JP2014161662A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that is able to enhance a performance effect without obstructing a display area.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a center frame arranged in a game area; a display device in which a display screen faces an opening of the center frame; and a stage part formed in the center frame below the display device and configured to enable game balls to roll. In the game machine, the space extending forward and backward directions between the stage part and the display device has a first upright wall provided higher than the position of the lower end of the display screen of the display device and in front of the display screen, and a second upright wall provided behind the first upright wall and lower than the first upright wall. The first upright wall and the second upright wall are lower than a sight line connecting the position of the lower end of the display screen and the eyes of a player.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a display device that displays an image based on the progress of a game.

  A conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, includes a display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) in a variable manner, and the identification information to be variable displayed stops. The game result is notified to the player by the display mode.

  In such a gaming machine, there is one that enhances the effect by providing an effect device at the periphery of the display device together with the display effect of the variable display game on the display device. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a movable accessory unit is provided between a center case arranged in the game area and a display device arranged behind the center case.

JP 2011-142984 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the movable accessory unit is provided in front of the display device, and the effective display area (visible to the player) is narrowed by the movable accessory unit. There is.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect without disturbing the display area.

  The present invention is formed in a center frame arranged in a game area, a display device having a display screen facing an opening of the center frame, and the center frame on the lower side of the display device so that a game ball can roll In a gaming machine comprising a stage portion, a first upright provided in front of the display screen in a front-rear direction space between the stage portion and the display device is higher than a lower end position of the display screen of the display device. A wall and a second standing wall provided behind the first standing wall, the first standing wall and the second standing wall connecting a lower end position of the display screen and an eye point of the player The height is lower than the line of sight.

  Here, the first standing wall and the second standing wall have a decorative function.

  According to the present invention, even if the first standing wall and the second standing wall are provided, the effect can be enhanced without narrowing the display area of the display device.

It is a front view of the game board of an embodiment of the present invention, and is a figure in the state where a flower decoration device was stored. It is a front view of the game board of an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram in a state in which the flower decoration device is operated. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is the whole center frame perspective view of an embodiment of the invention. It is a front enlarged view below the center frame opening part of embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which passes along the center of the ball | bowl entrance and ball | bowl exit of the ball | bowl guide path of the game board of embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which passes along the center of the ball | bowl entrance and ball | bowl exit of the ball | bowl guide path of the game board of the modification of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation of the stage back decoration member arrange | positioned behind the stage part of embodiment of this invention, and a stage back movable accessory. It is an attachment perspective view to the center frame of the stage right channel part of an embodiment of the invention. It is the (A) front view and (B) back view of the stage right flow-path part of embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the variable prize apparatus unit of embodiment of this invention. It is the (A) front view and (B) back view of the big winning opening left channel part of embodiment of this invention. It is the (A) front view and (B) back view of the big winning opening right channel part of embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged front view of the lower area of the game area of the embodiment of the present invention, and is a view highlighting the protrusion. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a winning path and a hitting ball changing member in FIG. 14 of the embodiment of the present invention, and showing a flow path of game balls. It is a figure explaining the flow of a series of operation | movement which a flower decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention appears in the front of the display screen of a display apparatus from a stationary state (accommodated state), and produces an effect. It is a figure explaining the flow of a series of operation | movement which a flower decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention appears in the front of the display screen of a display apparatus from a stationary state (accommodated state), and produces an effect. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement timing of the flower decoration apparatus in the variable display game on the display screen of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the initial state of the floral core decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention, a 2nd petal decoration apparatus, and the structural member required for these operation | movement. It is a back view of the initial state of the flower-core decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention, a 2nd petal decoration apparatus, and the structural member required for these operation | movement. It is a back surface perspective view of the initial state of the flower-core decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention, a 2nd petal decoration apparatus, and the structural member required for these operation | movement. It is a side view of the initial state of the flower-core decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention, the 2nd petal decoration apparatus, and the structural member required for these operation | movement. It is the (A) front perspective view of the 2nd petal decoration device of an embodiment of the invention, and (B) the back perspective view. It is the (A) front perspective view and (B) front perspective exploded view of the flower-core decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a back surface perspective view of the flower core decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention, and is a figure containing a structural member required for operation | movement of a flower core decoration apparatus. It is a cross-sectional view of the initial state of the flower core decoration device and the second petal decoration device of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the initial state of the flower-core decoration apparatus and 2nd petal decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is the (A) side view and (B) front perspective view in the production state of the flower-core decoration device and 2nd petal decoration device of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the operation | movement effect process of the flower core decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention, and a 2nd petal decoration apparatus. It is a figure which shows another pattern of the operation | movement effect of the flower core decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention, and a 2nd petal decoration apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the two-step fall effect process for performing the fall effect shown in FIG. 30 of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view when the open / close door of the 1st variable prize apparatus of the variable prize apparatus unit of embodiment of this invention and the open / close door of a 2nd variable prize apparatus are an open state. It is a front perspective view in the state where the opening / closing door of the 1st variable winning device and the opening / closing door of the 2nd variable winning device of the variable winning device back unit of the embodiment of the present invention were removed. It is a figure explaining the operation state of the opening / closing door of the 1st variable prize-winning apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a reverse view of the variable winning apparatus back unit of embodiment of this invention. FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view of the first variable prize-winning device having an AA cross section in FIG. 35 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a view when the open / close door is closed. It is a back surface perspective view of the variable prize apparatus unit of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the right decoration device of an embodiment of the invention. It is a cross-sectional view of the right decoration apparatus equivalent to the AA cross section in FIG. 38 of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the operation example of the cherry movable member of the cherry tree decoration apparatus of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, front, rear, left, right, up and down refer to a direction viewed from the player, that is, a direction viewed by the player toward the game board.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state in which a flower decoration device 400 is stored. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state in which the flower decoration device 400 is operated.

  The game board 1 of the present invention is disposed on a front frame among open / close frames (a front frame and a glass frame) that are attached to a main body frame fixed to an island facility so as to be capable of opening and closing on one side through a hinge. . In addition, a glass frame having a cover glass that covers the front surface of the game board 1 is attached to the front frame. Here, the cover glass is a transparent member, and the player can visually recognize the game area 1a formed on the game board 1 through the cover glass of the glass frame.

  In addition, the front frame and the glass frame can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame can be opened to access the game area 1 a of the game board 1. Further, by opening the front frame in a state where the glass frame is not opened, the game control device 500 (see FIG. 3) and the effect control device 550 (see FIG. 4) arranged on the back side of the game board 1 are accessed. can do.

  The game board 1 is a rectangular plate member made of plywood or plastic. Then, a flat gaming board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members is provided, and a gaming area 1a surrounded by a guide rail 2 is provided on the front surface of the gaming board main body 1b. A front component (side case) 3 is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1 b and outside the guide rail 2. Further, the front right component 3 at the lower right side of the game area 1a is covered with a black transparent certificate plate 4 at the center of the front. A game ball is fired from a ball striking device in a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game. The game area 1a is provided with a windmill 5 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails 6 and the like, and the game area 1a is changed while its rolling direction is changed by these hitting direction changing members. Flow down.

  A center frame 100 having a window (opening) 100a serving as a display area for the variable display game is attached as a front component to the approximate center of the game area 1a. The center frame 100 is a deformed ring-shaped member having an opening 100a, and is formed of a synthetic resin. An opening having a shape along the outer periphery of the center frame 100 is formed in the game board 1, and the center frame 100 is fitted into the opening from the front of the game board 1. The game area 1 a is configured to be able to flow down the left side of the center frame 100. A game ball launched by a ball launching device (not shown) is launched into the game area 1a through a launch ball guide passage 7 defined along the inner peripheral wall of the guide rail 2, and a direction changing member such as an obstacle nail. The game area 1a flows down while changing the falling direction by colliding with.

  On the upper right side of the center frame 100, a decorative portion 101 protruding from the frame edge toward the opening 100a is integrally formed. Further, an opening portion 100a from the upper center to the upper left portion of the center frame 100 is provided with an armor portion 102 that protrudes from the front surface and is formed in a belt shape and decorates the cherry decoration device 200 disposed at the rear. Here, the cherry decoration device 200 is disposed so as to block the upper part of the opening 100a (see FIG. 5) of the center frame 100 from the rear. A part of the cherry decoration device 200 can perform a movable decoration effect. Details of the movable cherry decoration device 200 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, a right decoration device 300 is disposed in the opening 100a on the lower right side from the right side of the center frame 100. The right decoration device 300 is a three-dimensional decoration device that projects a forward image as it goes downstream (downward) in the image of a waterfall. For this reason, the right decoration device 300 is attached from the rear of the center frame 100, but the lower end portion of the right decoration device 300 projects forward of the opening 100 a and is continuous with the decoration member 109 provided on the lower right front surface of the center frame 100. It is attached as follows. Details of the right decoration device 300 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39.

  Here, the display area (display screen) 8a of the variable display game faces the opening 100a of the center frame 100 in an area that does not overlap with the decoration part 101, the armor part 102, the cherry decoration apparatus 200, and the right decoration apparatus 300 described above. Provided. The display screen 8a of the display device 8 is a liquid crystal display screen capable of displaying an arbitrary image, and an image based on the progress of the game, such as a plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols) and a character that produces a variable display game on the display screen. Is displayed. The display device 8 has a plurality of display areas (for example, three display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side) on the display screen 8a, and is configured to be able to display an independent image in each display area. .

  In addition, a flower decoration device 400 (see FIG. 2) that can be operated in front of the display screen 8a is disposed as a back surface constituent member behind the opening 100a formed in the center frame 100 and on the back surface of the game board 1. . As shown in FIG. 2, the flower decoration device 400 includes a flower core decoration device 460, a first petal decoration device 410, a second petal decoration device 420, a third petal decoration device 430, a fourth petal decoration device 440, and a fifth petal. The decoration device 450 operates in front of the display screen 8a to form one flower. The flower-core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are normally stored behind the cherry-blossom decoration device 200, and descend during operation and appear in front of the display screen 8a. Further, the first petal decoration device 410, the third petal decoration device 430, the fourth petal decoration device 440, and the fifth petal decoration device 450 are respectively on the back of the game board 1 and on the diagonal lines of the four corners of the display screen 8a. It is normally stored, and appears on the front of the display screen 8a by moving on a diagonal line toward the center of the display screen 8a during operation. Details of the flower decoration device 400 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Also, on the left side of the center frame 100, when a game ball passes, a normal figure start gate 103 that establishes a start condition of a normal symbol (normal figure) variable display game, and a game ball that has passed the normal figure start gate 103 And a bent portion 103b that guides the game to the left game area 1a. The bent portion 103b extends from the lower right of the usual start gate 103 to the left and is bent so as to draw an arc. The normal start gate 103 and the bent portion 103b are provided so that a game ball flowing down the game area 1a can flow down, and constitutes a part of the game area 1a. A gate switch (SW) 103a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 103 is provided inside the general start gate 103. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the usual figure start gate 103, the usual figure change display game is executed.

  The game area 1a located below the normal start gate 103 is provided with a second start winning opening 9 that establishes a start condition for the second special figure variable display game when a game ball wins. The second start winning opening 9 includes a movable member 9a that can be switched between an open state and a closed state. The movable member 9a is a so-called ordinary electric accessory, and normally holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player). When the result of the general fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode (when the normal fluctuation display game is won), the game area is displayed by the general electric solenoid 9b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. The movable member 9a is rotated so that the lid is opened toward 1a, and a winning easy state (a state advantageous for the player, an open state) where the game ball easily flows into the second start winning opening 9 is obtained. The movable member 9a is controlled by a game control device 500 (see FIG. 3) described later. The game control device 500 increases the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state (the probability of hitting the normal fluctuation display game), or the time of occurrence of the easy-to-win state (the time during which the opening / closing member keeps the second start winning opening 9 open). By making it longer, a normal power support state (short time state) as a specific gaming state is generated.

  The center frame 100 includes a warp passage 104 for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area 1a to the inside of the center frame 100, a stage portion 105 on which the game ball passing through the warp passage 104 can roll, and a stage portion 105 Inclined portions 105a, 105b, a ball guiding passage 106, and a stage right flow channel portion 107 are provided for guiding the game ball that has rolled to the game area 1a again.

  Here, the warp passage 104 is provided on the left side of the center frame 100 so that the warp inlet 104a opens below the second start winning opening 9 in the game area 1a. The stage unit 105 is provided along a lower edge that forms the opening 100 a of the center frame 100. The inclined portions 105a and 105b form a forward inclined surface on the stage portion 105, so that when the momentum of a game ball that rolls the stage portion 105 from left to right is weakened, the inclined surface is moved forward. It moves and falls to the game area 1a. The ball guide passage 106 is provided at the lower center of the center frame 100, opens to the stage portion 105, and can receive a game ball that rolls on the stage portion 105, and a first start winning opening in the game area 1a. 10 and a ball outlet 106b that discharges a game ball taken in from the ball inlet 106a to the game area 1a. The stage right channel portion 107 is provided at the lower right side of the center frame 100, and discharges the game ball that has rolled to the right end of the stage portion 105 to the upper right side of the first start winning opening 10 in the game area 1a. The details of the warp passage 104, the stage portion 105, the ball guide passage 106, and the stage right passage portion 107 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, behind the stage portion 105 of the center frame 100, a stage back decorative member 120 (see FIG. 7A) and a stage back movable accessory 130 (see FIG. 7A) that can be operated in front of the display screen 8a are provided as back surface constituent members. Arranged. Details of the stage back decoration member 120 and the stage back movable accessory 130 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 7A and 8.

  In the game area 1a below the center frame 100, a first start winning opening 10 is provided that establishes a start condition for the first special figure variable display game based on winning of a game ball. Since the first start winning opening 10 is located immediately below the ball outlet 106b of the ball guide passage 106 provided in the center frame 100 as described above, a game ball flowing down from the ball outlet 106b has a high probability. 10 can be won.

  The game area 1a on the left side of the first start winning opening 10 is provided with one general winning opening 11 that satisfies only a condition for paying out a winning ball when a winning game ball is won. The general winning opening 11 is provided to open on the upper surface of the winning opening projecting portion 21 provided so as to protrude from the game area 1a. The winning opening projection 21 also functions as a hitting direction changing member that changes the rolling direction of the game ball.

  In addition, a first variable winning device 12 and a second variable winning device 13 are provided in the game area 1 a below the first start winning port 10. The first variable winning device 12 is positioned below the second variable winning device 13, and is rotated by a large winning port and a large winning port 1 solenoid 12b (see FIG. 3) so that the upper end side is tilted forward. And an attacker-type opening / closing door 12a capable of opening a winning opening. When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game) is a big hit, the first variable prize winning device 12 closes the big prize opening (which is disadvantageous for the player). The player is configured to give a prize ball to the player by converting from a closed state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) and facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening. In addition, a count 1 switch 12c (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is arranged inside the special winning opening (winning area).

  Similarly to the first variable prize-winning device 12, the second variable prize-winning device 13 is rotated by the big prize opening and the big prize-winning port 2 solenoid 13b (see FIG. 3) so that the upper end side is tilted forward. And an attacker door 13a that can be opened. When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game) is a big hit, the second variable prize winning device 13 closes the big prize opening (for the player). It is configured to give a player a prize ball by converting from an unfavorable blockage state to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) and facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening. . In addition, a count 2 switch 13c (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In the left and right game areas 1a of the first variable winning device 12 and the second variable winning device 13, a large winning opening left protruding portion 22 of a protruding member instead of the obstacle nail 6 and the windmill 5 as a hitting direction changing member, a large winning opening A left channel portion 23 and a big winning opening right channel portion 24 are disposed. In the big winning opening right flow path portion 24, a general winning opening 11 is provided which satisfies only a condition for paying out a winning ball when a game ball is won. The details of these hitting direction changing members will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the center of the lower end of the game area 1a, none of the first start winning port 10, the second starting winning port 9, the general winning port 11, the first variable winning device 12, and the second variable winning device 13 is won. An out port 14 for collecting the game balls flowing down is provided.

  Also, in the lower right part of the game board 1, the special figure fluctuation display in the special figure fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game or second special figure fluctuation display game), the special figure winning memory (first special figure) Number of start memory of the variable display game or the second special figure variable display game), the variable display of the general figure in the general figure variable display game, the number of the common figure winning memory as the start memory number of the general figure variable display game, and the determination of the jackpot A collective display device 15 for displaying the number of rounds and the like is provided.

  Subsequently, the flow of the game in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and the details of the fluctuation display game (the normal figure fluctuation display game, the special figure fluctuation display game) will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a not-shown hitting ball launcher toward the game area 1a. The game balls that have been launched include the windmill 5, the obstacle nail 6, the big winning port left projecting portion 22, the big winning port left channel portion 23, the big winning port right channel portion 24, and the like arranged at various locations in the game area 1a. The direction change member changes the rolling direction to flow down the game area 1a, and the normal start gate 103, the general winning port 11, the first starting winning port 10, the second starting winning port 9, the first variable winning device 12 or The second variable winning device 13 is won or it flows into the out port 14 and is discharged from the game area 1a. Then, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 10, the second starting winning opening 9, the general winning opening 11, the first variable winning apparatus 12 or the second variable winning apparatus 13, the type of the winning opening according to the winning combination is selected. A number of prize balls are paid out to the player from a payout unit controlled by a payout control device 580 (see FIG. 3).

  When the game ball launched into the game area 1 a passes through the usual figure start gate 103, the usual figure display game is started on the collective display device 15. When the game ball is passed to the usual figure start gate 103 at a predetermined timing, the result of the usual figure change display game is won. In this case, the movable member 9a is opened by the ordinary electric solenoid 9b (see FIG. 3), and the winning possibility of the game ball to the second start winning opening 9 is increased. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 9, and the number of times the second special figure variation display game is executed increases.

  When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 9, a second special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the collective display device 15, and a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the second special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the display device. 8 is executed. On the display screen 8 a of the display device 8, a decoration special figure fluctuation display game or a decoration special figure fluctuation display game in which identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) composed of three numbers fluctuates in order (scrolls). An image or the like is displayed.

  When a game ball is won at the second start winning opening 9 at a predetermined timing, the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game is a special result, and the decoration special figure fluctuation display game has three pieces of identification information. Stop in state. In this case, the open / close door 12a of the first variable prize winning device 12 or the open / close door 13a of the second variable prize winning device 13 is opened to enter the big hit gaming state (special gaming state).

  During the big hit gaming state, the big prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 12 or the second variable prize winning device 13 does not accept the game ball until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls wins the big prize winning opening. The closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) is changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball can be easily received. When a game ball wins a big winning opening, a player is given a game value capable of acquiring many game balls. Opening the grand prize opening until one of a predetermined number of game balls won in the big prize opening or a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening is defined as one round. The number of rounds corresponding to is set.

  When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 9, a corresponding number of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball.

  Similarly, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 10, the collective display device 15 executes the first special figure variation display game, and the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the first special figure variation display game. Is executed on the display device 8. On the display screen 8 a of the display device 8, an image related to a decoration special figure fluctuation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers or the like fluctuates (scrolls) sequentially, an image related to the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, and the like are displayed.

  When a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 10 at a predetermined timing, the result of the first special figure variation display game is a special result, and the decoration special figure variation display game has three pieces of identification information. Stop in state. In this case, the open / close door 12a of the first variable prize winning device 12 or the open / close door 13a of the second variable prize winning device 13 is opened to enter the big hit gaming state (special gaming state).

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 10, a corresponding number of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball.

  Next, control of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Game control device]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine includes a game control device 500. The game control device 500 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner, and has a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 511. The CPU unit 510 includes an input unit 520 having an input port, an output unit 530 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a data bus 540 connecting the CPU unit 510, the input unit 520, and the output unit 530.

  The CPU unit 510 logically inverts a signal (start winning detection signal) from the gaming microcomputer 511 called an amusement chip (IC) and the proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 in the input unit 520. An oscillating circuit (quartz crystal) including an inverting circuit 512 formed of an inverter or the like to be input to the gaming microcomputer 511 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generating a clock serving as a reference for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generating circuit. Oscillator) 513 and the like. The game control device 500 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 500 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 600 to be operable. Composed.

  The power supply apparatus 600 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from a DC32V voltage, and the like. 610, a backup power supply unit 620 for supplying a power supply voltage to the RAM 511c in the game microcomputer 511 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 500 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. A control signal generation unit 630 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 600 is configured separately from the game control device 500, but the backup power supply unit 620 and the control signal generation unit 630 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 500, that is, You may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 1 and the game control device 500 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 620 and the control signal generation unit 630 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 600 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 620 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 511 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 500, and the data stored in the RAM 511c is retained even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 630 monitors, for example, the 32V voltage generated by the normal power supply unit 610, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to, for example, 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 500 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 511c. The backup power supply unit 620 can hold game data for 2 to 3 days or more.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 511c in the gaming microcomputer 511 and the RAM in the payout control device 580. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 511. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 511 stores a CPU (Central Processing Unit, Microprocessor) 511a, a non-rewritable ROM (read only memory) 511b and a rewritable data (read only memory) (511). A RAM (random access memory, volatile storage means) 511c that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 511b stores invariant information (program, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a non-volatile manner (non-rewritable), and the RAM 511c stores the work area and various signals of the CPU 511a during game control. Used as a storage area for random values. As the ROM 511b or the RAM 511c, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, the ROM 511b stores, for example, variation pattern distribution information for determining a variation pattern that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like.

  The variation pattern distribution information is distribution information for the CPU 511a to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern distribution information includes out-of-range fluctuation pattern distribution information selected when the result is out of place, large hit fluctuation pattern distribution information selected when the result is per 16R or per 4R, and the like. For example, the special pattern fluctuation display game is a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern without reach, a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern in which normal (N) reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, and a special figure fluctuation display game. Fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 1 reach, Fluctuation pattern distribution information relating to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 2 reach in a special figure fluctuation display game, Special figure fluctuation for a big hit There is variation pattern distribution information related to a variation pattern for executing premium reach in a display game.

  Further, the pattern distribution information includes the latter half variation pattern distribution information and the first half variation pattern distribution information.

  Here, the ROM 511b constitutes a change distribution information storage unit that stores a plurality of change distribution information related to the execution time setting in the special figure change display game.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 1 in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. Display state that satisfies the condition that the displayed display result is a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information except for the identification information to be stopped at the end are stopped with identification information that can generate a special result in which a special gaming state is generated) And the state in which the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed). In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game has a plurality of pieces of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas of the display device 8. After the variable display, if the variable display is stopped and displayed in the order of left, right and middle, and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example, , The state where the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) becomes the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state that is the identification information (except for the special result mode) may be the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  In addition, the reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility of deriving a special result form is different (reliability is different). Reach is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premium reach (the probability that a special result mode is derived differs depending on reach production). In addition, the reach state is included in a variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). In other words, there may be included a variable display mode in a case where it is determined that a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place).

  Here, the level of reliability can be calculated by the ratio of the effect selection when the special result mode is derived and the effect selection when the special result mode is not derived.

  For example, in a variable display game in which a special result mode is derived, the SP1 reach is selected at a rate of 10%, and the SP3 reach is selected at a rate of 40%. On the other hand, in a variable display game in which no special result mode is derived, the SP1 reach is selected at a rate of 5%, and the SP3 reach is selected at a rate of 1%. By setting such a selection ratio, it can be said that the expected degree of SP1 reach is lower than the expected degree of SP3 reach.

  The CPU 511a executes a game control program in the ROM 511b to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device. To control the entire gaming machine 1.

  Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 511 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. A random number generation circuit. Furthermore, a clock generator is provided that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 511a and a renewal timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 513. Yes.

  In addition, the CPU 511a acquires any one variation pattern distribution information from the plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 511b. Specifically, the CPU 511a determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the second start winning port 9 as the state, the number of start memories, etc., select one of the variation pattern distribution information from a plurality of variation pattern distribution information And get.

  The payout control device 580 performs control for driving out the payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (a payout control command or data) from the game control device 500 and paying out a prize ball. Also, the payout control device 580 performs control for driving out the payout motor of the payout unit based on a payout request signal from a card unit (not shown), and paying out the rented ball.

  The input unit 520 of the game control device 500 includes a start port 1 switch 10 c in the first start winning port 10, a start port 2 switch 9 c in the second start winning port 9, a gate switch 103 a in the normal start gate 103, Connected to the prize opening switches 11a and 11b, the count 1 switch 12c, and the count 2 switch 13c, and a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input, and 0V-5V An interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 for converting to a positive logic signal is provided. Proximity I / F 521 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and when an abnormality is detected, an abnormality detection signal is output. At this time, the abnormality detection signal is input to the input port 523.

  All outputs of signals input to the proximity I / F 521 are supplied to the input port 522, read into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540, and from the game control device (main board) 500 via the relay board 591. It is supplied to a test firing test apparatus (not shown). In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 10c and the start port 2 switch 9c among the outputs of the proximity I / F 521 are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 511 through the inverting circuit 512 in addition to the input port 522. ing. The inversion circuit 512 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 511 assumes that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 10c and the start port 2 switch 9c, it is possible to directly input the detection signal to the gaming microcomputer 511 without providing the inverting circuit 512. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 10c and the start port 2 switch 9c to the gaming microcomputer 511, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 521 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 521 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 600 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  In addition, the input unit 520 includes a signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 30a and the vibration sensor switch 30b provided on the front frame of the gaming machine and the inside of the first start winning opening 10 converted by the proximity I / F 521. Start port 1 switch 10c, start port 2 switch 9c in the second start winning port 9, gate switch 103a, winning port switches 11a and 11b, count 1 switch 12c, and count 2 switch 13c to capture signals from the data bus 540 An input port 522 for supplying to the gaming microcomputer 511 is provided. The data held by the input port 522 can be read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by decoding the address assigned to the input port 522 by the gaming microcomputer 511. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Furthermore, in the input unit 520, signals from the front frame open detection switch 30c provided on the front frame of the gaming machine and the glass frame open detection switch 30d provided on the glass frame, and a payout abnormality from the payout control device 580 are displayed. An input port 523 is provided which takes in a status signal, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow and supplies them to the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate (full).

  Further, the input unit 520 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 524 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 600 to the gaming microcomputer 511 and the like. The circuit 524 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 600, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once input to the input port 523 and taken into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 524 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 and is also supplied to each output port of the output unit 530. In addition, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 591 without going through the output unit 530, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 591 for output to the test board 591. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 591. The reset signal RST is not supplied to each input port (522, 523) of the input unit 520. The data set to each output port of the output unit 530 by the gaming microcomputer 511 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but immediately before the reset signal RST is input, This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 511 from each input port (522, 523) is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 511.

  The output unit 530 of the game control device 500 is connected to the data bus 540 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 580, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating the validity / invalidity of the data, and an effect control device 550. A first output port 531a that generates a data strobe signal SSTB to be output, and a second output port 531b that generates an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 550. Data is transmitted from the game control device 500 to the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal SSTB from the first output port 531a is provided to the output unit 530 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 500 from the effect control device 550 side, that is, in order to secure one-way communication. In addition, a unidirectional buffer 532a for outputting an 8-bit data signal from the second output port 531b is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 531a to the payout control device 580.

  Further, the output unit 530 receives data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game and a signal indicating the probability of jackpot via a relay board 591 via a relay board 591 connected to the data bus 540 to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization not shown. The output buffer 532b is configured to be mountable. The buffer 532b is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game shop. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a start port switch, output from the proximity I / F 521 is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay substrate 591 without passing through the buffer 532b.

  On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied to the test firing apparatus as they are, such as the magnetic sensor switch 30a and the vibration sensor switch 30b, are once taken into the game microcomputer 511 and processed into other signals or information. For example, an error signal indicating that the gaming machine cannot be controlled is supplied from the data bus 540 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 532b and the relay board 591. Note that the relay board 591 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 532b and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. Yes. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 511 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 591, and a signal of a port that is selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test test apparatus.

  Also, the output unit 530 is connected to the data bus 540 to open and close the first variable winning device 12 and the second variable winning device 13 (large winning port 1 solenoid 12b, large winning port 2 solenoid 13b) or second start. 3rd for outputting the opening / closing data of the solenoid (general-purpose solenoid 9b) which opens and closes the movable member 9a of the winning opening 9, and the digit line ON / OFF data to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 15 is connected. Output port 531c, fourth output port 531d for outputting on / off data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal of the LED according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 15, information on the gaming machine such as jackpot information A fifth output port 531e for outputting to the external information terminal 593 is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine output from the external information terminal 593 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (not shown) installed in a gaming store.

  Further, the output unit 530 is provided with a first driver (drive circuit) 533a, a second driver 533b, a third driver 533c, and a fourth driver 533d. The first driver 533a receives the opening / closing data signal of the large winning opening 1 solenoid 12b and the large winning opening 2 solenoid 13b output from the third output port 531c, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the general power solenoid 9b. Generate and output a solenoid drive signal. The second driver 533b outputs an on / off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 15 output from the third output port 531c. The third driver 533c outputs an on / off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 15 output from the fourth output port 531d. The fourth driver 533d outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 531e to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal 593.

  The first driver 533a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 600 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC 12 V is supplied to the third driver 533 c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 15. Since the second driver 533b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 533c that outputs 12V supplies current to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 533b that outputs ground potential extracts current from the cathode terminal via the segment line, so that the dynamic drive system The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 533d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 593 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 532b, the third output port 531c, the first driver 533a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 530 of the game control device 500, that is, on the relay board 591 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 530 is provided with a photocoupler 534 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 592. The photocoupler 534 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 511 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 592 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 511 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and thus a port such as the input port 522 is not provided.

[Production control device]
Next, the configuration of the effect control device 550 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the effect control device 550 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The production control device 550 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 formed of an amusement chip (IC) as in the case of the game microcomputer 511, and a video control microcomputer that performs video control exclusively under the control of the main control microcomputer 551. 2nd CPU) 554, VDP (Video Display Processor) 558 as a graphic processor for performing image processing for video display on the display device 8 in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 554, various melody and sound effects Etc. are provided with a sound source LSI 560 for controlling the output of sound in order to reproduce them from the speakers 30f, 30g.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are connected to program ROMs 553 and 555, each of which includes a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU, and the VDP 558 is connected to the VDP 558. An image ROM 557 storing character images and video data is connected, and an audio ROM 561 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 560. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 511, determines the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 554 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 560 to play the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the sound source LSI 560 are serially connected. Data is transmitted and received. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the VDP 558 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system. The VDP 558 includes an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) 558a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 557, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 558b, a signal conversion circuit 558c for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 8 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 558 to the main control microcomputer 551 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 8 and the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the front frame or the game board 1. Furthermore, the VDP 558 notifies the video control microcomputer 554 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 554 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 554 receives from the main control microcomputer 551 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 554 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 551 and the tone generator LSI 560 in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 uses a CPU that is faster, that is, more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 8 and to suppress an increase in cost as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 552 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 500. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 500 to the effect control device 550 via the command I / F 552 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 511 of the game control device 500 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 552 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  Further, the effect control device 550 is provided with a panel decoration LED control circuit 1c for controlling a panel decoration device 1d having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 1 (including the center frame 100), and provided on the front frame. A frame decoration LED control circuit 31c for controlling a frame decoration device 31d having a light emitting diode (LED), and a board effect device (for example, an effect display on the display device 8) provided in the game board 1 (including the center frame 100). Movable accessory, etc. that cooperates to enhance the production effect) A board production motor / SOL control circuit 1e for driving and controlling 1f, and a frame production motor for driving and controlling a frame production device (for example, a motor) 31f provided on the front frame. A control circuit 31e is provided. These control circuits (1c, 31c, 1e, 31e) for driving and controlling the lamp, motor, solenoid, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 via an address / data bus 559.

  Further, the effect control device 550 includes a switch (effect button SW30d) built in an effect button provided on the front surface of the gaming machine and an effect agent switch 30e for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 1f. A switch input circuit 570 for detecting an on / off state and inputting a detection signal to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, an amplifier circuit 562a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 30f provided on the front frame, a front surface An amplifier circuit 562b for driving the lower speaker 30g provided in the frame is provided.

  Further, the effect control device 550 can communicate with the effect control device 550 of the gaming machine disposed adjacent to the game hall.

  The normal power supply unit 610 of the power supply device 600 can generate a plurality of types of voltages to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 550 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. It is configured. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving the motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving the display device 8 including a liquid crystal panel, and DC 5V serving as the power supply voltage of the command I / F 552, an LED and a speaker are driven. Therefore, it is possible to generate a voltage of 18 V DC and a voltage of 24 V NDC used as a reference for these DC voltages or to turn on the power supply monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554, DC3. The effect control device 550 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 610.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 630 of the power supply apparatus 600 is a control circuit (1c to 31e) for driving and controlling the main control microcomputer 551, the video control microcomputer 554, the VDP 558, the sound source LSI 560, the lamp, the motor, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 562a and 562b for driving the speakers, and are reset. In this embodiment, the general purpose port of the video control microcomputer 554 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 558. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 554 and the VDP 558 can be improved.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. Next, game control performed by these control circuits will be described.

  The CPU 511a of the game control device 500 extracts a random number for determining the hit of the game based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball that has passed through the gate switch 103a provided in the game start gate 103, and stores it in the ROM 511b. It is compared with a determination value that is present, and a hit / decision of the normal map variation display game is determined. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general-purpose display of the collective display device 15, a general-variation display game for stopping and displaying is displayed. When the result of the normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, the general electric solenoid 9b is operated, and the movable member 9a of the second start winning opening 9 is opened for a predetermined time. Control.

  In the case where the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, the CPU 511a performs control to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  Further, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 stores the start winning (starting memory) based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 1 switch 10c provided in the first start winning port 10. Then, based on the start-up memory, the jackpot determination random number value of the first special figure variation display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b to determine whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed. .

  Further, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 stores the start memory based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 9c provided in the second start winning prize port 9. Then, based on the start-up memory, the big hit determination random number value of the second special figure variation display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b to determine whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed. Process.

  Then, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 550. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display of the collective display device 15, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 8 based on a control signal from the game control apparatus 500.

  Further, the effect control device 550 performs processing for controlling output of sound from the speakers 30f and 30g, light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on a control signal from the game control device 500.

  Then, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. I do.

  In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500, for example, the open / close door 12a of the first variable prize winning device 12 or the second variable prize winning device by the big prize opening 1 solenoid 12b or the big prize opening 2 solenoid 13b. The control is performed to open the 13 open / close doors 13a and allow the game balls to flow into the special winning opening.

  And, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1.6 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until 1 is achieved is defined as one round, and control (round game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times or 9 times).

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the deviation on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display.

[Center frame structure]
5 and 6 are diagrams illustrating the structure of the center frame 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an overall perspective view of the center frame 100. FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view of the lower portion of the opening 100 a of the center frame 100.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the center frame 100 is a deformed ring-shaped member having an opening 100a. Various decorations and functions are attached to the skeleton ring of the center frame 100.

  The upper ring of the center frame 100 is integrally formed with a decorative portion 101 that hangs downward from the frame edge on the right side and partially covers the opening 100a, and an armor portion 102 that is a strip-shaped decorative member on the left side. .

  The right ring of the center frame 100 is decorated on the surface, and a decoration member 109 related to the right decoration device 300 (see FIG. 1) is provided at a connection portion with the lower ring. Here, a fitting opening 100b is provided in the lower right opening 100a of the center frame 100, and the right decoration device 300 is fitted and attached to the fitting opening 100b. The decorative member 109 has a three-dimensional and integrated decorative function.

  In the left ring of the center frame 100, a warp passage 104 having a general start gate 103 and a bent portion 103b, which are components of the game area 1a, and a warp inlet 104a capable of taking in game balls flowing down the game area 1a. Is provided. The warp entrance 104a is provided in the gaming area 1a. Further, the warp passage 104 is provided with a warp outlet 104b for discharging game balls taken into the stage portion 105 provided in the lower ring of the center frame 100.

  The lower ring of the center frame 100 is provided with a stage portion 105 on which a game ball supplied from the warp outlet 104b can roll. The stage portion 105 is provided on the inner upper surface of the lower ring (along the inner wall surface), and the first standing wall 108 on the back surface and the cover glass that covers the game board 1 on the front surface are arranged, thereby The ball rolls on the stage unit 105 and is guided to the game area 1a from a predetermined guidance point. Here, three patterns of the inclined portions 105a and 105b, the ball guide passage 106, and the stage right flow path portion 107 are provided in the guide pattern to the game area 1a. Hereinafter, these guidance patterns will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the inclined portions 105 a and 105 b are depressions provided on the stage portion 105, and are inclined forward. Therefore, if the game ball rolling from the left to the right of the stage portion 105 does not have the momentum to overcome the depressions of the inclined portions 105a and 105b, the game ball falls from the front edge of the inclined portions 105a and 105b to the game area 1a. . Here, a space through which a game ball can pass is provided between the inclined portions 105a and 105b and the cover glass covering the front surface.

  The ball guide passage 106 takes in the game ball that rolls on the stage portion 105 to the rear of the first standing wall 108 using the opening 108a provided in the first standing wall 108 as a ball inlet 106a. At this time, a shallow recess 105 c is provided in the stage portion 105 in front of the opening 108 a (ball inlet 106 a) of the first standing wall 108, and the game ball remaining in the recess 105 c is guided to the ball guide passage 106. . Details of the ball guide passage 106 will be described later with reference to FIG. 7A.

  The stage right channel portion 107 is attached to the front surface of the lower ring of the center frame 100 located at the right end of the stage portion 105, and a ball inlet 107 a is provided between the stage portion 105 and the rolling surface of the stage portion 105. A right end wall 105d is provided at the right end of the stage portion 105, and the surface of the stage portion 105 immediately before reaching the wall is inclined forward, so that the game ball that has rolled to the right end wall 105d can be Guided to 107a. Details of the stage right flow path portion 107 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

  In this way, the game ball guided from the game area 1a through the warp passage 104 to the stage unit 105 reaches any of the inclined units 105a and 106b, the recess 105c, and the right end wall 105d provided on the stage unit 105. The point of the game area 1a to be returned differs. Returning to FIG. 1, when returning from the inclined portion 105 a to the game area 1 a, the game ball flows down the left side of the first start winning opening 10. When returning to the game area 1a from the inclined portion 105b, the game ball flows down to the right side of the first start winning opening 10. When returning from the depression 105 c to the game area 1 a, the ball flows down from the ball outlet 106 b directly above the first start winning opening 10 through the ball guide passage 106. When returning from the right end wall 105 d to the game area 1 a, the game area 1 a is distributed to the right and left through the stage right flow path 107 and flows down to the game area 1 a on the right side of the first start winning opening 10.

[Structure behind the stage]
Next, the configuration behind the stage unit 105 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A, 7 </ b> B, and 8. FIG. 7A is a longitudinal sectional view passing through the centers of the ball inlet 106a and the ball outlet 106b of the ball guide passage 106 of the game board 1. FIG. FIG. 7B is a longitudinal sectional view of a modification. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the effects of the stage back decoration member 120 and the stage back movable accessory 130 disposed behind the stage unit 105.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, on the rear side of the stage portion 105 of the center frame 100, the first standing wall 108, the stage back decoration member 120, the second standing wall 110, and the stage back movable accessory are provided between the center frame 100 and the display device 8. 130, the fifth petal decoration device 450 of the flower decoration device 400 is disposed.

  Here, the first standing wall 108 is erected substantially perpendicular to the rolling surface of the game ball of the stage unit 105. Further, the ball guide passage 106 is formed integrally with the first standing wall 108 and secures a depth space D in which a game ball can flow down from the opening 108a (ball inlet 106a), and opens to the front surface of the center frame 100b. Having an L-shaped cross-section leading to

  In addition, two stage back decoration members 120 are disposed on both sides of the ball guiding passage 106 between the first standing wall 108 and the second standing wall 110, that is, in the depth space D. As shown in FIG. 8, the stage back decorative member 120 is provided such that its height does not exceed the second standing wall 110. Here, a rock is imitated as the stage back decoration member 120. The first upright wall 108 is a transparent member, and the player can visually recognize the stage back decoration member 120 behind the first upright wall 108.

  A stage-back movable accessory 130 is disposed behind the second standing wall 110. The stage-back movable accessory 130 is positioned below the display screen 8a of the display device 8 in the stationary (normal) state, and appears in front of the display screen 8a in the operating state. Here, a butterfly is imitated as the stage-back movable accessory 130, and the movable blade 132 of the butterfly is also operated in accordance with the forward operation of the display screen 8a (see FIG. 8).

  The height of the first upright wall 108 and the second upright wall 110, that is, the upper end position, is shown in the drawing so that the player can see the bottom side of the display screen 8a when viewing the display screen 8a of the display device 8. It is set at a position lower than the dotted line. For this reason, the stage back decoration member 120 provided so that it may not exceed the 2nd standing wall 110 does not prevent a player's visual recognition of the display screen 8a. Here, when viewed from the player, the upper end position of the first upright wall 108, the upper end position of the second upright wall 110, and the lower end position of the display screen 8a are provided to match. That is, the height of the second standing wall 110 is lower than that of the first standing wall 108.

  In addition, since a space for arranging the fifth petal decoration device 450 of the flower decoration device 400 is secured behind the stage back movable accessory 130, the distance between the stage back movable accessory 130 and the display device 8 is small. Even if the stage movable object 130 is moved to a certain extent, the player's visual recognition of the display screen 8a is not hindered until the second standing wall 110 is exceeded.

  FIG. 7B shows a modified example in which a stage hook 105e is provided above the stage 105 of the center frame 100. The stage flange 105e is integrally formed with a first upright wall 108 provided behind the stage 105, and is bent forward at a substantially right angle from the upper end of the first upright wall 108 so that the tip is on the cover glass 16 side of the glass frame. It is extended to. A space between the cover glass 16 and the tip of the stage flange 105e is provided to be equal to or smaller than the diameter of the game ball. At this time, the bent portion 108b between the first standing wall 108 and the stage flange portion 105e is visible to the bottom side of the display screen 8a when the player visually recognizes the display screen 8a of the display device 8. It is set at a position lower than the middle dotted line. There are no changes to the rear of the stage unit 105 and the ball guide passage 106.

  In this way, if the stage collar 105e extending from the first upright wall 108 is disposed above the stage 105, the game ball rolling on the stage 105 jumps behind the stage 105. Can be prevented. For this reason, it is possible to prevent damage to the back of the stage decoration member 120, the second standing wall 110, and the back of the stage movable accessory 130 that are disposed behind the stage unit 105 due to the game balls.

  FIG. 8A shows an image when the player views the display screen 8a in a stationary state (normal time). At this time, it appears to the player that the lower side (lower end) position of the display screen 8a matches the upper end position of the second upright wall 110. And the stage back decoration member 120 is visually recognized through the 1st standing wall 108 with the 2nd standing wall 110 in the background. On the display screen 8a, the identification information is variably displayed. When the left and right identification information stops at “7” and the reach state is such that the central identification information varies, the next effect (FIG. 8B) starts.

  FIG. 8B shows an image when the player views the display screen 8a in the state of the action 1 (reach production start). When the reach state is reached, the stage-back movable accessory 130 moves upward as one of the reach effects. As the movable base 131 of the stage back movable accessory 130 moves toward the upper end of the second standing wall 110, the butterfly movable blade 132 of the stage back movable accessory 130 also swings. Then, when the movable base 131 is behind the second standing wall 110, the movable blade 132 appears three-dimensionally in front of the display screen 8a beyond the second standing wall 110. At this time, the player can visually recognize the movable blades 132 of the stage-back movable accessory 130, and can detect that an effect starts from now on.

  FIG. 8C is an image when the player views the display screen 8a from the front in the accessory action 2 state (the end stage of the reach effect). At the center of the screen, the center identification information that has changed fluctuates with “6”. Then, an effect is produced in which the swing of the identification information causes the movable blade 132 of the butterfly of the stage-back movable accessory 130 to promote the change to the next identification information. At this time, the movable base 131 of the stage-back movable accessory 130 also moves above the second standing wall 110 and appears three-dimensionally in front of the display screen 8a, and the movable blade 132 moves greatly in the center of the screen. Note that, on the display screen 8a, effect display is performed in accordance with the movement of the stage-back movable accessory 130, and the identification information is reduced and displayed. For example, the swing of the identification information at the center is displayed larger or smaller depending on the number of operations and speed of the movable blade 132.

  FIG. 8D is an image when the player views the display screen 8a from the front in the accessory end state (reach effect end). After the effect of FIG. 8C, the identification information changes from “6” to “7”, and the three pieces of identification information are aligned with “7” to become a big hit. At this time, the stage-back movable accessory 130 returns to the stored state (stationary state).

  As described above, according to the present invention, the first upright wall 108 having a height that does not hinder the visual recognition of the lower end position of the display screen 8 a of the display device 8 is provided behind the stage unit 105 provided in the center frame 100. . Further, a second standing wall 110 having a height lower than that of the first standing wall 108 is provided between the first standing wall 108 and the display device 8.

  Thereby, the surrounding decoration effect can be enhanced without narrowing the display area and the visible area of the display screen 8a. In the embodiment, the first standing wall 108 is a clear member. However, when the decorative member is not disposed behind the first standing wall 108, the first standing wall 108 may not be a clear member. If it is the above-mentioned arrangement | positioning relationship, the 1st standing wall 108 will not narrow the visually recognizable area | region of the display screen 8a.

  Further, the first standing wall 108 is formed of a clear member, and the stage back decoration member 120 is disposed between the first standing wall 108 and the second standing wall 110.

  Accordingly, the decoration effect can be further enhanced through the first standing wall 108, and a three-dimensional (depth) decoration by the stage back decoration member 120 and the second standing wall 110 can be provided.

  Furthermore, a stage-back movable accessory 130 that is operable in front of the display screen 8 a is provided between the second standing wall 110 and the display device 8.

  Thereby, it is possible to perform a three-dimensional effect such that the stage-back movable accessory 130 pops out in front of the display screen 8a, and the decoration effect can be further enhanced.

  Further, a ball guiding passage 106 for taking in a game ball rolling on the stage portion 105 from the opening 108 a (ball inlet 106 a) of the first standing wall 108 is provided at the center rear of the stage portion 105. Are provided on both sides avoiding the position of the ball guide passage 106.

  Thereby, the ball guide passage 106 which is a configuration for gaming is not easily obstructed by the stage back decoration member 120 which is a configuration for production, and is easily visible.

  Subsequently, referring to FIG. 9 to FIG. 15, a stage right channel portion 107 provided in the game area 1a for changing the rolling direction of the game ball or guiding the game ball in a specific direction, a big prize opening The left projecting portion 22, the big winning opening left channel portion 23, and the big winning port right passage portion 24 will be described.

[Stage right channel]
First, with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the stage right channel part 107 which guides the game ball attached to the center frame 100 and rolling the stage part 105 to the right end to the game area 1a will be described. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the stage right flow path portion 107 attached to the center frame 100. FIG. 10A is a front view and FIG. 10B is a rear view of the stage right channel portion 107.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the stage right flow path portion 107 is attached to the right front surface portion of the stage portion 105 of the center frame 100, and has a function of returning the game ball rolled to the right end wall 105d of the stage portion 105 to the game area 1a. Have Further, the stage right channel portion 107 also has a function as a hitting direction changing member.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the stage right flow path portion 107 includes a protrusion 107b that protrudes forward and attaches to the center frame 100, and a flow path cover portion 107c that extends downward on the front surface of the protrusion 107b. And a first distribution that is provided so as to protrude from the back surface of the flow path cover portion 107c and has a protruding end attached to the center frame 100 to form a flow path on which the game ball can roll on the back surface of the flow path cover portion 107c. The unit 107d and the second distribution unit 107e are configured. Then, a space corresponding to the forward protrusion of the protruding portion 107b is formed between the flow path cover portion 107c of the stage right flow passage portion 107 and the center frame 100, and this space is defined as a spherical inlet 107a.

  With such a configuration, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 10B, the game ball that has flowed in from the ball inlet 107a is guided in the flow-down direction by the projecting portion 107b, and the first sorting portion 107d or the second swinging motion is caused by the downward flow. It flows down the division 107e and is guided to the game area 1a. When the game ball passes through the upper surface on the front left side of the first distribution unit 107d or the second distribution unit 107e, the game ball flows down to the right side of the first start winning opening 10 in the game area 1a. Further, when the game ball flows down the upper surface on the right side of the front of the second allocating portion 107e, the game ball then flows down the big winning opening right channel portion 24 provided below the stage right channel portion 107. Or, it flows down as it is and is collected in the out port 14.

  In this way, the game ball taken into the stage unit 105 from the warp passage 104 of the center frame 100 is guided to the vicinity of the first start winning opening 10 in the game area 1a. Since the lower area of the game area 1a is composed of the variable winning device base unit 20a in which no obstacle nail is implanted, the game ball guided around the first start winning opening 10 is affected by the nail adjustment. It is hard to receive.

  Next, referring to FIG. 11 to FIG. 15, provided on the left and right sides of the first variable winning device 12 and the second variable winning device 13, the rolling direction of the game ball is changed and the game ball is guided to the big winning opening. The winning winning port left protruding portion 22, the winning winning port left flow path portion 23, and the winning winning port right flow path portion 24 will be described.

[Variable winning equipment unit]
FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the variable winning device unit 20. The variable winning device unit 20 is fitted into the game board 1, and its front surface functions as the game area 1a.

  The variable winning device unit 20 includes a first start winning port 10, two general winning ports 11, a first variable winning device 12, and a second variable winning device 13 which are provided in a lower region of the game area 1 a. The variable prize apparatus unit 20 is attached to the variable prize apparatus base unit 20a constituting the game area 1a, the variable prize apparatus back unit 20b attached to the back surface of the variable prize apparatus base unit 20a, and the front surface of the variable prize apparatus base unit 20a. And a cover member 20d including a drive source 12b and 13b provided on the back surface of the variable winning device back unit 20b and a substrate.

  The front surface of the variable winning device base unit 20a is a game ball falling area of the game area 1a. The variable winning device back unit 20b receives the winning ball of the first start winning port 10, the first big winning port of the first variable winning device 12, the second big winning port of the second variable winning device 13, and the winning game balls. The flow path is guided to the back surface of the game board 1 and is composed of a mechanism of an opening / closing door 12a and an opening / closing door 13a. Details of the door 12a and the door 13a will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The big winning opening left flow path portion 23 and the big winning opening right flow passage portion 24 are arranged on the left and right sides of the first variable winning device 12 and the second variable winning device 13 of the variable winning device base unit 20a. It functions as a hitting ball conversion member. Details of these will be described later with reference to FIGS.

[Large winning opening left channel section]
FIG. 12 is a (A) front view and (B) back view of the big winning opening left flow path portion 23. The big winning opening left flow path portion 23 includes a first protrusion 23a that protrudes and is attached to the front of the first game area 1a, and a second protrusion 23b that protrudes and is attached to the lower portion of the first protrusion 23a. And a flow path cover portion 23c that covers the front surfaces of the first protrusion portion 23a and the second protrusion portion 23b.

  The first projecting portion 23 a of the big winning opening left flow path portion 23 is provided on the upper left side of the second variable winning device 13 with an interval at which a game ball can flow down with the second variable winning device 13. A big winning opening left protruding portion 22 protruding from the gaming area 1a is disposed at the upper left of the first protruding portion 23a, and closes the left half of the upper surface of the first protruding portion 23a from above. Then, the upper right side of the first protrusion 23a is inclined downward toward the second variable prize device 13 side, and the game ball passing through the first protrusion 23a is directed toward the second variable prize device 13 as shown in the figure. It flows down, or flows down between the 1st protrusion part 23a and the 2nd fluctuation | variation prize-winning apparatus 13. Here, the top winning opening left protruding portion 22 has an upper surface inclined downward from left to right, and the game ball that has passed through the winning winning opening left protruding portion 22 vigorously moves from the first protruding portion 23a to the second variable winning prize. The possibility of flowing down to the device 13 is high.

  The second projecting portion 23b of the big winning opening left flow path portion 23 is provided on the upper left side of the first variable winning device 12 so that a game ball cannot flow down between the first variable winning device 12 and the first variable winning device 12. The second protrusion 23b is provided so that a game ball can pass between the second protrusion 23b and the first protrusion 23a. And the upper surface of the 2nd protrusion part 23b is a moderate mountain shape, and the upper surface right side is a downward slope on the 1st fluctuation | variation prize-winning apparatus 12 side. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper right side of the second projecting portion 23b always wins the first big prize opening if the first variable winning device 12 is in the open state. Also, the game ball that has flowed down between the first projecting portion 23a and the second variable winning device 13 reaches the right side of the upper surface of the second projecting portion 23b, so that the first variable winning device 12 is always in the open state. Win a big prize. Then, the game ball that has not reached the top of the upper surface of the second protrusion 23b flows down the left side of the big winning opening left channel portion 23 by the downward slope from the right to the left on the left side of the upper surface. In addition, a winning opening projecting portion 21 having a general winning opening 11 is disposed at the upper left of the second projecting portion 23b. The winning opening projection 21 has a slide-like right side surface, and can extend from the winning opening projection 21 to the upper right side of the second protruding portion 23b if there is momentum of the game ball.

  The channel cover portion 23c of the big winning opening left channel portion 23 covers the front surfaces of the first projecting portion 23a and the second projecting portion 23b and extends downward. A plurality of openings are formed in the flow path cover portion 23c so that the player can visually recognize the game balls flowing down the game area 1a behind the flow path cover portion 23c. Therefore, the player can check the flow of the game ball from the opening.

[Big prize opening right channel part]
13A is a front view and FIG. 13B is a rear view of the big winning opening right channel portion 24. The big winning opening right channel portion 24 includes a first projecting portion 24a projecting and attached to the front of the first game area 1a, and a second projecting portion 24b projecting and attached in the same manner below the first projecting portion 24a. Flow path cover portions 24c and 24d that cover the front surfaces of the first protrusion portion 24a and the second protrusion portion 24b are provided.

  The first projecting portion 24 a of the big winning opening right flow path portion 24 is provided on the upper right side of the second variable winning device 13 with an interval at which a game ball can flow down with the second variable winning device 13. The stage right flow path portion 107 described above is disposed immediately above the first protrusion 24a, and the second distribution portion 107e of the stage right flow path portion 107 is located on the upper surface. A general winning opening 11 is provided on the right side of the first projecting portion 24a, and there is a possibility of winning a game ball that has flowed down on the right side of the upper surface of the second allocating portion 107e of the stage right channel portion 107.

  The second projecting portion 24b of the big winning opening right flow path portion 24 is provided on the upper right side of the first variable winning device 12 so that the game ball cannot approach the first variable winning device 12 so as not to flow down. The second protrusion 24b is provided so that a game ball can pass between the second protrusion 24b and the first protrusion 24a. And the upper surface of the 2nd protrusion part 24b is mountain-shaped, and the upper surface left side is a downward inclined surface at the 1st variable winning apparatus 12 side. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper left side of the second projecting portion 24b always wins the first big prize opening if the first variable winning device 12 is in the open state. Also, the game ball that has flowed down between the first projecting portion 24a and the second variable winning device 13 reaches the upper left side of the second projecting portion 24b, so that the first variable winning device 12 is always in the open state. Win a big prize. Then, the game ball that has crossed the upper surface top of the second projecting portion 24b to the right flows down the right side of the big winning opening right channel portion 24 by the downward slope from the left to the right on the upper right side.

  The channel cover portion 24c of the big winning opening right channel portion 24 covers the front surfaces of the first projecting portion 24a and the second projecting portion 24b and extends downward. Moreover, the flow path cover part 24d extends from the right side of the second protrusion 24b. A plurality of openings are formed in the flow path cover portion 24c so that the player can visually recognize the game balls flowing down the game area 1a behind the flow path cover portion 24c. Therefore, the player can check the flow of the game ball from the opening.

[Area around the big prize opening]
Subsequently, FIG. 14 is an enlarged front view of a lower region of the game region 1a, and is a diagram highlighting the protruding portion. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing only the winning opening and the hitting ball changing member in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the game area 1a below the center frame 100, a first start winning port 10, a general winning port 11, a first variable winning device 12, and a second variable winning device 13 are provided. These winning a prize opening and large winning a prize mouth are arranged in the above-mentioned variable prize winning device unit 20. There are no obstacle nails on the front face of the variable winning device unit 20. As described above, in the area around the large winning opening (second game area) around the first variable winning device 12 and the second variable winning device 13, many protrusions are provided, as shown in FIG. It functions as a hitting ball changing member that changes the flow direction of the game ball instead of the obstacle nail.

  Here, the peripheral area (second game area) of the game area 1a is the first big prize port of the first variable winning apparatus 12 and the second fluctuation of the game ball flowing down from the upstream (first game area). This is the gaming area 1 a that leads to the second major winning opening or the out opening 14 of the winning device 13. Specifically, the game area 1a is a lower game area 1a with the upper end line of the first variable winning device 12 (the lower end line of the winning device having the first start winning port 10) as a boundary. Although the obstacle nail 6 is planted in the upper game area 1a (first game area), no obstacle nail is implanted in the lower peripheral area around the big winning opening (second game area). In the area around the winning prize opening, a protruding member (winning opening protruding part 21, winning prize left protruding part 22, first protruding part 23a, 24a, second protruding part 23b, 24b) is provided instead of the obstacle nail, The downward direction of the game ball is changed by these projecting members, and the game ball is guided to the first big winning port of the first variable winning device 12, the second big winning port of the second variable winning device 13, or the out port 14.

  As described above, in the present invention, a projecting member is provided to project in the peripheral area around the big winning opening below the game area 1a instead of planting the obstacle nail 6 as the batting direction changing member. As a result, the number of nails to be planted in the game area 1a is reduced, so that a cost reduction effect is obtained. In addition, since there are no obstacle nails in the area around the big winning opening, it is not necessary to adjust the nail around the variable winning device. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball cutting during the big hit by the game store, and it is possible to provide the player with the game with the legitimate specifications of the gaming machine. In addition, it is easy to manage game data.

  Furthermore, the variable winning device base unit 20a is disposed between the lower end of the center frame 100 provided at the approximate center of the game area 1a and the out port 14 provided at the lower end of the game area 1a. The side of the first variable winning device 12 has a large winning opening left channel portion 23 having a second projecting portion 23b, 24b whose upper surface is a downward inclined surface on the first variable winning device 12 side, The right mouth channel portion 24 is disposed, and the distance between the descending inclined surface of the second projecting portions 23b and 24b and the first variable winning device 12 is shorter than the diameter of the game ball.

  As a result, when the first variable prize winning device 12 opens the attacker door 12a, the game ball that has reached the descending inclined surface of the second projecting portions 23b, 24b always wins the first big prize opening. As a result, the width of the first big prize opening can be substantially expanded.

  Further, a second variable winning device 13 is provided between the lower end of the center frame 100 and the first variable winning device 12, and the opening / closing door 13 a of the second variable winning device 13 is the same as that of the first variable winning device 12. The width is narrower than the opening / closing door 12a. The side of the second variable winning device 13 has a first winning port left channel portion 23 having a first projecting portion 23a, 24a whose upper surface is a downward inclined surface on the second variable winning device 13 side, a large winning port. A right channel portion 24 is disposed. At this time, the distance between the downward sloping surfaces of the first protrusions 23a and 24a and the first variable winning device 12 is longer than the diameter of the game ball.

  As a result, the game balls that have flowed down the descending inclined surfaces of the first protrusions 23a and 24a win the second variable winning device 13 if there is momentum, and even if the second variable winning device 13 cannot win, the first variable winning device. There is a possibility of winning 12th. By providing the protrusions in this way, the first variable winning device 12 and the second variable winning device 13 can make a difference in the winning probability of the game ball, and finally, depending on which variable winning device is opened. Since the profits that the player can obtain are different, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, a first start winning opening 10 is provided between the lower end of the center frame 100 and the second variable winning apparatus 13. Therefore, between the lower end of the center frame 100 of the game area 1a and the out port 14, the first start winning port 10, the second variable winning device 13, and the first variable winning device 12 are arranged side by side from the top. Yes.

  This makes it easy for the player to aim at a collective winning area, so that the aim is easy to determine, and the winning area is also organized on the game store side, so that the nail adjustment for adjusting the hitting direction becomes easy.

  In addition, a stage portion 105 is provided on the lower side of the center frame 100 where a game ball that has flowed down the game area 1a can roll, and the flow direction is changed to one of the guiding patterns that lead from the stage portion 105 to the game area 1a. A stage right channel portion 107 having a protruding portion 107b is used. Then, the game balls dropped from the ball inlet 107a of the stage right flow path portion 107 are guided to flow down in a predetermined direction by the protruding portion 107b, and are further fixedly provided with the first sorting portion 107d and the second sorting portion. The flow direction is sorted by 107e. Then, the game ball released from the stage right flow path portion 107 passes through the area where several (less than 10) obstacle nails 6 are planted, and then the game area is composed of the variable winning device base unit 20a having no obstacle nails. Flow down to 1a. The same applies to game balls released from the stage unit 105 in other guide patterns.

  This facilitates nail adjustment for the game ball rolling on the stage unit 105 for the game store. In addition, it is possible to prevent the ball scraping during the big hit by the game store, and it is possible to provide the player with a game with a legitimate specification inherent in the gaming machine.

[Flower decoration equipment]
Then, with reference to FIGS. 16-31, the flower decoration apparatus 400 which is a back surface structural member of the game board 1 is demonstrated. First, the operation effects of the flower decoration device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18, the structure of the flower decoration device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 29, and the motor control of the flower decoration device 400 will be described with reference to FIG. Will be described. Further, another example of the operation effect of the flower decoration device 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Operation effect of flower decoration equipment]
16 and 17 are diagrams illustrating a flow of a series of operations in which the flower decoration device 400 appears from the stationary state (accommodated state) to the front of the display screen 8a of the display device 8 and produces an effect. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the operation timing of the flower decoration device 400 during the variable display game on the display screen 8a.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram showing an arrangement when the flower decoration device 400 is in a stationary state (accommodating state). The flower decoration device 400 displays the flower core decoration device 460, the first petal decoration device 410, the second petal decoration device 420, the third petal decoration device 430, the fourth petal decoration device 440, and the fifth petal decoration device 450 on the display screen 8a. It is provided as a decoration device that operates in front of the camera. These decoration devices are attached to the back surface of the game board 1 and arranged on the front surface of an attachment base (not shown) having an opening at a position corresponding to the display screen 8a of the display device 8 together with various components necessary for operation control. It is installed. The flower decoration device 400 is housed on the back surface of the game board 1 so as to surround the display screen 8a before operation (dotted line in the figure) and cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  The flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are disposed at the upper center of the upper side of the display screen 8a. The flower core decoration device 460 is controlled to move up and down by a flower core vertical movement motor 401 disposed on the left side, and is unlocked and set to prevent falling by a flower core stopper device 406 disposed on the right side. Done. Here, the second petal decoration device 420 works in conjunction with the flower core decoration device 460. The second petal decoration device 420 is located behind the flower core decoration device 460.

  The first petal decoration device 410, the third petal decoration device 430, the fourth petal decoration device 440, and the fifth petal decoration device 450 are on the diagonal line of the display screen 8a, and are an upper left corner, an upper right corner, a lower right corner, and a lower left corner, respectively. Arranged outside the corner. The first petal decoration device 410 and the fifth petal decoration device 450 are interlocked. In addition, the third petal decoration device 430 and the fourth petal decoration device 440 are linked.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram illustrating the up and down swing state of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 of the flower decoration device 400.

  First, the lock of the flower core stopper device 406 provided in the flower core stopper device 406 is released, and the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are in a state where they can move up and down.

  The flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are integrally moved to the front position of the upper side of the display screen 8 a by the rotational drive of the flower core vertical movement motor 401, and then the reverse of the flower core vertical movement motor 401. Return to the initial position by rotational drive. Here, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 repeatedly move up and down (oscillate) between the initial position shown in FIG. 16A and the position shown in FIG. The mounting base is provided with an initial position detection sensor 404 for detecting that the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are in the initial positions. When the initial position detection sensor 404 detects that the flower core vertical movement motor 401 is in the initial position, it moves the core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 downward, and is detected not to be in the initial position. If it does, repeat the upward movement.

  At this time, the player can confirm that a part of the flower core decoration device 460 of the flower decoration device 400 is visible and hidden from the upper side of the display screen 8a, so that the player is expected to start production by the flower decoration device 400. Can be made.

  Next, an operation pattern in which the entire flower decoration device 400 appears in front of the display screen 8a will be described.

  FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating an operation state of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 of the flower decoration device 400. Here, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are in a stationary state (in an initial position) shown in FIG.

  The flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are unlocked toward the effect position in front of the display screen 8a after the lock of the flower core stopper device 406 is released at the initial position. At this time, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 integrally fall, but the flower core decoration device 460 is provided so as to be movable further downward with respect to the second petal decoration device 420. Yes. The flower decoration device 460 moves to the center of the display screen 8a, the second petal decoration device 420 moves to a position above the flower decoration device 460, and the player can see both.

  As described above, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 appear from the upper side of the display screen 8a, so that the player can be further urged to expect the production by the flower decoration device 400. .

  FIG. 17B illustrates the flower core decoration device 460, the first petal decoration device 410, the second petal decoration device 420, the third petal decoration device 430, the fourth petal decoration device 440, and the fifth petal decoration. It is a figure which shows the gathering state in the front of the display screen 8a of the apparatus 450. FIG.

  After the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 move to the front of the display screen 8a, the first petal decoration device 410, the third petal decoration device 430, the fourth petal decoration device 440, and the fifth petal decoration device 450. Move on the diagonal line of the display screen 8a and gather at the center of the screen. As described above, the first petal decoration device 410 and the fifth petal decoration device 450 arranged on the left side of the display screen 8a are driven by a motor or the like so as to be linked. Similarly, the third petal decoration device 430 and the fourth petal decoration device 440 arranged on the right side of the display screen 8a are driven by a motor or the like so as to be linked.

  FIG. 17C is a diagram illustrating the effect state of the flower decoration device 400.

  The flower core decoration device 460, the first petal decoration device 410, the second petal decoration device 420, the third petal decoration device 430, the fourth petal decoration device 440, and the fifth petal decoration device 450 are gathered together. After the formation of one flower having five petals, the flower core rotating decoration member 462 (see FIG. 19) attached to the front surface of the center of the flower core decoration device 460 and visible to the player emits light. A rotating effect is performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, an example of the operation effect of the flower decoration device 400 will be described along the flow of the variable display game.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when the variable display game executed on the display screen 8a reaches the reach state, an operation effect by the flower decoration device 400 is started. At this time, on the display screen 8a, the left and right identification information stops at “7”, and the central identification information changes.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18B, first, the flower decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are operated, and the flower decoration device 460 is positioned in front of the center of the display screen 8a. By doing so (by entering the state of FIG. 17A described above), the center identification information that is changing on the display screen 8a is covered by the flower core decoration device 460.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18C, other decoration devices of the flower decoration device 400 (first petal decoration device 410, third petal decoration device 430, fourth petal decoration device 440, and fifth petal decoration device 450). Also, it operates in front of the display screen 8a to form one flower, and the flower core decoration device 460 located at the center rotates. At this time, since the flower decoration device 400 covers most of the center of the display screen 8a, the identification information displayed at the center of the screen is reduced and displayed at the corner of the screen. On the display screen 8a, effect display may be performed in accordance with the operation of the flower decoration device 400. As described above, the second standing wall 110 does not cover the display area of the display screen 8a, but the flower decoration device 400 located behind the second standing wall 110 also covers the display area. It is provided so as not to hide.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 18D, the flower decoration device 400 returns to the initial position immediately before the change of the change display game is finished. On the display screen 8a, the result of the variable display game is displayed at the center of the screen. Here, the identification information that was fluctuating before the performance by the flower decoration device 400 stops at “7”, and the three pieces of identification information are aligned at “7”, and the result of the variable display game is a big hit.

[Operation and structure of flower core decoration device and second petal decoration device]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 19 to 29, details of the operations of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 in the operation effect of the flower decoration device 400 will be described together with these structures.

  19 to 22 are initial state diagrams of the flower core decoration device 460, the second petal decoration device 420, and the constituent members 401 to 406 necessary for these operations, FIG. 19 is a front view, and FIG. 21 is a rear perspective view, and FIG. 22 is a side view. Note that FIG. 22 does not show the flower core vertical movement motor 401 and the flower core stopper device 406.

  As described above, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are housed on the back surface of the game board 1 and above the display screen 8a in the initial position. The above-described mounting base (not shown) includes various components necessary for these operations, a flower core vertical movement motor 401, a flower core first guide roller 402, a flower core second guide roller 403, and an initial stage. A position detection sensor 404, a second petal guide rod 405, a flower core stopper device 406, and a second petal impact absorbing member 407 are fixed.

  The flower core vertical movement motor 401 includes a string winding member 401a around which the vertical movement string L is wound, and the vertical movement string L is drawn out and wound by a built-in motor. The tip of the vertical movement string L is attached above the flower core connection member 465 located on the backmost surface of the flower core decoration device 460, and by extending or winding the vertical movement string from the flower core vertical movement motor 401, The flower core decoration device 460 moves up and down.

  The flower core first guide roller 402 and the flower core second guide roller 403 are provided between the flower core vertical movement motor 401 and the flower core decoration device 460 and smoothly guide the vertical movement string L.

  The initial position detection sensor 404 is substantially U-shaped, and is disposed on the upper left portion of the second petal base member 421 of the second petal decoration device 420 at the initial position. At the upper left upper end of the second petal base member 421, there is provided a light shielding portion 421a that is located in the concave portion of the initial position detection sensor 404 and shields the emitted light of the initial position detection sensor 404 when in the initial position. The initial position detection sensor 404 can detect that the second petal decoration device 420 is in the initial position by detecting the light blocking state.

  The second petal guide rod 405 guides the path so that the second petal decoration device 420 can move up and down smoothly without shaking from side to side, and the first guide rod 405a on the right side of the second petal base member 421 and the second petal guide rod 405 on the left side. Two guide rods 405b are slidably provided. The upper ends of the first guide bar 405a and the second guide bar 405b are fixed to the mounting base.

  The flower core stopper device 406 includes a locking portion 406a that locks the flower core connecting member 465 of the flower core decoration device 460, and a solenoid 406b that moves the locking portion 406a to the left and right. When the solenoid 406b is energized, the locking portion 406a moves to the right, and the lock that prevents the flower core decoration device 460 from falling is released. The flower core stopper device 406 is attached to the cover member 406c that covers from the front, and the cover member 406c is attached to the attachment base.

  The second petal impact absorbing member 407 contacts when the second petal decoration device 420 moves along the second petal guide rod 405 and absorbs the drop impact.

  In this way, the locking (locking) between the locking portion 406a of the flower core stopper device 406 and the flower core decoration device 460 is released, and the flower core vertical movement motor 401 is rotated so that the string winding member 401a rotates clockwise. When driven, the up-and-down moving string L is drawn out, so that the flower core decoration device 460 to which the up-and-down moving string L is attached moves downward.

  At this time, the second petal decoration device 420 moves in conjunction with the flower core decoration device 460 because the second petal base member 421 is locked to the flower core decoration device 460. In the initial position, the second petal decoration device 420 is provided behind the flower core base member 461 and the flower core rotation decoration member 462 of the flower core decoration device 460, but the flower core decoration device 460 is provided with the second petal decoration. It is attached to the device 420 so as to be slidable downward, and slides when the flower core stopper device 406 is unlocked. Since the flower core decoration device 462 is positioned below the second petal decoration member 422 of the second petal decoration device 420 at the production position, the second petal decoration device 420 is visible to the player. .

  Here, the second petal decoration device 420 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a (A) front perspective view and (B) back perspective view of the second petal decoration device 420.

  The second petal decoration device 420 includes a second petal base member 421, a second petal decoration member 422, and a second petal covered member 423.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 to 23, the initial position detection sensor 404 is fired at the upper left end of the second petal base member 421 of the second petal decoration device 420 at the initial position in the recess of the initial position detection sensor 404. A light shielding portion 421a that shields light is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, a second petal decoration member 422 that is visually recognized by the player is provided on the front surface of the second petal base member 421 of the second petal decoration device 420.

  As shown in FIG. 23, a first guide rod upper engagement portion 421b and a first guide rod lower engagement portion 421c are provided in the vertical direction above the right side of the back surface of the second petal base member 421. A coaxial through hole is formed in the first guide rod upper engaging portion 421b and the first guide rod lower engaging portion 421c, and the first guide rod 405a is inserted into the through hole. Similarly, a second guide rod upper engagement portion 421d and a second guide rod lower engagement portion 421e are provided in the vertical direction above the left side of the back surface of the second petal base member 421. A coaxial through hole is formed in the second guide rod upper engagement portion 421d and the second guide rod lower engagement portion 421e, and the above-described second guide rod 405b is inserted into the through hole.

  The first guide rod lower engaging portion 421c is integrally provided with an abutting portion 421f that abuts on the second petal impact absorbing member 407 when dropped to the effect position.

  In addition, a U-shaped second petal-sliding member 423 having a U-shape opening rearward is provided on the back surface of the second petal base member 421 at a position corresponding to the arrangement of the second petal decoration member 422. A flower core slide member 463 of the flower core decoration device 460 is slidably attached to the second petal cover slide member 423.

  The second petal covered member 423 is attached so as to be fitted in a recess on the back surface of the second petal base member 421, and a part of the upper surface of the second petal covered member 423 is the second petal base member 421. Is covered. Then, the second petal base member 421 is engaged with the second petal locked member 460 that is locked to the flower core sliding member 463 at the initial position on the surface that covers the upper surface of the second petal covered member 423. A portion 421g is provided.

  Next, the flower core decoration device 460 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 24A is a front perspective view of the flower core decoration device 460, and FIG. 24B is an exploded front perspective view thereof. FIG. 25 is a rear perspective view of the flower core decoration device 460 and includes various components 401 to 403 that operate the flower core decoration device 460. FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 in the initial position. FIG. 27 is a longitudinal sectional view of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 in the initial position.

  The flower core decoration device 460 includes a flower core base member 461, a flower core rotation decoration member 462, a flower core slide member 463, a flower core interlocking member 464, and a flower core coupling member 465.

  The flower core base member 461 is provided with a flower core rotating decoration member 462 that is visually recognized by the player. As shown in FIG. 24B, the flower core base member 461 includes a flower core rotation motor 461a that rotates the flower core rotation decoration member 462, and a flower core decoration board 461b that emits the flower core rotation decoration member 462. A flower core rotation shaft 461c for transmitting the rotation of the flower core rotation motor 461a to the flower core rotation decoration member 462.

  The flower core rotation decoration member 462 is attached to the tip of the flower core rotation shaft 461c of the flower core base member 461, and rotates along with the rotation of the flower core rotation shaft 461c. The flower-core rotating decoration member 462 is provided inside the flower-core lens member 462a that guides light emitted from the rear flower-core decorative board 461b and the flower core lens member 462a. A core diffusing member 462b.

  The flower core slide member 463 has a U-shape opening forward, and is attached to the inner side of the second petal covered member 423 of the second petal decoration device 420 so that the side surfaces can slide (slide). Since the second petal decoration device 420 is positioned in front of the flower core slide member 463, a depth that allows the second petal decoration device 420 to be accommodated in the front-rear direction between the flower core slide member 463 and the flower core base member 461 is provided. It is secured. A flower core interlocking member 464 is provided as a connecting member between the two.

  The top end of the flower core slide member 463 functions as a flower core locking portion 463a that locks the second petal locked portion 421g of the second petal base member 421. In the second petal decoration device 420, the downward movement due to its own weight is suppressed by the flower core locking portion 463a. Therefore, the second petal decoration device 420 is interlocked with the movement of the flower core slide member 463.

  The flower core interlocking member 464 has an L-shaped cross section, and one surface is attached to the back surface of the flower core slide member 463. The other surface is provided below the second petal decoration device 420, and as shown in FIG. 27, the tip thereof is inserted from the lower end of the flower core base member 461 and attached. In addition, a flower core connecting member 465 to which the up and down moving string L is attached is attached to the flower core interlocking member 464. Thereby, the flower core rotation decoration member 462 and the flower core base member 461 can be interlocked with the vertical movement of the flower core slide member 463 and the vertical movement of the flower core vertical movement motor 401.

  Here, on the surface of the flower core interlocking member 464 positioned below the second petal decoration device 420, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 27, a wiring escape hole 464a is provided to open on the upper surface. As described above, the flower core base member 461 includes components that require energization, such as the flower core rotation motor 461a and the flower core decoration board 461b. For this reason, sheet-like wiring (flat cable) W is drawn from above the back surface of the flower core base member 461. The other end of the wiring W is drawn from the back surface of the second petal decoration device 420 to the inside. As shown in the figure, the wiring W is exposed to the outside from the upper surface of the back surface of the flower core base member 461 to the back surface of the second petal slide member 423 through the lower portion of the second petal decoration device 420. Since the wiring W is bent in a U shape below the second petal decoration device 420, the wiring escape hole 464 a is formed on the upper surface of the flower core interlocking member 464, so that the wiring W is inserted into the wiring escape hole 464 a. A bent part enters. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the wiring W from being bent.

  The flower core connecting member 465 is attached to the surface of the flower core interlocking member 464 opposite to the side on which the flower core slide member 463 is attached with the flower core interlocking member 464 interposed therebetween. Above the flower core connecting member 465, a vertical movement string L that is fed out or wound up from the flower core vertical movement motor 401 is attached. The flower core first guide roller 402 and the flower core are disposed between the string winding member 401a of the flower core vertical movement motor 401 that feeds the vertical movement string L and the flower core connecting member 465 to which the tip of the vertical movement string L is attached. A second guide roller 403 is disposed.

  The flower core first guide roller 402 changes the vertical movement string L from the flower core vertical movement motor 401 in a V shape upward from the left. The flower core second guide roller 403 causes the flower core first guide roller 402 to change the upward / downwardly moving string L to a downward U shape so that the vertically movable string L is located at the attachment position of the flower core connecting member 465. Provided to pass directly above. By providing the flower core first guide roller 402 and the flower core second guide roller 403 as the direction changing members in this way, the arrangement of the flower core vertical movement motor 401 is determined without being caught by the arrangement of the flower core coupling member 465. be able to.

  Then, the flower core first guide roller 402 and the flower core second guide roller 403 include first guide rollers 402a to 402c and second guide rollers 403a to 403c, respectively, as shown in FIG. The first guide rollers 402a to 402c are provided side by side on the left and right, and the vertical movement string L is alternately hung in the order of lower, upper, and lower. Similarly, the second guide rollers 403a to 403c are provided side by side on the left and right, and the vertical movement string L is alternately hung in the order of top, bottom and top. In this way, the vertical movement string L is entangled and locked to the flower core first guide roller 402 and the flower core second guide roller 403 in an S shape (wave shape), so that the vertical movement string L is disengaged from the guide roller. Can be prevented.

  Further, on the upper right side of the flower core connecting member 465, a flower core locked portion 465a that is locked to the locking portion 406a of the flower core stopper device 406 shown in FIGS.

  When the locking (locking) between the flower core locking portion 465a of the flower core connecting member 465 and the locking portion 406a of the flower core stopper device 406 is released, the flower core decoration device 460 and the flower core slide member 463 are engaged. The second petal decoration device 420 to be stopped tends to fall freely downward due to its own weight. Therefore, the rotational speed of the string winding member 401a of the flower core vertical movement motor 401 is set so that the falling speed of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 is the same as or slightly slower than the free fall. Here, the vertically moving string L fed from the flower core vertical movement motor 401 is decelerated by frictional resistance when passing through the flower core first guide roller 402 and the flower core second guide roller 403. Therefore, the flower core vertical movement motor 401 itself feeds the vertical movement string L from the string winding member 401a at a speed faster than the above-mentioned free fall speed. By setting the rotation speed of the flower core vertical movement motor 401 in this way, the free fall of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 can be carried out vigorously without applying an extra load to the flower core vertical movement motor 401. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a problem that the up-and-down moving string L is bent and detached from the guide roller.

  In addition, since the mounting base is disposed behind the flower core connecting member 465, R is provided at the corner of the back side as shown in FIG. Thereby, even if the flower core connecting member 465 slides on the mounting base, high wear resistance is maintained.

  Finally, with reference to FIG. 28, the effect state of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 will be described. 28A is a side view and FIG. 28B is a front perspective view in the effect state of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As described above, the fall prevention of the flower core decoration device 460 is released by the flower core stopper device 406, and the vertical movement string L is fed out from the flower core vertical movement motor 401, so that the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration. The device 420 moves downward. Then, as shown in FIG. 28B, in the production state, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 display the flower core rotation decoration member 462 and the second petal decoration member 422 arranged in the vertical direction, respectively. Appears in front of the screen 8a and becomes visible to the player.

  The second petal decoration device 420 is restrained from falling by being locked to the flower core slide member 463 of the flower core decoration device 460 at the initial position (FIGS. 21 and 27). Thereafter, the flower core decoration device 460 is lowered along the first guide rod 405a and the second guide rod 405b with the fall of the flower core decoration device 460. Since the contact portion 421f is in surface contact with the second petal impact absorbing member 407, further falling is suppressed.

  In the initial position (FIG. 21), the flower core decoration device 460 has the flower core stopper device 406 in a state where the flower core slide member 463 is fitted to the second petal covered member 423 of the second petal decoration device 420. The flower core connecting member 465 is locked. Thereafter, the unlocking of the flower core stopper device 406 and the driving of the flower core vertical movement motor 401 cause the flower core decoration device 460 to fall by the length of the vertical movement string L that has been drawn. That is, the effect position of the flower core decoration device 460 is determined by the amount of the vertical movement string L of the flower core vertical movement motor 401 that is fed. Since the amount of feeding corresponds to the amount of change in the vertical direction from the initial position of the flower core decoration device 460 to the effect position, if the time from the start to the stop of the flower core vertical movement motor 401 and the feeding speed are set in advance, the predetermined amount can be obtained. The flower core decoration device 460 can be operated at the production position.

  After the effects of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are finished, the vertical movement string L that is drawn out by the reverse rotation drive of the flower core vertical movement motor 401 is wound up. The flower core decoration device 460 is lifted by the vertical movement string L. Since the second petal decoration device 420 is in a state where the second petal base member 421 is locked to the flower core slide member 463 when the flower core slide member 463 slides up the second petal covered slide member 423 to the upper surface. It is lifted up to the initial position by the up-and-down moving string L together with the flower core decoration device 460 and returned.

  In addition, the wiring W is pulled out from the high position of the flower core base member 461 as shown in FIG. 27 and provided below the second petal decoration device 420. For this reason, it changes from the initial state shown in FIG. 27 to the effect state shown in FIG. 28, and the arrangement of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 is changed from the arrangement in which the vertical position is not substantially changed to the arrangement in the vertical direction. However, there is no shortage of wiring length.

  Thus, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are not only the flower core decoration device 460 to which power is directly transmitted by the driving of the flower core vertical movement motor 401, but also the second petal decoration device 420. It is configured to be linked. Since two different decoration devices can be moved by one drive source, the device can be realized at low cost without being complicated.

  The operations of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are controlled by a command from the effect control device 550. When the flower core decoration device 460 is to be operated by the flower core vertical movement motor 401, the feeding amount of the vertical movement string L is adjusted, so that the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 fall freely and collide. The dropping operation can be stopped before receiving an impact such as. Below, the control content of the production | presentation control apparatus 550 is demonstrated.

[Direction processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, operation control of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 will be described. The control of the flower decoration device 400 is executed by the effect control device 550. The effect control device 550 operates the flower decoration device 400 according to the execution of the notice effect or the gaming state. Here, the notice effect refers to the result of the game, the progress of the game, the current game state, etc. before or during the start of the game (variable display game), such as by voice, image, light emission, operation by a movable accessory, etc. It suggests. The effect control device 550 analyzes the command transmitted from the game control device 500 and executes the operation control of the flower decoration device 400 according to the determined effect content.

[Swing effect processing]
FIG. 29A is a flowchart showing the procedure of the swing effect process for performing the swing effect shown in FIG.

  The effect control device 550 first determines whether or not the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are in the initial position based on a signal from the initial position detection sensor 404 (S1). If the signal of the initial position detection sensor 404 is ON (the result of S1 is “Y”), the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are in the initial position, and the process proceeds to the next process. If the signal of the initial position detection sensor 404 is not on (the result of S1 is “N”), the swing effect process is terminated.

  Next, the effect control device 550 energizes the solenoid 406b of the flower core stopper device 406 to release the restriction of the fall prevention lock of the flower core decoration device 460 by the locking portion 406a (S2). As a result, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 try to fall by their own weight, but at this stage, the initial position is maintained by the up-and-down moving string L attached to the flower core decoration device 460.

  Then, the effect control device 550 causes the flower core vertical movement motor 401 to repeat normal rotation and reverse rotation within a predetermined range (S3).

  Specifically, first, the production control device 550 drives the flower core vertical movement motor 401 to rotate the string winding member 401a in the clockwise direction. Thereby, since the up-and-down moving string L is drawn out, the flower core decoration device 460 moves downward by the amount of the drawn up and down moving string L. Here, the up-and-down moving string L is drawn out until the center of the flower core decoration device 460 is positioned at the upper side position of the display screen 8a shown in FIG. The second petal decoration device 420 operates integrally with the flower core decoration device 460.

  Thereafter, the effect control device 550 rotates the string winding member 401a counterclockwise. Thereby, since the up-and-down moving string L is wound around the string winding member 401a, the flower core decoration device 460 moves upward by the amount of the wound up and down moving string L. Then, the string winding member 401a is rotated counterclockwise until the flower core decoration device 460 returns to the initial position.

  The production control device 550 repeats the feeding of the up-and-down moving string L by the forward rotation driving and the winding of the up-and-down moving string L by the reverse rotation driving in the range between the initial position and the position shown in FIG. The flower core vertical movement motor 401 is driven, and the swing effect process is terminated.

  Note that the timing for switching the flower core vertical movement motor 401 from forward rotation to reverse rotation is determined by performing detection by the initial position detection sensor 404 at a predetermined interval and reverse rotation when not at the initial position, and when at the initial position. May be forward rotation. The timing for switching from forward rotation to reverse rotation is the timing when the drive time for forward rotation has passed a predetermined time, and the timing for switching from reverse rotation to forward rotation again is that the initial position detection sensor 404 has returned to the initial position. You may carry out at the detected timing.

[One-shot drop effect processing]
FIG. 29B is a flowchart showing the procedure of the one-drop effect process for performing the drop effect shown in FIG.

  The effect control device 550 first determines whether or not the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are in the initial position based on a signal from the initial position detection sensor 404 (S11). If the signal of the initial position detection sensor 404 is ON (the result of S11 is “Y”), the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are in the initial position, and the process proceeds to the next process. If the signal of the initial position detection sensor 404 is not on (the result of S11 is “N”), the one-drop effect process is terminated.

  Next, the effect control device 550 energizes the solenoid 406b of the flower core stopper device 406 to release the restriction of the fall prevention lock of the flower core decoration device 460 by the locking portion 406a (S2). As a result, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 try to fall by their own weight, but at this stage, the initial position is maintained by the up-and-down moving string L attached to the flower core decoration device 460.

  Then, the effect control device 550 rotates the flower core up-and-down motor 401 forward at a predetermined speed (S3), and ends the one-drop effect process.

  Specifically, the production control device 550 drives the flower core vertical movement motor 401 to rotate the string winding member 401a in the clockwise direction. Thereby, since the up-and-down moving string L is drawn out, the flower core decoration device 460 moves downward by the amount of the drawn up and down moving string L. Here, the up-and-down moving string L is drawn out until the center of the flower core decoration device 460 is located at the center of the display screen 8a shown in FIG.

  At this time, the rotational speed of the flower core vertical movement motor 401 is higher than the downward movement speed due to the weight of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420, and the vertical movement string L moves from the string winding member 401 a. Set to be fed out.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent a tensile load caused by the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 from being generated in the flower core vertical movement motor 401. Therefore, the load applied to the flower core vertical movement motor 401 can be reduced. The same effect can be obtained with respect to the flower core first guide roller 402 and the flower core second guide roller 403 that guide the vertical movement string L from the flower core vertical movement motor 401.

  As described above, in the one-drop production effect process, as shown in FIG. 17A, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420, which were superposed at the initial position, release the lock of the flower core stopper device 406. Then, the second petal decoration device 420 and the flower core decoration device 460 are arranged in order in the up and down direction at a stretch and the player can visually recognize not only the flower core rotation decoration member 462 but also the second petal decoration member 422. The decoration area that enters the field of view expands at once.

  As a result, the overlapped flower core decoration device 460 and second petal decoration device 420 can show an expansion in the decoration (effect) area in the vertical direction in the process of movement. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Another pattern for the operation of the flower decoration device]
In FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 described above, regarding the operation effects of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 of the flower decoration device 400, the pattern in which the lock of the flower core stopper device 406 is released at the initial position and falls at once. explained. Here, with reference to FIG.30 and FIG.31, another pattern of an operation effect is demonstrated.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing another pattern of operation effects of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 of the flower decoration device 400. Here, the flower core stopper device 406 is attached to the second petal decoration device 420 and performs lock setting and release of the sliding operation of the flower core decoration device 460 with respect to the second petal decoration device 420. In addition, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are in a stationary state shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are integrated from the initial position shown in FIG. 16A to the effect position of the second petal decoration device 420. Move down. Therefore, at this stage, the lock of the flower core stopper device 406 is not yet released.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (B), the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are arranged in the state shown in FIG. 30 (A), that is, after reaching the effect position of the second petal decoration device 420, The lock of the lead stopper device 406 is released, and the flower core decoration device 460 falls to the front center of the display screen 8a (the effect position of the flower core decoration device 460).

  The subsequent operation of the flower decoration device 400 is the same as that described with reference to FIGS. 17 (B) and 17 (C).

[Two-stage drop effect processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the two-stage drop effect process for performing the drop effect shown in FIG.

  The effect control device 550 first determines whether or not the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are in the initial position based on a signal from the initial position detection sensor 404 (S21). If the signal of the initial position detection sensor 404 is ON (the result of S21 is “Y”), the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 are in the initial position, and the process proceeds to the next process. If the signal of the initial position detection sensor 404 is not on (the result of S21 is “N”), the one-drop effect process is terminated.

  Next, the production control device 550 rotates the flower core vertical movement motor 401 in a normal direction at a predetermined speed (S22). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (S23).

  Specifically, the production control device 550 drives the flower core vertical movement motor 401 to rotate the string winding member 401a in the clockwise direction. Thereby, since the up-and-down moving string L is drawn out, the flower core decoration device 460 moves downward by the amount of the drawn up and down moving string L. Here, the effect control device 550 feeds the up-and-down moving string L to the effect position of the second petal decoration device 420 shown in FIG. 30A for a predetermined time.

  At this time, the rotational speed of the flower core vertical movement motor 401 is higher than the speed caused by the downward movement of the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 due to its own weight. It is set to be paid out from.

  If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (the result of S23 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 energizes the solenoid 406b of the flower core stopper device 406 to decorate the flower core by the locking portion 406a. The restriction of the fall prevention lock of the device 460 is released (S24).

  Accordingly, the flower core slide member 463 of the flower core decoration device 460 attempts to slide and move the second petal covered member 423 of the second petal decoration device 420 downward. At this stage, the flower core decoration device 460 The effect position of the second petal decoration device 420 (that is, the front of the second petal decoration device 420) is maintained by the up and down movement string L attached to the head.

  Next, the production control device 550 rotates the flower core vertical movement motor 401 in a normal direction at a predetermined speed (S25). As a result, the vertically moving string L is drawn out, so that the flower core slide member 463 of the flower core decoration device 460 can slide down the second petal covered member 423 of the second petal decoration device 420, and the flower core decoration device 460 is located below the second petal decoration device 420 and in front of the center of the display screen 8a. Thereafter, the effect control device 550 ends the two-stage drop effect process.

  Thus, in the two-stage drop effect process of another pattern, the flower core stopper device 406 is unlocked when the second petal decoration device 420 falls to its own effect position.

  As a result, the flower core decoration device 460 and the second petal decoration device 420 first fall together as the first stage to the production position of the second petal decoration device 420, and then, as the second stage, the flower core decoration device 460. Since only the player can drop to his own production position and can perform two-stage operation production, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[First variable winning device and second variable winning device]
Next, the first variable winning device 12 and the second variable winning device 13 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 32 to FIG. 34, front configurations of the first variable winning device 12 and the second variable winning device 13 will be described. FIG. 32 is a front view when the open / close door 12a of the first variable prize apparatus 12 and the open / close door 13a of the second variable prize apparatus 13 of the variable prize apparatus unit 20 are in the open state. FIG. 33 is a front perspective view of the state where the opening / closing door 12a of the first variable winning device 12 and the opening / closing door 13a of the second variable winning device 13 of the variable winning device back unit 20b are removed. FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the operating state of the open / close door 12a of the first variable prize winning device 12.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the first variable winning device 12 provided below the variable winning device unit 20 has an upper left of the first big winning opening provided in the front of the variable winning device back unit 20b. A first big prize opening stopper member 12d is provided at the corner.

  In addition, as described above with reference to FIG. 14, when the first big prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 12 is in the open state, the big prize opening left flow path portion 23 and the right prize prize right flow provided on the left and right sides. The game balls that have reached the descending slopes of the first protrusions 23a, 24a of the road portion 24 will always win the first grand prize opening, and the width of the first big prize opening (the player is aiming The determined area) is wider than the opening width (actual winning area) of the variable winning device back unit 20b, and is the width between the apexes of the descending inclined surfaces of the first projecting portions 23a, 24a. Therefore, when the first big prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 12 is in an open state, there is a high possibility that a large number of game balls will win the first big prize opening in a short time.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 33, the first variable winning device 12 is provided with two count 1 switches 12c. As a result, it is possible to increase the processing ability to detect the game balls won in the first grand prize opening, so that it is possible to prevent the game balls from accumulating inside the first big prize opening.

  By the way, in a variable winning device that generally opens and closes a big prize opening by an attacker-type opening and closing door, a stopper member that receives the opening and closing door is provided at the opening of the big prize opening when the opening and closing door is opened and closed. It has been. Polycarbonate (PC) is used as a material for the stopper member and the opening / closing door as a plastic resin member having excellent impact resistance.

  However, in such a conventional variable prize winning device, when the stopper member and the opening / closing door come into contact with each other, the opening / closing door bites into the stopper member (the materials of the contacting members make excessive contact with each other). There was a problem of hindering smooth opening and closing operation.

  In order to solve this problem, the inventors of the present invention have found that the stopper member and the open / close door are made of the same material, and bite occurs. Therefore, in the present invention, the first large winning opening stopper member 12d and the open / close door 12a are formed of different materials. Specifically, polyacetal (POM) excellent in impact resistance and wear resistance is used for the first big prize opening stopper member 12d, and polycarbonate (PC) is used for the door 12a.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 34, operation | movement of the opening-and-closing door 12a of the 1st variable prize-winning apparatus 12 is demonstrated. The first variable winning device 12 shown in FIG. 34 has a variable winning device rear unit so that the positional relationship between the opening / closing door 12a driven by the large winning port 1 solenoid 12b and the first large winning port stopper member 12d can be easily explained. Illustration of 20b (namely, the 1st big winning opening which takes in a game ball) is omitted. FIG. 34A is a perspective view of the first variable winning device 12 in the open state. FIG. 34B is a left side view of the first variable winning device 12 in the open state and the closed state.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B), the special winning opening 1 solenoid (SOL) 12b is a pull-type solenoid in which the movable portion (plunger) b1 exposed outside the case by energization is drawn into the case. . And the big winning opening 1SOL engaging member 12e is provided in the front-end | tip of the movable part b1. Further, the special winning opening 1SOL engagement member 12e is engaged with the shaft f4 of the special winning opening 1SOL cooperation member 12f fixed so as to be rotatable about the axis f1. Thereby, the operation | movement of the front-back direction of the movable part b1 of the special winning opening 1SOL12b can be converted into rotation around the axis f1 of the special winning opening 1SOL cooperation member 12f.

  Here, the front end of the special winning opening 1SOL cooperation member 12f has a U-shape branched into an upper part f2 and a lower part f3. In addition, on the back surface of the opening / closing door 12a of the first grand prize opening, a "<"-shaped hooking member a2 having an inflection point on the rotation axis a1 serving as an opening / closing operation axis is attached. The hooking member a2 is provided so that one side is attached to the back surface of the open / close door 12a and the tip of the other side is located between the U-shaped upper part f2 and the lower part f3 of the special winning opening 1SOL cooperation member 12f.

  With the above arrangement, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), when the big prize opening 1 solenoid 12b is turned on, the movable part b1 is lowered rearward, and the big prize opening 1SOL linkage member 12f is turned around the axis f1. Rotate clockwise. Thereby, the U-shaped lower part f3 of the special winning opening 1SOL cooperation member 12f abuts on the hooking member a2 of the door 12a and pushes the hooking member a2 upward. When the other side of the hooking member a2 is pushed up, the open / close door 12a is rotated clockwise about the rotation axis a1 and is opened when the upper end side is tilted forward.

  When the open / close door 12a is open as described above, the open / close door 12a has a side member a3 provided on the side opposite to the side on which the hook member a2 is provided and the lower surface of the first big prize stopper member 12d. It abuts on the surface S1.

  On the other hand, when the special winning opening 1 solenoid 12b is turned off, the movable portion b1 moves forward, and the special winning opening 1SOL cooperation member 12f rotates clockwise around the axis f1. As a result, the U-shaped upper part f2 of the special winning opening 1SOL cooperation member 12f comes into contact with the hooking member a2 of the open / close door 12a and pushes the hooking member a2 downward. When the other side of the hook member a2 is pushed down, the open / close door 12a rotates counterclockwise about the rotation axis a1 and is closed by returning the upper end side to the rear.

  Thus, when the door 12a is in a closed state, the door 12a has a side member a3 provided on the side opposite to the side on which the hook member a2 is provided and the front face of the first big prize stopper member 12d. It abuts on the surface S2.

  Here, the structural members and operations of the first variable winning device 12 and the second variable winning device 13 are the same, and the second variable winning device 13 includes the structural members 12a to 12f of the first variable winning device 12 as structural members. It can be replaced with 13a to 13f.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the second big prize opening stopper member 13d of the second variable prize winning device 13 is provided at the upper right corner of the second big prize opening. Further, there is one count 2 switch 13c provided in the second big prize opening of the second variable prize winning device 13.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 35 to 37, with respect to the back surface configuration of the first variable winning device 12 and the second variable winning device 13, the variation of the first big winning port stopper member 12 d and the second big winning port stopper member 13 d. An attachment structure to the winning device back unit 20b will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a back view of the variable winning device back unit 20b. FIG. 36 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the first variable winning device 12 taken along the line AA in FIG. 35, and is a view when the open / close door 12a is closed. FIG. 37 is a rear perspective view of the variable winning device unit 20.

  As shown in FIG. 34A, FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, the first big prize opening stopper member 12d is a polyhedron having a cross section in which the front is a rectangular parallelepiped and the rear is a rectangular parallelepiped convex portion on both sides. It is formed. The first big prize opening stopper member 12d is inserted from the back side into an insertion portion 20c provided penetrating in the front-rear direction of the variable prize apparatus back unit 20b. At this time, between the insertion portion 20c and the first big prize opening stopper member 12d, the first big prize opening stopper so that the impact when the first big prize opening stopper member 12d comes into contact with the opening / closing door 12a can be absorbed. A space in which the member 12d can swing is secured. In addition, the 1st big winning opening stopper member 12d is provided with a hollow for molding.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, on the back of the variable winning device back unit 20b, there are a count 1 switch 12c for the first grand prize opening, a count 2 switch 13c for the second big prize opening, and a second grand prize opening. A cover member 20d that covers the downflow path 13g through which the game ball that won the prize flows down is attached. The cover member 20d also covers the back of the first big prize opening stopper member 12d, so that the first big prize opening stopper member 12d is sandwiched and fixed between the variable prize winning device back unit 20b and the cover member 20d.

  Further, the second big prize opening stopper member 13d has the same shape as the first big prize opening stopper member 12d, and is similarly inserted from the back into the variable prize winning device back unit 20b. Here, the member that covers the back surface of the second big prize opening stopper member 13d is not the cover member 20d but a lid member 13h that is separately attached as shown in FIG.

  The lid member 13h not only covers the back surface of the second big prize opening stopper member 13d, but also extends downward to cover the side of the opening in the height direction of the second big prize opening. For this reason, in the lid member 13h, a convex portion having an arc surface along the rotation range of the open / close door 13a is provided to protrude rearward in order to avoid interference with the open / close door 13a.

  Thus, in the present invention, the material (here, POM) of the first grand prize opening stopper member 12d (hereinafter also the second big prize opening stopper member 13d) and the opening / closing door 12a (hereinafter also the opening / closing door 13a are similar). ) Material (here, PC) is intentionally different.

  As a result, the opening / closing door 12a can be prevented from biting the first big prize opening stopper member 12d during the opening / closing operation, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 12a can be performed smoothly. Therefore, the jackpot game according to the specification can be provided to the player without delay of the opening / closing operation due to biting.

  Further, the first big prize opening stopper member 12d is swingably attached to the insertion portion 20c of the variable prize winning device back unit 20b.

  Thereby, the 1st big winning opening stopper member 12d can absorb the impact when it abuts on the door 12a by swinging itself.

  Further, the first big prize opening stopper member 12d is provided so as to be able to come into contact with the open / close door 12a on two sides, a contact surface S1 provided on the front surface and a contact surface S2 provided on the lower surface. The first big prize opening stopper member 12d and the open / close door 12a abut on the abutment surface S1 when the open / close door 12a is closed, and abut on the abutment surface S2 when the open / close door 12a is open.

  Accordingly, the first big prize opening stopper member 12d abuts regardless of whether the opening / closing door 12a is closed or opened, so that the impact of the opening operation and the closing operation can be absorbed.

  In addition, although the 1st big winning opening stopper member 12d of embodiment of this invention is provided so that contact with the opening / closing door 12a is possible even if the opening / closing door 12a is in the closed state or the opened state, it is not limited thereto. The structure which can contact | abut in one state of the state in which the opening-and-closing door 12a was closed or opened may be sufficient.

[Right decoration device]
Next, the right decoration device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39. FIG. 38 is a front view of the right decoration device 300. FIG. 39 is a transverse sectional view of the right decoration device 300 corresponding to the AA section in FIG. 38.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the right decoration device 300 constitutes a three-dimensional waterfall decoration device that gradually protrudes forward as it goes downstream (downward) by an exterior lens member 306 that can be visually recognized by the player. It is attached from the rear of the center frame 100 via the attachment portion 301a of the base 301. The lower part of the right decoration device 300 is a powerful decoration device that is more three-dimensional and larger than the decoration member 109 (see FIG. 5) of the center frame 100.

  The right decoration device 300 has a light emitting function, and as shown in FIG. 39, an illumination member such as an LED is accommodated between the mounting base 301 and the non-decoration lens member 306. Here, as shown in FIG. 38, a plurality of through-holes 306 a are provided on the surface of the non-decorative lens member 306. Looking at the AA cross-sectional view of the right decorative device 300 passing through the center of the through hole 306a, as shown in FIG. 39, the right decorative device 300 is disposed in front of the mounting base 301 and the mounting base 301. Decorative substrate 302, LED 303 provided on the front surface of decorative substrate 302, inner lens member 304 disposed in front of the decorative substrate 202 at a predetermined interval, and decorative member that covers inner lens member 304 from the front and has a through hole 306a. The outer lens member 306 and a round bar-shaped light guide portion 305 that are integrally formed by protruding from the front and back of the inner lens member 304 and are provided between the LED 303 and the through hole 306a. In addition, LED303 is arrange | positioned uniformly not only in the location corresponding to the through-hole 306a but the whole decoration board | substrate 302. FIG.

  As described above, the right decorative device 300 illuminates the entire non-decorated lens member 306 by the light emitted from the LED 303 being diffused by the inner lens member 304. Light emitted from some of the LEDs 303 is directly delivered to the outside by the light guide unit 305 without passing through the non-decorated lens member 306.

  As a result, the right decoration device 300 can perform a light emission effect in which brightness is increased or decreased while the entire device is shining.

[Cherry decoration equipment]
Next, the cherry movable member 210 of the cherry decoration device 200 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining an operation example of the cherry movable member 210 of the cherry decoration device 200.

  The cherry decoration device 200 is decorated so that the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and a movable cherry movable member 210 is provided on a decorative member imitating a part of the flowers and branches.

  The cherry movable member 210 includes a base branch decoration member 211, a first flower branch decoration member 212, a second flower branch decoration member 213, a third flower branch decoration member 214, and tips of the first to third flower branch decoration members 212 to 214. And a flower decoration member 215 attached to the frame.

  As shown in FIG. 40A, the base branch decoration member 211 has a branch decoration member rotating shaft 211a driven by a motor or the like (not shown) at one end, and rotates about the branch decoration member rotation shaft 211a. Is done. Then, the base branch decoration member 211 is branched into three in the middle of the branch to the other end, and the first flower branch decoration member support shaft 212a, the second flower branch decoration member support shaft 213a, and the third flower branch decoration are provided at the respective ends. A first flower branch decoration member 212, a second flower branch decoration member 213, and a third flower branch decoration member 214 are attached to be rotatable through a member support shaft 214a. In addition, a flower decoration member 215 is fixed to the tips of the first flower branch decoration member 212, the second flower branch decoration member 213, and the third flower branch decoration member 214.

  Subsequently, an operation effect of the cherry movable member 210 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the base branch decoration member 211 rotates clockwise about the branch decoration member rotation shaft 211a as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 40A, the base branch decoration member 211 is rotated as shown in FIG. 40B. As the distance from the branch decoration member rotating shaft 211a increases, a larger arc is drawn and the arm moves gently upward. At this time, since the first to third flower branch decoration members 212 to 214 are rotatably supported with respect to the base branch decoration member 211, the first to third flower branch decoration members 212 to 214 are suspended in the direction of gravity (downward) according to their own weight.

  Thereafter, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 40B, the base branch decoration member 211 rotates counterclockwise about the branch decoration member rotation shaft 211a, and the original branch decoration member 211 as shown in FIG. 40C. The first to third flower branch decorative members 212 to 214 are first to third flower branch decorative member support shafts 212a to 214a as shown by arrows in the drawing. The pendulum exercise is carried out by its own weight.

  By rotating the base branch decoration member 211 in this manner, the base branch decoration member 211 can be largely swung using the weights of the first to third flower branch decoration members 212 to 214 and the flower decoration member 215. Since the plurality of flower decoration members 215 can be moved three-dimensionally by the rotational drive of the branch decoration member rotation shaft 211a, the decoration effect in the cherry decoration device 200 can be easily improved.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 100 Center frame 103 Opening start gate 104 Warp passage 105 Stage part 106 Ball guide passage 107 Stage right flow path part 108 1st standing wall 110 2nd standing wall 120 Stage back decoration member 130 Stage back movable accessory 200 Sakura Decorative device 210 Cherry movable member 300 Right decorative device 400 Floral decorative device 420 Second petal decorative device 421 Second petal base member 422 Second petal decorative member 423 Second petal slide member 460 Floral core decorative device 461 Floral core base member 462 Flower core rotating decorative member 463 Flower core slide member 464 Flower core interlocking member 465 Flower core connecting member 500 Game control device 550 Production control device

Claims (4)

A center frame arranged in the game area;
A display device with a display screen facing the opening of the center frame;
In a gaming machine comprising a stage portion formed on the center frame below the display device and capable of rolling a game ball,
In the space in the front-rear direction between the stage unit and the display device,
A first standing wall that is higher than a lower end position of the display screen of the display device and is provided in front of the display screen;
A second standing wall provided behind the first standing wall,
The gaming machine, wherein the first standing wall and the second standing wall are lower than a line of sight connecting a lower end position of the display screen and a player's eye point. The first standing wall is formed of a clear member;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a decoration member is provided between the first standing wall and the second standing wall.   The game machine according to claim 2, wherein a movable accessory that is operable in front of the display screen is provided between the second standing wall and the display device. The center frame is continuous with the inlet provided to open to the first standing wall, the outlet provided to open on the surface of the center frame, the inlet and the outlet, and rolls the stage portion. A ball guide passage comprising a flow path for taking a game ball behind the first standing wall and flowing down,
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the decorative member is disposed so as to avoid the flow path of the ball guiding passage.

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