JP2015091538A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably protecting wiring moved following operation of a movable object.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine includes: an upper/lower movement unit driven and operated by drive means; and wiring where one end is connected to the upper/lower movement unit for allowing the upper/lower movement unit to execute a predetermined performance and the other end is connected to a control main relay board. The Pachinko machine includes a protection base member and a protection cover member for regulating entry into a predetermined area when a following displacement area displaced following operation of the upper/lower movement unit in the wiring is displaced following operation of the upper/lower movement unit.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. As these gaming machines, those equipped with a movable object that is driven and operated by a driving device such as a solenoid or a rotary motor are known.

  For example, a movable object is provided in the vicinity of a liquid crystal display device, etc., and driven by a driving device according to the game content (for example, the contents of the display of the variation of the pattern) so that the movable object operates. The fun of the game at the time of change is enhanced (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-78904 A

  Here, a configuration is conceivable in which wiring is connected to the movable object and a predetermined effect is performed on the movable object. However, when the wiring moves with the movement of the movable object, there is a concern that the wiring may be deteriorated prematurely due to contact with other members or bending in an unreasonable direction. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably protecting a wiring that moves in accordance with the operation of a movable object.

The present invention
Movable means driven and operated by a driving means;
In order to cause the movable means to perform a predetermined effect, one end is connected to the movable means, and the other end is connected to the control means or its relay board, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
A regulation means for regulating a follow-up displacement area that displaces following the operation of the movable means in the wiring when the wiring is displaced along with the operation of the movable means;
The restricting means includes a facing portion provided to face the movable means,
The wiring is drawn out to the movable means side through an opening on the tracking side formed in the facing portion, and is connected to the movable means,
The opening is formed so as to have a region along a trajectory of movement of the movable means,
The follow-up displacement area has a posture that continues to the front side in the direction guided by the facing portion in a situation where the movable means is disposed at a predetermined operation position, and is disposed at an operation position different from the predetermined operation position. In a situation where it is in a bent position in the middle position,
The opening is formed such that when the follow-up displacement region is in the bent posture, a relief region for escaping the peripheral portion of the opening toward the side where the bent portion bulges is continued to the region along the opening. Has been
The escape area is characterized in that the movable means extends to a predetermined position away from the along area on a side closer to the different operation position than the predetermined operation position.

  It is possible to suitably protect the wiring that moves with the movement of the movable object.

The front view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. The perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of the pachinko machine. The perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of the pachinko machine. The front view of a game board. The exploded perspective view of the back pack unit 15. FIG. The disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment aspect to the game board 24 of the variable display unit 200. FIG. The perspective view seen from the front of the center frame 201. FIG. The perspective view seen from the back of the center frame 201. FIG. The exploded perspective view which looked at the center frame 201 from the front. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the center frame 201 from back. The disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment aspect to the front unit 240 of the lower bar-shaped part 302. FIG. The partially broken front view which shows the fishing rod type | mold production unit 300 vicinity in the center frame 201. FIG. (A) The perspective view which looked at the fishing rod type | mold production unit 300 vicinity in the rear unit 280 from the front, (b) The partially broken rear view which shows the fishing rod type | mold production unit 300 vicinity in the center frame 201. FIG. The exploded perspective view seen from the back of the upper part side of front unit 240. FIG. The exploded perspective view seen from another direction of the upper part side of the front unit 240. FIG. (A) The perspective view seen from the back of the upper part side of the front unit 240, (b) The perspective view seen from another direction of the upper part side of the front unit 240. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the upper bar-shaped part 304 and the irradiation direction of LED322. The perspective view seen from the side of the center frame 201. FIG. The exploded perspective view seen from the front side of unit 400 for fish type production. The exploded perspective view seen from the back side of unit 400 for fish type production. The front view which shows the state by which the shielding unit 430 was attached to the shielding axis | shaft support part 434. FIG. (A) Front view of each shielding member, (b) Rear view of each shielding member. Explanatory drawing when the vertical movement unit 408 exists in the lowermost part and the uppermost part. Explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship of the upper side insertion part 409 and the shielding unit 430 when the vertical movement unit 408 exists in the lowest part and the uppermost part. Explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship of the rack unit 412 and the gear group 420 when the vertical movement unit 408 exists in the lowest part and the uppermost part. (A) Rear view of protection unit 450, (b) Cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. The exploded perspective view which looked at the protection unit 450 from back. (A) An explanatory view showing the position of the rack unit 412 when the rack unit 412 is at the lowermost part, (b) an explanatory view showing the position of the wiring 454 when the rack unit 412 is at the lowermost part, (c) the rack unit Explanatory drawing which shows the position of the rack unit 412 when 412 exists in the uppermost part, (d) Explanatory drawing which shows the position of the wiring 454 when the rack unit 412 exists in the uppermost part. (A) The expansion perspective view of the center frame 201 of the state which looked at the space S for movable parts from the back surface, (b) The expansion perspective view of the state which removed the lower bar-shaped part 302 in the state of Fig.29 (a). (A) The expanded rear view of the state which looked at the space S for movable parts from the back surface, (b) The longitudinal cross-sectional view of the site | part which prescribes | regulates the space S for movable parts. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. Explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing an unfolded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. . The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting a wooden plate or the like to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the inner frame 13. ing. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a backpack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and when viewed from the front, the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and the gaming machine main body 12 is locked to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. And has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened. As shown in FIG. 2, each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlock key on the cylinder lock 17 that is provided exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. .

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and a game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the structure of the game board 24 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening is provided with a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port 33, a lower operating port 34, a through gate 35, a main display unit 41, an accessory display unit 42, a variable display unit 200, and the like. ing.

  When a game ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the operation ports 33 and 34, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) disposed on the back side of the game board 24, and based on the detection result. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

  The variable display unit 200 is provided with a symbol display device 170 that variably displays symbols on the display surface 171 using a winning at the operation ports 33 and 34 as a trigger. The variable display unit 200 is provided with a center frame 201 so as to surround the symbol display device 170.

  The symbol display device 170 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. On the display surface 171 of the symbol display device 170, for example, symbols are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled up and down. When a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, a special game state (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot state) occurs.

  The center frame 201 is provided with a roof portion 225 to prevent a game ball launched into the game area from passing in front of the display surface 171. A stage portion 206 is formed below the symbol display device 170 to roll the game ball and make it easy to win a prize to the upper operation port 33.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is switched to a predetermined open state in which the game ball is easy to win when it shifts to a big win state. . As an opening mode of the variable prize winning device 32, the variable prize winning device 32 is repeated with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. What is opened is common.

  The main display unit 41 and the accessory display unit 42 are provided on the lower left side of the game area. In the main display unit 41, a variation display of a picture is performed using a winning at the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, a prize is awarded to the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. The result of the internal lottery performed based on the display is clearly shown. In other words, in this pachinko machine 10, the winning to the upper working port 33 and the winning to the lower working port 34 are not distinguished in the internal lottery, and are performed based on the winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. The result of the internal lottery is clearly displayed on the main display unit 41 which is a common display area. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the big hit state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the main display unit 41. After the change display is stopped, the system shifts to the big hit state.

  The main display unit 41 is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but is not limited thereto, and is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, You may be comprised by other types of display apparatuses, such as CRT and a dot matrix.

  An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and a game launched from the game ball launching mechanism 53. A ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21. The game ball launching mechanism 53 is operated by operating a firing handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14. Operation is performed.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window part 61 has a substantially elliptical shape and is fitted with a window panel 62 having transparency. Around the window 61, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. A display lamp part 63 is provided above the window part 61 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the display lamp unit 63, speaker units 64 are provided for outputting sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 that bulge to the near side are provided side by side. An upper pan 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower pan 72 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a row. In addition, the lower tray 72 has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 71. The game balls paid out from the payout mechanism portion 102 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through a passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

  Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main controller 81 and an audio lamp controller 82 are mounted on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24). The main control device 81 includes a main control board that controls the main control of the game and a power failure monitoring board that monitors the power source. The main control board and the power failure monitoring board are provided in a board box 83 made of a transparent resin material or the like. Contained and configured. The sound lamp control device 82 includes a sound lamp control board that controls sound and lamp display and control of a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81. The sound lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 84 is configured to be accommodated.

  Although not shown, a collective board unit is provided on the back surface of the game board 24 so as to surround the variable display unit 200. The collective board unit has a base formed of a synthetic resin such as ABS resin as a thin plate-like frame body, and is attached so that the base surface is in contact with the back surface of the game board 24. The collective board unit is provided with a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning ports, a winning detection mechanism for detecting winning of game balls in various winning ports, and the like.

  In the game ball collecting mechanism, the collecting which collects at one place on the downstream side corresponding to the opening portion of the game board of the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the operating ports 33, 34 below the collecting plate unit. A passage is formed.

  The back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 5. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 101, and a payout mechanism portion 102, a discharge passage board 103, and a control device collective unit 104 are attached to the back pack 101. The back pack 101 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and protrudes rearward so as to cover the base portion 111 to which the payout mechanism portion 102 and the like are attached, the main control device 81, the sound lamp control device 82, and the like from behind. And a protective cover portion 112 having a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

  The payout mechanism unit 102 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover unit 112, and a tank 121 to which game balls supplied from island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 121. A payout device 124 for paying out balls. The payout mechanism unit 102 is provided with a back pack substrate on which a main power supply of AC 24 volts, for example, is supplied and a power switch for turning on and off the power is provided.

  The game balls paid out from the payout device 124 are supplied to a game ball distribution unit 125 provided in the base portion 111 of the back pack 101 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 124. The game ball distribution unit 125 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 124 to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72, and the inner opening 126 has a main body side upper plate passage and a front door (not shown). The central opening 127 is formed so as to communicate with the lower plate 72 through a main body side lower plate passage and a front door side lower plate passage (not shown).

  A discharge passage board 103 and a control device collective unit 104 are attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 111 so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front-rear direction. The discharge passage board 103 is formed with a discharge passage 131 opened rearward on the surface facing the control device assembly unit 104, and the open portion of the discharge passage 131 is closed by the control device assembly unit 104. The discharge passage 131 communicates with the collection passage formed on the back surface of the game board 24 on the downstream side. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 31, the variable prize winning device 32, and the operation openings 33, 34 gather through the collection passage formed on the back surface of the game board 24, and further, the discharge passage 131 of the discharge passage board 103. Through the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the game balls that have not won any of the winning ports are led out into the discharge passage 131 through the out port 37 and the collection passage, and discharged through the discharge passage 131 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

  The control device assembly unit 104 has a horizontally long mounting base 141 on which a payout control device 142, a power supply and launch control device 143, and a ball rental connection terminal plate 149 are mounted. The payout control device 142, the power and launch control device 143, and the ball lending connection terminal plate 149 are arranged so that the payout control device 142 and the ball lease connection terminal plate 149 are in the rear and the power supply and launch control device 143 is in the front. Is placed on top of each other.

  The payout control device 142 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 124 is accommodated in a substrate box. The power supply and launch control device 143 is configured such that a power supply and launch control board is accommodated in a board box, and predetermined power required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the board, and further by the player Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 54 is performed. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing and storing various data, so that even if a power failure occurs, it can maintain the state at the time of the power failure and can return to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure. It is like that.

  Next, how the variable display unit 200 is attached to the game board 24 will be described. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the aspect.

  The center frame 201 is fitted into the opening 24a formed in the game board 24 from the front, and the peripheral part is fixed to the front surface of the game board 24 by screws passed through the screw holes 202 formed in the peripheral part. It is fixed to the game board 24.

  An attachment frame 150 for attaching the symbol display device 170 is attached behind the center frame 201. Specifically, a protruding portion formed to protrude from the rear portion of the center frame 201 is inserted into a cylindrical portion 151 formed to protrude from the top and bottom of the front surface of the mounting frame 150, and an upper corner portion of the mounting frame 150 is inserted. The mounting portion 150 is positioned relative to the center frame 201 and the game board 24 by inserting a positioning portion 153 that protrudes from the front face into a positioning hole formed in the rear face of the game board 24. With this positioning, the mounting frame 150 is fixed to the rear surface of the game board 24.

  A symbol display device 170 is fixed to the rear side of the mounting frame 150. Specifically, the mounting portions 172 formed above and below the symbol display device 170 are attached to the mounting frame 150 so that the display surface 171 faces a display surface opening 163 formed by opening the mounting frame 150 in a rectangular shape. It is attached by being inserted into attachment holes 164 formed above and below the display surface opening 163.

  In the center frame 201, a display surface opening 204 having substantially the same shape as the display surface 171 is formed at a position where the display surface 171 of the symbol display device 170 faces, and the display surface 171 is pachinko through the display surface opening 204. It is visible from the front of the machine 10.

  Next, the center frame 201 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 7 to 10. 7 is a perspective view of the center frame 201 as viewed from the front, FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the center frame 201 as viewed from the rear, FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the center frame 201 as viewed from the front, and FIG. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the center frame 201 includes a front unit 240 and a rear unit 280. The front unit 240 includes an annular frame 220 that defines the outer shape of the center frame 201, and a lower frame portion 222 that is provided so as to protrude rearward at the lower portion of the annular frame 220. The rear unit 280 includes an upper frame portion 221 and left and right side frame portions 223 and 224 extending downward from the left and right sides thereof.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 9, the display surface defined by the edges of the upper frame portion 221, the lower frame portion 222, and the left and right side frame portions 223 and 224 by connecting the front unit 240 and the rear unit 280. An opening 204 is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the display surface opening 204 side of the upper frame portion 221 and the left and right side frame portions 223 and 224 are formed of colored transparent synthetic resin so as to have light transmissivity. Further, the lower frame portion 222 is formed of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin so as to have light transmittance.

  The annular frame 220 includes a roof portion 225. By providing the roof portion 225, the game ball is prevented from passing in front of the display surface 171 as already described. The annular frame 220 includes a stage unit 206. The rear of the stage portion 206 is defined by a wall portion that rises upward in the lower frame portion 222.

  The roof portion 225 has a ball entrance on its side, and a stage guide passage is formed for guiding the game ball that has entered the ball entrance onto the stage portion 206. When the game ball enters the ball entrance, the game ball is guided onto the stage unit 206 through the stage guide passage.

  The stage unit 206 has a rolling surface 207 on the upper surface thereof on which a game ball can roll. The rolling surface 207 has a width of about two game balls, and has a smooth streamline shape that is symmetrical with respect to the center. Specifically, the rolling surface 207 is a peak portion whose central portion is raised upward, its left and right are valley portions that are recessed downward, and its left and right ends are positioned above the central portion. doing. The valley portion has a shape inclined downward toward the front.

  A guiding portion 208 is formed at the top of the mountain portion of the stage portion 206 so as to be recessed downward and inclined downward. A guide inlet 209 is formed in the lower frame part 222 behind the guide part 208, and a guide outlet 210 is formed in the front surface of the stage part 206 below the guide inlet 209. The guide outlet 210 communicates with the guide inlet 209 through a game ball passage.

  The game ball that has entered the ball entrance enters the stage unit 206 at an increased speed through the stage guide passage. The game ball that has entered the stage unit 206 rolls left and right on the rolling surface 207 to reduce its speed. The game ball that has reached the top of the valley in a sufficiently decelerated state is guided by the inclination of the valley and is discharged from the front edge of the valley toward the lower part of the stage 206. In addition, the game ball that has reached the guide unit 208 in a sufficiently decelerated state is guided by the inclination of the guide unit 208, enters the game ball passage from the guide inlet 209, and is discharged downward from the guide outlet 210. The The guide outlet 210 is positioned vertically above the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the game ball introduced into the guide passage from the guide inlet 209 is easily awarded to the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34.

  As shown in FIG. 8, on the rear side of the upper frame portion 221, a main relay board 211 that relays signals between various drive units and various LEDs provided in the center frame 201 and the display control device is attached. Yes.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7, a fishing rod-like rod-shaped portion 301 is attached to the center frame 201 so as to bypass the display surface opening 204, and the rod-shaped portion 301 is moved to produce an effect. For this purpose, a fishing rod type production unit 300 is provided.

  The fishing rod type production unit 300 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 7, the rod-shaped part 301 is attached so as to pass from the lower frame part 222 through the side frame part 223 to the upper frame part 221, and as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. The lower bar-shaped part 302 attached below the part 222, the middle bar-shaped part 303 attached to the side frame part 223, and the upper bar-shaped part 304 attached to the upper frame part 221.

  The lower bar portion 302 will be described in detail. The lower bar-shaped portion 302 is formed of a synthetic resin so as to have light transmittance, and a metal foil (lamé) is embedded therein. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing how the lower bar-shaped portion 302 is attached to the front unit 240. The lower bar-shaped portion 302 is attached to a partition member 248 that defines the lower portion of the lower frame portion 222 in the front unit 240, and is disposed in a state of being accommodated in a space formed by the lower frame portion 222 and the partition member 248. ing.

  Incidentally, the partition member 248 is formed so as to be light transmissive with a colorless and transparent synthetic resin, like the lower frame portion 222. Further, an LED 156 attached to the bottom wall of the attachment frame 150 is disposed below the partition member 248 as shown in FIG. As a result, the light beam emitted from the LED 156 reaches the lower bar-shaped portion 302 via the partition member 248, is irregularly reflected by the metal foil, and comes out of the lower bar-shaped portion 302. Furthermore, since the light beam that has passed through the lower bar-shaped portion 302 to the outside passes through the lower frame portion 222 to the player side, the lower bar-shaped portion 302 itself can be seen to emit light.

  Next, the middle bar portion 303 will be described in detail. Similarly to the lower rod-shaped portion 302, the middle rod-shaped portion 303 is also formed to have light transmittance with a synthetic resin, and a metal foil (lamé) is embedded therein. However, the surface of the middle rod-shaped portion 303 is formed more smoothly than the lower rod-shaped portion 302, and the irregular reflection of light near the surface of the middle rod-shaped portion 303 is suppressed by the lower rod-shaped portion 302. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a metal metal fitting part 242 is fixed to the middle rod-shaped portion 303 with a predetermined interval. The middle metal fitting part 242 is formed in the shape of a fishing rod guide (ring through which a thread is passed along the rod).

  The middle rod-shaped portion 303 is attached to the annular frame 220 of the front unit 240 so as to extend upward from a position corresponding to the upper end of the lower rod-shaped portion 302 in the lower frame portion 222, and for the display surface from the side frame portion 223. It is attached to the opening 204 side. An LED opening 282 having a rectangular shape is formed at a position facing the portion of the side frame 223 where the middle metal part 242 is not fixed. The side frame portion 223 is positioned on the display surface opening 204 side of the side wall of the mounting frame 150 shown in FIG. 6, and the LED opening portion 282 is a position facing the LED 156 fixed to the side wall of the mounting frame 150. Is formed.

  As a result, the light beam emitted from the LED 156 reaches the location where the middle metal part 242 of the middle rod-shaped portion 303 is not fixed via the LED opening 282. Further, the middle rod-shaped portion 303 is formed of synthetic resin so as to have light transmittance, and a metal foil is embedded therein. As a result, the light beam that has reached the location where the center bracket part 242 of the center rod-shaped portion 303 is not fixed is reflected by the metal foil and diffused inside the center rod-shaped portion 303 and then goes out of the center rod-shaped portion 303. The middle rod-shaped portion 303 itself can appear to emit light. In addition, since the light emitted from the LED 156 is not strongly applied to the metal fitting part 242, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the player's game area by the light reflected by the metal fitting part 242. .

  Next, the upper bar-shaped portion 304 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a partially cutaway front view showing the vicinity of the fishing rod type production unit 300 in the center frame 201, and shows the upper part of the annular frame 220 of the center frame 201 in a cutaway manner. 13A is a perspective view of the vicinity of the fishing rod type production unit 300 in the rear unit 280 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 13B is a partially broken back view showing the vicinity of the fishing rod type production unit 300 in the center frame 201. FIG.

  The lower bar-shaped part 302 and the middle bar-shaped part 303 are formed so as to be hardly elastically deformed, while the upper bar-shaped part 304 is formed so that it can be elastically deformed flexibly. Further, the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is formed of a synthetic resin so as to have light transmittance by including bubbles therein. As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13A, the upper bar-shaped portion 304 has an upper bracket part 305 having a shape similar to that of the middle bracket part 242 (part harder than a portion of the upper bar-shaped portion 304 formed of synthetic resin). Are fixed at a predetermined interval.

  The upper rod portion 304 is disposed on the upper frame portion 221 so as to extend from the upper end portion of the middle rod portion 303 to the side frame portion 224 side and along the inner side of the upper portion of the annular frame 220. The middle rod-shaped portion 303 side of the upper rod-shaped portion 304 is fixed to a fixing portion 310 that protrudes from the front surface of the upper frame portion 221. Further, the side of the upper bar-shaped part 304 opposite to the middle bar-shaped part 303 side (hereinafter also referred to as the front end side) is pivotally supported by a drive unit for moving the upper bar-shaped part 304. Specifically, a tip fitting component 306 formed in the shape of a guide disposed at the tip of the fishing rod is fixed to the tip end side of the upper rod-shaped portion 304, and formed at the rear portion of the tip fitting component 306. The shaft portion 313 is pivotally supported by the drive portion. As shown in FIG. 13B, the drive unit includes a fishing rod motor 318 provided on the rear surface of the upper frame portion 221, a fan-shaped gear 317 meshed with the gear of the fishing rod motor 318, and a rear end fan-shaped. A shaft portion 316 that is fixed to the rotation center portion of the gear 317 and extends to the front surface side of the upper frame portion 221, and a rotation member 314 that is fixed to the shaft portion 316 are provided. The shaft portion 316 is inserted into a shaft housing portion 319 having a hole opened in the front-rear direction at the upper corner of the upper frame portion 221 so as to be rotatable about the front-rear direction. The rotating member 314 is formed in an elongated plate shape, and a long hole 315 opened in the front-rear direction is formed on the side not fixed to the shaft portion 316, and the inside of the long hole 315 can be moved. A shaft portion 313 is pivotally supported.

  When the fishing rod motor 318 shown in FIG. 13B is driven, the driving force of the fishing rod motor 318 is transmitted from the fishing rod motor 318 to the fan gear 317, and the fan gear 317 rotates. When the fan-shaped gear 317 is rotated, the shaft portion 316 fixed to the fan-shaped gear 317 is also rotated, and the driving force is transmitted to the front side of the center frame 201, and the rotating member 314 fixed to the shaft portion 316 is also used. It rotates and the front end side of the rotation member 314 moves downward. Here, since the elongated hole 315 is formed in the rotation member 314 and the shaft portion 313 is pivotally supported by the elongated hole 315, the shaft portion 313 can be moved in the elongated hole 315. Therefore, the rotation member 314 can rotate while changing the distance between the rotation base end side (the shaft portion 316 side) of the rotation member 314 and the shaft portion 313 while supporting the shaft portion 313. It is. Therefore, the upper rod-shaped portion 304 is pushed from the position along the upper portion of the annular frame 220 (hereinafter also referred to as the initial position) into the rotating member 314 with the tip end side in the lateral direction or the root side of the upper rod-shaped portion 304. Thus, the upper rod-shaped portion 304 is moved while drawing a curved trajectory (hereinafter, the position of the upper rod-shaped portion 304 in this state is also referred to as a bent position).

  As shown in the broken portion in FIG. 12, a light emitting unit 320 for irradiating light to the upper rod-shaped portion 304 is provided on the upper portion of the annular frame 220.

  The light emitting unit 320 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view seen from the rear of the upper side of the front unit 240, and FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view seen from another direction. 16A is a perspective view seen from the rear of the upper side of the front unit 240, and FIG. 16B is a perspective view seen from another direction.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the light emitting unit 320 includes a flexible substrate 321 formed in a long plate shape or a long shape from a synthetic resin such as polyimide. The flexible substrate 321 has flexibility that can be bent on both the front and back sides at arbitrary positions in the longitudinal direction and the short direction.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of light emitters, specifically LEDs 322, are arranged on one plate surface 321a of the flexible substrate 321 with a predetermined interval in the longitudinal direction. Further, a centralized connector 323 for supplying a drive signal to each LED 322 is provided on a plate surface 321 a on which each LED 322 is mounted on the flexible substrate 321. Since the LEDs 322 and the central connector 323 are disposed on the same surface of the flexible substrate 321, it is possible to reduce the number of steps in the manufacturing stage of the light emitting unit 320 as compared with the case where they are disposed on different surfaces.

  The concentrated connector 323 is disposed on one end side of each LED 322 in the longitudinal direction of the flexible substrate 321, specifically on one end portion of the flexible substrate 321, and protrudes to the side facing the plate surface 321 a. In the flexible substrate 321, the region where the concentrated connector 323 is provided is reinforced so as to have higher strength than other regions. Specifically, a plate material 324 having a strength higher than that of the flexible substrate 321 is provided in a region where the concentrated connector 323 is provided on the flexible substrate 321 so as to be attached to a plate surface 321b opposite to the plate surface 321a. It has been. The plate material 324 is disposed over a predetermined range from the one end portion of the flexible substrate 321, and in this range, the positions of both ends of the flexible substrate 321 in the short direction are the same positions as the positions of both ends of the plate material 324. Yes. Further, the LED 322 is not included in the predetermined range in which the plate material 324 is provided.

  The light emitting unit 320 is housed in a light emitting unit housing portion 330 provided by opening the rear of the upper portion of the annular frame 220 according to the shape of the annular frame 220. As shown in FIG. 15, the light emitting unit accommodating portion 330 is defined by a curved plate-like portion 328 that is a part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular frame 220 on the lower side and rearward along the curved plate-like portion 328. It is prescribed | regulated by the curved protrusion part 331 which protruded and formed. The curved plate-like portion 328 is formed of a synthetic resin so as to be colorless and transparent and have light transmittance. Further, an end holding member 325 formed so that the end of the flexible substrate 321 can be inserted is attached to one side in the longitudinal direction of the light emitting unit housing 330. In addition, a pair of connector region holding portions 326 and 327 formed so that the opened sides are opposed to each other are formed on the side opposite to the side where the end holding member 325 is attached in the longitudinal direction of the housing portion. .

  As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the light emitting unit 320 is accommodated in the light emitting unit accommodating portion 330 in a state where the LED 322 is bent downward according to the shape of the light emitting unit accommodating portion 330. Yes. The end of the flexible substrate 321 on the side where the concentrated connector 323 is not disposed is inserted into the end holding member 325. Further, the side of the flexible substrate 321 on which the concentrated connector 323 is disposed is held by the connector area holding portions 326 and 327 in a state where the area where the plate member 324 is attached is folded upward. The width of the opening of the outer connector region holding portion 327 is formed to be larger than the sum of the thickness of the two flexible substrates and the thickness of the plate member 324, and the folded portion of the flexible substrate 321 is formed in the connector region holding portion 327. It is inserted from the back. As shown in FIG. 15, the section 329 of the flexible substrate 321 and a part of the plate material 324 corresponding to the section 329 are inserted into the connector region holding portion 326. An opening closing member 332 is attached to the connector region holding portion 326 so as to close the opening on the rear side of the connector region holding portion 326 in a state where the section 329 and the plate material 324 are inserted. In this state, by connecting the front unit 240 and the rear unit 280, the open side of the light emitting unit housing portion 330 is sealed by the pressing surface 284 (see FIG. 9) of the upper frame portion 221.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the flexible substrate 321 is attached in a bent state between the end holding member 325 and the outer connector region holding portion 326, and the flexible substrate 321 comes into contact with its own restoring force. The end holding member 325 and the outer connector area holding portion 326 are pressed. In addition, since the curved protrusion 331 is formed above the flexible substrate 321, excessive upward deflection is suppressed. Therefore, the posture of the flexible substrate 321 can be stabilized, and there is no need to fix the portion of the flexible substrate 321 between the end holding member 325 and the outer connector region holding portion 326 with a fixing tool such as a screw.

  The central connector 323 side of the flexible substrate 321 is inserted into the connector region holding portions 326 and 327 in a folded state, and the inside of the connector region holding portions 326 and 327 is pressed up and down by its own restoring force. When attaching 320 to the light emitting unit housing part 330, the light emitting unit 320 can remain in the light emitting unit housing part 330 even before the opening closing member 332 is attached, so that positioning at the time of attachment can be suitably performed. .

  In particular, since the reinforcing plate 324 is provided at the end on the side where the concentrated connector 323 is provided, the force for pressing the connector region holding portions 326 and 327 is increased. Therefore, the positioning function is preferably enhanced. Further, wiring is connected to the centralized connector 323, and not only the centralized connector 323 but also part of the weight load of the wiring is applied to the end of the light emitting unit 320. On the other hand, since the reinforcement by the plate material 324 is made, it is possible to suitably receive the weight load. That is, by providing the plate member 324, the above-described plurality of effects can be achieved simultaneously.

  By bending the central connector 323 side of the flexible substrate 321, the central connector 323 formed on the same surface as the LED 322 is arranged in a state facing the opposite direction to the LED 322, so that the annular frame 220 that the player can visually recognize. It is possible to easily extend the wiring in the direction opposite to the inner area of the wire, and to improve the efficiency of the wiring operation.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the concentrated connector 323 of the light emitting unit 320 is disposed at a position facing the metal fitting part 242 on the upper side of the middle rod portion 303. As a result, the central connector 323 and the wiring drawn out from the central connector become blind spots of the metal fitting part 242 so that it is possible to prevent the player from seeing the central connector 323 and the wiring.

  Here, the region where the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is disposed and the light emitting unit accommodating portion 330 are partitioned by a curved plate-shaped portion 328. In other words, the flexible substrate 321 is disposed above the curved plate-shaped portion 328 so as to extend along the curved plate-shaped portion 328, and the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is similarly formed on the curved plate-shaped portion 328 below the curved plate-shaped portion 328. It is arranged along. As a result, the LEDs 322 arranged on the flexible substrate 321 are also arranged along the upper bar portion 304.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the upper bar-shaped portion 304 and the irradiation direction of the LED 322.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the LED 322 is disposed so as to face a position in the upper bar portion 304 where the upper metal part 305 attached with a predetermined interval is not attached. As a result, the light beam emitted from the LED 322 passes through the curved plate-shaped portion 328 and reaches a location where the upper metal part 305 of the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is not fixed. Therefore, the light beam that has reached the location where the upper metal part 305 of the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is not fixed is diffusely reflected inside the upper bar-shaped portion 304 and then goes out of the upper bar-shaped portion 304, so that the upper bar-shaped portion 304 itself emits light. You can make it look like you are doing. In addition, since the light beam emitted from the LED 322 is not strongly irradiated to the upper metal fitting part 305, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the player's game area by the light reflected by the upper metal fitting part 305. .

  Since the upper rod-shaped portion 304 is formed with bubbles inside, it can be diffusely reflected in the same manner as the metal foil of the middle rod-shaped portion 303 and the lower rod-shaped portion 302, and the upper rod-shaped portion 304, the middle rod-shaped portion 303 and the lower rod-shaped portion 304 It becomes possible to show the rod-shaped portion 302 as an integral unit. The upper bar-shaped part 304 can also be configured to include a metal foil in the same manner as the middle bar-shaped part 303 and the lower bar-shaped part 302, but from the portion where the metal foil is embedded when the upper bar-shaped part 304 is elastically deformed. Since there is a concern about cracks, it is preferable to include bubbles.

  The LED 322 closest to the end holding member 325 is disposed at a position where the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is irradiated even when the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is bent downward as much as possible (the upper bar-shaped portion 304 indicated by a solid line in FIG. 17). ing. Thereby, since it can suppress that the light irradiated from LED322 goes to the opening part 204 for display surfaces, it becomes possible to suppress the visual recognition fall to the display surface 171 of a player. When the upper bar-shaped portion 304 moves downward, the upper bar-shaped portion 304 moves while curving, so the movement direction of the upper bar-shaped portion 304 and the irradiation direction of the LED 322 may intersect, but in this case as well, the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is irradiated. The LED 322 is arranged.

  The LED 322 on the side of the middle rod portion 303 is disposed at a position where the boundary portion between the upper rod portion 304 and the middle rod portion 303 is irradiated, and the boundary between the upper rod portion 304 and the middle rod portion 303 is made inconspicuous. This contributes to a sense of unity.

  Since the flexible substrate 321 is formed to be flexibly bent, each part of the flexible substrate 321 moves between the curved plate-shaped portion 328 and the curved protrusion 331 even when attached to the light emitting unit housing portion 330. There is. In this case, the irradiation direction of the LED 322 varies. Further, when the upper bar portion 304 operates, the irradiation position by the LED 322 in the upper bar portion 304 changes. Even if there is a change in the irradiation direction or irradiation position, the space of the light emitting unit accommodating portion 330 in which the flexible substrate 321 is accommodated so that the LED 322 faces the portion of the upper bar-shaped portion 304 where the upper metal fitting 305 is not attached. The range (distance between the curved plate-like portion 328 and the curved protruding portion 331, etc.), the operation range of the upper bar-like portion 304, the size and shape of the upper metal fitting part 305, the interval between the upper metal fitting parts 305, and the like are set.

  Next, contents of effects using 300 and 320 will be described.

  As shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 17, the upper rod portion 304 is disposed at a position where the free end is close to 328 in the initial position. In this state, for example, when an effect start condition is satisfied or the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, irradiation of light from each LED 322 of the light emitting unit 320 is started. This light has a strong directivity in the direction in which the LED 322 faces, and as described above, the light having the strong directivity is irradiated on the upper bar-shaped portion 304 where the upper metal fitting part 305 is not provided. Thereby, the player recognizes as if the upper bar-shaped portion 304 itself is emitting light. Incidentally, in this situation, irradiation of light to the middle rod-shaped portion 303 is also started, and the boundary between the upper rod-shaped portion 304 and the middle rod-shaped portion 303 is not conspicuous, and a plurality of sides of the display surface opening 204 are formed. The player can visually recognize the rod-shaped portion 301 provided over the whole as a single unit.

  Thereafter, a drive signal is supplied to the fishing rod motor 318, and the fishing rod motor 318 is in a driving state, so that the upper rod portion 304 has a curved plate-like free end as shown by the solid line in FIG. It moves away from the portion 328 and moves to a bending position where it will bend toward the base side. In this case, as the side closer to the free end in the upper bar-shaped portion 304, the amount of movement from the initial position increases, and the intermediate region is displaced from the root to the opposite side, while the free end is displaced to the root side. Irradiation of light from each LED 322 is continued even when the upper bar-shaped portion 304 moves, and when the upper bar-shaped portion 304 moves in the above direction, an upper metal fitting part 305 is provided in the upper bar-shaped portion 304. A state in which light having a strong directivity is irradiated toward the unoccupied region is maintained. Thus, while allowing the player to recognize as if the upper bar-shaped part 304 itself is emitting light, the upper bar-shaped part 304 can be moved and its visibility can be maintained.

  Next, the fish-shaped effect unit 400 provided in the side frame portion 224 will be described.

  FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the center frame 201 as viewed from the side. As shown in FIG. 18, the fish-type effect unit 400 is provided in a space S (hereinafter also referred to as a movable part space S) behind the reel-type effect unit 500. The reel-type rendering unit 500 includes a circular base portion 504 fixed to a decorative member at the lower corner of the annular frame 220, and a handle member 503 provided at the front thereof. As shown in FIG. 10, the front of the movable part space S is defined by the rear part of the base part 504. In the movable portion space S, a reel motor 501 attached to the rear portion of the base portion 504 and a handle member gear 502 that meshes with a drive shaft gear of the reel motor 501 are arranged. When the reel motor 501 is driven, the driving force is transmitted to the handle member 503 shown in FIG. 18 provided at the front portion of the base portion 504 via the handle member gear 502, and the handle member 503 passes through the center portion 503a. It rotates as the center of rotation.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the side of the movable part space S on the side away from the stage part 206 is defined by a frame side wall 226 that protrudes rearward from the side part of the annular frame 220, and is movable part space. The rear side of S is defined by the front surface of the side frame portion 224. Further, the rear side of the lower part of the movable part space S is defined by a receiving part 601 formed to project downward and rearward to the movable part space S side of the partition member 248.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the movable portion space S is open on the display surface opening 204 side, and a window panel 62 (see FIG. 2) is provided in front of the open portion. In, the member which interrupts the said open part is not provided. In addition, the fish-shaped effect unit 400 is attached to the side frame portion 224 in a state where a part thereof protrudes from the opened portion.

  Here, the fish-shaped effect unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view as seen from the front side of the fish-shaped effect unit 400, and FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view as seen from the rear side of the fish-shaped effect unit 400.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the fish-type production unit 400 is configured by attaching various members to the side frame portion 224. The front surface of the side frame portion 224 is formed to be inclined in the front-rear direction so that the upper side is positioned forward of the lower side. Further, the side frame portion 224 has a groove portion 402 opened in the front-rear direction. The groove portion 402 is formed so as to extend vertically, and is formed so as to approach the display surface opening 204 as it goes from the lower side to the upper side. Further, the groove part 402 constitutes the upper part of the groove part 402 and has an upper groove part 403 formed with a narrow opening width, and constitutes the lower part side of the groove part 402 and has a wider opening width than that of the upper groove part 403. And a lower groove 404. A rib 405 is formed on the peripheral edge of the groove 402 so as to surround the opening and project back and forth.

  A vertical movement unit 408 as a movable unit is disposed on the front surface of the side frame portion 224. In the vertical movement unit 408, fish members 407a and 407b provided as effect decoration members simulating the shape of a predetermined character are arranged on the movable base member 406. The movable base member 406 is formed in a cylindrical shape that protrudes rearward on the upper side of the rear surface and is formed in a cylindrical shape that protrudes rearward on the lower side of the rear surface and the upper insertion portion 409. A lower insertion portion 410 having a larger outer diameter. In addition, annular members 411 corresponding to the respective outer diameters are fitted on the outer circumferences of the upper insertion portion 409 and the lower insertion portion 410. Each annular member 411 is rotatably fitted to the upper insertion portion 409 and the lower insertion portion 410. In the upper insertion portion 409 and the lower insertion portion 410 fitted with the annular member 411, the upper insertion portion 409 is inserted into the upper groove portion 403, and the lower insertion portion 410 is inserted into the lower groove portion 404. As a result, the vertical movement unit 408 is placed so as to be movable up and down with respect to the groove 402. In addition, a contact roller 424 that is rotatable about the front-rear direction is provided at a side end of the movable base member 406.

  In this case, since the annular member 411 which can rotate with respect to each of the outer periphery of the upper side insertion part 409 and the lower side insertion part 410 is fitted, the said annular member 411 reduces the frictional force with the groove part 402 side wall. In addition, this contributes to smooth movement of the vertical movement unit 408 relative to the groove 402.

  The vertical movement unit 408 is fixed to the rack unit 412 from the rear side through the groove portion 402 of the side frame portion 224. Specifically, the rack unit 412 is configured based on a rack member 414 in which a rack portion 413 is formed on one side. Screw holes 417 are formed on the upper and lower sides of the rack member 414, and screws through the screw holes 417 are fixed to screw holes formed in the upper insertion portion 409 and the lower insertion portion 410 inserted in the groove portion 402. Thus, the vertical movement unit 408 is fixed to the rack unit 412.

  On the left side of the groove portion 402 on the rear surface of the side frame portion 224, a plurality of gears mesh with each other and a gear group 420 arranged vertically is disposed. The gear group 420 is prevented from being detached from the side frame portion 224 by a gear cover 421 attached to the rear thereof.

  The rack portion 413 of the rack member 414 is engaged with the lowermost gear in the gear group 420, and the gear fixed to the drive shaft of the vertical movement unit motor 422 is engaged with the uppermost gear of the gear group 420. Are combined.

  By driving the vertical movement unit motor 422, the driving force of the vertical movement unit motor 422 is transmitted to the rack portion 413 of the rack member 414 via the gear group 420, and the rack unit 412 moves up and down. . Here, as shown in FIG. 20, a ridge 423 is formed along the groove 402 on the right side of the groove 402 on the rear surface of the side frame 224. The rack unit 412 moves up and down while being guided by the protrusion 423.

  A shielding unit 430 is disposed above the vertical movement unit 408 on the front surface side of the side frame portion 224. The shielding unit 430 shields a part of the upper groove 403 from the front of the pachinko machine 10 so that the upper groove 403 is gradually opened in a plurality of stages according to the upward movement of the vertical movement unit 408. As shown in FIG. Specifically, a front shielding member 431, a middle shielding member 432, and a rear shielding member 433 that are elongated and formed in the same color and texture as the side frame portion 224 are pivotally supported by the shielding shaft support portion 434 shown in FIG. ing. The shielding shaft support portion 434 is formed on the opposite side of the display surface opening 204 (the side away from the display surface opening 204) across the groove 402 on the front side of the side frame portion 224.

  The shielding unit 430 rotates with respect to the shielding shaft support part 434 so that the shielding unit 430 overlaps the upper part of the groove part 402 to the maximum (hereinafter also referred to as the initial position) and the position not overlapping the groove part 402. It is displaced between a position opposite to the display surface opening 204 (hereinafter also referred to as a retracted position) across the groove portion 402 on the front surface side of the frame portion 224. In the retracted position, the front shielding member 431, the middle shielding member 432, and the rear shielding member 433 of the shielding unit 430 are overlapped in the front-rear direction.

  Here, the shielding unit 430 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 21 is a front view showing a state in which the shielding unit 430 is attached to the shielding shaft support 434, FIG. 22A is a front view of each shielding member, and FIG. 22B is a rear view thereof. In FIG. 22, the illustration of the decorative part is omitted for convenience of explanation.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, a rotation shaft 435 is formed on the proximal end side of the front shielding member 431 so as to protrude rearward, and the rotation shaft 435 includes the middle shielding member 432 and the rear shielding member 433. Are inserted into shaft support holes 445 and 446 formed on the respective base end sides, and are supported by the shielding shaft support portion 434. As a result, the front shielding member 431, the middle shielding member 432, and the rear shielding member 433 are attached to the shielding shaft support portion 434 so as to be rotatable with the shaft sides overlapped in the front-rear direction.

  When the front shielding member 431 pivots from the initial position to the retracted position, the pivoting side on the rear surface of the front shielding member 431 protrudes backward as shown in FIG. Is formed. The opening engagement piece 436 is formed such that the surface on the initial position side is in contact with the upper insertion portion 409 or the contact roller 424 of the vertical movement unit 408 shown in FIG. Since the upper insertion portion 409 and the contact roller 424 are disposed inward of the fish member 407a from the end of the fish member 407a, the release engagement piece 436 contacts the upper insertion portion 409 or the contact roller 424. In the state, the opening engagement piece 436 side of the front shielding member 431 enters the rear of the fish member 407a.

  Rotation side of the middle shielding member 432 when the middle shielding member 432 is pivoted from the initial position to the retracted position, and pivoting of the rear shielding member 433 when the rear shielding member 433 is pivoted from the initial position to the retracted position As shown in FIG. 22, engagement piece receiving portions 447 and 448 are formed on the original side so as to correspond to the shape and position of the release engagement piece 436.

  A front locking portion 443 is formed on the shaft side of the front shielding member 431 so as to protrude rearward. The front locking portion 443 includes a surface facing the initial position side, and a front locking surface 440 is formed on the shaft side of the intermediate shielding member 432 so as to face the surface (facing the retracted position side). Yes. Further, a rear locking surface 442 is formed on the shaft side of the middle shielding member 432 so as to face the initial position side, and the rear shielding member 433 is opposed to the rear locking surface 442 (the retracted position side is set to the back side). A rear locking portion 439 is formed so as to protrude forward. In addition, the rear shielding member 433 is formed with a lock portion 437 that is engaged with the lock receiving surface 438 of the shielding shaft support portion 434 when the rear shielding member 433 rotates to the initial position side so as to protrude from the end portion on the shaft side. Has been.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, a coil spring 441 is provided on the base side of the front shielding member 431, and the front shielding member 431 is biased toward the initial position side. Specifically, an annular portion of the coil spring 441 is fitted to the rotation shaft 435, one end side of the coil spring 441 is locked to the shielding shaft support portion 434, and the other end side is for the spring of the front shielding member 431. Locked in the hole 444.

  Next, the operation of the fish-type production unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram when the vertical movement unit 408 is at the lowermost and uppermost parts, and FIG. 24 shows the positional relationship between the upper insertion portion 409 and the shielding unit 430 when the vertical movement unit 408 is at the lowermost and uppermost parts. FIG. 25 is an explanatory view showing the positional relationship between the rack unit 412 and the gear group 420 when the vertical movement unit 408 is at the lowermost part and the uppermost part. FIG. 23 is a partially cutaway view of the front structure of the fish-type production unit 400, and FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the vertical movement unit 408 in the partially broken view. FIG. 25 is a view showing the fish-shaped effect unit 400 with some members omitted from the back side.

  In a state where the vertical movement unit 408 is at the lowest position, as shown in FIG. 23A, a part of the fish member 407b overlaps the display surface opening 204 (display surface 171) in the front-rear direction. In this state, as shown in FIG. 24A, the shielding unit 430 is in the initial position. Specifically, the front shielding member 431 is biased toward the upper insertion portion 409 and the release engagement piece 436 shown in FIG. 22 is in contact with the upper insertion portion 409. The rear shielding member 433 is in a state in which the lock portion 437 is in contact with the lock receiving surface 438 of the shielding shaft support portion 434 and cannot be rotated further to the initial position side. Further, the middle shielding member 432 is in a state where the rear locking surface 442 is in contact with the surface of the rear locking portion 439 facing the retracted position side, and cannot be rotated further to the initial position side. At the initial position, the front shielding member 431, the middle shielding member 432, and the rear shielding member 433 are in a state in which the rotation tip side is shifted with the rotation angle with respect to the shielding shaft support portion 434 being different from each other. In this case, the vertical movement unit 408 and the shielding unit 430 overlap with the entire groove 402 in the front-rear direction.

  When the vertical movement unit motor 422 shown in FIG. 25 is driven in a direction to move the vertical movement unit 408 upward, the driving force of the vertical movement unit motor 422 is applied to the rack portion 413 of the rack member 414 via the gear group 420. Then, the rack unit 412 and the vertical movement unit 408 fixed to the rack unit 412 start moving upward. In this case, the vertical movement unit 408 moves upward while the upper insertion portion 409 and the lower insertion portion 410 are guided by the groove portion 402 and the rack unit 412 is guided by the protruding portion 423. As the vertical movement unit 408 moves upward, the overlapping portion in the front-rear direction between the fish members 407a and 407b and the display surface opening 204 (display surface 171) gradually increases.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 24, the front shielding member 431 is moved to the retracted position side with the shielding shaft support portion 434 as an axis when the release engagement piece 436 shown in FIG. 22 is pushed by the upper portion of the upper insertion portion 409. The rotation starts and the overlapping portion between the groove 402 and the shielding unit 430 gradually decreases. The engagement piece 436 for opening of the front shielding member 431 is pushed by the upper insertion portion 409 up to a predetermined position, and pushed by the contact roller 424 after the predetermined position. When the vertical movement unit 408 moves upward, the opening engaging piece 436 is always in contact with the upper insertion portion 409 or the contact roller 424, and therefore the groove 402 above the vertical movement unit 408 is not exposed forward. The shielding unit 430 moves to the retreat position side while maintaining the state.

  When the front shielding member 431 rotates toward the retracted position and the release engagement piece 436 reaches the engagement piece receiving portion 447 of the intermediate shield member 432, the intermediate shield member 432 is pushed against the release engagement piece 436. Then, it turns to the retracted position side. When the front shielding member 431 further rotates toward the retracted position and the release engagement piece 436 reaches the engagement piece receiving portion 448 of the rear shield member 433, the rear shield member 433 also becomes the release engagement piece 436. It is pushed and turns to the retracted position side. When the vertical movement unit 408 moves to the uppermost position and the upper insertion portion 409 reaches the uppermost position, the shielding members 431, 432, and 433 are overlapped in the front-rear direction along the groove portion 402 (retracted position). 430 is in a state where there is no overlapping portion with the groove portion 402. The overlapping portion between the fish members 407a and 407b and the display surface opening 204 (display surface 171) is maximized. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 23 (b) and 24 (b), the lower portion of the groove 402 is not overlapped with the fish members 407a and 407b and the shielding unit 430. Since the reel-type effect unit 500 shown in FIG. 18 is disposed in front of the lower portion of the groove portion 402 in the state, the lower portion of the groove portion 402 is difficult to see from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 24A and 25A, when the vertical movement unit motor 422 is driven in a direction in which the vertical movement unit 408 is moved downward with the vertical movement unit 408 at the uppermost position. The rack unit 412 and the vertical movement unit 408 are transmitted with the driving force in the same manner as in the case of moving upward, and move downward while being guided by the protrusion 423, the upper insertion portion 409, and the lower insertion portion 410.

  In this case, since the front shielding member 431 is biased to the shielding side by the coil spring 441, following the downward movement of the upper insertion portion 409 and the contact roller 424, it starts to rotate toward the initial position side, The overlapping portion between the groove 402 and the shielding unit 430 gradually increases. When the vertical movement unit 408 moves downward, the release engagement piece 436 always abuts (follows) the upper insertion portion 409 or the contact roller 424, so that the groove 402 above the vertical movement unit 408 is formed. The shielding unit 430 moves to the initial position side while maintaining a state where it is not exposed forward.

  When the front shielding member 431 rotates to a predetermined position, the front locking portion 443 of the front shielding member 431 shown in FIG. 22 abuts on the front locking surface 440 of the middle shielding member 432, so that the middle shielding member 432 is similarly shielded. Rotate to the side. When the middle shielding member 432 is rotated to a predetermined position, the rear locking surface 442 of the middle shielding member 432 comes into contact with the rear locking portion 439 of the rear shielding member 433, so that the rear shielding member 433 is also rotated toward the shielding side. Move. When the rear shielding member 433 is rotated to a predetermined position, the lock portion 437 of the rear shielding member 433 is engaged with the lock receiving surface 438 of the shielding shaft support portion 434, so that the rotation of the rear shielding member 433 is stopped. When the rotation of the rear shielding member 433 is stopped, since the rear locking surface 442 of the middle shielding member 432 is in contact with the rear locking portion 439 of the rear shielding member 433, the middle shielding member 432 also stops rotating. . Since the opening engaging piece 436 is in contact with the upper insertion portion 409, the front shielding member 431 stops rotating when the downward movement of the vertical movement unit 408 is stopped. That is, each part is formed so that the vertical movement unit 408 returns to the initial position at the timing when locking between the lock portion 437 and the lock receiving surface 438 is started. As a result, as described above, the front shielding member 431, the middle shielding member 432, and the rear shielding member 433 are in a state (initial position) in which the rotational front end side is shifted with different rotational angles with respect to the shielding shaft support portion 434. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 23, an LED mounting portion 481 in which LEDs 480 are arranged is provided on the lower rod-like portion 302 in the lower front portion of the fish-shaped production unit 400. The LEDs 480 are arranged to irradiate upward. Further, the LED 480 has a display surface opening in the fish members 407a and 407b on the irradiation side of the highly directional light of each LED 480 even when the vertical movement unit 408 is arranged at the movement limit position of the production. It arrange | positions so that the part arrange | positioned outside 204 may exist. Since the side frame portion 224 is formed to incline forward from the lower part to the upper part, the fish members 407a and 407b of the vertical movement unit 408 operate to protrude forward of the center frame 201 when moving upward. To do. The LED 480 is disposed so that the fish members 407a and 407b in the protruding state are irradiated with the most light rays.

  The LED 480 is disposed with the irradiation direction inclined in the direction opposite to the display surface opening 204 side (the right direction in FIG. 25). Thereby, light emission by the LED 480 is reflected on the display surface 171 of the symbol display device 170 while efficiently irradiating a portion of the fish members 407a and 407b that does not overlap with the display surface opening 204 (display surface 171). This prevents inconvenience.

  As shown in FIG. 20, a fish member motor 416 in which a fish relay board 415 and wiring 454 (see FIG. 28) are connected to the fish relay board 415 is fixed to the rear surface of the rack member 414 in the rack unit 412. Has been. The drive shaft 418 of the fish member motor 416 shown in FIG. 19 is inserted into the drive shaft hole 419 formed in the rear surface of the movable base member 406 as shown in FIG. It is engaged with a link mechanism (not shown). When the fish member motor 416 is driven, the link mechanism operates, and the fish members 407 a and 407 b rotate back and forth with respect to the movable base member 406. A wiring 454 extending from the main relay board 211 as shown in FIG. 8 is connected to the fish relay board 415. The main relay board 211 is a board for relaying signals transmitted / received to / from the sound lamp control device 82 and the display control device already described by various units and LEDs. Since the rack unit 412 moves up and down as shown in FIG. 25, the wiring 454 connected to the fish relay board 415 of the rack unit 412 also moves.

  Next, the protection unit 450 for protecting the wiring 454 will be described.

  26A is a rear view of the protection unit 450, FIG. 26B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 26A, and FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of the protection unit 450 as viewed from the rear. FIG. 28A is an explanatory diagram showing the position of the rack unit 412 when the rack unit 412 is at the bottom, and FIG. 28B is an explanatory diagram showing the position of the wiring 454 when the rack unit 412 is at the bottom. FIG. 28C is an explanatory diagram showing the position of the rack unit 412 when the rack unit 412 is at the top, and FIG. 28D is an explanatory diagram showing the position of the wiring 454 when the rack unit 412 is at the top. It is.

  The protection unit 450 includes a protection base member 452 that is made colorless and transparent from a synthetic resin. As shown in FIG. 27, the protective base member 452 is integrally formed so as to be opposed to the rack unit 412 at the rear thereof and to be opposed to the opposing wall portion 468 at the upper side thereof. And a roof portion 462. The protective base member 452 is fixed by screwing the opposing wall portion 468 and the roof portion 462 to the rear unit 280, respectively. In this case, a standing wall portion 461 is formed integrally with the opposing wall portion 468 so as to stand forward at the outer edge, and a return portion 461a formed at the end of the standing wall portion 461. Is screwed to the rear unit 280, and the opposing wall portion 468 is separated rearward from the rack unit 412.

  As shown in FIG. 28A and FIG. 28C, the opposing wall portion 468 is located with respect to the rack unit 412 regardless of where the rack unit 412 is disposed within the operating range. It is formed so that it may oppose in the back. More specifically, the opposing wall portion 468 includes the fish relay board 415 and the fish member motor provided in the rack unit 412 regardless of the position of the rack unit 412 within the operating range. It is formed so as to face the entire or substantially the entire 416 at the rear thereof. In this regard, it can be said that the rack unit 412 is accommodated in a space between the rear surface of the rear unit 280 and the opposing wall portion 468.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the space in which the rack unit 412 is accommodated is not opened upward but closed because the roof portion 462 is formed. Specifically, the roof portion 462 is integrally formed with a roof inclined portion 462a formed so as to include a vertical upper portion of the space between the rear unit 280 and the facing wall portion 468. The roof inclined portion 462a is formed so that the upper surface of the roof inclined portion 462a is inclined downward from the lateral inner side to the outer side of the pachinko machine 10. Further, an extension 462 b is integrally formed on the roof 462 so as to extend from the roof inclined portion 462 a toward the inner side in the lateral direction of the pachinko machine 10. The extension part 462b is located on the center side in the lateral direction with respect to the opposing wall part 468.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a tank 121 is provided at the upper end portion, and game balls are replenished to the tank 121 from an island facility in the game hall. In this case, it is assumed that the game ball is detached from the tank 121 and falls downward, and further, it is assumed that the game ball is finally directed to the rack unit 412 side. On the other hand, by providing the opposing wall portion 468 and the roof portion 462 as described above, the game ball may collide with the fish relay board 415 or the fish member motor 416 of the rack unit 412. Is reduced. In particular, it is assumed that the game ball detached from the tank 121 falls from the lateral center side of the pachinko machine 10 toward the outside, and an extended portion 462b is formed on the roof portion 462. This makes it difficult for the game ball to collide with the rack unit 412.

  Incidentally, a part of the extension portion 462b is opposed to the vertical movement unit motor 422 at the rear, and the motor cover portion 464 covers the vertical movement unit motor 422 from the rear at the facing portion. Are integrally formed.

  Using the protective base member 452, the wiring 454 from the main relay board 211 is guided toward the fish relay board 415. Specifically, the extension portion 462b of the protective base member 452 is adjacent to the main relay substrate 211, and a plurality of wiring locking portions 463 are integrally formed with the extension portion 462b. The wiring 454 is guided from the extension portion 462b side to the opposing wall portion 468 side by sequentially locking the region on the main relay substrate 211 side to these wiring locking portions 463. The wiring 454 is guided so as to pass behind the opposing wall portion 468, and is drawn out to the rack unit 412 side through a moving wiring opening 458 formed through the opposing wall portion 468 in the front-rear direction. . As a result, the wiring 454 is guided in a state of being separated rearward with respect to the rack unit 412, and the wiring 454 is prevented from being bitten when the rack unit 412 operates.

  Here, the protection unit 450 includes not only the protection base member 452 but also a protection cover member 453 for forming an accommodation space for the wiring 454 together with the protection base member 452. The protective cover member 453 is formed in a hollow rectangular parallelepiped shape and is opened toward the protective base member 452. The protective cover member 453 is fixed to the protective base member 452 so that the open end surface thereof overlaps the back surface of the protective base member 452.

  A static wiring opening 459 penetrating in the vertical direction is formed on the upper wall of the protective cover member 453, and the housing formed by the protective base member 452 and the protective cover member 453 is formed through the static wiring opening 459. A wiring 454 is introduced into the space. As already described, the introduced wiring 454 is drawn to the rack unit 412 side through the moving wiring opening 458, and the connector provided at the end of the wiring 454 becomes the connector of the fish relay board 415. It is connected.

  A wiring holding member 456 is provided as a means for holding the wiring 454 in the accommodation space. The wiring holding member 456 is attached to an attachment portion 455 that is integrally formed so as to protrude rearward from the back surface of the opposing wall portion 468. The wiring holding member 456 includes a holding ring portion 457 formed in a continuous or intermittent annular shape so as to hold the wiring 454 in a inserted state, and holds the wiring 454 by the holding ring portion 457. Yes. In this case, since the holding ring portion 457 is disposed at a position spaced rearward from the back surface of the opposing wall portion 468, the wiring 454 is provided behind the back surface of the opposing wall portion 468 around the holding ring portion 457. It is separated.

  In the configuration in which the wiring holding member 456 is provided as described above, the region of the wiring 454 closer to the main relay substrate 211 than the wiring holding member 456 is not displaced when the rack unit 412 operates. Since the wiring holding member 456 is provided between the static wiring opening 459 and the dynamic wiring opening 458, the wiring 454 is arranged at the periphery of the static wiring opening 459 during the operation of the rack unit 412. Against sliding. As a result, even if the size of the opening for static wiring 459 is reduced in order to prevent the entry of game balls or foreign objects into the accommodation space, the wiring 454 through contact with the peripheral edge of the opening for static wiring 459 is reduced. Wear can be suppressed.

  On the other hand, the region of the wiring 454 closer to the rack unit 412 than the wiring holding member 456 is displaced following the operation when the rack unit 412 is operated. In this case, the following wiring area 454a is devised so as not to be worn during the operation of the rack unit 412. Such a device will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, the moving wiring opening 458 is formed so as to follow the operation trajectory of the fish relay board 415 when the rack unit 412 operates. In other words, the moving wiring opening 458 has a facing region 458a that opposes the connector of the wiring 454 of the fish relay board 415 at the rear thereof in substantially the entire operation range of the fish relay board 415. .

  When the rack unit 412 operates, as shown in FIG. 28B, the moving wiring opening 458 is extended so that the follow-up wiring area 454a of the wiring 454 is directly extended in the direction guided from the main relay board 211 side. As shown in FIG. 28 (d), the posture pulled out from the position may be changed to the posture drawn out from the moving wiring opening 458 so as to be folded back in the guided direction. On the other hand, the moving wiring opening 458 prevents the tracking wiring area 454a from coming into contact with the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458 in the state where the tracking wiring area 454a is most extended in the extended posture. Further, it is formed so as to extend to the operation side of the rack unit 412 rather than the connector of the fish relay board 415. In addition, in the state where the tracking wiring region 454a is most drawn out in the above-described folded-back position, the tracking wiring region 454a is more than the folding position of the tracking wiring region 454a so that the tracking wiring region 454a does not contact the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458. The rack unit 412 is formed so as to extend to the operation destination side.

  Furthermore, when the tracking wiring area 454a is pulled out in such a posture as to be folded back, the folded position is a position that bulges in a direction intersecting the operation direction of the rack unit 412. Correspondingly, the moving wiring opening 458 has a relief region 458b so as to spread from the opposing region 458a to the intersecting direction side. Since the moving wiring opening 458 is formed as described above, the tracking wiring area 454a is formed at the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458 regardless of the position of the rack unit 412. Contact is suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the tracking wiring area 454a from being worn due to the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458 during the operation of the rack unit 412.

  However, if the pachinko machine 10 is continuously used and the tracking wiring area 454a gradually becomes soft, it is assumed that the tracking wiring area 454a contacts the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458. The On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458 is one side in the front-rear direction so as to protrude rearward from the back surface of the opposing wall portion 468, specifically, rearward. The protruding ring portion 460 is integrally formed. The projecting ring portion 460 is formed in a continuous annular shape, but may be formed in an intermittent annular shape by partially cutting away at a position where the follow-up wiring region 454a does not reliably contact.

  In the projecting ring portion 460, the surface on the rear projecting tip side has a corner portion extending along the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458, and has a curved surface that is convex rearward. In addition, although it is not limited to the said structure, in the protrusion ring part 460, although the surface of the protrusion side to the back is planar, each surface extended to the protrusion origin side from the said surface, and the protrusion tip side It is good also as a structure by which the boundary part with a surface is a curved surface.

  By forming the projecting ring portion 460, the width of the peripheral portion of the moving wiring opening 458 is larger than the thickness of the opposing wall portion 468. Therefore, even if the tracking wiring region 454a contacts the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458, a wide contact area can be secured, and a load is locally applied to a part of the tracking wiring region 454a. It can be suppressed. Furthermore, since it is formed in a curved surface shape as described above, the follow-up wiring region 454a is not easily worn during the contact.

  Next, protection of the wiring 454 according to the position of the rack unit 412 will be described.

  In the situation where the rack unit 412 is arranged at the initial position as shown in FIG. 28A, as shown in FIG. 28B, most of the follow-up wiring area 454a of the wiring 454 is arranged in the accommodation area. The tracking wiring region 454a is pushed rearward or laterally with respect to the moving wiring opening 458. In this case, the rear wall portion 465 and the side wall portion 466 of the protective cover member 453 exist, and the further expansion of the follow-up wiring region 454a is restricted by being restrained by these wall portions 465 and 466. As a result, even if game parts are installed adjacent to the protection unit 450 rearward or laterally, the wiring 454 is prevented from being caught by these game parts. Therefore, the installation space can be effectively utilized while preventing the wiring 454 from being caught.

  In a situation where the rack unit 412 is disposed at the operation limit position as shown in FIG. 28C, the follow-up wiring region 454a of the wiring 454 is folded as shown in FIG. . In this case, as already described, the follow-up wiring region 454a is prevented from coming into contact with the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458, and even if contacted, the load at that time is reduced.

  Next, the structure which suppresses inflow of the game ball to the space S for movable parts is demonstrated.

  As described above, the movable part space S is opened to the display surface opening 204 side in order to arrange the fish-shaped effect unit 400 at a position overlapping the lower edge of the display surface 171. Yes. Further, when the fish-type effect unit 400 is in the initial position, a part of the fish-type effect unit 400, specifically, a part of the fish member 407b is lowered by the midway position of the stage portion 206 in the height direction. Located in.

  Although this movable part space S is adjacent to the stage part 206 of the center frame 201, as shown in FIG. 18, a stage side regulating part 246 exists between the stage part 206 and the movable part space S. doing. The stage-side regulating portion 246 is formed such that the edge portion on the movable portion space S side is higher than the edge portion on the opposite side in the stage portion 206. Further, the restricting portion 246 is more specifically described so that the surface 212 continuous with the rolling surface 207 of the stage portion 206 tightens the inclination continuing from the valley portion 213 toward the movable portion space S. The formed surface 212 is formed so as to stand in the vertical direction. This makes it difficult for a game ball rolling on the stage portion 206 to enter the movable portion space S.

  Such a restriction is also formed on the lower frame portion 222 that defines the rear of the stage portion 206. Specifically, the lower frame side restricting portion 245 exists between the space above the lower frame portion 222 and the movable portion space S. The lower frame side restricting portion 245 is formed to rise upward from the end on the movable portion space S side in the lower frame portion 222, and is formed over the entire depth direction of the lower frame portion 222. Yes.

  The height dimension of the restriction part 246 on the lower frame side is set to a height dimension that makes it difficult for the game ball placed on the upper surface of the lower frame part 222 to enter the movable part space S. Specifically, the height dimension corresponds to the diameter of the game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by making the height dimension equal to or greater than the radius of the game ball, the game ball placed on the upper surface of the lower frame portion 222 comes into contact with the restriction portion 246 on the lower frame side and is movable. Inflow into the space for part S is restricted. Further, the height dimension of the lower frame side restricting portion 246 is preferably less than or equal to twice the diameter of the game ball, and preferably less than or equal to the diameter of the game ball. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the inflow of game balls into the movable part space S while ensuring a large size of the opening toward the display surface opening 204 side of the movable part space S.

  Note that the upper surface of the lower frame portion 222 is formed to be inclined downward toward the stage portion 206. Accordingly, the game ball that is placed on the lower frame portion 222 and whose flow into the movable portion space S is restricted by the restriction portion 246 on the lower frame side is led out to the stage portion 206.

  Next, a configuration for suitably discharging the game ball flowing into the movable part space S will be described.

  FIG. 29A is an enlarged perspective view of the center frame 201 in a state where the movable part space S is viewed from the back side, and FIG. 29B is an enlarged view of the state shown in FIG. FIG. 30A is an enlarged rear view of the movable part space S as viewed from the back, and FIG. 30B is a longitudinal sectional view of a part that defines the movable part space S. FIG. 30A shows a state in which a wall portion defining the rear side of the movable portion space S is removed.

  As shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, the bottom portion 605 of the movable portion space S is defined by the receiving portion 601. The bottom portion 605 is disposed at a position spaced apart by one or more game balls below the unit 400 in a state where the fish-shaped effect unit 400 is disposed at the lowest position. Each of the peripheral portions of the bottom portion 605 is formed with a wall portion that rises upward, and the game balls introduced on the bottom portion 605 flow out to the unintended side from the front, rear, and side of the receiving portion 601. Is prevented.

  Specifically, a front regulating wall 612 is integrally formed at the front edge of the receiving portion 601 so as to stand upward from the bottom portion 605. The height dimension of the front regulating wall 612 is equal to or larger than the radius of the game ball, and specifically, is about twice the diameter of the game ball. The front restriction wall 612 is provided with a transparent window portion 602 that allows the inside of the movable portion space S to be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10. When a game ball enters the movable part space S, the game ball can be visually recognized through the transparent window 602.

  An outer regulating wall 613 is integrally formed at the outer edge of the receiving portion 601 so as to stand upward from the bottom portion 605. The outer regulating wall 613 is continuous with the frame side wall 226 that constitutes substantially the entire side portion of the center frame 201. Further, the inner edge portion of the receiving portion 601 is closed by inserting the lower bar portion 302 into the lower frame portion 222 as shown in FIG. A rear regulating wall 606 is integrally formed at the rear edge of the receiving portion 601 so as to stand upward from the bottom portion 605. The rear regulating wall 606 is continuous with the side frame portion 224 extending in the vertical direction so as to continue from the upper frame portion 221. Each said restriction | limiting part is continuing and it is prevented that the game ball which entered in the receiving part 601 is discharged | emitted from back and front and a side.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, the bottom 605 is formed in a stepped shape so that both sides in the horizontal direction are higher than the center. That is, the center side is a recessed surface 604 that is recessed downward compared to the left and right sides, and an outer high-level surface 611 is formed on the outer edge via the outer stepped portion 614. The outer high surface 611 is continuous with the outer regulating wall 613 and is inclined downward toward the recessed surface 604. Thereby, the game ball placed on the outer high surface 611 is led out to the recessed surface 604 by its own weight. The height of the outer step 614 is equal to or greater than the radius of the game ball and about the diameter of the game ball.

  Two inner high surfaces 617 and 618 are formed on the inner edge so as to gradually become higher via two steps of inner step portions 615 and 616. These inner high level surfaces 617 and 618 are inclined downward toward the recess surface 604, and the game balls placed on these inner high level surfaces 617 and 618 are led out to the recess surface 604 by their own weight. Note that the inner step 615 on the side continuous with the recessed surface 604 has a height dimension equal to or greater than the radius of the game ball.

  The recessed surface 604 is an outer inclined surface 604a inclined downward from the outer end toward the center with respect to a predetermined position on the central side in the left-right direction as a reference, and based on the predetermined position as a reference. Further, the inner side is an inner inclined surface 604b inclined downward from the inner end toward the center side. Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), the recessed surface 604 is formed to be inclined downward toward a predetermined position on the center side in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the game ball derived on the depression surface 604 is derived by its own weight toward the lowest position on the depression surface 604. At the lowest position, a ball extraction hole 610 that penetrates the bottom portion 605 in the vertical direction and is larger than the game ball is formed.

  Here, the lower bar-shaped portion 302 enters the receiving portion 601. The lower bar-shaped portion 302 is disposed from the inner high level surface 618 side to the outer high level surface 611 and is opposed to the recessed surface 604 in the upper part thereof. The portion where the lower bar-shaped portion 302 is opposed is a position behind the ball punching hole 610 of the bottom 605, and the ball punching hole 610 and the lower bar-shaped portion 302 are not opposed vertically.

  The lower rod-shaped portion 302 is spaced upward with respect to the recessed surface 604. In the lower rod-shaped portion 302, the portion facing the boundary between the outer inclined surface 604a and the inner inclined surface 604b of the recessed surface 604 is located upward. A recess 608 is formed by being recessed. The recess 608 is formed along the boundary portion. The distance between the indented surface 604 and the lower bar-shaped portion 302 is less than the diameter of the game ball at the location where the recess 608 is not formed, and is greater than the diameter of the game ball at the location where the recess 608 is formed. And less than twice the diameter.

  With the above configuration, the game ball introduced onto the recessed surface 604 at a position rearward of the lower rod-shaped portion 302 is first guided to the rear of the position where the concave portion 608 is formed by the inclination of the outer inclined surface 604a or the inner inclined surface 604b. It is burned. Then, the game ball passes through the space between the recess 608 and the recess surface 604 and reaches the ball hole 610. That is, the lower bar portion 302 functions as a guide for the game ball. As a result, even if a plurality of game balls are simultaneously introduced onto the recessed surface 604 behind the lower bar-shaped portion 302, the game balls can be sequentially guided to the ball extraction hole 610, and a ball clogging occurs. Can be suppressed. In particular, the movable part space S is provided with a reel-type production unit 500 in front of the lower bar-shaped part 302, and the rear side is wider than the lower bar-shaped part 302. In comparison, a plurality of game balls are easily introduced at the same time. On the other hand, since the recess 608 is formed as described above, the plurality of game balls can be led out to the ball hole 610 in a favorable manner. In addition, since the lower rod-shaped portion 302 is provided, the lower rod-shaped portion 302 functions as a partition wall that divides the region on the recessed surface 604 in the front-rear direction, and the front and rear of the game ball introduced on the recessed surface 604 The movement of the direction is restricted to some extent, and the game ball can be discharged well.

  Note that the upper surface of the portion of the lower rod-shaped portion 302 that enters the receiving portion 601 is inclined forward or backward, and the game ball that has dropped on the lower rod-shaped portion 302 does not stay on the lower rod-shaped portion 302. However, it falls on the recessed surface 604 by its own weight.

  The position where the ball hole 610 is formed on the recessed surface 604 is a position near the back of the game board 24, and more specifically, vertically above the inlet 609a of the discharge passage 609 provided on the back of the game board 24. Is in position. Incidentally, the mounting frame 150 is formed so as to cover the receiving portion 601 from the outside. In the mounting frame 150, a communication hole 162 is formed at a position between the ball hole 610 and the inlet 609a. Yes. Since the ball hole 610 is formed as described above, the game ball led out on the recessed surface 604 is discharged from the space S for the movable part through the ball hole 610 and led to the discharge passage 609 through the inlet 609a. Is done. The game balls led out to the discharge passage 609 are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 131 formed in the discharge passage board 103 of the back pack unit 15.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 31, a power supply line is indicated by a double line arrow, and a signal line is indicated by a solid line arrow.

  An MPU 702 is mounted on a main control board 701 provided in the main control device 81. The MPU 702 includes a ROM 703 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 702 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program stored in the ROM 703 is executed. A RAM 704 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data input / output circuit are incorporated.

  The MPU 702 is provided with an input port and an output port. Connected to the input side of the MPU 702 are a power failure monitoring board 705 provided in the main controller 81, a payout controller 142, and other switches (not shown). In this case, a power supply and launch control device 143 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 705, and power is supplied to the MPU 702 via the power failure monitoring board 705. In addition, as a part of the switch group, a plurality of detection sensors provided in the ball entrance such as the operation ports 33 and 34 and the variable prize device 32 are connected, and the MPU 702 of the main control device 81 connects to the ball entrance. An entry determination is made. In addition, the MPU 702 executes a jackpot generation lottery based on the entrance to the operation ports 33 and 34 in the entrance section.

  Here, an electrical configuration for performing a big hit occurrence lottery or the like in the MPU 702 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 702 uses various counter information in the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the main display unit 41, symbol display setting of the symbol display device 170, and the like. Jackpot random number counter C1 used in the game, a jackpot type counter C2 used in determining the jackpot type such as the probability variation jackpot state or the normal jackpot state, and the reach random number used in the reach lottery when the symbol display device 170 changes and changes. The counter C3, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the variation type counter CS for determining the symbol variation display time in the main display unit 41 and the symbol display device 170 are used. .

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, and CS is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 704. The RAM 704 is provided with a holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, a game to the operation ports 33 and 34 is provided. The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the ball entry history.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 676, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 704 at the timing when the game ball enters the operation ports 33 and 34. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 (specifically, the MPU 702) includes a jackpot occurrence lottery means for lottering whether or not a big hit state has occurred based on the establishment of a predetermined lottery start condition.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 in order within a range of 0 to 49, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In the present embodiment, the jackpot type counter C2 determines whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the normal state (low probability state) is determined after the jackpot state ends. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 704 at the timing when the game ball enters the operation ports 33 and 34. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 (specifically, the MPU 702) includes a jackpot type lottery means for lottering a jackpot state type based on establishment of a predetermined lottery start condition.

  Here, the probability variation state refers to a gaming state in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot state is higher than that in the normal state until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied after the jackpot state ends. Specifically, in the normal state, the number of random number values that will generate the jackpot state is two, and the values are “337, 673”. In the probability variation state, the jackpot state occurs. The number of random number values is 10, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 701, 661”.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the normal jackpot state (first special game state) that becomes the normal state after the end of the jackpot state and the probability change jackpot state (second special game state) that becomes the probability change state after the end of the jackpot state are established. In the display screen of the symbol display device 170, the symbols that are stopped and displayed after the variable display are different. Specifically, when a normal jackpot state occurs, the combination of the normal jackpot symbols as the first special display result (more specifically, the combination of symbols with the same even number) is stopped and displayed. When the big hit state occurs, the combination of the probabilistic big hit symbols as a second special display result (more specifically, the combination of symbols given the same odd number) is stopped and displayed.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 704 at the timing when the game ball enters the operation ports 33 and 34. That is, the pachinko machine 10 (specifically, the MPU 702) includes reach generation lottery means for lottering whether or not a reach display is generated based on establishment of a predetermined lottery start condition.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) includes a symbol display device 170 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture), and the stop display result after the variable display becomes a special display result. In the case where the gaming state is a special gaming state advantageous to the player, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variation display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 170 is started. This means a display state for making the player think that the variable display state is likely to be the special display result in the previous stage.

  In other words, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot state can be established by stopping and displaying symbols for some of the symbol strings displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 170. This is a display state in which a combination of reach reach symbols is displayed, and in that state, the symbol variation display is performed in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a step before ending the variable display of symbols, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of a jackpot state can be established on a preset active line in the display screen of the symbol display device 170. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of reachable symbols, and a symbol change display is performed by a final stop symbol row in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed on the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols.

  The variation type counter CS is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation display time of the symbols on the main display unit 41 is determined by the variation type counter CS. The variation display time corresponds to the symbol variation display time of the symbol display device 170. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated at a predetermined update timing, and the buffer value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired when the main display unit 41 and the symbol display device 170 start symbol fluctuation.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 32, the power failure monitoring board 705, the payout control device 142, and the sound lamp control device 82 are connected to the output side of the MPU 702. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control device 142 based on the result of determining whether or not the player has entered the pitching unit.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, a stop display command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command are output to the sound lamp control device 82.

  Here, the change command and the type command are output to the sound lamp control device 82 when the change display on the main display unit 41 is started based on the information stored in the reserved ball storage area. In this case, the variation command includes the variation display time of the symbol, information on the presence / absence of jackpot occurrence, information on the presence / absence of reach display, and the type command includes information on the type of symbol to be stopped and displayed. It is.

  By the way, the change command and the type command are output after performing a jackpot lottery or the like on the hold information stored in the holding ball storage area, but the invention is not limited to this. A configuration may be adopted in which a command for change in advance is output and a type command is output after a big win lottery or the like. In this case, the variation command functions as information for notifying the start of the symbol variation display, and the type command includes symbol variation display time, jackpot occurrence information, reach display presence information, and stop display. It may be configured to include information on the type of symbol to be performed.

  The stop display command is output to the sound lamp control device 82 when the variable display on the main display unit 41 is terminated. The jackpot start command is output to the sound lamp controller 82 when the jackpot state is entered. The jackpot end command is output to the sound lamp control device 82 when the jackpot state ends.

  The MPU 702 is connected to a drive unit or the like provided in the variable prize device 32. In a big hit state, the drive control of the drive unit is executed, and the variable prize device 32 is opened and closed. . As described above, when the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed in the big hit state, a large number of game balls are paid out to the player. That is, the big hit state as the special game state can be made more advantageous to the player than the normal game state.

  The power failure monitoring board 705 relays between the main control board 701 and the power supply and launch control device 143, and monitors a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and launch control device 143.

  The payout control device 142 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 124. When the above-mentioned prize ball command is input, the number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command is paid out. The dispenser 124 is driven and controlled. In other words, when a prize ball command is input, the payout control device 142 executes a payout control process to drive and control the payout device 124, thereby paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command. . That is, the pachinko machine 10 has a payout function for executing payout of game balls based on the game result.

  The power source and launch control device 143 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 701, the payout control device 142, etc., and the generated operating power is indicated by a double line arrow. Supply through the route. The power supply and launch control device 143 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The sound lamp control device 82 controls the display control device 710 while driving and controlling the speaker unit and the light emitting unit provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control board 701. In controlling the display control device 710, the sound lamp control device 82 receives various commands such as a change command, a type command, a stop display command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command, which are input from the main control device 81, as its information. It outputs to the display control apparatus 710 in the state which maintained the form.

  An MPU 712 is mounted on a display control board 711 provided in the display control device 710. The MPU 712 includes a ROM 713 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 712 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 713 is executed. A certain RAM 714 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data input / output circuit are incorporated.

  The MPU 712 is provided with an input port and an output port. An audio lamp control device 82 is connected to the input side of the MPU 712, and position detection sensors provided in the production units 300, 400, and 500 are connected. In addition, the symbol display device 170 is connected to the output side of the MPU 712, and the motors 318, 422, 501 provided in the production units 300, 400, 500 are connected.

  In the MPU 712, an effect command (variation command, type command, stop display command, jackpot start command, jackpot end command, etc.) output from the main controller 81 and output via the sound lamp controller 82 is input. At the same time, the display control of the symbol display device 170 is executed by analyzing the input command or performing predetermined arithmetic processing based on the input command.

  Specifically, when the change command and the type command are input, the symbol change display pattern and the symbol stop result in the corresponding game times are determined and the symbol change display on the symbol display device 170 is started. After the variation display pattern is executed, the symbol variation display is terminated in a state where the symbol stop result is displayed. When displaying the stop result, the combination of the normal jackpot symbol is displayed in the game times where the normal jackpot state will occur, and the probability change jackpot symbol is displayed in the game times where the probability variation jackpot state will occur. Display combinations. In addition, a plurality of types of variable display patterns are set, and for example, a variable display pattern including the above-described reach display and reach effect is set therein.

  Here, in this pachinko machine 10, in the fishing rod type production unit 300, the effect that moves up and down while the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is irradiated on the LED 322 in accordance with the change display of the design on the design display device 170 is for fish type production. In the unit 400, an effect that the fish members 407a and 407b move up and down while irradiating the LED 322 may be executed, and in the reel-type effect unit 500, an effect that the handle member 503 rotates may be executed. As the execution timing of the effect, for example, a reach suggestion effect for suggesting that the reach display is performed is set, and a reach corresponding effect that is performed during the reach display is set. In addition, at the end of the symbol variation display, a promotion effect is performed before or during or during the promotion effect of switching to the probability variation jackpot symbol combination after displaying the jackpot symbol combination normally. Correspondence production is set. Furthermore, after displaying the combination of jackpot symbols at the end of the symbol variation display, before or after the jackpot effect that indicates that the jackpot state is a promising jackpot in the jackpot state is performed in the symbol display device 170 or The jackpot corresponding effect performed in the middle is set. That is, the MPU 712 of the display control device 710 includes effect control means for operating each of the effect units 300, 400, 500 corresponding to the display status on the symbol display device 170.

  In such effect control, the MPU 712 of the display control device 710 grasps the position of each movable part with the position detection sensor corresponding to each of the effect units 300, 400, 500. In addition, drive signals are output to the motors 318, 416, 422, and 501 of the production units 300, 400, and 500, and the production units 300, 400, and 500 perform the operations described above.

  Note that it is not essential that all the effects are executed, and only a part of the effects may be executed. Moreover, the operation continuation time and operation speed of each production unit 300, 400, 500 may be set to be different depending on each production. In this case, the operation duration time information and the operation speed information corresponding to each effect must be stored in advance in the ROM 713 having a function as effect information storage means.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  Since the vertical movement unit 408 and the rack unit 412 can be stacked in the front-rear direction with the groove portion 402 interposed therebetween, the configuration for operating the vertical movement unit 408 can be made compact.

  When the specific area of the groove 402 does not face the vertical movement unit 408 due to the operation of the vertical movement unit 408, the specific area is not exposed as it is, but is not easily visible by the shielding unit 430. . As a result, the groove portion 402 that originally does not function as a decoration is not visually recognized by the player, and the above-described compactness can be achieved without deteriorating the appearance.

  Since the shielding unit 430 moves in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction of the groove portion 402, the configuration for operating the vertical movement unit 408 including the shielding unit 430 can be prevented from being elongated in the longitudinal direction. It becomes possible to achieve downsizing.

  Since the shielding unit 430 moves away from the display surface 171 when the groove 402 is not shielded, the vertical movement unit 408 (fish members 407a and 407b) can be brought close to the display surface 171 and the vertical movement unit 408 is moved. Further, it is possible to improve the degree of attention of the player with respect to the effect produced in conjunction with the image on the display surface 171.

  Since a part of the fish members 407a and 407b and the display surface 171 can be seen to overlap each other in the front-rear direction, it is possible to improve the interlocking of the effects by the images of the vertical movement unit 408 and the display surface 171. It is possible to improve the degree of attention of the player with respect to. In such an effect, the LED 480 irradiates light toward a portion of the fish members 407a and 407b that does not overlap the display surface 171. Therefore, the LED 480 displays the light while making the fish members 407a and 407b stand out. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the display surface 171 from being reduced due to excessive reflection of light on the surface 171.

  When the shielding unit 430 does not shield the groove portion 402, the plurality of shielding members 431, 432, and 433 overlap in the front-rear direction, so that the installation space of the shielding unit 430 when the shielding unit 430 does not shield the groove portion 402 can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to make the configuration for operating the vertical movement unit 408 including the shielding unit 430 compact.

  In a state where the shielding unit 430 does not shield the groove portion 402, the shielding members 431, 432, and 433 are in a state along the groove portion 402, so that a space for installing shielding means in a direction intersecting with the extending direction of the groove portion 402 is provided. The width can be reduced, and the configuration for operating the vertical movement unit 408 including the shielding unit 430 can be made compact.

  Since each shielding member 431, 432, 433 moves in conjunction with each other, it is not necessary to provide a configuration for operating the shielding member for each shielding member 431, 432, 433. The configuration for operating 408 can be made compact. Moreover, since each shielding member 431,432,433 moves in conjunction, it becomes possible to show the movement of the shielding unit 430 smoothly.

  Since the force by which the vertical movement unit 408 moves acts as a driving force for moving the shielding unit 430 to the retracted position, the configuration is simplified compared to a configuration in which driving means for moving the shielding unit 430 to the retracted position is separately provided. Is planned.

  Since the biasing force by the coil spring 441 toward the shielding position with respect to the front shielding member 431 acts as the biasing force toward the shielding position with respect to the middle shielding member 432 and the rear shielding member 433, the configuration is simplified with respect to the biasing toward the shielding position. Is planned.

  An effect in which the rod-shaped portion 301 operates can be visually recognized by the player in a state where light from the light emitting unit 320 (LED 322) is irradiated, and the degree of attention to the effect can be increased. In this case, since the light emitting means is not provided inside the rod-shaped portion 301, but the light from the light emitting unit 320 is irradiated to the rod-shaped portion 301 from the outside, the rod-shaped portion 301 can be made compact.

  Even if the rod-shaped portion 301 is disposed at any position where the rod-shaped portion 301 is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10, light from the same light emitting unit 320 is irradiated to the rod-shaped portion 301. The number of light emitting means can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the light emitting means is provided corresponding to the operation position, and the light emission control process can be simplified.

  In the configuration in which the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is operated around the display surface 171 and the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is irradiated with light from the outside, the light from the light emitting unit 320 is suppressed from entering the display surface 171 directly. Thereby, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved without reducing the visibility of the display surface 171.

  Even when the upper bar-shaped portion 304 moves in a direction crossing the irradiation direction of the light emitting unit 320, the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is irradiated with light by the light emitting unit 320, and thus the above-described effects can be achieved.

  The upper bar-shaped part 304 is formed in a curved shape and is displaced in a direction corresponding to the part at each part when operating, so that the movement of the upper bar-shaped part 304 can be made novel. It becomes. In this case, since a plurality of the light emitting units 320 are arranged along the curved shape of the upper bar-shaped part 304, light is irradiated corresponding to each part of the upper bar-shaped part 304 formed in the curved shape. It is possible to irradiate the upper bar-shaped portion 304 with light from the outside while making the movement of the upper bar-shaped portion 304 novel.

  Since the LED 322 is arranged on the flexible substrate 321 in advance and the flexible substrate 321 can be arranged while being bent along the shape of the upper bar-shaped portion 304, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of installation workability. It becomes.

  Since the predetermined play is set between the curved plate-like portion 328 and the curved protrusion 331 with respect to the thickness of the flexible substrate 321 in the light emitting unit accommodating portion 330, the flexible substrate 321 can be installed with a margin. . In addition, since both ends of the flexible substrate 321 in the longitudinal direction are held, simplification of the holding configuration can be achieved. However, in this configuration, it is conceivable that the flexible substrate 321 is deformed within the range of the predetermined play, but even if the flexible substrate 321 is deformed within the range of the predetermined play, the irradiation target Since the plurality of LEDs 322 are provided so as to irradiate the light toward the region, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved while performing good light irradiation from the outside to the upper bar-shaped portion 304. be able to.

  Since the space S for the movable part is formed so that the operation space of the vertical movement unit 408 is opened to the front of the pachinko machine 10 and the display surface 171 side, the visibility when the vertical movement unit 408 is viewed is improved. Thus, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the player's attention level with respect to the vertical movement unit 408. In addition, the movement range of the vertical movement unit 408 is not limited to the movable part space S, and the movement range can be extended to the opening destination of the movable part space S. Therefore, the degree of freedom of movement of the vertical movement unit 408 Can be improved.

  Since the movable portion space S is provided adjacent to the stage portion 206, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the rolling mode of the game ball and the operating mode of the vertical movement unit 408 in the stage unit 206. Become. Moreover, since the movable part space S is not divided with respect to the stage part 206, the visibility of the vertical movement unit 408 can be prevented from being lowered. However, in this configuration, there is a possibility that the game ball rolling at the stage unit 206 may enter the movable part space S, but the game ball can be discharged well from the ball extraction hole 610.

  Since the game ball that has entered the space S for the movable part is discharged toward the side (ball hole 610) that is different from the game area, it is possible to reduce the possibility of confusing the player, and the superiority as described above. The effect which was able to be produced can be produced.

  What is the gaming area of the game ball that has entered the movable part space S by using the discharge passages 131 and 609 for discharging the game balls that have entered the variable winning device 32, the operation ports 33 and 34, and the out port 37? Can be discharged to different locations.

  For a player who has confirmed that a game ball has entered the movable part space S, there is a concern that the player may feel uncomfortable that the game ball is not discharged again into the game area. On the other hand, it is possible to confirm through the transparent window portion 602 that the game ball that has entered the movable portion space S is guided to the ball extraction hole 610 side, and the occurrence of the inconvenience as described above. Can be suppressed.

  In the situation where the vertical movement unit 408 is disposed at the position closest to the bottom 605, the bottom 605 is spaced one or more gaming balls below the vertical movement unit 408, so that the game is placed on the bottom 605. Even if the vertical movement unit 408 comes closest to the bottom portion 605 in a situation where a ball is present, it is possible to suppress biting of the game ball between the vertical movement unit 408 and the bottom portion 605.

  The opposing wall portion 468 of the protection unit 450 restricts the forward wiring area 454a of the wiring 454 that moves with the operation of the rack unit 412 from moving forward, so that the wiring 454 and other gaming machine parts It is possible to reduce the possibility of inconvenience such as deterioration of wiring due to interference.

  Since the moving wiring opening 458 of the protection unit 450 is formed to have the facing area 458a, the tracking wiring area 454a of the wiring 454 is caught by the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458 during the operation of the rack unit 412. It can suppress that a big load is added to the said tracking wiring area | region 454a.

  Since the moving wiring opening 458 of the protection unit 450 is formed to have the relief area 458b, the tracking wiring area 454a is caught by the peripheral edge of the moving wiring opening 458 during the operation of the rack unit 412. Can be more reliably suppressed.

  Since the protruding ring portion 460 is formed at the peripheral portion of the moving wiring opening 458 of the protection unit 450, it is assumed that the tracking wiring region 454a contacts the peripheral portion of the moving wiring opening 458 during the operation of the rack unit 412. In addition, the pressure applied to the tracking wiring area 454a can be reduced, and the tracking wiring area 454a is not easily worn.

  The opposing wall portion 468 is provided so as to face the rack unit 412 at any position in the operation range of the rack unit 412, so that the game ball falling from the tank 121 collides with the rack unit 412. Can be suppressed.

  Since the roof portion 462 is provided, it is possible to prevent the game ball that has dropped from the rack unit 412 from entering the space between the opposing wall portion 468 and the rack unit 412, and to the rack unit 412. The collision of the game balls can be suppressed, and the rack unit 412 itself can be prevented from biting into the game balls, and the game ball can be prevented from being fitted between the rack unit 412 and the opposing wall portion 468. It becomes possible.

  Since the wiring portion 463 is formed in the roof portion 462, the wiring portion 454 can be suitably guided toward the opposing wall portion 468 using the roof portion 462.

  Since the protective cover member 453 is provided, the follow-up wiring area 454a is prevented from greatly expanding to a side different from the rack unit 412 side, so that a predetermined gaming machine can be racked while suppressing the catching of the follow-up wiring area 454a. It is possible to arrange them close to the unit 412 side. As a result, it is possible to effectively use the space.

  The protection unit 450 includes a holding ring portion 457, and the wiring 454 closer to the static wiring opening 459 than the holding ring portion 457 is difficult to be displaced even if the rack unit 412 is operated. Accordingly, the displacement range of the wiring 454 can be suppressed to some extent, and the wiring 454 can be prevented from being worn by the peripheral edge portion of the opening without making the static wiring opening 459 complicated.

  Since the flexible substrate 321 is curved and disposed, the space required for installing a predetermined substrate in the pachinko machine 10 can be saved. In addition, when a substrate is provided at a curved location, if the substrate is a hard substrate, a plurality of substrates need to be provided along the curved direction. A board is enough. Therefore, the number of members can be reduced.

  The flexible substrate 321 is accommodated in the light emitting unit accommodation portion 330 in a state where it is prevented from being restored from the curved state. In other words, the flexible substrate 321 is attached to the light emitting unit accommodating portion 330 in a state where a portion that restricts restoration is pressed by its own restoring force. Therefore, the flexible substrate 321 itself can be stably accommodated in the light emitting unit accommodating portion 330 in a predetermined posture. Further, in performing the positioning operation when assembling the flexible substrate 321 to the light emitting unit accommodating portion 330, the restoring force of the flexible substrate 321 itself can be used, which can contribute to the facilitation of the operation. .

  The holding force of the flexible substrate 321 in the connector region holding portion 327 can be improved through the restoring force in the bent portion of the region where the concentrated connector 323 of the flexible substrate 321 is attached. Therefore, the flexible substrate 321 can be stably held. Further, in the positioning operation when the light emitting unit 320 is installed in the light emitting unit accommodating portion 330, the positioning can be performed using the restoring force of the flexible substrate 321, and the operation can be facilitated.

  Since the plate member 324 is fixed to the region where the central connector 323 is attached, it is possible to further increase the holding force of the flexible substrate 321 in the connector region holding portion 327, thereby stabilizing the holding and facilitating the positioning work. This can be further improved. Further, since wiring is connected to the centralized connector 323, a corresponding heavy load is applied. However, since the plate member 324 is fixed to the region where the centralized connector 323 is attached, the heavy load is applied. It becomes possible to receive suitably. That is, since the plate material 324 is fixed, not only can the holding force of the flexible substrate 321 be increased, but also the weight load on the concentrated connector 323 can be suitably received.

  By bending the flexible substrate 321 with the edge of the plate member 324 as a boundary, the concentrated connector 323 can be directed in a direction different from that of the LED 322, and the LED 322 is directed in a preferable direction for light irradiation. In addition, the central connector 323 can be directed in a preferred direction for wiring connection.

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In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation improvement is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, you may change as follows. Incidentally, the configuration of another embodiment described below may be applied individually or in combination to the configuration of the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the LED 322 is provided on the flexible substrate 321; however, the flexible substrate provided with an electronic component having a function of receiving power, supplying power, inputting a signal, or outputting a signal is curved at a predetermined position. It is good also as a structure attached in a state. This makes it possible to reduce the board installation space.

  In the above embodiment, the plate member 324 is fixed to the end portion of the flexible substrate 321. Instead, the end portion of the flexible substrate 321 may be formed of a highly rigid material. Moreover, the plate | board thickness of the said edge part may be formed thickly and rigidity may be made high. In this case, since it can manufacture by integral molding, it becomes possible to reduce the man-hour in a manufacture stage.

  In the above embodiment, the longitudinal direction of the flexible substrate 321 is bent and attached to the light emitting unit housing portion 330. However, the flexible substrate 321 may be attached by bending the short side direction. In this case, it can be accommodated in a cylindrically extending member or the like, and can contribute to the downsizing of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the above embodiment, the LED 322 and the central connector 323 are provided on the plate surface 321a of the flexible substrate 321, but an electronic component may also be provided on the plate surface 321b.

  In the above embodiment, the end portion of the flexible substrate 321 on the side where the concentrated connector 323 is provided is bent. However, both end portions in the longitudinal direction may be bent. In this case, the posture of the flexible substrate 321 can be stabilized by restricting the restoration of both ends.

  In the above embodiment, the flexible substrate 321 is provided on the center frame 201. However, the flexible substrate 321 may be provided on the curved portion of the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 so as to irradiate the vicinity of the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72. Good. In addition, the flexible substrate 321 may be provided on the front door frame 14 or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is configured not to overlap the display surface 171 in the front-rear direction even in a state where the upper bar-shaped portion 304 is bent to the maximum, but depending on the degree of bending of the upper bar-shaped portion 304 (movable means), You may comprise so that it may overlap in the front-back direction. Thereby, the effect linked with the image displayed on the display surface 171 can be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the upper metal part 305 is fixed to the upper bar-shaped part 304 and the middle metal part 242 is fixed to the middle bar-shaped part 303. However, the metal parts may not be provided. In this case, since it is not necessary to set the irradiation position of the LED at a position avoiding the position of the metal fitting part in the design stage, it is possible to suppress the design from becoming complicated.

  In the above embodiment, the shielding unit 430 includes the front shielding member 431, the middle shielding member 432, and the rear shielding member 433. However, the shielding unit 430 may be composed of one member. In this case, the number of members can be reduced and the configuration for shielding can be simplified.

  In the above embodiment, the shielding unit 430 is configured to move in the direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction of the groove 402. However, the shielding unit 430 may be configured to move along the longitudinal direction of the groove 402 (guide means). Good. Specifically, the shielding unit is composed of a plurality of members that can slide relative to each other, and when the vertical movement unit 408 (movable means) moves upward, it is pushed by the vertical movement unit 408 (movable means) to move up and down. The unit 408 (movable means) is configured to move in the same direction as the moving direction. Such a configuration is employed when the space for attaching the shielding unit to the side of the groove 402 is small.

  In the above embodiment, the shielding unit 430 is not provided with a dedicated drive unit and is configured to move following the vertical movement unit. However, the shield unit 430 may be configured to include a drive unit dedicated to the shielding unit 430 (shielding unit). . In this case, the groove 402 (guide means) can be shielded and exposed independently of the operation of the fish members 407a and 407b (movable means), and it is possible to contribute to performing various effects. .

  In the above embodiment, the fish members 407a and 407b and the display surface 171 partially overlap when the vertical movement unit 408 is at the lowermost position, and the overlapping portion gradually increases as the vertical movement unit 408 moves upward. It was set as the structure which becomes large. Instead, the fish members 407a and 407b (movable means) and the display surface 171 do not overlap at all when the vertical movement unit 408 (movable means) is at the lowermost position, but overlap when moving upward. It may be configured. In this case, it is possible to emphasize to the player that the operation of the vertical movement unit 408 (movable means) has been started.

  In the above embodiment, the vertical movement unit 408 is provided in the side frame part 224. However, the vertical movement unit 408 (movable means) is provided in the upper frame part 221 or the lower frame part 222 and moved in the lateral direction. May be. In addition, a suitable direction is suitably selected as a moving direction according to the decoration member (this embodiment fish member 407a, 407b) provided in the front side of the vertical movement unit 408 (movable means) and installation space.

  In the above embodiment, the fish unit motor 416 is provided in the rack unit 412. However, the vertical unit motor 422 (driving means) for moving the rack unit 412 (moving means) up and down may be provided. Good. In this case, the rack portion may be fixed in the vertical direction instead of the gear group 420, and the gear fixed to the drive shaft of the vertical movement unit motor 422 may be engaged with the rack portion. As a result, the number of rotating members can be reduced, so that the possibility of winding the wiring 454 can be reduced, and the durability and maintenance can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the vertical movement unit 408 is configured to move in the vertical direction along the groove portion 402. However, the vertical movement unit 408 (movable means) is moved along the protrusion formed in a predetermined direction. It is good also as a structure which moves to a predetermined direction.

  In the above embodiment, the protection unit 450 includes the protection base member 452 and the protection cover member 453. However, the protection unit 450 may include the protection base member 452 without the protection cover member 453. Good. In this case, it is possible to protect the gaming machine parts installed in the region where the protective cover member 453 is opposed to the gaming machine parts with a simple configuration, and the wiring 454 is separated from the gaming machine parts. It is possible to suppress the wiring 454 from coming into contact with the parts for use.

  In the above embodiment, the protective cover member 453 includes the side wall portion 466 and the rear wall portion 465. However, the protective cover member 453 may include only the rear wall portion 465. In this case, it is possible to reduce the member cost while suppressing the rearward extension of the wiring 454.

  In the embodiment described above, the movable part space S is defined by opening the front and the display surface 171 side, but in addition to this, the front may be opened. This makes it possible to diversify the shape and operating range of the vertical movement unit 408 (movable means).

  In the above embodiment, the receiving portion 601 is provided on the center frame 201. However, the receiving portion 601 is not provided and the portion is opened downward, and the game ball that has entered the movable portion space S is directly attached to the frame. You may comprise so that it may fall in 150 space 160 for ball reception. In this case, it is preferable that the material and structure of the ball receiving space 160 be able to withstand the impact of the game ball dropping.

  In the above embodiment, the display control device 710 is controlled by the sound lamp control device 82 based on the command output from the main control device 81. Instead, the display control device 710 is output from the main control device 81. The display control device 710 may be configured to control the audio lamp control device 82 based on the command. Further, instead of the configuration in which the sound lamp control device 82 and the display control device 710 are separately provided, the control devices 82 and 710 may be configured as one control device. The configuration of commands output from the main control device 81 to the sound lamp control device 82 is also arbitrary.

  When the voice lamp control device 82 receives a command from the main control device 81, the voice lamp control device 82 does not output the command to the display control device 710 as it is, but the voice lamp control device 82 displays a pattern variation display pattern or the like. While specifying, it is good also as a structure which outputs the information including the specific result to the display control apparatus 710. FIG.

  Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines that release a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball enters a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a right is generated, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has passed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  In addition, a pachinko machine and a slot machine that have a take-in device and start rotation of a reel by operating a start lever after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which is integrated.

<Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. In a gaming machine equipped with movable means (vertical movement unit 408) that is driven by a driving means (vertical movement unit motor 422) and that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine (pachinko machine 10). ,
The operating direction of the movable means is determined, and at least a part of the region for determining the operating direction is set to the movable means in a situation where the movable means is disposed at a predetermined operating position that is visible from the front of the gaming machine. Guide means (groove portion 402) provided to have a specific area facing on the back side;
Shielding means (shielding unit 430) that makes it difficult to visually recognize the specific area from the front of the gaming machine in a situation where the movable means is disposed at a position not facing the specific area;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A1, the guide means is provided so as to have a specific area facing the movable means on the back side in a situation where the movable means is arranged at a predetermined operation position where the movable means is visible from the front of the gaming machine. Therefore, the position of the movable means and the guide means can be brought closer. Therefore, it is possible to achieve a compact configuration for operating the movable means.

  Further, when the specific area does not face the movable means due to the operation of the movable means, the specific area is not exposed as it is, but is difficult to be visually recognized by the shielding means. As a result, the guide means that originally does not function as decoration is not visually recognized by the player, and the above-described compactness can be achieved without deteriorating the appearance.

  For example, if the movable means is enlarged, the guide means needs to be enlarged accordingly. In this case, if the guide means is provided in an area outside the visible area, the configuration for operating the movable means including the movable means is increased. Further, if the guide means is provided in an area where it can be visually recognized, the guide means becomes conspicuous and the player's attention to the movable means is lowered.

  In this regard, in this feature, even if the movable means is enlarged, the guide means is provided so as to have an area facing the movable means on the back side of the movable means, and the area of the guide means not facing the movable means is Since it is difficult to visually recognize by the shielding means, the configuration for operating the movable means including the movable means can be made compact, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention of the player with respect to the movable means.

  Feature A2. The guide means has a groove shape, and the drive means is connected to the movable means on the opposite side of the guide means so as to be able to transmit drive force (rack portion 413, gear group 420). The gaming machine according to Feature A1, characterized by a vertical motion unit motor 422).

  According to the feature A2, since the movable means and the structure for transmitting the driving force can be arranged in the front-rear direction with the guide means interposed therebetween, the structure for operating the movable means can be made compact. It becomes possible to plan.

  Further, the provision of the shielding means prevents exposure of part of the driving means and internal components arranged on the back side of the movable means through the groove-shaped guide means. Yes.

Feature A3. The guide means is formed to extend in a predetermined direction,
The shielding means is provided so as to move in a direction intersecting the predetermined direction when moving from the shielding position shielding the specific area to the retracted position. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature A3, in the configuration in which the movable unit is arranged to move in a predetermined direction, the configuration for operating the movable unit including the shielding unit can be prevented from being elongated in the predetermined direction. It becomes possible to achieve downsizing.

Feature A4. Comprising display means having a display surface (display surface 171);
The movable means is provided so as to operate around the display surface, and the guide means has one of two regions existing so as to sandwich the guide means in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction. It is provided to be on the side away from the display surface,
The gaming machine according to Feature A3, wherein the shielding means is disposed in an area on the side away from the retracted position.

  According to the feature A4, when the shielding means does not shield the guiding means, the shielding means moves to the side away from the display surface, so that the guiding means and thus the movable means can be brought close to the display surface. It is possible to improve the degree of attention of the player with respect to the linked effects by the images.

Feature A5. Comprising display means having a display surface (display surface 171);
When the movable means is at a predetermined operating position, at least a part of the movable means (a part of the fish members 407a and 407) overlaps the display surface in the front-rear direction in front of the display surface. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4.

  According to the feature A5, since at least a part of the movable means and the display surface can be overlapped in the front-rear direction, it is possible to improve the interlocking of the effects by the images of the movable means and the display surface. It is possible to improve the degree of attention of the player with respect to.

  Further, in the configuration in which the movable means operates at a position close to the display surface, the guide means is also conspicuous, but the provision of the shielding means as described above makes the above-mentioned appearance good, Such effects can be achieved.

Feature A6. The shielding means is divided into a plurality of shielding portions (each shielding member 431, 432, 433),
The plurality of shielding portions are provided so that at least some of them are overlapped in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine when moved from the shielding position shielding the specific area to the retracted position. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5.

  According to feature A6, the shielding means includes a plurality of shielding portions, and when the shielding means does not shield the guide means, the plurality of shielding portions overlap in the front-rear direction, and thus the shielding when the shielding means does not shield the guiding means. The installation space for the means can be reduced, and the configuration for operating the movable means including the shielding means can be made compact.

  Feature A7. The plurality of shielding portions have a long plate shape, and are pivotable between the shielding position and the retracted position by pivotally supporting one end side of each shielding portion, Further, the gaming machine according to Feature A6, wherein the gaming machine is provided so as to be in a state along the guide means at the retracted position.

  According to the feature A7, in a state where the shielding means is not shielded, the plurality of shielding portions are in a state along the guiding means, so that a space for installing the shielding means in a direction intersecting with the extending direction of the guiding means is narrow. Thus, the configuration for operating the movable means including the shielding means can be made compact.

  Feature A8. At least a part of the plurality of shielding portions is locked to locking portions provided on the other shielding portions (the locking between the front locking portion 443 and the front locking surface 440, the rear locking). The game machine according to any of features A6 and A7, wherein the game machine moves along with the movement of the other shielding portion by locking the stop portion 439 and the rear locking surface 442).

  According to the feature A8, since it is not necessary to provide a configuration for operating the shielding unit for each of the plurality of shielding units, the configuration for operating the movable unit including the shielding unit can be made compact. Become.

  Moreover, since the shielding part latched by the said latching part moves in conjunction with the shielding part provided with the latching | locking part, it becomes possible to show the movement of a shielding means smoothly.

Feature A9. Among the plurality of shielding portions, the shielding portion-side shielding portion (opening engagement piece 436 of the front shielding member 431) disposed at a position closest to the movable means at the shielding position is disposed at the shielding position. When the movable means moves toward the specific area, the movable means moves toward the retracted position when the movable means moves to the specific area side. The configuration to be pushed,
Among the plurality of shielding portions, the other shielding portions arranged at the retracted position side than the shielding portion on the shielding destination side in the shielding position are the pressing force by which the shielding portion on the shielding destination side is pressed by the movable means. The gaming machine according to Feature A8, wherein the game machine is configured to be pushed toward the retracted position by being transmitted through contact with a shielding portion on a side closer to the movable means.

  According to the feature A9, since the force that the movable means moves acts as a driving force for moving each shielding portion to the retracted position, the driving means for moving each shielding portion to the retracted position is provided compared to a configuration in which separate driving means are provided. The configuration can be simplified.

Feature A10. Biasing means (coil spring 441) for biasing one of the plurality of shielding portions toward the shielding position;
Among the plurality of shielding parts, the shielding parts other than the one shielding part are urged toward the shielding position by transmitting the urging force of the urging means to the one shielding part. A gaming machine according to the feature A8 or A9.

  According to the feature A10, since the urging force toward the shielding position with respect to one shielding part works as the urging force toward the shielding position with respect to the other shielding part, the configuration can be simplified with respect to the urging toward the shielding position. .

  The invention of the above-described feature group A is effective for the following problems.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. As these gaming machines, those equipped with a movable object that is driven and operated by a driving device such as a solenoid or a rotary motor are known.

  For example, a movable object is provided in an area that can be seen from the front of a gaming machine in the periphery of a liquid crystal display device or the like (hereinafter also referred to as a viewable area), and is driven by a driving device in accordance with game contents (for example, contents of a variable display of symbols) By moving the movable object, the interest of the game is enhanced during the game (for example, when the pattern changes) (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  Here, some currently known gaming machines have a structure for guiding the moving direction of a movable object, and move the movable object using the structure. In such a gaming machine, if the configuration that guides the moving direction of the movable object is visible from the player, there is a concern that the player's attention to the movable object may be reduced, so that the configuration can be viewed. Some are provided in a region outside the region.

  However, since the movable object is disposed in the visually recognizable region, it is necessary to dispose the movable object and the configuration for guiding the moving direction of the movable object, and the space for arranging these is likely to be enlarged.

  Incidentally, the configuration limited to any one of the following features B1 to B8, the following features C1 to C14, the following features D1 to D12, and the following features E1 to E8 with respect to any one of the features A1 to A10. You may apply. In this case, the further effect by having applied each structure can be show | played.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A movable means (upper bar portion 304) that is driven by the driving means (fishing rod motor 318) and that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine (pachinko machine 10);
A light emitting means (LED 322) that emits light toward the movable means;
With
When the movable means is disposed at least in a specific range among the positions where it can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine, the light emitting means is configured so that the movable means can be irradiated with light by the same light emitting means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature B1, it is possible to make the player visually recognize an effect in which the movable means operates, and to increase the degree of attention to the effect. In this case, since the light emitting means is not provided inside the movable means but the light from the light emitting means is irradiated from the outside to the movable means, the movable means can be made compact.

  In addition, when the movable means is disposed at least in a specific range among the positions where it can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine, the light from the same light emitting means is irradiated to the movable means. The number of light emitting means can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the light emitting means is provided corresponding to the operating position, and the light emission control process can be simplified.

Feature B2. The movable means is configured to move between a position approaching the light emitting means and a position away from the light emitting means.
The light emitting means has a predetermined irradiation direction with a fixed irradiation direction so that the movable means is included in the irradiation destination regardless of the position where the movable means is visible from the front of the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the gaming machine is fixed at an installation location.

  According to the feature B2, the above excellent effects can be achieved while simplifying the configuration of the light emitting means.

Feature B3. Comprising display means having a display surface (display surface 171);
The movable means is provided to operate around the display surface, and the light emitting means is provided to irradiate light from the opposite side of the display surface side to the movable means. And
Even in a situation where the movable means is arranged at a position farthest from the light emitting means, the light having a high directivity out of the light emitted from the light emitting means is irradiated to the movable means. The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or B2, wherein an irradiation direction of the light emitting means is set.

  According to the feature B3, in the configuration in which the movable unit is operated around the display surface and the movable unit is irradiated with light from the outside, the light from the light emitting unit is prevented from directly entering the display surface. Thereby, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved while not reducing the visibility of the display surface.

Feature B4. The movable means is configured to move in a direction crossing the irradiation direction of the light emitting means,
The features B1 to B3 are characterized in that the light emitting means is arranged so that the movable means is not detached from the front side in the irradiation direction even when the movable means is farthest from the light emitting means. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature B4, even when the movable unit moves in the direction intersecting the irradiation direction of the light emitting unit, the movable unit can be irradiated with light by the light emitting unit, and thus the above-described effect can be obtained.

Feature B5. The movable means is formed in a curved shape, and is configured to be displaced in a direction corresponding to the part at each part when operating.
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, wherein a plurality of the light emitting means are arranged along the curved shape of the movable means.

  According to the feature B5, the movable means is formed in a curved shape, and when operating, each part is displaced in a direction corresponding to the part, so that the movement of the movable means is novel. Is possible. In this case, since a plurality of light emitting means are arranged along the curved shape of the movable means, light can be emitted corresponding to each part of the movable means formed in the curved shape. It is possible to irradiate light to the movable means from the outside while making the movement of the camera novel.

Feature B6. The plurality of light emitting means are provided on a flexible substrate (flexible substrate 321),
The flexible substrate is arranged so as to be curved along the shape of the movable means, whereby a plurality of the light emitting means are provided along the movable means. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature B6, since the light emitting means is arranged on the flexible substrate in advance and the flexible substrate can be arranged while being bent along the shape of the movable means, it contributes to the improvement of installation workability. It becomes possible.

  Further, since the flexible substrate is excellent in flexibility, it is easy to follow the shape of the movable means. Therefore, it is possible to arrange the light emitting means along various shapes of the movable means, and it is possible to contribute to an improvement in the degree of freedom in designing the shape of the movable means.

Feature B7. The flexible substrate is formed in a long plate shape and is accommodated by holding both ends in the longitudinal direction with respect to an accommodation space (light emitting unit accommodation portion 330) having a predetermined play in the thickness direction of the flexible substrate. ,
The movable means is formed such that irradiation target regions and non-target regions exist alternately,
The plurality of light emitting means are provided on a predetermined plate surface of the flexible substrate so as to irradiate light toward the irradiation target region, and the flexible substrate is within the predetermined play range in the accommodation space. Even if it deform | transforms inside, it is provided so that light may be irradiated toward the said irradiation object area | region, The game machine of the characteristics B6 characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the feature B7, since the predetermined play is set in the thickness direction of the flexible substrate with respect to the accommodation space of the flexible substrate, the flexible substrate can be installed with a margin. Moreover, since it is the structure by which the both ends of the longitudinal direction of a flexible substrate are hold | maintained, simplification of the structure of this holding | maintenance is achieved. However, in this configuration, the flexible substrate may be deformed within the range of the predetermined play, but even if the flexible substrate is deformed within the range of the predetermined play, the irradiation target region is not affected. Since the plurality of light emitting means are provided so as to irradiate the light toward the light source, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved while the external light is favorably irradiated to the movable means. .

Feature B8. Comprising display means having a display surface (display surface 171);
The movable means (fish members 407a, 407b) partially overlaps the display surface in front of the display surface at a predetermined operation position,
The game according to any one of features B1 to B7, wherein the light emitting means (LED 480) is provided so as to emit light toward a portion of the movable means that does not overlap the display surface. Machine.

  According to the feature B8, by performing an effect in which the movable means is superimposed on the display surface, it is possible to enhance the interlocking between the movable means and the display surface in the effect. Further, in such effects, the light emitting means irradiates light toward a portion that does not overlap the display surface of the movable means, so that the light is excessively applied to the display surface while making the movable means conspicuous. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the display surface from being lowered due to reflection.

  The invention of the above-mentioned feature B group is effective for the following problems.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. As these gaming machines, those equipped with a movable object that is driven and operated by a driving device such as a solenoid or a rotary motor are known.

  For example, a movable object is provided in the vicinity of a liquid crystal display device, etc., and driven by a driving device according to the game content (for example, the contents of the display of the variation of the pattern) so that the movable object operates. The fun of the game at the time of change is enhanced (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  However, all currently known movable objects of gaming machines have been relatively simple, and lack the impact of movement. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in enhancing the interest of games using movable objects.

  By the way, the configuration limited to any one of the above features A1 to A10, the following features C1 to C14, the following features D1 to D12, and the following features E1 to E8 with respect to any one of the above features B1 to B8. You may apply. In this case, the further effect by having applied each structure can be show | played.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. A launching means for launching the game ball toward the flow-down area of the game ball;
Movable means (vertical movement unit 408) that is driven by the driving means and that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine;
A partition section (receiving section 601) that partitions an operation space (movable section space S) that enables the operation of the movable means;
With
The partition portion is formed so as to open the operation space in a predetermined direction so that the operation space is not divided with respect to the flow-down area, and the game ball that has entered the operation space is in a specific direction. A gaming machine comprising a restraining portion that prevents the gas from flowing into the game machine.

  According to the feature C1, since the partition portion is formed so as to open the operation space of the movable means in a predetermined direction, the visibility when the movable means is viewed from the predetermined direction is improved. It is possible to contribute to the improvement of the player's attention to the game. Further, the movement range of the movable means is not limited to the operation space, and the movement range can be extended to the opening destination of the operation space, so that the degree of freedom of movement of the movable means can be improved.

  Further, in the configuration in which the operation space is formed as described above, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter the operation space, but it is possible to prevent the game ball from flowing in a specific direction. If it flows in, it can suppress that a game ball enters into the place where generation | occurrence | production of a failure etc. is anxious.

  Feature C2. The game machine according to Feature C1, wherein the suppressing unit discharges the game ball that has entered the operation space from the operation space while preventing the game ball from flowing in the specific direction.

  According to the feature C2, since the game ball that has entered the operation space is discharged by the suppression unit, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience such as a large number of game balls being stored in the operation space and the movable means being broken. Become.

Feature C3. It comprises a stage part (stage part 206) in which a rolling surface for rolling the game ball that has flowed in from the flow-down area is formed upward or obliquely upward,
The gaming machine according to the feature C1 or C2, wherein the operation space is provided so as to be adjacent to the stage portion.

  According to the feature C3, since the operation space is provided adjacent to the stage portion, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the rolling mode of the game ball and the operating mode of the movable means at the stage unit. . Further, since the operation space is not divided with respect to the stage portion, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the movable means from being lowered. However, in this configuration, there is a possibility that the game ball rolling at the stage portion may enter the operation space. However, by having the configuration of the feature C1 or C2, the game ball that has entered is well identified. It is possible not to flow in the direction of or to discharge.

  Feature C4. A restriction part (stage-side restriction part 246) is provided at an end of the stage part on the side of the operation space, which stands upward relative to a region continuous on the reaction space side with respect to the end part. The gaming machine according to Feature C3, wherein:

  According to the feature C4, the provision of the restriction portion makes it difficult for the game ball rolling on the stage portion to enter the operation space. In addition, even if a game ball enters the operation space, it is possible to prevent the game ball from flowing in a specific direction or to be discharged by providing the configuration of the feature C1 or C2. Become.

Feature C5. Comprising display means having a display surface (display surface 171);
The operating space is provided so as to be adjacent to the display surface, and is opened toward the display surface side as the predetermined direction,
Any of the features C1 to C4, wherein at least a part of the movable means (a part of the fish members 407a and 407b) overlaps the display surface in front of the display surface at a predetermined operation position. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature C5, the operation space is provided adjacent to the stage portion, and the movable means is configured to overlap with the display surface at least partially in front of the display surface at a predetermined operation position. It becomes possible to improve the linkage of effects on both the means and the display surface. Further, since the operation space is not divided with respect to the display surface side, the visibility of the movable means can be prevented from being lowered. However, in this configuration, there is a possibility that game balls flowing down around the display surface may enter the operation space. However, by having the configuration of the feature C1 or C2, the game balls that have entered can be improved. It is possible to prevent or discharge in a specific direction.

Feature C6. A stage portion is provided so as to be along the lower side portion of the display surface, and a rolling surface for rolling the game ball flowing in from the flow-down area is formed upward or obliquely upward.
The operation space is provided adjacent to the side of the display surface and the stage portion,
The operating range of the movable means includes a position below the upper end position of the stage unit, according to the feature C5.

  According to the feature C6, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the rolling mode of the game ball on the stage unit, the display effect on the display surface, and the operating mode of the movable means. In addition, even with this configuration, by providing the configuration of the feature C1 or C2, even if the game ball enters the operation space, the game ball is prevented from flowing in a specific direction or discharged well. It becomes possible to do.

Feature C7. The flow-down area is formed on the front surface of the game board, and a plurality of gaming machines including a control device for controlling the progress of the game are provided on the back side of the game board,
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C6, wherein the suppressing unit is provided so that a gaming ball entering the operation space does not enter the plurality of gaming machines.

  According to the feature C7, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above while suppressing the gaming ball that has entered the operation space from colliding with a plurality of gaming machines including the control device.

  Feature C8. The gaming machine according to any one of features C2 to C7, wherein the suppressing unit discharges the game ball that has entered the operation space toward a location different from the flow-down area.

  If the game ball that has entered the operation space is discharged again to the flow-down area, there is a concern that a player who does not recognize that the game ball has entered the operation space may be confused. On the other hand, according to the feature C8, the game ball that has entered the operation space is discharged toward a location different from the flow-down area, so that the possibility of confusing the player is reduced, as described above. An excellent effect can be achieved.

Feature C9. The flow-down area is formed on the front surface of the game board, and has a ball-entrance portion into which a game ball flowing down the flow-down area can enter,
On the back side of the game board, a discharge passage (discharge passage 609) for discharging the game ball that has entered the entrance portion is provided,
The gaming machine according to Feature C8, wherein the suppressing portion is formed to guide the game ball that has entered the operation space to the discharge passage.

  According to the feature C9, the game ball that has entered the operation space can be discharged toward a location different from the flow-down area by using the configuration for discharging the game ball that has entered the ball entrance portion.

Feature C10. The operating space is open toward the window side that allows the flow area and the movable means to be viewed from the front of the gaming machine,
The suppression unit is provided so as to prevent a game ball that has entered the operation space from below, and to prevent the game ball that has reached the bottom from flowing out from the front side of the bottom to the flow-down region. A front regulating wall,
The front side regulation wall is formed with a front side window (transparent window 602) that allows a game ball reaching the bottom to be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine. Gaming machine.

  In the configuration having the configuration of the above feature C8 and the game ball entering the operation space being discharged toward a location different from the flow-down area, for a player who has confirmed that the game ball has entered the operation space, There is a concern that the game ball may feel uncomfortable with respect to the fact that the game ball is not discharged again into the flow-down area. On the other hand, according to the feature C10, it is possible to confirm that the game ball that has entered the operation space is guided to a different location while suppressing the discharge to the flow-down area again. Such inconvenience can be suppressed.

  Feature C11. The bottom that receives the game ball that has entered the operation space from the lower side in the restraining portion is at least one game ball lower than the movable means in a situation where the movable means is disposed at a position closest to the bottom. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C10, wherein the gaming machines are spaced apart from each other.

  According to the feature C11, even when the movable means comes closest to the bottom portion in a situation where the game ball is present on the bottom portion, it is possible to suppress the biting of the game ball between the movable means and the bottom portion.

  Feature C12. A ball hole (ball hole 610) for discharging the game ball reaching the bottom to the outside of the operation space is formed in the bottom part that receives the game ball that has entered the operation space from the lower side in the suppression unit. In addition, the gaming machine according to any one of the features C2 to C10, wherein a bottom surface at which the game ball reaches the bottom portion is formed so as to be inclined downward toward the ball hole.

  According to the feature C12, the game ball that has reached the bottom can be discharged using its own weight.

Feature C13. In the operation space, a gaming component (lower bar-shaped portion 302) different from the movable means enters above the bottom portion,
The gaming component divides the area on the bottom surface into a plurality of areas, and the gaming ball is guided to the ball hole even when the gaming ball reaches any of the plurality of areas. The gaming machine according to Feature C12, wherein the gaming machine is formed.

  According to the feature C13, a game part can be provided by effectively using the operation space. In addition, when a plurality of game balls reach the bottom portion at the same time, it is possible to prevent the plurality of game balls from colliding with each other and rampaging on the bottom portion by using the game components.

  Feature C14. A guiding structure for guiding the gaming balls that have reached at least a predetermined region of the plurality of regions to be led out one by one toward the ball hole is formed by the gaming component and the bottom portion. The gaming machine according to Feature C13, characterized by:

  According to the feature C14, in a configuration in which a game part is provided by effectively using the operation space, the game ball can be favorably guided to the ball hole using the game part.

  The invention of the above-mentioned feature C group is effective for the following problems.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. As these gaming machines, those equipped with a movable object that is driven and operated by a driving device such as a solenoid or a rotary motor are known.

  For example, a movable object is provided in the vicinity of a liquid crystal display device, etc., and driven by a driving device according to the game content (for example, the contents of the display of the variation of the pattern) so that the movable object operates. The fun of the game at the time of change is enhanced (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  Here, since the movable object is provided adjacent to the area where the game ball flows down, it is necessary to provide the movable object so that the game ball does not flow into the inside of the gaming machine. On the other hand, if the movable object is provided at a position where the inflow of the game ball does not occur, there is a possibility that the installation place of the movable object is restricted, and the effect using the movable object may be uniform. On the other hand, if the periphery of the movable object is covered with a transparent cover or the like in order to suppress the inflow of game balls to the movable object side, the visibility of the movable object may be reduced.

  Incidentally, the configuration limited to any one of the features C1 to C14 is limited to any one of the features A1 to A10, the features B1 to B8, the following features D1 to D12, and the following features E1 to E8. You may apply. In this case, the further effect by having applied each structure can be show | played.

Feature D1. Movable means (vertical movement unit 408 and rack unit 412) driven and operated by driving means (vertical movement unit motor 422);
In order for the movable means to perform a predetermined effect, one end is connected to the movable means, and the other end is connected to the control means or its relay board (annular member 411),
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the wiring, there is provided a regulating means (opposing wall portion 468) that regulates that a follow displacement area that displaces following the movement of the movable means in the wiring enters a predetermined area when displaced along with the movement of the movable means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature D1, since the wiring that moves in accordance with the operation of the movable means is restricted from moving in a predetermined direction, inconvenience such as deterioration of the wiring due to interference between the wiring and other gaming machine parts. It is possible to reduce the possibility of occurrence.

Feature D2. The regulating means includes a facing portion provided to face the movable means at a position separated from the movable means in a predetermined direction.
The gaming machine according to Feature D1, wherein the wiring is connected to the movable means after being guided on a surface opposite to the movable means side in the facing portion.

  According to the feature D2, since the portion continuing from the connection portion with the movable means in the following displacement area of the wiring can be separated from the movable means to some extent, the movable means bites the following displacement area during the operation of the movable means. Can be suppressed.

Feature D3. The facing portion is provided to face the movable means on the back side of the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to feature D2, wherein the wiring is drawn out to the movable means side through a tracking side opening (moving wiring opening 458) formed in the facing portion.

  According to the feature D3, it is possible to prevent the foreign object from hitting the movable means from the back side of the gaming machine by the facing portion, and not only to separate the follow displacement area from the movable means but also to protect the movable means. Department can be used.

  Feature D4. The tracking side opening is formed so as to have a region along the trajectory of movement of the movable means on the back side of the movable means, and the movable means is disposed at any operating position. The game according to Feature D3, wherein the following displacement region is formed so as not to be extended toward the movable means side, starting from the peripheral edge of the opening on the tracking side. Machine.

  According to the feature D4, in the configuration in which the wiring is drawn out to the movable means side through the opening on the tracking side formed in the facing portion, the tracking displacement region is caught on the peripheral edge of the tracking side opening during the operation of the movable means. It can suppress that a big load is added to a displacement area | region.

Feature D5. The follow-up displacement area has a posture that continues to the front side in the direction guided by the facing portion in a situation where the movable means is disposed at a predetermined operation position, and is disposed at an operation position different from the predetermined operation position. In a situation where it is in a bent position in the middle position,
The opening on the tracking side has a clearance area for escaping the peripheral edge of the opening toward the side where the bent portion bulges when the tracking displacement area assumes the bent posture. The gaming machine according to Feature D4, wherein the gaming machine is formed.

  According to the feature D5, it is possible to more reliably suppress the follow-up displacement region from being caught by the peripheral edge of the follow-up side opening during the operation of the movable means.

  Feature D6. The follower-side opening is formed so that the peripheral edge thereof is thicker than the other part of the opposed part, and the boundary part where the direction of the surface changes is curved. The gaming machine according to any one of features D3 to D5, wherein the gaming machine is a protruding ring portion 460.

  According to the feature D6, even when the tracking displacement area contacts the peripheral edge of the tracking-side opening during the operation of the movable means, the pressure applied to the tracking displacement area can be reduced and the tracking displacement can be reduced. The area is harder to wear.

Feature D7. The storage means used for storing the game medium supplied from the island equipment of the game hall above the movable means and for paying out the game medium to the player when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. (Tank 121)
The gaming machine according to any one of features D3 to D6, wherein the facing portion is provided so as to face the movable means at any position in the operating range of the movable means.

  According to the feature D7, it can suppress by the opposing part that the game medium which fell from the storage means side collides with a movable means.

  Feature D8. The gaming machine according to Feature D7, wherein the regulating means includes a roof portion (roof portion 462) formed so as to close a space between the facing portion and the movable means from above.

  According to the feature D8, it is possible to prevent the game medium falling from the storage means side from entering the space between the facing portion and the movable means, and to suppress the collision of the game medium with the movable means. In addition, it is possible to suppress that the movable means itself bites the game medium and that the game medium is fitted between the movable means and the facing portion.

Feature D9. In the wiring, the end opposite to the side connected to the movable means is connected to the control means provided on the roof portion side or its relay board,
The gaming machine according to Feature D8, wherein the roof portion is provided with a locking portion (wiring locking portion 463) that locks the wiring so as to guide the wiring to the facing portion side.

  According to the feature D9, it is possible to suitably guide the wiring toward the facing portion by using the roof portion having the function and effect described in the feature D8.

Feature D10. The follow-up displacement region is provided so as to have a posture bent at an intermediate position according to the operating position of the movable means, and a posture in which bending is relaxed more than that.
In the case where the tracking displacement region transitions from one of the bent posture and the relaxed posture to the other, the regulation device is likely to bulge toward the side different from the movable device side. The game machine according to any one of features D1 to D9, further including a holding portion (protective base member 452) that suppresses the portion from the front side where the portion tends to bulge out.

  According to the feature D10, since the follow-up displacement area is prevented from greatly expanding to a side different from the movable means side, the predetermined gaming machine is arranged close to the movable means side while suppressing the catch of the follow-up displacement area. It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to effectively use the space.

  Feature D11. The gaming machine according to Feature D10, wherein the holding portion is formed so as to accommodate a part of the follow-up displacement area and to define an accommodation space opened toward at least the movable means.

  According to the feature D11, the effect of the feature D10 can be exhibited in a plurality of directions with respect to the movable means.

Feature D12. The holding portion includes a non-following side opening that leads the control means to which the other end is connected to the wiring or the relay substrate side thereof,
The gaming machine according to feature D11, further comprising holding means (wiring holding member 456) for holding a part of the wiring inside the accommodation space.

  According to the feature D12, the wiring closer to the opening on the non-following side than the holding unit is difficult to be displaced even if the movable unit is operated. As a result, the displacement range of the wiring can be suppressed to some extent, and the wiring can be prevented from being worn by the peripheral edge of the opening without making the opening on the non-following side complicated.

  The invention of the feature group D is effective for the following problems.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. As these gaming machines, those equipped with a movable object that is driven and operated by a driving device such as a solenoid or a rotary motor are known.

  For example, a movable object is provided in the vicinity of a liquid crystal display device, etc., and driven by a driving device according to the game content (for example, the contents of the display of the variation of the pattern) so that the movable object operates. The fun of the game at the time of change is enhanced (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  Here, a configuration is conceivable in which wiring is connected to the movable object and a predetermined effect is performed on the movable object. However, when the wiring moves with the movement of the movable object, there is a concern that the wiring may be deteriorated prematurely due to contact with other members or bending in an unreasonable direction. .

  Incidentally, with respect to any one of the features D1 to D12, a configuration limited to any one of the features A1 to A10, the features B1 to B8, the features C1 to C14, and the following features E1 to E8. You may apply. In this case, the further effect by having applied each structure can be show | played.

Feature E1. In a gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) provided with a predetermined board that receives power, supplies power, inputs signals, or outputs signals through wiring connected to a wiring connection portion (centralized connector 323),
The predetermined substrate is formed by using a flexible substrate (flexible substrate 321), and is installed in an installation location (light emitting unit accommodating portion 330) in a state where the flexible substrate is curved. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature E1, it is possible to save the space necessary for installing a predetermined board inside the gaming machine. In addition, when a substrate is provided at a curved portion, when the substrate is a hard substrate, a plurality of substrates need to be provided along the bending direction. It ’s enough. Therefore, the number of members can be reduced.

  Feature E2. End holding means (end holding member 325, connector area holding portion 327) for holding both ends of the flexible board in a predetermined direction while maintaining the curved posture of the flexible board is provided. The gaming machine according to feature E1.

  According to the feature E2, the flexible substrate is accommodated in the accommodating portion in a state where it is prevented from being restored from the curved state. In other words, the flexible substrate is attached to the accommodating portion in a state in which a portion that restricts restoration is pressed by its own restoring force. Therefore, the flexible substrate itself can be stably accommodated in the accommodating portion in a predetermined posture. Further, in performing the positioning operation when assembling the flexible substrate in the housing portion, the restoring force of the flexible substrate itself can be used, which can contribute to the simplification of the operation.

  Feature E3. At least one of both ends held by the end holding means in the flexible substrate is a bent portion (an area where the concentrated connector 323 is provided) bent so as to fold the middle position of the flexible substrate, The gaming machine according to Feature E2, wherein the bending portion is held by the end holding means corresponding to the bending portion so as to receive a restoring force generated in the bending portion.

  According to the feature E3, the holding force of the flexible substrate in the end holding means can be improved through the restoring force in the bent portion. Therefore, the flexible substrate can be stably held. Further, in the positioning operation when installing the flexible substrate at the installation location, the positioning can be performed using the restoring force of the flexible substrate, and the operation can be facilitated.

  Feature E4. In the predetermined substrate, the front side of the bent portion is formed to be harder than the bent portion (the plate member 324 is fixed), and the end side is supported by the restoring force of the flexible substrate. The gaming machine according to feature E3, wherein the end holding means is held so as to press the means in a predetermined direction.

  According to the feature E4, it is possible to further increase the holding force of the flexible substrate in the end holding means, and it is possible to further improve the holding stability and the positioning work.

  Feature E5. The gaming machine according to Feature E4, wherein the wiring connection portion is provided in the hard-formed region on the front side.

  According to the feature E5, since the wiring is connected to the wiring connection portion, a heavy load is applied to the wiring connection portion. However, since the wiring connection portion is provided in a hard-formed region, the heavy load is applied. Can be suitably received. That is, by providing the hard-formed region, not only can the holding force of the flexible substrate be increased, but also a weight load at the wiring connection portion can be suitably received.

  Feature E6. The flexible substrate is provided with a plurality of light emitting means (LEDs 322) on one substrate surface (plate surface 321a) along the curved direction, and receives power or inputs signals through the wiring. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E5, wherein when configured, the light emitting unit emits light.

  According to the feature E6, since the plurality of light emitting units are provided along the curved direction, it is possible to favorably irradiate light from the curved portion and light to the curved portion. In this case, assuming a configuration that does not use a flexible substrate, it is necessary to arrange a plurality of substrates along the bending direction, but by using a flexible substrate, using one substrate, A plurality of light emitting means can be provided along the curved direction.

Feature E7. The wiring connection portion is provided at a position biased toward a predetermined end portion side of the flexible substrate from the plurality of light emitting means on the same substrate surface as the side on which the plurality of light emitting means are provided.
The flexible substrate is installed in a state where the predetermined end side is bent so that the wiring connection portion faces a side different from a side where the plurality of light emitting units face. Game machines.

  According to the feature E7, in the configuration in which a plurality of light emitting units are provided along a curved direction using a single substrate, the plurality of light emitting units are directed in a preferable direction in performing light irradiation. In addition, the wiring connection portion can be oriented in a preferable direction for wiring connection.

Feature E8. Display means having a display surface (display surface 171);
A center frame (center frame 201) provided so as to surround the display surface and having an opening for exposing the display surface;
With
The gaming machine according to claim E6 or E7, wherein the predetermined substrate is installed in a state in which each light emitting unit is curved at a peripheral edge of the opening so as to face the opening.

  According to the feature E8, the excellent effects as described above can be obtained while the light irradiation can be favorably performed at the peripheral portion of the opening of the center frame.

  The feature E group invention is effective for the following problems.

  As a gaming machine, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball is launched to a game area formed on the game board, and when a game ball is won at various winning holes in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are accordingly generated. To be paid out. Further, for example, a symbol display unit is provided in the pachinko gaming machine, and a plurality of columns of symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display unit. The symbol display unit is often composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like. For example, three symbol rows arranged in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction are provided, and the symbols are variably displayed for each symbol row. In this case, the symbol display by the symbol display unit is started with the winning of a predetermined winning opening as a trigger, and thereafter the symbol variation display is stopped through the variation display by the predetermined variation pattern. Then, the game state shifts to a special game state according to the stop symbol, and a plurality of game balls are awarded to the opened big winning opening, whereby a large number of game balls are paid out.

  In recent years, for example, a gaming machine in which a plurality of electronic components such as LEDs and motors are attached has become common, and it is considered that the number of electronic components to be attached can increase the functionality of the gaming machine (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

  However, increasing the number of electronic components to be attached not only increases the number of electronic components, but also increases the number of substrates necessary for the electronic components, which presses the space inside the gaming machine and installs other components. The space and the game area will be narrowed.

  Incidentally, the configuration limited to any one of the features A1 to A10, the features B1 to B8, the features C1 to C14, and the features D1 to D12 with respect to any one of the features E1 to E8. You may apply. In this case, the further effect by having applied each structure can be show | played.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, a ball path for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  Revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably starting display of the plurality of pictures due to the operation of the start operation means, and due to the operation of the stop operation means In addition, the game machine is configured such that the variable display of the plurality of patterns is stopped when a predetermined time elapses and a privilege is given to the player according to the pattern after the stop.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Gaming machine main body, 13 ... Inner frame, 14 ... Front door frame, 15 ... Back pack unit, 16 ... Locking device, 17 ... Cylinder lock, 21 ... Resin base, 23 ... Window hole, 24 ... game board, 24a ... opening, 31 ... general winning port, 32 ... variable winning device, 33 ... upper operating port, 34 ... lower operating port, 35 ... through gate, 37 ... out port, 38 ... nail , 41 ... main display part, 42 ... display part for character, 51 ... inner rail part, 52 ... outer rail part, 53 ... game ball launching mechanism, 54 ... launching handle, 61 ... window part, 62 ... window panel, 63 ... Indicator lamp part, 64 ... Speaker part, 65 ... Upper bulge part, 66 ... Lower bulge part, 71 ... Upper plate, 72 ... Lower plate, 73 ... Path formation unit, 81 ... Main controller, 82 ... Audio Lamp control device, 83 ... substrate box, 84 ... substrate box, 101 Back pack, 102 ... payout mechanism section, 103 ... discharge passage board, 104 ... control device assembly unit, 111 ... base section, 112 ... protective cover section, 121 ... tank, 124 ... payout apparatus, 125 ... gaming ball distribution section, 131 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Discharge passage, 150 ... Mounting frame, 156 ... LED, 160 ... Ball receiving space, 162 ... Communication hole, 163 ... Display surface opening, 170 ... Symbol display device, 171 ... Display surface, 200 ... Variable display unit , 201 ... Center frame, 204 ... Display surface opening, 206 ... Stage part, 207 ... Rolling surface, 211 ... Main relay board, 220 ... Ring frame, 221 ... Upper frame part, 222 ... Lower frame part, 223 ... Side frame part, 224 ... Side frame part, 225 ... Roof part, 226 ... Frame side wall, 240 ... Front unit, 242 ... Inner bracket part, 245 ... Regulator part on lower frame side, 246 Stage-side restricting portion, 248 ... partition member, 280 ... rear unit, 282 ... LED opening, 284 ... pressing surface, 300 ... fishing rod type production unit, 301 ... rod-like portion, 302 ... lower rod-like portion, 303 ... medium Rod-shaped part 304: Upper bar-shaped part 305 ... Upper metal fitting part 306 ... Tip metal fitting part 313 ... Shaft part 314 ... Rotating member 315 ... Long hole 316 ... Shaft part 317 ... Fan-shaped gear 318 ... Fishing rod Motor, 319 ... shaft housing, 320 ... light emitting unit, 321 ... flexible substrate, 322 ... LED, 323 ... concentrated connector, 324 ... plate material, 325 ... end holding member, 326 ... connector area holding part, 327 ... connector area holding , 328 ... curved plate-like part, 329 ... section, 330 ... light emitting unit housing part, 331 ... curved projection part, 332 ... opening closing member, 400 ... fish type Production unit 402 ... groove portion 406 movable base member 407 fish member 408 vertical movement unit 409 upper insertion portion 410 lower insertion portion 411 annular member 412 rack unit 413 Rack part, 414 ... Rack member, 415 ... Fish relay board, 416 ... Fish member motor, 420 ... Gear group, 421 ... Gear cover, 422 ... Vertical motion unit motor, 423 ... Projection part, 424 ... Contact roller 430 ... Shielding unit, 431 ... Front shielding member, 432 ... Medium shielding member, 433 ... Rear shielding member, 434 ... Shielding shaft support portion, 435 ... Rotating shaft, 436 ... Opening engagement piece, 437 ... Locking portion, 438 ... Lock receiving surface, 439 ... Rear locking portion, 440 ... Front locking surface, 441 ... Coil spring, 442 ... Back locking surface, 443 ... Front locking portion, 444 ... Spring hole, 445 ... Support hole, 446 ... Shaft support hole, 447 ... Engagement piece receiving portion, 448 ... Engagement piece receiving portion, 450 ... Protection unit, 452 ... Protection base member, 453 ... Protection cover member, 454 ... Wiring, 454a ... Tracking wiring region, 456... Wiring holding member, 457... Holding ring portion, 458... Dynamic wiring opening, 458 a .. opposing region, 458 b. Standing wall part, 462 ... Roof part, 462a ... Roof slope part, 462b ... Extension part, 463 ... Wiring locking part, 464 ... Motor cover part, 465 ... Rear wall part, 466 ... Side wall part, 468 ... Opposite wall part, 480 ... LED, 481 ... LED mounting portion, 500 ... reel type production unit, 501 ... reel motor, 502 ... handle member gear, 503 ... handle member, 503a ... center, 504 ... 601 ... receiving part, 602 ... transparent window part, 604 ... recessed surface, 604a ... outer inclined surface, 604b ... inner inclined surface, 605 ... bottom part, 606 ... rear regulating wall, 608 ... recessed part, 609 ... discharge passage, 609a ... Entrance, 610 ... Ball hole, 611 ... High outside surface, 612 ... Front restriction wall, 613 ... Outer restriction wall, 614 ... Outer step, 615, 616 ... Inner step, 617, 618 ... Inner high surface , S: Space for moving parts.

Claims (1)

Movable means driven and operated by a driving means;
In order to cause the movable means to perform a predetermined effect, one end is connected to the movable means, and the other end is connected to the control means or its relay board, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
A regulation means for regulating a follow-up displacement area that displaces following the operation of the movable means in the wiring when the wiring is displaced along with the operation of the movable means;
The restricting means includes a facing portion provided to face the movable means,
The wiring is drawn out to the movable means side through an opening on the tracking side formed in the facing portion, and is connected to the movable means,
The opening is formed so as to have a region along a trajectory of movement of the movable means,
The follow-up displacement area has a posture that continues to the front side in the direction guided by the facing portion in a situation where the movable means is disposed at a predetermined operation position, and is disposed at an operation position different from the predetermined operation position. In a situation where it is in a bent position in the middle position,
The opening is formed such that when the follow-up displacement region is in the bent posture, a relief region for escaping the peripheral portion of the opening toward the side where the bent portion bulges is continued to the region along the opening. Has been
The escape area is characterized in that the movable means extends to a predetermined position away from the area along the side closer to the different operation position than the predetermined operation position.

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