or the like, the reflectance can be further reduced.

  As described above, when the light from the light projecting unit 1840 is blocked by the light shielding wall 1815a by the pressing operation of the upper plate 1804a which is the pressing operation unit, that is, when the pressing operation is detected, the button switch which is a photo sensor. Since the LED 516a and the button LEDs 516b to 516d serving as the light emitting means are partitioned by the covering wall 1815b serving as the blocking unit, at least direct light from the button LEDs 516b to 516d is prevented from entering the light receiving unit 1841. It is prevented that the light receiving unit 1841 receives light from 516d and invalidates detection of the pressing operation.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 86 of the production control microcomputer 81 validates the operation of the chance button 516 by the player in various scenes such as reach production and jackpot production as described above. When the chance button 516 is operated during the period, a predetermined operation system effect can be executed. In a normal period, the button LEDs 516b to 516d are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission color (for example, white), and the chance button 516 is valid during a period in which the operation of the chance button 516 by the player is valid along with the execution of the operation system effect. The effect display device 9 is displayed on the effect display device 9 or the player LED is notified by changing the emission color of the button LEDs 516b to 516d to a predetermined emission color. Therefore, even when the button operation is performed in such a state that the button LEDs 516b to 516d are changed in emission color, the button switch 516a and the button LEDs 516b to 516d are partitioned by the covering wall 1815b, so that at least the button LEDs 516b to 516d are separated from each other. Since the direct light is prevented from entering the light receiving unit 1841, the light receiving unit 1841 is prevented from receiving the light from the button LEDs 516b to 516d and the detection of the pressing operation is invalidated.

  Further, the effect control CPU 86 controls the button LEDs 516b to 516d to the non-light emitting state when the pressing operation of the chance button 516 is detected by the button switch 516a, that is, when the light receiving unit 1841 changes from the on state to the off state. Then, it is possible to reliably prevent the light from the button LEDs 516b to 516d from being received by the light receiving unit 1841 and invalidating the detection of the pressing operation.

  Further, the button LEDs 516b to 516d are made to emit light in a predetermined color (for example, white) during the operation invalid period of the chance button 516, and the button LEDs 516b to 516d are activated when the pressing operation of the chance button 516 becomes valid. By controlling to change the emission color, it is possible to decorate the pressing operation portion with light even when the operation is not effective, so that not only the decorativeness of the upper plate 1804a which is the pressing operation portion can be improved, but also from white, for example By changing to blue, yellow, green, red, etc., it is possible to reliably notify that the operation has become effective. The button LEDs 516b to 516d may be turned off during the operation invalid period, and the button LEDs 516b to 516d may be caused to emit light during the operation valid period.

  Further, since the covering wall 1815b is provided on the lower surface of the button base 1801, which is a moving part, the upper part is biased upward by the biasing force of the coil spring 1805 in a non-pressing operation state where the pressing operation part is not pressed. Since the button switch 516a is retracted, the light from the button LEDs 516b to 516d is not reflected on the outer surface of the covering wall 1815b and does not hinder the lighting of the pressing operation unit.

  The covering wall 1815b is formed in a cylindrical shape having a size capable of covering the periphery of the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841, and the light shielding wall 1815a is formed in the cylindrical covering wall 1815b. Regardless of the arrangement form of the button LEDs 516b to 516d, the surroundings including the light projecting portion 1840, the light receiving portion 1841, and the light shielding wall 1815a are covered with the covering wall 1815b, so that light reception to the light receiving portion 1841 due to irregular reflection or the like is surely prevented. it can.

  Specifically, the light from the button LEDs 516b to 516d is reflected on the inner surfaces of the button base 1801 and the button top 1804 in order to cover not only the sides of the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 but also the upper part. Thus, it is prevented from entering between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 from above.

  In this embodiment, the light shielding wall 1815a is formed in a cylindrical shape having a size capable of covering the periphery of the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841. However, at least the light projecting unit 1840, the light receiving unit 1841, and each button As long as it arrange | positions so that LED516b-516d may be partitioned off and can light-shield the direct light from button LED516b-516d at least, it does not necessarily need to be formed in a cylinder shape. That is, since the button LEDs 516b to 516d, the light projecting unit 1840, and the light receiving unit 1841 are arranged on the upper surface of the frame button substrate 509, that is, on the same horizontal plane, the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit on the upper surface of the frame button substrate 509. If a covering wall is provided between 1841 and each of the button LEDs 516b to 516d, at least direct light entry can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, since the light projecting length L1 of the light shielding wall 1815a and the covering wall 1815b from the lower surface of the bottom plate 1801a is the same, the light shielding wall 1815a is disposed between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841. As the pressing operation is detected, the surroundings of the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 are covered with the covering wall 1815b, but the light is blocked between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841. Prior to the wall 1815a being arranged and the pressing operation being detected, the surroundings of the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 may be covered with the covering wall 1815b.

  Specifically, like a protruding wall 1815 ′ as a modified example shown in FIG. 46A, the covering wall 1815b from the lower surface of the bottom plate 1801a is longer than the protruding length L2 of the light shielding wall 1815a from the lower surface of the bottom plate 1801a. By extending the projection length L3 (L3> L2), when the projection wall 1815 ′ is lowered according to the pressing operation, the light shielding wall 1815a is disposed between the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841, and the projection is performed. Before the light from the light unit 1840 is blocked, a part of the periphery of the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 is covered with the covering wall 1815b (see FIG. 46B), and from the light projecting unit 1840 The surroundings of the light projecting unit 1840 and the light receiving unit 1841 may be completely covered with the covering wall 1815b (see FIG. 46C).

  By doing so, the light blocking wall 1815a is blocked by the light blocking wall 1815a before the light blocking wall 1815a reaches the light blocking position by the pressing operation of the chance button 516, that is, prior to the detection of the pressing operation. Can be reliably prevented from being invalidated.

  Further, in the chance button 516 of this embodiment, the button base 1801 and the button top 1804 are supported so as to be vertically movable with respect to the button housing 1800, but the button base 1801 and the button top 1804 are supported with respect to the button housing 1800. The button housing 1800 may be supported so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis provided in a part of the peripheral wall 1801b of the button housing 1800. That is, as long as it is supported so as to be movable by a pressing operation by the player, it is not necessarily supported so as to be linearly movable.

  In this embodiment, the button switch 516a and the button LEDs 516b to 516d are arranged on the upper surface of the frame button substrate 509. However, if the button LEDs 516b to 516d are arranged near the periphery of the button switch 516a, they are not necessarily flush with each other. For example, the button LEDs 516b to 516d may be disposed on the bottom plate 1801a.

  In addition, for example, the top surface of the upper plate 1804a, which is the operation surface of the chance button 516, may be won by a big hit, may be developed into a super reach, or may be promoted to a probable big hit. Informing means (for example, a vibration motor that vibrates the button top 1804, a chance button 516, or a chance button 516) that gives vibration to the player's hand that touches or is close to the player's hand or perceives it by applying wind to the hand. Are provided at or near the chance button 516 and detection means for detecting the operation of these notification means (for example, a vibration detection sensor or wind pressure is detected). Sensor or a voltage monitoring circuit for monitoring the drive voltage), and the effect control CPU 86 includes such detection means. When it is determined that the vibration motor or the blower motor is not driven when the notification is performed based on the detection result, or when it is determined that the vibration motor or the blower motor is driven when the notification is not performed, etc. If an abnormal operation occurs, the abnormal operation may be notified by a predetermined abnormality notification means (for example, the effect display device 9).

  In this way, not only can the player be surely notified through the hand that presses the chance button 516, but the player cannot recognize the notification content unless the button is touched or brought close to the operation surface. The player can be made to actively operate the buttons. In addition, when an operation abnormality occurs in the notification means, the fact is notified, so that the player can be surely recognized that it is an erroneous notification due to the operation abnormality.

  Further, in this embodiment, a protruding wall 1815 including a light shielding wall 1815a and a covering wall 1815b is integrally provided on a button base 1801 as a moving portion, and the protruding wall is interlocked with the depression of the base 1801 and the button top 1804 by the player. Although the light shielding wall 1815a and the covering wall 1815b are not necessarily provided in the moving part, for example, the light shielding wall 1815a and the covering wall 1815b are attached to the button housing 1800 as the main body part. It is formed on a leaf spring provided so as to be elastically deformable. When the button base 1801 or the button top 1804 as a moving portion is pressed, the leaf spring is lowered against the urging force, so that the light shielding formed on the leaf spring is formed. The wall 1815a and the covering wall 1815b may be lowered in conjunction with each other.

  Moreover, although the chance button 516 as an embodiment of the present invention was applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine, it is also applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine, an arrangement ball, and a sparrow ball gaming machine. Is possible. Particularly in the slot machine, the present invention may be applied to a chance button for presentation as in this embodiment, or a BET button for setting the number of bets for one game and a variable display device for variably displaying symbols. You may apply to the stop button etc. which perform derivation | lead-out operation which derives | leads-out the display result of (reel).

1 Pachinko machine 3 Upper plate 4 Lower plates 27a-27b Speaker 28b Left frame LED
28c LED on the right frame
81 Production Control Microcomputer 101 Front Frame 102 Glass Door Frame 103 Lower Door Frame 156 Game Control Microcomputer 509 Frame Button Board 516 Chance Button 516a Button Switches 516b to 516d Button LEDs
935L Left speaker lens cover 935R Right speaker lens cover 936 Top lens 937L Left speaker inner lens 937R Right speaker inner lens 970a, 971a Front portion 970b, 971b Inner side surface portion 975L, R First sound transmitting portion 976L, R Second sound transmitting portion 977L , R Third sound transmission part 1112 Chance button unit 1800 Button housing 1801 Button base 1804 Button top 1804a Upper plate 1805 Coil spring 1815 Projection wall 1815a Light shielding wall 1815b Covering wall 1840 Light projecting part 1841 Light receiving part Z Peripheral region

Claims (1)

A game window portion that allows a player to play a predetermined game using a game medium, and is formed so that a game area in which a game is performed can be visually recognized; and a decoration portion provided above the game window portion; A gaming machine comprising
The decorative part is
A speaker disposed facing the back of the decorative portion;
Light emitting means arranged in parallel in the vicinity of the periphery of the speaker;
A decorative cover that is formed of a translucent member and covers the speaker and the light emitting means;
The decorative cover is formed in a three-dimensional shape that bulges forward toward the front of the speaker and the light emitting means, and a sound transmission through which sound output from the speaker is transmitted through a side wall of the decorative cover facing the game window side. Holes are formed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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