JP2017074087A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably enhancing an attention degree to a display performance.SOLUTION: A backside block 80b constituting a game board unit is provided with a movable performance device 300 for executing a special performance by executing a prescribed operation according to a game situation. The movable performance device 300 comprises a rotary unit 350 in which a light-emitting board is built. The rotary unit 350 is configured to rotate in a clockwise direction at a performance position in front of a pattern display device 253. A plurality of light-emitting bodies are mounted on the light-emitting board so as to be aligned in a direction crossing a rotation center axis of the rotary unit 350 as seen in the rotation center axis direction of the rotary unit. When the rotary unit 350 rotates, by switching a light emission mode of the light-emitting bodies according to the rotation of the rotary unit 350, a prescribed image utilizing an afterimage of light is displayed in an operation area of a movable unit 320 provided in front of the pattern display device 253.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines, are provided with a light-emitting portion that is arranged in a portion that is visible from the front of the gaming machine and whose display mode changes as the game progresses. These light emitting units are provided with a function of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing the display mode in accordance with the progress of the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-24447 A

  However, even if it is intended to enhance the production effect using the light emitting unit described above, many of them are likely to be similar, and there is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to the display production by improving the appearance of the display production. There is.

  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 increasing the degree of attention to display effects.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention described in claim 1
A movable rendering device having a movable body provided with a light emitting means and rotatably held, and a drive unit for rotating the movable body;
Control means for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is obtained by using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body. Light emission control means for displaying
The light emitting means includes a plurality of light emitters configured such that a plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to a rotation center axis of the movable body and arranged on the plate surface so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis. It has a light-emitting substrate that is mounted, and a light guide portion that guides light from the light-emitting body so as to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis.

  The degree of attention to the display effect can be suitably increased.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the back side. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a back pack unit. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view of a game board. It is a front perspective view of a back block. It is a front view of a back block. (A) The front perspective view which shows a movable production | presentation apparatus, (b) The back perspective view which shows a movable production | presentation apparatus. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the movable production | presentation apparatus from the front side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the movable production | presentation apparatus from the back side. It is the schematic which shows the operation | movement aspect of a movable production | presentation apparatus. (A) Front view of rotary unit, (b) Rear view of rotary unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a rotation unit. (A) AA line partial sectional view of Drawing 20, (b) BB line sectional view of Drawing 20. It is the schematic which shows an optical path formation body. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure which concerns on a special effect. It is a flowchart which shows the drive control process for special effects performed by MPU of an alerting | reporting / production control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the light emission control process for special effects performed by MPU of an alerting | reporting / production control apparatus. (A) It is a flowchart which shows a 1st light emission control process, (b) It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd light emission control process. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of special production. It is the schematic which shows the display mode of the image which concerns on a special effect. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 3rd Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 4th Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 5th Embodiment. (A) Schematic which shows the electrical structure in 6th Embodiment, (b) The schematic which shows the connector for rotation connection, (b) The schematic which shows the modification of the connector for rotation connection. (A) Schematic which shows the rotation unit in 7th Embodiment, (b) It is the schematic which shows the difference in the shape of a light guide part. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 8th Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 9th Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the rotation unit in 10th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “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, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area in 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 main part 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 11 is formed by connecting a long frame material to four sides, and is formed so as to form a rectangular frame shape as a whole. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in an island facility or the like of the game hall.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to a connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further, a lower portion is connected to the connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. Side support fittings 18 are provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 form a support mechanism. The support mechanism causes the gaming machine main unit 12 to turn the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the front view with respect to the outer frame 11. The right side can be turned to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with the turning tip side (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming machine main part 12 is disposed at the inner frame 13 as a base body, the front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and the rear of the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is provided. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 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 the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine.

  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 of the gaming machine. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine. Yes.

(Front door frame 14)
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. Yes. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that a substantially entire game area PE described later can be viewed from the front. The window portion 21 is formed by the glass unit 22. The front door frame 14 is closed from the back side.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of glass panels 23 having transparency and a glass holder that holds the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition portion for partitioning the holding region of the glass panel 23 in the front-rear direction, and the two glass panels 23 face each other in the front-rear direction with the partition portion interposed therebetween. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the glass panels 23, the gaming area PE is covered by the glass panels 23 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

  Note that it is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame 20. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, in view of safety and security improvement, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and to make the glass panels face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Incidentally, it is also possible to employ a synthetic resin panel member having transparency instead of the glass panel.

  Around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21), light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. For example, an annular illumination part 26 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window part 21. In the annular illumination part 26, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or at a predetermined reach. In addition, an error display lamp portion 27 is provided at the center of the annular illumination portion 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10 to light up when a failure such as an error occurs. A prize ball lamp unit 28 that is lit is provided. In addition, a speaker unit 29 is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28 to output sound effects, BGM, and the like according to the gaming state (see FIG. 3).

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 that bulge toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper pan 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower pan 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32 (see FIG. 2). The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to a game ball launching mechanism described later while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper tray 33 and games that have not reached the game area PE (see FIG. 3) among the game balls launched by the game ball launching mechanism. When the ball is returned to the player, it has a function as a tray for storing the discharged game ball.

  An operation button 35 that is operated by the player is disposed at a portion of the upper bulging portion 31 that is closer to the front than the upper plate 33. By operating the operation button 35, an operation-compatible effect (for example, a special effect using a movable effect device), which will be described later, is performed.

  A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to protrude toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launch mechanism described later. The game ball firing speed increases as the operation amount (rotation amount) of the game ball launch handle 41 increases, and the game ball is played when the operation amount is adjusted to a predetermined amount by the player. The region PE is reached.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin and includes a front door side upper tray passage that leads to the upper tray 33 and a front door side lower tray passage that leads to the lower tray 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving port portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner of the passage forming unit 45. The portion and the entrance portion of the front door side lower dish passage are partitioned. The upstream side of the front door side upper dish path and the front door side lower dish path are connected to a game ball distributing section described later, and the game balls that have entered the front door side upper dish path are guided to the upper plate 33 and are moved to the lower side of the front door. The game ball that has entered the dish passage is guided to the lower dish 34.

  Projecting shafts are provided at the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projecting shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13.

  Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the inner frame 13. In FIG. 5, as in FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

(Inner frame 13)
The inner frame 13 is mainly configured by an inner frame base body 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the inner frame base body 50 is set slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. The inner frame base body 50 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame base body 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the lower end portion thereof). When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the inner frame base body 50 is placed on the curtain plate. It will be listed. A slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate and the inner frame base body 50 for the purpose of preventing mutual interference.

  Support metal fittings 71 and 72 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 5) on the front surface of the inner frame base body 50. Although illustration is omitted, the support fittings 71 and 72 have shaft portions, and a bearing portion provided on the front door frame 14 is inserted into these shaft portions, so that the front door frame with respect to the inner frame 13 is inserted. 14 is rotatably supported.

  A locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is disposed on the rotating front end side (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame base body 50. The locking device 75 extends vertically along the right end portion (vertical frame member to be described later) of the inner frame base body 50, and the front door collar member 76 is disposed in a scattered manner in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction). have. In the inner frame base body 50, slits for projecting the eaves receiving member 49 (see FIG. 3) provided on the rear surface of the front door frame 14 to the front side of the inner frame 13 correspond to the front door eaves members 76, respectively. It is formed like this. The hook receiving member 49 protruding through the slits is locked to the front door hook member 76, whereby the front door frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 so as not to be opened. The locking device 75 has an inner frame collar member 77 extending to the rear side of the inner frame 13. When these inner frame hook members 77 are hooked on the hook receiving member 19 fixed to the outer frame 11, the gaming machine main part 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  The inner frame base body 50 (locking device 75) is provided with a cylinder lock 78 for performing an unlocking operation of the locking device 75. The cylinder lock 78 is provided separately from the locking units (each of the hook members 76 and 77, the interlocking hooks and the like) constituting the main part of the locking device 75, and is disposed adjacent to the locking unit. When the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the right (clockwise), the lock of the front door frame 14 on the inner frame 13 is released, and the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the left (counterclockwise). The inner frame 13 is unlocked with respect to the outer frame 11.

  A housing recess 51 for housing the game board unit 80 is formed in the central portion of the inner frame base body 50. The housing recess 51 is recessed to the rear of the gaming machine according to the outer shape of the game board unit 80, and the game board unit 80 is fixed to the housing recess 51 by a manual lock mechanism in a state of being fitted from the front of the gaming machine. . A substantially rectangular window hole 52 is formed at the bottom of the housing recess 51, and the rear configuration of the game board unit 80 (a rear block 80 b described later) protrudes behind the inner frame 13 through the window hole 52. . The window hole 52 is almost entirely covered from the front of the gaming machine by the game board unit 80 mounted on the inner frame base body 50.

(Game board unit 80)
The game board unit 80 is provided on the back side of the game board 80a mainly composed of a plate made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and various game parts (variable display device, control device, movable type) described later. And a rear block 80b in which a decorative member capable of emitting light and the like is mounted on the base body 251, and the front portion of the rear block 80b is visible through the game board 80a.

  On the front surface of the game board 80a, the above-described game area PE in which game balls flow down is formed. As already described, the game area PE is covered with the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). In the glass unit 22, the gap between the rear glass panel 23 and the front surface of the game board 80a is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game balls flowing down the game area PE are the same in the game area PE. It is arranged so that it is not lined up back and forth at a point. Thereby, the ball blockage in the game area PE is suppressed. Note that the game board 80a (specifically, a plate) is not limited to being made of synthetic resin, and may be made of wood.

  Hereinafter, the game board unit 80 (particularly, various configurations arranged in the game area PE of the game board 80a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 is a front view of the game board unit 80, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 viewed from the front, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 viewed from the rear. In FIG. 7, the configuration that can be visually recognized through the game board 80 a is also displayed by a two-dotted line, and is in a state close to an overview when the game board unit 80 is actually viewed.

  The game board 80a is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-rear direction). As shown in FIG. 6, a general winning port 81, a variable winning device 82, operating ports 83a and 83b, a through gate 84, and the like are disposed in each opening. When game balls enter the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operation ports 83a and 83b, the game balls are detected by detection sensors (not shown) provided corresponding to the respective winning portions, and the detection results thereof. Based on the above, a predetermined number of award balls (payout of game balls) and the like are given to the player. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 80a, and game balls that have not entered various ball entering parts and the like are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 89, the game ball entering the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operation ports 83a and 83b is also referred to as "winning". Express.

  In addition, in the game board 80a, a number of nails are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow path of the game ball, and various members (functions) such as a windmill are arranged. The flow path of the game ball is differentiated by various configurations such as nails and windmills, and is adjusted so that the winning to the above-described general winning opening 81 and the like occurs with an appropriate probability.

  A central opening 85 is formed at the center of the game board 80a, and a transparent opening cover 86 is attached so as to cover the center opening 85 from the back side of the game board 80a. The variable display unit 252 and the like belonging to the back block 80b is located behind the central opening 85, and the variable display unit 252 and the like can be visually recognized through the central opening 85 (opening cover 86) from the front of the gaming machine. Yes. In FIG. 6, for convenience of explanation, the opening cover 86 is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and the variable display unit 252 is visible.

  Operating ports 83a and 83b, a through gate 84, and the like are disposed around the central opening 85. The operation ports 83a and 83b are configured by an upper operation port 83a disposed below the variable display unit 252, and a lower operation port 83b disposed directly below the upper operation port 83a. The (lottery opportunity entrance ball portion) 83b is provided with an electric accessory 91 as an open / close type entrance assist device (entrance assisting means) or an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric accessory 91 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces and a solenoid-type drive unit that drives the movable pieces, and an open state (auxiliary state) in which a ball can be easily or easily entered into the lower working port 83b. Then, it is possible to switch to a closed state (non-auxiliary state) in which the same ball cannot be or is difficult.

  The through gate 84 is disposed on the upstream side of the lower operating port 83b (specifically, on the side of the variable display unit 252), and winning is determined by a lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the through gate 84. In this case, the electric accessory 91 is switched from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

  When a ball enters the upper operation port 83a, three game balls are paid out. When a ball enters the lower operation port 83b, four game balls are paid out. However, the number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the lower working port 83b with respect to the upper working port 83a, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the lower working port 83b larger than the number of payouts related to the upper working port 83a.

  The variable winning device (special winning device or special winning means) 82 is formed with a large winning opening leading to the back side of the game board 80a and an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening and closing the large winning opening. An open / close door is provided. The open / close door can be switched between an open state (assist state) in which a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (non-assist state) in which the enter ball is impossible or difficult. The open / close door is connected to a variable winning drive unit (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 80a. The open / close door is normally kept closed and is opened / closed in an internal lottery. When winning the transition to the execution mode (opening and closing execution state) (big win: when winning the transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state) will be switched to the open state Yes.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a big win is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is set as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) is set as an upper limit. It is set so that the opening and closing of the door is repeated.

  Here, the variable display unit 252 will be supplementarily described. The variable display unit 252 has a symbol display device 253 that variably displays symbols (variable display) using a winning at the operation ports 83a and 83b as a trigger. The symbol display device 253 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle, and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. When a big win is won, a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode (special game state or big win). Note that the symbol display device 253 is not necessarily a liquid crystal display device, and may be a dot matrix or 7-segment display device.

  A center frame 95 is provided on the game board 80 a so as to surround the central opening 85. The center frame 95 is fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, a plate body) from the front side thereof, and in such a fixed state, the center frame 95 is erected from the front surface of the game board 80a. The clearance dimension between 95 and the glass unit 22 is configured to be smaller than the diameter dimension of the game ball. This prevents the game ball flowing down the game area PE from colliding with the symbol display device 253, and the flow path of the game ball flowing down the game area PE moves the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the center frame 95) to the right. The route is divided roughly into the route that detours from and the route that detours from the left side.

  On the upper surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95, a stage portion is formed on which the game ball can roll left and right. The game balls that have flowed in from the inflow ports formed in the left and right frame portions of the center frame 95 are discharged onto the stage portion through a warp passage formed in the center frame 95. The stage portion is configured so that the game ball that has reached the stage portion is relatively easy to flow into the upper operation port 83a, and the player's attention to the movement of the game ball on the stage portion is improved. Contributing to

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the central opening 85 is covered with the transparent opening cover 86 so that the game ball reaching the stage portion does not move to the back block 80b (variable display unit 252) side. It is regulated.

  Further, a first reservation lamp portion 98a and a second reservation lamp portion 98b are provided on the front surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95. The first hold lamp portion 98a on the left side corresponds to the upper operation port 83a, and the number of times that the game ball has passed through the upper operation port 83a is held up to a maximum of four times. It is displayed. The second holding lamp portion 98b on the right side corresponds to the lower operating port 83b, and the number of times that the game ball has passed through the lower operating port 83b is held up to four times. Is displayed.

  The operation ports 83a and 83b are arranged at positions close to the central opening 85 (variable display unit 252). Since it is possible to shift to the special game state by using a winning at the operation ports 83a and 83b as a trigger, the player pays attention to whether or not the operation ports 83a and 83b are won, and grasps whether or not to shift to the special game state. Therefore, it is considered that the symbol display device 253 is noticed. Providing the operation ports 83a and 83b closer to the variable display unit 252 is a device for concentrating a portion that the player wants to focus on around the variable display unit 252.

  A game area partition member 99 that partitions the game area PE together with the guide rail 100 described later is disposed at the right end of the game board 80a (the rotation tip of the game board unit 80 described later). The game area partition member 99 is provided with a stopper member with which a game ball flying along the main display unit 87 and the guide rail 100 collides. The stopper member is a buffer member arranged near the tip of the guide rail 100, and the game ball that collides with the stopper member flows down the game area PE after the momentum is weakened. That is, the stopper member is provided with a depressing function that weakens the momentum of the game ball that has collided.

  Here, the main display unit 87 will be described supplementarily. The main display unit 87 is embedded in the game area partition member 99, and a part of the main display unit 87 is arranged to face the glass unit 22. A main display portion on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided in the facing portion. The main display unit 87 is electrically connected to a main controller described later, and the display content of the main display unit is controlled by the main controller.

  The main display unit displays the lottery result based on the winning to the upper working port 83a, and the lower working port for displaying the lottery result based on the winning to the lower working port 83b. And a display unit. In the upper working port display section, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the upper working port 83a as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working port 83a is performed. The result is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working port 83a is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the upper working port display unit, and the predetermined result is the stop result. After the pattern is displayed, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the lower working port display unit, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the lower working port 83b as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower working port 83b is performed. The result is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower working port 83b is a winning result corresponding to the jackpot, the variable display is stopped on the lower working port display section, and a predetermined pattern is displayed as the stop result. After that, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode according to the result.

  Here, based on the winning in one of the operation ports 83a and 83b, the variable display is started on the corresponding display unit for the operation port, until a predetermined stop result is displayed and the above variable display is stopped (details) Corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned contents. For example, a single display area is provided, and even if a winning to any of the operation ports 83a and 83b occurs, the single game area In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the above-mentioned variable display is stopped once in a state where a predetermined stop result is displayed. It is also possible.

  In addition to the two display units, the main display unit 87 has a through gate display unit for displaying a lottery result based on a winning to the through gate 84. In the through gate display unit, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 84 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 84 is clearly shown as the result of stopping the variation display. Is done. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 84 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display unit, and the change display is displayed. After being stopped, the state shifts to the electric power open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 91 provided in the lower operation port 83b is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 84 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, but the reserved number is displayed on the main display unit of the main display unit 87. A holding number display section is provided.

  About the main display part explained in full detail above, while being visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, it is avoided that the game ball moves in front of these various display parts. Therefore, the visibility is ensured.

  Referring to FIG. 5 again, the configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described. Below the game board unit 80 in the inner frame base body 50, a game ball is launched into the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41. A game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided.

(Game Ball Launching Mechanism 110)
The game ball launching mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball placed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying a ball and a base plate 114 on which the various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the inner frame base body 50, thereby The inner frame base body 50 is integrated.

  The firing rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 80a. The firing rail 112 is formed with a groove portion having a substantially V-shaped cross section, and the front and rear positions of the game ball are defined by fitting the game ball into the groove portion.

  A ball stopper that holds the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 at the above-described firing standby position is disposed at a position closer to the downstream end portion (that is, the lower end portion) of the firing rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power source / launch control device described later. Based on the output of the electrical signal from the power supply / launch control device, the output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion / contraction direction, so that the game ball placed at the launch standby position is on the game board 80a side, more specifically, the game. It is driven toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 80a.

  The guide rail 100 partitions the game area PE together with the game area partition member 99 fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, the front surface of the plate) so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. In addition, the guide rail 100 includes an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 that are arranged so as to face each other with a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball, and a single guide passage 103 is formed by both the rails 101 and 102. Has been. The guide passage 103 includes an inlet portion 104 that is opened to the tip side (obliquely downward) of the firing rail 112, and an outlet portion 105 that is located above the gaming area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → the guide rail 100 (the entrance portion 104 → the exit portion 105). In the game board 80a, on the front side of the exit portion 105, specifically, in the vicinity of the front end of the inner rail 101, a reversal prevention member 106 for preventing the reversal of the game ball reaching the game area PE into the guide passage 103 is attached. Thus, it is possible to prevent the subsequent launch of the game ball from being hindered by the game ball that has reached the game area PE first.

  Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered at a substantially central portion of the game area PE. For this reason, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is likely to move (slide or roll) along the outer rail 102, that is, in contact with the outer rail 102 due to the centrifugal force generated by itself. That is, when a game ball is launched so as to be delivered to the game area PE, the area along the outer rail 102 in the guide passage 103 substantially constitutes a pass area (passage path) through which the game ball passes. However, the area along the inner rail 101 is an area through which the game ball does not pass.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112 are arranged so that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 face each other diagonally across the lower edge of the game board 80a. Has been. That is, both the rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 are shifted left and right in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 80a. Thus, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112 while bringing both rails 100 and 112 close to the lower end edge of the game board 80a.

  A foul ball passage is disposed below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball path is formed integrally with the path forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 do not reach the game area PE and return to the inside of the guide passage 103 as foul balls, the foul balls enter the foul ball passage through the gap. Become. The foul ball path leads to the front door side lower dish path, and the game balls that have entered the foul ball path are discharged to the lower dish 34 shown in FIG. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  A rail cover 107 is provided at the left end of the game board 80a so as to cover the outer rail 102 from the side. The game board unit 80 is often handled as a single unit during manufacturing or maintenance work, and at this time, the outer rail 102 may collide with a game table or the like. The rail cover 107 is a member mounted in view of such circumstances, and is provided with a protective function for preventing the outer rail 102 from being deformed due to the above factors or the like.

  A through-hole penetrating the inner frame base body 50 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side of the firing rail 112 in the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14). A passage forming member 121 is disposed on the side. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the inner frame base body 50 and has a main body side upper dish path 122 and a main body side lower dish path 123. The upstream side of the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123 communicates with a game ball distributing section described later. A receiving portion of a passage forming unit 45 attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted below the passage forming member 121, and a front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body side upper plate passage 122. A front door side lower dish passage is disposed below the main body side lower dish path 123.

  An opening / closing member 124 for opening and closing the main body side upper dish path 122 and the main body side lower dish path 123 is attached below the passage forming member 121 in the inner frame base body 50. The opening / closing member 124 is urged to a front position that closes the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123. When the front door frame 14 is opened, each opening / closing member 124 is urged by this urging force. By being in the closed state, falling off of the game balls from the passages 122 and 123 is avoided. On the other hand, in a state where the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the biasing force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper dish path 122 and the front door side upper dish path communicate with each other, and the main body side lower dish path 123 and the front door side lower dish path communicate with each other.

  Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (the inner frame base body 50 and the game board unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a bearing fitting 132 is attached to the rotation base end side (the right side in FIG. 9) on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50. A bearing portion 133 is formed on the bearing bracket 132 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions 133. A plurality of fixing levers 134 are provided on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50 for fixing the back pack unit 15 to the inner frame base body 50 in a closed state.

  As already described, the bottom portion of the housing recess (game board housing portion) 51 in the inner frame base body 50 penetrates in the thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50 and is opened to the back side of the inner frame base body 50. A window hole 52 is formed, and the window hole 52 is covered from the front side of the inner frame 13 by the game board unit 80 housed in the housing recess 51. Various components such as a control device are mounted on the back of the game board unit 80 (rear block 80 b), and these various components are exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13 through the window holes 52. Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the structure of the back surface of the game board unit 80 is demonstrated.

  As described above, the back block 80b is attached to the back of the game board 80a. The back block 80b has a substantially box-shaped base body 251 opened to the game board 80a side, and the base board 251 is fixed to the back of the game board 80a, so that the game board 80a and the back block 80b are fixed. And are integrated.

  The front side of the base body 251 is an arrangement area for a movable production mechanism, a decorative member capable of emitting light, and the like, and the back side thereof is a control device for controlling these various components and the variable display unit 252 (design display device). 253) (see FIG. 7 and the like).

  More specifically, a part of the base body 251 protrudes toward the back side of the inner frame base body 50, and the symbol display device 253 (see FIG. 7 and the like) described above with respect to the protruding portion and the symbol display thereof. A display control device for driving the device 253 is attached. The symbol display device 253 and the display control device are arranged so that the symbol display device is on the front side and the display control device is on the rear side in the front-rear direction (thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50). Furthermore, a notification / production control device 140 is mounted on the back surface of the base body 251 so as to be positioned behind the display control device.

  The notification / production control device 140 includes a notification / production control board that controls sound output, lamp display, and control of the display control device in accordance with instructions from the main control device described later. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 141 made of a resin material or the like.

  A main controller unit 160 is provided below the notification / effect controller 140 so as to cover the base body 251 from the rear. The main controller unit 160 includes a synthetic resin mounting base 161 fixed to the back of the game board unit 80 (specifically, the back block 80b), and a main control unit 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. Yes. The main controller 162 includes a main control board having a function (main control circuit) that controls the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) that monitors the power source, and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 163 made of, for example.

  The board box 163 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be unsealed by a box sealing portion 164 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of box sealing portions 164 are provided on the short side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used for sealing processing.

  Any configuration can be applied to the box sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened. However, by inserting a locking pin into the locking hole that forms the box sealing portion 164, the box sealing portion 164 can be applied. The base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened. The sealing process by the box sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. Even after opening, the sealing process can be performed again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting a locking pin into at least one locking hole portion among the plurality of box sealing portions 164. When the substrate box 163 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, a connecting portion between the box sealing portion into which the locking pin is inserted and the substrate box 163 main body. Disconnect. As a result, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the internal main control substrate can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, a locking pin is inserted into another locking hole. If the history of opening the substrate box 163 is left in the substrate box 163, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  The board box 163 and the mounting base 161 are connected by a base seal part 165 so that they cannot be opened. Specifically, the pedestal sealing portion 165 has a locking hole portion and a locking pin similarly to the box sealing portion 164, and the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole portion so that the board box 163 and The mounting base 161 is coupled so as not to be separable. This makes it easier to grasp the fact that the substrate box 163 has been illegally removed.

  A portion of the front surface of the base body 251 facing the lower back of the game board 80a corresponds to the game board openings of the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating ports 83a and 83b and on the downstream side. A collection passage (not shown) that collects in one place is formed. Thereby, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 81 etc. are gathered below the game board unit 80 through the collection passage. That is, the base body 251 is provided with a function of collecting game balls won in various winning ports.

  A discharge passage, which will be described later, is arranged below the game board unit 80, and the game balls gathered below the game board unit 80 by the collection passage are led out into the discharge passage. Similarly, the out port 89 leads to the discharge passage, and a game ball that has not won any winning port is led out into the discharge passage through the out port 89.

  In addition, the base body 251 constituting the back block 80b includes a general winning opening detection sensor for detecting a game ball won in the general winning opening 81 as a detection sensor for each of the above-described winning portions, and a variable winning device. A variable winning device detection sensor for detecting a game ball won in 82 and an operation port detection sensor for detecting a game ball in the operation ports 83a and 83b are mounted, and a winning detection mechanism is provided by these various detection sensors. Is configured. These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main controller 162, and detection information (detection signals) is output from the respective detection sensors to the main controller 162.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 11 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201 as a main body of the back pack unit 15, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201. .

  The back pack 201 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 11, a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. 212. The protective cover part 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 252 (see FIG. 10).

  The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal plate (not shown). Various output terminals are provided on the external terminal board, and various signals are output to the management control device (hall computer) on the game hall side through these output terminals. As shown in FIG. 11, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins 214 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the bearings provided on the inner frame 13 are the bearings. The back pack unit 15 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the inner frame 13 by being inserted through the portion 133. The base portion 211 is formed with a plurality of insertion portions through which the fixing levers 134 provided on the inner frame 13 are inserted, and the base portion 211 is contacted from the rear in a state where the fixing levers 134 are inserted through the insertion portions. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13 by contact.

  In the base portion 211, a payout mechanism portion 202 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism 202 is provided with a tank 221 that is arranged at the top of the back pack 201 and that opens upward, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. The A tank rail 222 that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected to the side of the tank 221, and a case rail 223 that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit 225 provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

  The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any one of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, and a discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is the main body described above. It is formed so that it communicates with the upper plate 33 through the side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage, and the outer opening communicates with the lower plate 34 through the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage. Has been.

  At the lower end portion of the base portion 211, the discharge passage board and the control device collective unit 204 are attached so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front and rear direction. In the discharge passage board, a discharge passage opened rearward is formed on a surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and an open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island facility or the like of the game hall, and the game ball led to the discharge passage from the recovery passage described above passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. Discharged.

  The control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base 241, and a payout control device 242 and a power supply / launch control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / launch control device 243 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 242 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 242, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 224 is accommodated in the board box 244, and a state return switch 245 provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box 244. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 224, the ball jam is eliminated.

  The power / fire control device 243 has a power / fire control board accommodated in a board box 246. A predetermined power source required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the power source / launch control board, and further, control of launching of the game ball accompanying the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 by the player is performed. Specifically, drive control of the solenoid 111 constituting the game ball launching mechanism 110 and drive control of the ball feeding device 113 are executed.

  Further, the power source / launch control device 243 is provided with a power switch 247. By operating the power switch 247, the power of the pachinko machine 10 can be switched to the on state (on state) or the shut off state (off state).

  Here, this pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure. It can be done. For example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure as in the case of a game hall being closed, the state before the shutdown is stored and held. On the other hand, when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 166 provided in the main controller 162, the RAM data is initialized.

  These various switches can be operated from the front side of the gaming machine by opening the gaming machine main part 12 (inner frame 13) and exposing the back side of the inner frame 13. On the other hand, when the opening of the gaming machine main part 12 is restricted by the locking device 75, these various switches cannot be operated from the front side of the gaming machine. In other words, the various switches are difficult to operate when the gaming machine main part 12 is closed, and are operated from the front side of the gaming machine by a person who does not own the key for the locking device 75 (for example, a fraudster). Making it difficult.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, behind the transparent game board 80a, there are provided the back block 80b on which various movable effects devices and decorative members that emit light are mounted, through the game board 80a. It is possible to visually recognize the production device and the like. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15, a supplementary description will be given of the main configuration of the game board unit 80. 12 is a front view of the game board unit 80, FIG. 13 is a front view of the game board 80a, FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of the back block 80b, and FIG. 15 is a front view of the back block 80b. In FIG. 12, in consideration of the fact that the game board 80a is transparent, a part of the back block 80b that is actually visible through the game board 80a is indicated by a two-dot chain line. 14 and 15, for the sake of convenience of explanation, a part of the configuration such as a decorative body disposed on the front surface portion of the back block 80b is omitted.

(Game board unit 80)
As shown in FIG. 12, a part of the back block 80b is located behind the game area PE. Thereby, it is possible to utilize the back of the game area PE where the game balls flow down as an execution area for various game effects. According to such a configuration, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the appearance of the game board unit 80 and the widening of the performance execution area as compared with a game machine equipped with a conventionally known wooden game board.

  Also, by providing the back block 80b behind the game board 80a, the space between the variable display unit 252 and the game board 80a can be used as the installation area of the movable effect device, and the above-described conventional well-known above-described method. Compared with the configuration of the above, it is possible to promote the enlargement of the movable rendering device and the diversification of operations. Although details will be described later, the present embodiment has a characteristic configuration with respect to the movable effect device provided between the game board 80a and the variable display unit 252 (the symbol display device 253).

  As shown in FIG. 13, the game board 80a is mainly provided with a function of forming an area where game balls flow down (game area PE). When trying to improve various decoration functions and performance functions related to the game and securing the game area PE, the game area PE is inevitably compressed by giving priority to the former. In this respect, the minimum necessary configuration relating to securing the flow path of the game ball and securing the inflow port, etc. is arranged on the front surface of the game board 80a, and an additional configuration related to production and decoration is moved to the back block 80b side. This prevents the game area PE from being pressed. That is, it is possible to secure the game area PE as wide as possible within the limited range of the front surface of the game board 80a (specifically, the plate).

  As described above, the back block 80b has the base body 251 provided with a function as a base on which various effect devices such as the variable display unit 252 and various control devices such as the notification / effect control device 140 are mounted. ing. As shown in FIG. 14, the base body 251 has a substantially box-shaped main body portion 255 formed so that the outer shape in front view is substantially the same size as the game board 80 a and opened to the game board 80 a side (front side). And a flange portion 256 formed along the opening edge of the main body portion 255. When the flange portion 256 is in contact with the back surface of the game board 80a, it is screwed to the game board 80a. The game board 80a is united.

  An open part is formed in the back part (bottom part) of the main body part 255 so as to penetrate forward and backward, that is, to communicate with the central opening 85 (see FIG. 13) of the game board 80a. The variable display unit 252 is attached to the back surface of the main body 255 so as to close the opening, and the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 is exposed to the front side through the opening. In addition, the notification / production control device 140 and the display control device are stacked on the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the symbol display device 253) so that the latter is the front side and the former is the rear side, and further below that. The main controller 162 is attached to the main body 255 (see FIG. 8 and the like).

  As shown in FIG. 15, the main body 255 is equipped with a movable effect device (movable effect device 300) that executes an effect according to the game situation. The movable effect device 300 is disposed along the left frame portion 261, the right frame portion 262, and the upper frame portion 263 of the base body 251, and the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 is surrounded by the movable effect device 300. It is. The movable effect device 300 is housed in a recess formed by the main body 255, and the movable effect device 300 can be used for other purposes such as jigs even when the back block 80b is carried alone at the time of manufacture. Interference with the configuration is suppressed.

  In addition, a series of decorative members 271 are disposed so as to straddle the left and right frame portions 261, 262 and the lower frame portion 264, and decorative members 272 are disposed along the upper frame portion 263 (see FIG. 12), the movable effect device 300 is configured to be hidden behind the decorative members 271 and 272.

  The decorative members 271 and 272 are made of a colored synthetic resin material imparted with light transmission properties, and incorporate a light emitting body such as an LED. These light emitters are connected to the notification / production control device 140, and the light emission control is performed by the notification / production control device 140 according to the game situation, so that the light emission effect is executed behind the game area PE. It will be.

  The decorative member 271 is formed with a collection passage for collecting game balls that have flowed into the ball-entry portions such as the general winning port 81 and the operation ports 83a and 83b formed in the game board 80a. They communicate with each of the winning teams. In other words, the game ball that has flowed into the entrance portion of the game board 80a is guided to the recovery passage of the back block 80b, and then returned to the island facility of the game hall through the discharge passage of the back pack unit 15. .

  In the present embodiment, the configuration related to the movable effect device 300 described above is characteristic. Therefore, a specific configuration of the movable effect device 300 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. 16A is a perspective view of the movable effect device 300 viewed from the front side, and FIG. 16B is a perspective view of the movable effect device 300 viewed from the rear side.

(Moving effect device 300)
As shown in FIG. 15, the movable effect device 300 includes a movable block 301 disposed along the upper frame portion 263 of the base body 251 and a support block 302 that supports the movable block 301 from both the left and right sides. Has been. The support block 302 includes a rail portion 311 that extends vertically along the left and right frame portions 261 and 262, and a drive mechanism 312 that is disposed at the upper end portion of each rail portion 311 and moves the movable block 301 up and down.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the drive mechanism 312 includes an elevating drive unit 314 as a power source that moves the movable block 301 up and down, and a link mechanism 313 as a power transmission unit that transmits the power of the elevating drive unit 314 to the movable block 301. It has. The raising / lowering drive unit 314 is connected to the notification / production control device 140, and the elevation position of the movable block 301 is activated by the operation of the raising / lowering drive unit 314 based on the drive signal output from the notification / production control device 140. It becomes the composition which changes.

  The support block 302 is equipped with a lock device that switches between a state in which the movement (lowering) of the movable block 301 is restricted and a state in which the movable block 301 is allowed when the movable block 301 is arranged at a standby position hidden behind the decorative member 272. Thus, when the movable block 301 is lowered, the lock device is switched from the restricted state to the allowed state. The support block 302 is provided with a height position detection sensor 315 that detects whether or not the movable block 301 is disposed at the standby position. The height position detection sensor 315 is connected to the notification / production control device 140. In the notification / production control device 140, the movable block 301 exists at the standby position based on the detection information from the height position detection sensor 315. More specifically, it is configured to monitor whether there is a standby position or an effect position described later.

  Next, the movable block 301 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 17 to 18. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the movable block 301 viewed from the front side, and FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the movable block 301 viewed from the back side.

(Movable block 301)
The movable block 301 shown in FIG. 15 has a base unit 320 extending left and right along the upper frame portion 263 (decorative member 272) of the back block 80b. The base unit 320 is disposed so as to straddle both rail portions 311. A wiring port is formed at the end of the base unit 320, and the movable block 301 and the notification / production control device 140 are electrically connected through the wiring port → the rail 311.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the base unit 320 is a combination of a front side structural body 321 whose front surface is decorated and a back side structural body 322 that covers the back surface portion of the front side structural body 321, and the inside of the base unit 320 includes the wiring and the like. Functions as a storage area. A shaft portion 323 that pivotally supports the rotation unit 350 as a “movable body” is formed in the front side structural body 321. The shaft portion 323 has a cylindrical shape, and a bearing portion 361 (see FIG. 18) of the rotating unit 350 is engaged with an outer peripheral portion thereof. As a result, the rotation unit 350 is allowed to rotate around the central axis of the shaft portion 323. In the following description, the center axis of the shaft portion 323 and the bearing portion 361 is referred to as “rotation center axis CL1”.

  A rotation drive unit 324 (specifically, a DC motor) as a drive source for rotating the rotation unit 350 is attached to the back side structure 322. A drive gear 325 is fixed to the output shaft of the rotation drive unit 324. A driven gear 327 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the bearing portion 361 of the rotation unit 350, and this driven gear 327 is connected to the drive gear 325 via the intermediate gear 326. Thus, the power generated by the rotation of the rotation drive unit 324 is transmitted to the rotation unit 350 via the drive gear 325 → the intermediate gear 326 → the driven gear 327.

  The rotation ratio between the drive gear 325 and the driven gear 327 is set so that the driven gear 327 (that is, the rotation unit 350) rotates once when the drive gear 325 rotates a plurality of times. As a result, the rotational torque is secured, and the variation in the rotational speed of the rotating unit 350 during steady rotation described later is alleviated.

  The rotating unit 350 shown in this embodiment has a light emitting function (electrical configuration), and an effect (special effect) using the rotating unit 350 can be obtained by changing the light emitting mode according to the game situation or the like. We are trying to improve the appearance. As described above, the power transmission mechanism according to the rotation drive unit 324 is configured using a plurality of gears in combination, so that the rotation drive unit 324 is offset to a position away from the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350. Is arranged. With respect to the offset arrangement of the rotation drive unit 324, the electrical connection path between the electrical configuration of the rotation unit 350 and the base unit 320 (the notification / production control device 140) while allowing the rotation of the rotation unit 350 is allowed. There is technical significance in securing Here, a configuration for electrically connecting the rotation unit 350 and the notification / production control device 140 via the base unit 320 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the bearing portion 361 provided in the rotation unit 350 has an annular shape like the shaft portion 323, and a connection terminal is disposed in the bearing portion 361. This connection terminal extends to the base unit 320 side through the hollow portion of the shaft portion 323, and a rotary connection connector 328 (specifically, a slip ring) disposed on the back side structure 322 of the base unit 320 is connected to this connection terminal. It is connected.

  The rotation connection connector 328 includes a shaft body that engages with the connection terminal and follows the rotation unit 350 and rotates about the rotation center axis CL1, a metallic ring portion fixed to the shaft body, and a rotation A metal brush portion disposed on an outer portion of the connection connector 328 and pressed against the ring portion from the side surface. The brush portion belongs to the base unit 320, and rotation following the rotation of the rotation unit 350 is avoided.

  When the rotating unit 350 rotates, the brush part slides on the ring part, so that the contact between the ring part and the brush part, that is, the rotating unit 350 and the base unit 320 (notification) even when the rotational position changes. The electric connection with the production control device 140) is maintained. The outer diameter of the ring part is configured to be larger than the outer diameters of the shaft part 323 and the bearing part 361. This is a device that secures the sliding speed between the ring portion and the brush portion and suppresses the occurrence of dynamic change (so-called stick-slip) at the contact portion between the ring portion and the brush portion.

  Next, a flow of special effects performed using the movable effect device 300 will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. In FIG. 19, the decorative member 272 and the symbol display device 253 belonging to the back block 80b are displayed in a simplified state by a two-dot chain line.

(Movement of movable effect device 300)
As shown in FIG. 19A, in the game times that do not correspond to the special effect, the movable block 301 of the movable effect device 300 is in a standby state behind the decoration member 272 (standby position). When the movable block 301 is disposed at the standby position, the decorative member 272 prevents the movable block 301 from being visually recognized.

  At the timing when the special effect is started, a drive signal is output to the ascending / descending drive unit 314 (see FIG. 15 and the like), and the movable block 301 overlaps the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a) from the front of the gaming machine from the standby position. It descends to a position (see FIG. 19 (a) → FIG. 19 (b)). As shown in FIG. 19B, when the movable block 301 reaches the effect position, the rotary unit 350 remains on standby at a position (initial position) in which the rotation unit 350 is turned sideways.

  Thereafter, when the drive condition for rotating the rotation unit 350 (in this embodiment, the operation of the operation button 35 disposed on the front door frame 14) is established, the rotation drive unit 324 is turned on. Output of the drive signal is started. Thereby, the rotation unit 350 rotates in a predetermined direction (clockwise direction in the front view of the gaming machine) around the rotation center axis CL1.

  The rotation speed of the output shaft in the rotation drive unit 324 depends on the number of pulses of the drive signal output from the notification / production control device 140. As the number of pulses of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 gradually increases, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 increases. When the number of pulses reaches the upper limit, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 is maximized. Thus, in a state where the rotation unit 350 is sufficiently accelerated, it becomes difficult to follow the movement of the rotation unit 350 (for example, the rotation tip portion) with the eyes. In other words, the substance of the rotating unit 350 is as thin as an afterimage. When rotating at a low speed, the rotating unit 350 becomes an obstacle, and the portion that cannot be seen on the symbol display device 253 located behind the operation area ME of the rotating unit 350 changes in accordance with the movement of the rotating unit 350. On the other hand, when rotating at high speed, visibility from the front of the gaming machine is ensured in the entire region excluding the rotation center portion (excluding the portion overlapping the base unit 320).

  Although details will be described later, when the light emission mode of the rotating unit 350 changes in accordance with the rotation of the rotating unit 350, an image (pattern) such as a character or a picture is used in the operation region ME by using an afterimage of light. Is displayed. By displaying an image by the rotation unit 350 on the front side and an image by the symbol display device 253 on the rear side, a plurality of images can be superimposed one after the other. By giving relevance to the display contents of these images, the cooperation between the symbol display device 253 and the movable effect device 300 is strengthened, and a display effect with impact can be performed.

  When the special effect ends, the pulse of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 gradually decreases. Then, when the rotating unit 350 returns to the initial position in a sufficiently decelerated state, the output of the drive signal is stopped. As a result, the rotation unit 350 stops at the initial position.

  As shown in FIG. 19D, the elevating drive unit 314 is driven when the rotating unit 350 stops at the initial position. As a result, the movable block 301 returns from the effect position to the standby position, and the overlap between the movable effect device 300 (movable block 301) and the symbol display device 253 is released.

  If the return to the initial position cannot be confirmed due to a shift of the stop position of the rotary unit 350 or the like, a retry for returning the rotary unit 350 to the initial position before returning the movable block 301 to the standby position is performed. Processing is executed. That is, the return of the movable block 301 to the standby position is delayed until the return of the rotation unit 350 to the initial position is completed.

  As described above, the movable rendering device 300 (the rotation unit 350) is provided with a function as an image display unit (drawing unit) that displays (draws) a predetermined image in the operation region ME of the rotation unit 350. . In the present embodiment, one of the features is that a device for suitably improving the image display function provided to the rotation unit 350 is provided. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 20 to FIG. 23, a supplementary description will be given of the rotation unit 350 (particularly, the configuration related to image display). 20A is a front view of the rotary unit 350, FIG. 20B is a plan view of the rotary unit 350, FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the rotary unit 350, and FIG. 22A is A in FIG. FIG. 22B is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 20B, and FIG. 23 is a schematic view showing an internal structure (configuration related to optical path formation) of the rotation unit 350.

(Rotating unit 350)
As shown in FIG. 20, the rotation unit 350 includes a mounting portion 351 formed with the bearing portion 361 and provided with a mounting function to the base unit 320, and extends from the mounting portion 351 in a direction crossing the rotation center axis CL1. The main body 352 is combined. The main body 352 is thinned to reduce the occupied area in the front view of the gaming machine from the viewpoint of improving the visibility of the symbol display device 253. On the other hand, the configuration related to the attachment portion 351 is large in size when viewed from the front of the gaming machine so as to ensure the attachment strength, the securing of an electrical connection path with the base unit 320, and the like. For this reason, a part of the attachment portion 351 protrudes from the main body portion 352 to the side away from the rotation center axis CL1. This overhanging portion is covered with a decorative cover 362 from the front of the gaming machine, so that the appearance of the rotating unit 350 is prevented from deteriorating.

  The main body 352 is configured to be symmetric (left-right symmetric) across the mounting portion 351 (rotation center axis CL1). This is a contrivance for reducing the weight balance of the main body portion 352 and reducing the load generated at the shaft support portion when the rotation unit 350 rotates, and operational stability.

  More specifically, the main body 352 is curved backward as it goes away from the rotation center axis CL1, and as a whole has a substantially arc shape that is convex in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (specifically, in front of the gaming machine) (see FIG. 20 (b)). Due to the presence of the configuration related to holding the rotation unit 350 such as the mounting portion 351 described above, the rotation unit 350 needs a certain width in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. By using the recessed portion formed by the main body portion 352 having a substantially arc shape as an arrangement region of the attachment portion 351, the expansion of the front-rear width of the rotating unit 350 is reduced.

  As shown in the exploded perspective view of FIG. 21, the main body 352 includes a flat light-emitting substrate 372 on which a plurality of light emitters (LEDs) 371 are mounted, and a light passage path (light path) from the light emitters 371. And a housing 391 that accommodates the light emitting substrate 372 and the optical path forming body 381. The housing 391 is made of a colored and opaque synthetic resin material, and is provided with a function as a shielding unit that prevents the light emitting substrate 372 and the like from being visually recognized.

  The light emitting substrate 372 is arranged so that the plate surface thereof is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, that is, the plate surface faces the direction intersecting (orthogonal) with the rotation center axis CL1. The outer edge of the light emitting substrate 372 is curved so as to escape backward as it moves away from the rotation center axis CL1, and is formed so as to form a substantially arc shape whose outer shape is convex forward of the gaming machine, like the main body 352. Yes. In accordance with this, the light emitters 371 are arranged so that the front and rear positions are shifted so that they are aligned in the longitudinal direction of the light emitting substrate 372, that is, the ones farther from the rotation center axis CL1 are offset to the rear side.

  The optical path forming body 381 is disposed so as to face a plate surface (hereinafter also referred to as a surface 373) on the light emitting substrate 372 on which the light emitting body 371 is disposed (see FIG. 22A). ). The optical path forming body 381 is configured so that the outer shape is substantially arc-shaped like the light emitting substrate 372, and the surface 373 of the light emitting substrate 372 is covered with the optical path forming body 381. Note that the light-emitting body 371 described in this embodiment is fixed so that the optical axis faces the thickness direction of the light-emitting substrate 372, and the light path forming body 381 is irradiated with light from the light-emitting body 371. ing.

  The optical path forming body 381 is formed by superimposing a plurality of plate-like light guide members 382 that are mirror-finished to reflect light, and the light from the light emitting body 371 extends along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372. A light guide portion 385 is formed to guide the direction, more specifically, in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (front of the gaming machine). Specifically, the space sandwiched by the light guide members 382 is partitioned in the same direction as the arrangement direction of the light emitters 371 by the partition wall 384 extending in the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1, thereby corresponding to each light emitter 371. In this way, a plurality of light guides 385 are formed. The inner wall surface of the light guide portion 385 extends in the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1 in a predetermined range including at least the outlet portion 387 of the light guide portion 385, and the light irradiation direction is defined. As described above, the light irradiation direction is changed to the direction (attachment angle) of the light emitter 371 by changing the direction of the light from the light emitter 371 to the direction along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372 by the light guide unit 385. Compared with the structure which depends, it can suppress that manufacture and quality control of a light emitting substrate become difficult.

  The optical path forming body 381 is provided with a cover member 383 that covers the exit portion 387 of the light guide portion 385 from the front side (the front side of the gaming machine) in the light irradiation direction. The cover member 383 is made of a colorless and opaque synthetic resin material, and is formed to transmit light from the light guide portion 385. Light from the light emitter 371 is irradiated forward of the gaming machine through the light guide portion 385 → the cover member 383. At this time, when the light passes through the cover member 383, the light is reflected / diffused so that the cover member 383 can appear to emit light. In the following description, a portion where light is transmitted through the cover member 383 (a portion that appears to emit light) is referred to as a light emitting portion 355 (see FIG. 22B).

  The light emitting substrate 372 is covered with an optical path forming body 381 and a housing 391. This prevents light from the light emitter 371 as a light source from leaking from a portion other than the light emitting unit 355 and light from the light emitter 371 being directly viewed.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the light-emitting substrate 372 shown in this embodiment is arranged offset to a position away from the rotation center axis CL1 (a position away from the rotation direction of the rotation center axis CL1). The surface 373 is configured to face the rotation center axis CL1 side. An optical path forming body 381 that is disposed so as to overlap the light emitting substrate 372 and constitutes the light emitting portion 355 is disposed on the rotation center axis CL1. That is, the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350 is located on a virtual plane on which the light emitting unit 355 is disposed. As described above, the light emitting units 355 are arranged in the radial direction of the rotation center axis CL1 when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1, so that when the light emission mode is switched according to the rotation position of the rotation unit 350, the rotation position and The association with the light emission mode is suppressed from becoming complicated.

  Here, in the case where the “plate surface” of the light emitting substrate 372 is oriented in the rotational direction, the load generated on the light emitting substrate due to the rotation is smaller than in the configuration where the “end surface” of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the rotational direction. growing. This load is broadly classified into a load caused by a moment centering on the shaft support and a load caused by air resistance caused by rotation. If the maximum rotation speed is set high, or if the degree of acceleration / deceleration is increased to improve the response during rotation, the load described above increases. This may cause deformation such as distortion in the light emitting substrate 372, and may cause factors such as failure of normal light emission. In the present embodiment, in consideration of such circumstances, the light-emitting substrate 372 is protected to prevent such inconvenience.

  Specifically, the housing 391 is fixed to the attachment portion 351 to the base unit 320, the optical path forming body 381 is fixed to the housing 391, and the light emitting substrate 372 is fixed to the optical path forming body 381. Yes. According to such an assembly structure, it is possible to suppress the moment that is generated when the rotation unit 350 rotates from acting directly on the light emitting substrate 372. Further, by using the optical path forming body 381 as a partition and reinforcing the housing 391, it is possible to suppress deformation of the housing 391 itself. Further, by interposing the optical path forming body 381 between the housing 391 and the light emitting substrate 372, even if the housing 391 is affected by distortion or the like due to rotation, it propagates to the light emitting substrate 372. This can be suppressed.

  Thus, using the configuration related to light emission to increase the strength of the rotating unit 350 is advantageous in suppressing an increase in weight due to reinforcement as compared with a case where a reinforcing material or the like is separately provided. The optical path forming body 381 is combined with a plate-shaped light guide member 382, and a certain degree of strength is secured by the partition wall 384 and the like while being hollow for securing the light guide portion 385. According to such a configuration, an increase in the weight of the rotation unit 350 can be more suitably suppressed, and it is possible to contribute to ensuring responsiveness during acceleration / deceleration and reducing the load on the pivot support location.

  As described above, according to the configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 is accommodated in the housing 391, it is possible to avoid the light emitting substrate 372 from being exposed to the outside of the rotating unit 350. This is advantageous in suppressing the wind pressure generated by the rotation from acting directly on the light emitting substrate 372.

  However, in the configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 is accommodated in the housing 391, it is assumed that heat is easily generated in the housing 391. An increase in the temperature in the housing 391 due to heat can cause a malfunction. In particular, in the case of assuming a configuration in which a large number of light emitters 371 are used together to enhance the rendering function, or a configuration in which a large amount of power is set for the purpose of increasing the luminous intensity and light amount of the light emitter 371, the light emitting substrate There is concern that the amount of heat generated by 372 increases and the effect of a decrease in heat dissipation efficiency becomes significant. Under such circumstances, it is not preferable that the restrictions on the light emission effect become strong.

  Here, the portion of the housing 391 that forms the outline of the rotating unit 350 that faces the back surface 374 of the light emitting substrate 372 is separated from the light emitting substrate 372 so that a certain amount of clearance is secured between the light emitting substrate 372 and the light emitting substrate 372. doing. A slit 392 that penetrates into and out of the housing 391 is formed in the facing portion. The slits 392 are disposed on both sides of the rotation center axis CL1. That is, the slit 392 is broadly classified into one that faces the predetermined rotation direction and one that faces the opposite side of the predetermined rotation direction when the rotation unit 350 rotates in the predetermined rotation direction.

  When the rotation unit 350 rotates, air is taken into the housing 391 from the slits 392 facing the predetermined rotation direction, and facing the opposite side to the predetermined rotation direction Thus, the air in the housing 391 is discharged. As a result, ventilation inside and outside the housing 391 is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a predetermined image is displayed in the operation area ME of the rotating unit 350 using the afterimage of light generated when the rotating unit 350 rotates. Under such circumstances, the rotation unit 350 has a certain rotational speed. The slit 392 is formed in a portion facing the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372 (that is, a portion where a certain area is ensured), so that it faces away from the predetermined rotation direction. Negative pressure generated around the slit 392 tends to increase. By using this negative pressure to promote exhaust, the above-described ventilation efficiency is improved.

  Further, the housing 391 is open to the symbol display device 253 side (the back of the gaming machine), and inflow / outflow of air through the open portion is allowed. Thereby, even if it is a case where the ventilation function using the slit 392 is not demonstrated well, a certain amount of ventilation efficiency will be ensured.

  About the open part which concerns on these ventilations, since it does not face the game machine front, it can suppress suitably that the presence of the said open part reduces the appearance of the rotation unit 350 or causes light leakage. .

  In the light emitting substrate 372, the surface 373 on which the light emitting body 371 is mounted is covered with an optical path forming body 381. For this reason, it is difficult to air-cool the light emitter 371 (surface 373) directly. Here, in the light-emitting substrate 372 described in this embodiment, a thermal derivative 375 connected to the heat sink of the light-emitting body 371 is provided, and these thermal derivatives 375 are arranged so as to protrude from the back surface 374 of the light-emitting substrate 372. Has been. By disposing the thermal derivative 375 in the above-described region where ventilation is performed, the heat radiation efficiency can be increased even if the light emitter 371 (surface 373) is not directly air-cooled.

  By taking the heat countermeasures described in detail above, it is possible to protect the light emitting substrate 372, relax the restrictions on the light emission amount and the light intensity caused by the protection, and suppress the deterioration of appearance and the like.

  As already described, the movable effect device 300 circulates the light emitting units 355 arranged in the direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1 and displays images such as characters and designs by the afterimages of the light from the light emitting units 355. One of the features is that it appears in a space (operation area ME) in front of the display device 253. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG.22 and FIG.23, the specific structure concerning an image display is supplementarily demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the light guide portion 385 has a groove-like portion opened to the light emitting board 372 side in the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1 (front of the gaming machine) by two adjacent partition walls 384. The first light guide member 382a and the second light guide member 382b that covers the groove-shaped portion from the light emitting substrate 372 side. A reflection portion 388 a that reflects incident light to the front surface side of the rotation unit 350 is formed in a portion of the bottom surface 388 of the groove-like portion that is located on the extension of the entrance portion 386 of the light guide portion 385.

  On the bottom surface 388 (including the reflection portion 388a), a predetermined range on the entrance portion 386 side is subjected to light diffusion processing (for example, embossing processing) having a fine uneven shape. Light is diffused while repeating reflection in the light guide unit 385, so that light from the light emitter 371 spreads over the entire light guide unit 385. In this way, by suppressing the occurrence of bias in the light toward the exit portion 387 of the light guide portion 385, the light / dark difference in the light emitting portion 355 is reduced.

  The plate surface 389 that covers the groove-shaped portion with the second light guide member 382b is a smooth surface that is not subjected to light diffusion processing. As described above, in the configuration in which the light guide portion 385 is formed by combining the two light guide members 382a and 382b, there is unevenness on the mating surface, so that the boundary portion between the light guide members 382a and 382b is present. A gap is likely to occur. Therefore, the plate surface of the second light guide member 382b is not subjected to light diffusion processing, so that a gap is formed in the boundary portion between the light guide members 382a and 382b in a state where both the light guide members 382a and 382b are combined. Can be suppressed, and light leakage from the light guide portion 385 can be suppressed. In particular, the light guide 385 uses a partition wall 384 to reduce the blank between the light guides 385, and the light leaked from one light guide 385 may reach another light guide 385. Cannot be denied. Even in view of such circumstances, it is technically significant that the plate surface 389 of the second light guide member 382b is a smooth surface that is not subjected to light diffusion processing.

  As shown in the partial enlarged view of FIG. 23A, the interval between the side wall surfaces 390 forming the light guide portion 385 is constant in the diffusion region subjected to the light diffusion processing described above. Then, after passing through the diffusion region, it is expanded toward the outlet portion 387. More specifically, the partition wall 384 constituting the side wall surface 390 is formed so as to be tapered such that the thickness of the partition wall 384 becomes thinner on the outlet portion 387 side of the light guide portion 385.

  In order to promote the diffusion of light, it is preferable to increase the number of times the light is incident on the portion where the light diffusion processing is performed. Therefore, in the above diffusion region, the side wall surface 390 is made parallel, and the interval between the parallel portions 390a is intentionally narrowed, so that the number of reflections of light in the diffusion region can be increased.

  The light whose diffusion direction is defined while being diffused by the parallel portion 390a is promoted to spread in the juxtaposed direction of the side wall surfaces 390 by the extended portion 390b formed so that the interval is widened. In gaming machines, it is common for the player's face to be positioned in front of the symbol display device, but the line of sight may vary to some extent depending on the physique, posture, etc. of the player. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in viewing by providing a certain extent to the light irradiation direction by the extended portion 390b. The combined use of the parallel portion 390a and the extended portion 390b has a clear technical significance in improving the visibility of the light emitting portion 355.

  Moreover, when displaying an image by light emission control of the light emission part 355, presence of the blank between the light emission parts 355 may become a factor which reduces the appearance of the said image. In this respect, the blank is reduced by forming the partition wall 384 that partitions the light emitting portion 355 to be tapered. The optical path forming body 381 described in this embodiment has a function of reinforcing the housing 391. The partition wall 384 plays an important role in exerting this reinforcing function, and it is not preferable to simply form the whole thin. Therefore, a practically preferable configuration can be realized by forming the portion constituting the outlet portion 387 in the partition wall 384 to be tapered as described above.

  About the light irradiation direction prescribed | regulated by the light guide part 385, in any light emission part 355, it is prescribed | regulated so that it may become the rotation center axis line CL1 direction. However, the outlet portion 387 of the light guide 385 is configured such that the lateral component increases as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. This is because, when the player's line of sight is deviated from the rotation center axis CL1, for example, even when viewed from obliquely forward, it is possible to prevent the visibility from being extremely lowered, or to guarantee the stereoscopic effect described later. It is a device to do. In addition, the light emission level can be suppressed as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases while ensuring the light amount of the light emitting unit 355 regardless of the distance from the rotation center axis CL1.

  Here, the horizontal width (width in the direction orthogonal to the rotation center axis CL1) of the light emitting portion 355 defined by the partition wall 384 is configured to be the same for any light emitting portion 355 (for example, the width dimension L1). = Refer to the width dimension L2. In consideration of the curvature of the virtual display surface on which the image is displayed, the intervals (in front view) when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 are unified. Thereby, it is suppressed that the visibility of the light emission part 355 far from the rotation center axis CL1 falls.

  In realizing such a configuration, the distance between the light emitters 371 when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (in front view) (for example, see distance dimensions X1 and X2) is constant. Thus, the actual distance between the light emitters 371 is configured to increase with increasing distance from the rotation center axis CL1 (see, for example, distance dimension D1 <distance dimension D2).

  According to the movable effect device 300 described in detail above, the virtual display surface that is formed in a pseudo manner by rotating the rotation unit 350 has a curved surface with a depth (projected forward in the gaming machine). Although details will be described later, this is a device for giving a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) to the displayed image.

<Electric configuration of pachinko machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 602 is mounted on a main control board 601 provided in the main controller 162. The MPU 602 is a ROM for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 602 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM. It is an element including a RAM, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like.

  The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 602, a power failure monitoring board provided in the main control device 162, a payout control device 242, various detection sensors, and the like are connected. A power / fire control device 243 is connected to the power failure monitoring board, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 via the power failure monitoring board. In addition, as a part of various detection sensors, various detection sensors attached to a winning-corresponding entering part (payout-corresponding entering part) such as a general winning opening 81, a variable winning device 82, an operation opening 83, and a through gate 84 are connected. In the MPU 602 of the main control device 162, a winning determination (entrance determination) for each winning portion is performed. In addition, the MPU 602 executes a jackpot generation lottery based on a winning at the operating port 83 and also executes a support generation lottery based on a winning at the through gate 84.

  On the output side of the MPU 602, a power failure monitoring board, a payout control device 242 and a notification / production control device 140 are connected. Various commands such as a change start command (change command), a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the notification / production control device 140. In this case, the command information storage area of the ROM 603 is referred to when these various commands are output.

  An MPU 612 is mounted on a notification / production control board 611 provided in the notification / production control device 140. The MPU 612 is a memory for temporarily storing various control programs executed by the MPU 612 and ROM 613 storing fixed value data, and various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 613. A RAM 614, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are incorporated.

  The MPU 612 is provided with an input port and an output port. In addition to the main controller 162, a height position detection sensor 315 and a rotation position detection sensor 329 provided in the movable effect device 300 are connected to the input side of the MPU 612. Based on the detection information (detection signals) from these detection sensors 315 and 329, the positions of the movable block 301 and the rotation unit 350 can be grasped. Further, the operation button 35 even provided on the front door frame 14 is connected to the input side of the MPU 612, and it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of the operation based on a signal from the operation button 35. .

  On the output side of the MPU 612, there are various electrical configurations (elevating drive unit 314, rotating drive unit 324, light emitting substrate 372) of the light emitting units 26 to 28, the speaker unit 29, the display control device 620, the movable effect device 300, and the like. It is connected.

  Based on various commands input from the main controller 162, the MPU 612 grasps the symbol variation display time (whether or not the reach effect is generated) on the symbol display device 253, and finally determines the type of symbol combination to be stopped and displayed. In addition, the details of the contents of the reach production are determined. When the reach effect corresponds to the special effect in the process executed for each game time, the special effect is executed on the driving units 314 and 324 and the light emitting board 372 of the movable effect device 300. Outputs a signal to

  The display control device 620 includes a display control board on which an MPU is mounted. The MPU has various control programs, a program ROM storing fixed value data, and various control programs stored in the program ROM. Built-in work RAM, video display processor (VDP), character ROM that stores image data, video RAM that temporarily stores image data read from character ROM, etc. Has been.

  The VDP is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver installed in the symbol display device 253. Since the VDP is formed as an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP should be said to be a microcomputer chip incorporating firmware dedicated to drawing processing.

  The MPU of the display control device 620 executes display control of the symbol display device 253 based on the command input from the notification / production control device 140. Specifically, the variable display is performed for each game time in accordance with the content of the variable display finally determined by the notification / production control device 140 and the type of combination of symbols to be stopped. When the display effect corresponding to the special effect is executed, the display content on the symbol display device 253 is set so as to correspond to the operation of the movable effect device 300 and the display of the predetermined image by the rotation unit 350. The

  Here, the special effect process executed as part of the regular process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control apparatus 140 will be described. The special effect process includes a drive control process (a special effect drive control process) for performing drive control of the elevating drive unit 314 and the rotation drive unit 324 of the movable effect device 300, and a light emission for performing light emission control on the light emitting substrate 372. It is roughly divided into control processing (special effect light emission control processing). In the following description, the special effect drive control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 25, and then the special effect light emission control process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

(Drive control processing for special effects)
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special effect drive control process, first, in step S101, it is determined whether or not the game times are related to the special effect. If a negative determination is made in step S101, the drive control process is terminated as it is. If a positive determination is made in step S101, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not it is time to lower the movable block 301 of the movable effect device 300 from the standby position to the effect position. If a positive determination is made in step S102, the process proceeds to step S103. After executing the lowering process of the movable block 301 in step S103, the present drive control process is terminated.

  In the lowering process of the movable block 301, first, the movement restriction of the movable block 301 by the locking device provided in the support block 302 is released. Thereafter, a drive signal corresponding to the lowering of the movable block 301 is output to the lifting drive unit 314. Thereby, the movable block 301 descends from the standby position to the effect position, and is visible from the front of the gaming machine.

  Returning to the description of step S102, if a negative determination is made in step S102, that is, if it is determined that it is not the timing to descend to the effect position, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S <b> 104, it is determined based on detection information from the height position detection sensor 315 whether or not the movable block 301 exists at the effect position. If a negative determination is made in step S104, the present drive control process is terminated as it is. In the present embodiment, when the movable block 301 is arranged at the standby position, the operation area of the rotation unit 350 is not ensured, and the operation area is ensured by being arranged at the effect position. . Therefore, when the movable block 301 is not present at the effect position, the rotation unit 350 and the like are protected by adopting a configuration that avoids various processes related to the rotation of the rotation unit 350.

  If a positive determination is made in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, it is determined whether or not it is during an effective period for validating the operation of the operation button 35. The special effect shown in the present embodiment is an operation-compatible effect corresponding to the player's operation, and the effect progresses when the operation button 35 is operated. Specifically, the operation is validated at a timing after the movable block 301 waits at the effect position, and an image indicating the operation (for example, “push a button” is displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 accordingly. ! ”) Is displayed. When the operation button 35 is operated during the effective period, the special effect progresses. When the operation button 35 is not operated during the effective period, the special effect is rewritten to an operation-incompatible one. .

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S105, that is, if it is determined that it is in the valid period, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, it is determined based on the detection information from the operation button 35 whether or not the operation button 35 has been operated. If a negative determination is made in step S106, the present drive control process is terminated as it is. If a positive determination is made in step S106, the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, the rotation start process of the rotation unit 350 is executed. When the effective period has passed without any operation (when an affirmative determination is made in step S108), the process proceeds to step S107, and the rotation of the rotating unit 350 is started when the effective period elapses. Become. However, at the time of rotation triggered by the elapse of the effective period as described above, the special effect is switched to the operation-incompatible one, so that an image different from the image that should have been originally displayed is displayed.

  In the rotation start process, a drive signal is output to the rotation drive unit 324 to rotate the rotation unit 350. In the present embodiment, a DC motor is employed as the rotation drive unit 324, and the rotation speed is controlled by a pulse output to the rotation drive unit 324. Although details will be described later, the rotation unit 350 is maintained at a predetermined rotation speed that is an upper limit speed by the output drive signal.

  Returning to the description of step S105, if a negative determination is made in step S105, that is, if it is determined that the operation is not valid, the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, it is determined whether it is time to end the special effect. If a negative determination is made in step S109, the drive control process is terminated as it is. If a positive determination is made in step S109, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, processing for stopping the rotation unit 350 at the initial position is executed. Specifically, the output of the drive signal to the rotation drive unit 324 is adjusted based on the detection information from the rotation position detection sensor 329 so that the rotation unit 350 stops at the initial position. After performing the process of step S110, the process which returns the movable block 301 from an effect position to a stand-by position is performed on condition that the rotation unit 350 has returned to the initial position (refer step S111). Specifically, a drive signal is output to the lift drive unit 314 to raise the movable block 301 to the standby position. After the movable block 301 returns to the standby position, the locking device is switched to the restricted state to restrict the movement of the movable block 301.

  When the special effect is executed, the rotary unit 350 or the like emits light in accordance with the movement of the movable block 301 or the rotary unit 350. The special effect light emission control process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Light control process for special effects)
In the special effect light emission control process, first, in step S201, it is determined whether or not the game times are related to the special effect. If a negative determination is made in step S201, the drive control process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S201, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not light emission is performed. If a negative determination is made in step S202, that is, if light emission has not yet started, the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined timing (light emission start timing) before descending to the effect position. If a negative determination is made in step S203, the special effect light emission control process is terminated. If an affirmative determination is made in step S203, the process proceeds to step S204. After executing the first light emission control process in step S204, the special effect light emission control process is terminated.

  Here, the first light emission control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the first light emission control process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the first light emission effect is being performed. If a negative determination is made in step S301, the process proceeds to step S302, and after executing the first light emission effect start process, the first light emission control process is ended. In the first light emission effect start process, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 355 provided in the rotation unit 350 is grasped with reference to the first light emission mode setting table stored in the light emission mode storage table of the ROM. And the output of the signal to the light emission board | substrate 372 is started in order to light-emit the light emission object in the grasped | ascertained aspect.

  If a positive determination is made in step S301, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, it is determined whether or not a preset update period has elapsed by referring to values of update period counters provided in various counter areas of the RAM. The update period counter is updated each time the determination process in step S303 is executed.

  The rotation unit 350 shown in the present embodiment is configured to rotate at a constant speed (steady rotation) so as to maintain a state where the rotation speed reaches the predetermined speed (maximum speed). In the case of performing this constant speed rotation, the update period is set in accordance with a required period required for one rotation (specifically, matching).

  If a negative determination is made in step S303, the first light emission control process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S303, a light emission target switching process is executed in step S304. By the light emission target switching process, the light emission target is switched in a predetermined order with reference to the light emission mode storage table. As a result, among the plurality of light emitting units 355 provided in the rotation unit 350, the light emission target is changed so as to shift from one end side to the other end side of the rotation unit 350.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 26, if an affirmative determination is made in step S202, that is, if it is determined that light is being emitted, the process proceeds to step S205. In step S205, it is determined whether it is time to return the movable block 301 to the standby position. If an affirmative determination is made in step S205, the process proceeds to step S209, and after the light emission unit 355 is turned off, the special effect light emission control process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S206, the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, it is determined whether it is a deceleration start timing for decelerating the rotary unit 350. If a negative determination is made in step S206, the process proceeds to step S207. In step S207, it is determined whether or not the number of pulses of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 is a predetermined maximum value, that is, the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 is maximized and constant speed rotation is performed. It is determined whether or not the situation is a transition. If an affirmative determination is made in step S206 or a negative determination is made in step S207, the process proceeds to step S204, and after executing the first light emission control process in step S204, the special effect light emission control is performed. End the process.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S206 and an affirmative determination is made in step S207, the second light emission control process in step S208 is executed, and then the special effect light emission control process ends. Here, the second light emission control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the second light emission control process, it is first determined in step S401 whether or not the second light emission effect is being performed. If a negative determination is made in step S401, the process proceeds to step S402, and after executing the second light emission effect start process, the second light emission control process is terminated. In the second light emission effect start process, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 355 provided in the rotation unit 350 is grasped with reference to the second light emission mode setting table stored in the light emission mode storage table of the ROM. Then, output of a signal to the light emitting substrate 372 is started to emit light from the light emitting target.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S401, that is, if it is determined that the second light emission effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S403. In step S403, based on the detection information from the rotation position detection sensor 329, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the rotation unit 350 makes one rotation and returns to the initial position, that is, the position before the rotation start. If a negative determination is made in step S403, the second light emission control process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S403, the second light emission control process is terminated after the light emission target switching process is executed in step S404.

  In the present embodiment, at which timing when the rotation unit 350 makes one rotation, which light emission target is to be turned on / off is specified in advance, and by switching light emission / off in a predetermined order during rotation, An image such as a pattern or a character is displayed on the operation area ME (virtual display surface) of the rotation unit 350 described above. As already described, the period required for one rotation during the constant speed rotation is substantially constant. In the second light emission mode setting table, it is specified which light emission target is to be turned on / off at which timing (which rotational position) during one rotation. However, there is no denying the possibility that the required time required for one rotation may be extended due to variations in the rotation of the rotation unit 350. If an error may occur between the actual movement of the rotation unit 350 and the movement predicted in advance, such an error may cause a problem such as a misalignment or distortion of the displayed image. There is a concern that not only the appearance of the camera will deteriorate, but also the reliability of the movable effect device 300 will decrease. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by defining the display mode for each rotation, it is possible to suppress the accumulation of errors as described above, and to suppress the occurrence of the above-described inconvenience.

  Here, a flow when the special effect is executed will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  At the timing of ta1 when the reach display is made during the game round and the special effect is started, the first light emission effect is started using the light emitting unit 355 of the rotating unit 350. At the start timing of the special effect, the rotary unit 350 is arranged at the initial position and the posture is landscape. For this reason, a swing display in which the light emission location is shifted left and right is performed by the first light emission effect. However, in the state where the movable block 301 is disposed at the standby position, the rotating unit 350 remains hidden behind the decorative member 272, so that the light emitting unit 355 emits light visually. It has become difficult to do.

  At the timing ta2 immediately after the first light emission effect is started, the movable block 301 is lowered from the standby position to the effect position. Thereby, the rotation unit 350 is positioned in front of the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a), and it is possible to visually recognize that the rotation unit 350 and the light emitting unit 355 emit light.

  At the timing ta3 after the rotation unit 350 reaches the effect position, the operation of the operation button 35 disposed on the front door frame 14 is validated, and at the same time, the operation of the operation button 35 is performed on the symbol display device 253. A prompt message appears. When the operation button 35 is operated during the effective period according to this message, the special effect shifts to the next stage.

  When the operation button 35 is operated at a timing ta4 during the period in which the operation is valid, the rotation unit 350 starts rotating in a predetermined direction (clockwise direction) based on the operation. A certain amount of time lag occurs before the rotation unit 350 moves from acceleration to constant speed rotation, but the light emission mode during acceleration is the same as the light emission mode before rotation. Thereby, although it is a short period, the image imitating the vortex of light is displayed in the operation region ME of the rotating unit 350.

  At the timing of ta5 when the rotation unit 350 shifts to constant speed rotation, that is, when the number of pulses of the drive signal output to the rotation drive unit 324 reaches the upper limit, the light emission mode of the rotation unit 350 is set to the special effect. It changes to the mode decided sometimes. In the present embodiment, a plurality of light emission modes are provided according to the degree of expectation resulting in the big hit result. Hereinafter, these various light emission modes will be described supplementarily with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  The images displayed in the operation area ME under the condition of constant speed rotation are roughly divided into four. Specifically, as in acceleration, a first mode (moving image) in which an image imitating a light vortex is rotated and a second mode (still image) in which a character imitating a girl's face is statically displayed. A third mode (moving image) in which an image simulating a group of small fish is scroll-displayed, and a fourth mode (still image) in which a character (for example, “V”) clearly indicating that a jackpot result has been displayed is displayed. Is provided.

  When special effects are executed at the game times corresponding to the jackpot result, it is easy to select in the order of 2nd mode <3rd mode <4th mode. On the other hand, when the special effect is executed at the game times corresponding to the result of losing, it is easy to select the order of the third mode <the second mode, and the fourth mode is out of the options. For this reason, when a message for prompting an operation is displayed, it is assumed that the player performs an operation with the expectation that an image (for example, the fourth aspect) with the highest degree of expectation will be displayed.

  When the operation is performed, the display of any one of the second mode to the fourth mode is executed according to the game result, whereas when the operation is not performed, the first is performed regardless of the game result. The display according to the aspect is executed.

  Here, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. FIG. 29 illustrates an image displayed in the third mode.

  As described above, the rotation unit 350 has an arc shape that is convex forward of the gaming machine with the rotation center axis CL1 as the center. As a result, the image displayed in the operation area ME (virtual display surface) is given a feeling of depth (three-dimensional effect) in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (front-rear direction). As a configuration in which the light emitting unit 355 is shifted back and forth, a curved display surface can contribute to an improvement in appearance as compared with a case where a planar image is displayed.

  The operation area ME does not display an image over the entire area, but switches between a display area where an image is displayed and a non-display area where display of the image is avoided according to the timing or the like. . The visibility of the symbol display device 253 through the non-display region is ensured for the non-display region, whereas the visibility of the symbol display device 253 through the non-display region is lowered for the display region. Specifically, the light intensity in the light emitting unit 355 is configured to be stronger than that in the symbol display device 253. For this reason, the rotation unit 350 has a configuration in which the light behind the light emitting unit 355 is lost by the light from the light emitting unit 355 in the portion where the image is displayed in the operation region ME, and the visibility is deteriorated. Yes.

  In the symbol display device 253, a game result is notified by a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed. As described above, the visibility of the symbol is ensured by imparting transparency to the display area of the image by the rotation unit 350. In addition, when a moving image is displayed in the display area, the state where the visibility remains lowered even in a configuration in which the visibility of the symbol through the image may be reduced due to a change in the light emission location. It is possible to avoid it.

  For example, in the special effect illustrated in FIG. 29, a school of small fish that is similar to the school of small fish displayed on the symbol display device 253 is displayed by the rotation unit 350 and is displayed by two display devices (effect devices). Relevance is given to the displayed contents. In particular, the school of fish displayed on the front side by the rotation unit 350 is configured to be larger in size and scrolled faster than the school of fish displayed on the back side by the symbol display device 253. Yes. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the sense of depth in the display effect by the symbol display device 253 and the rotation unit 350.

  The size of the small fish image displayed on the virtual display screen slightly changes in the process of scrolling from the right side to the left side. Specifically, after the size is increased from a comparatively small state and returned to the original size again, it disappears from the display screen 253a. More specifically, when the small fish image displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 reaches the position where it overlaps the virtual display surface, the image is hidden, and the virtual image is displayed at the timing when the small fish image is hidden. An image of a small fish corresponding to the image is displayed on the surface. And when this image is hidden after crossing the virtual display surface, the small image corresponding to the image that has been hidden on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 at the timing when the image is hidden. The fish image will be displayed again. As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that the image has moved from the display screen 253a side to the virtual display surface, and has returned to the display screen 253a side again. At that time, the fish moves from the back side to the near side to the back side. It can be seen as if it were three-dimensionally moved.

  According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be expected.

  In the rotation unit 350 constituting the “drawing means” in the movable effect device 300, the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 of the rotation unit 350 is different (the rotation center axis CL1 is viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1). A plurality of light emitting portions 355 are formed (in a line in the radial direction), and a predetermined image (using an afterimage of light) is obtained by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting portion 355 according to the rotation of the rotating unit 350. For example, an image such as a picture or character imitating a character or the like) is displayed in the operation area ME of the rotation unit 350. Since the position (relative position) of the light emitting unit 355 in the rotation center axis CL1 direction is shifted, the predetermined image has a depth feeling (stereoscopic effect) in the rotation center axis CL1 direction (front-rear direction). Thereby, the appearance of the special effect by the movable effect device 300 can be improved, and it can contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the special effect.

  When the special effect is executed, the rotation unit 350 is arranged at the effect position in front of the symbol display device 253 (corresponding to “picture display means”). When the rotating unit 350 is rotated at this effect position, the rotational speed of the rotating unit 350 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit speed, so that the afterimage becomes faintly visible, but the entity of the rotating unit 350 is followed. Becomes difficult. For this reason, even if a predetermined image is displayed in the operation area ME by the rotation, the visibility of the display contents (such as symbols) on the display screen 253a located behind the image is ensured. Accordingly, the movable effect device 300 and the symbol display device 253 can be preferably coexisted, and an integrated effect can be achieved by cooperation between the movable effect device 300 and the symbol display device 253.

  For example, it is also possible to shift the position in the direction of the rotation center axis line CL1 only for some of the light emitting units 355. However, it is assumed that such a small change is easily buried in the ambient light to be displayed, and the above-described three-dimensional display function cannot be performed well. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the three-dimensional display from becoming difficult to understand by devising to gradually shift the arrangement of the light emitting unit 355 as a whole.

  In particular, the degree of separation between the adjacent light emitting units 355 in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 increases as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. That is, the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases as the relative position in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 increases. By configuring so that the shift becomes significant, the movable effect device 300 can function as if it is a substantially hemispherical display, which can contribute to the enhancement of the stereoscopic visual effect described above.

  In the rotary movable effect device 300 shown in the present embodiment, the light emitting unit 355 that is farther from the rotation center axis CL1 has a higher moving speed due to the rotation. For this reason, the brightness of the image decreases as the position is farther from the rotation center axis CL1. The light emitters 371 corresponding to the respective light emitting units 355 are unified so that the light amount is constant. With such characteristics, if the light emitting unit 355 is shifted to the back side (rear) of the gaming machine as it moves away from the rotation center axis CL1, the above-described three-dimensional display is combined with a decrease in brightness and a shift toward the back side. It can be suitably realized.

  Although the stereoscopic effect can be enhanced by increasing the distance between the light emitting units 355 in the front-rear direction in the gaming machine, the operation area ME of the rotating unit 350 is easily bulky. This is not preferable because it becomes a factor that strengthens restrictions on the arrangement of the movable effect device 300. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, the rotating unit 350 is formed on an arc that protrudes forward of the gaming machine, and the end (rotating tip portion) of the rotating unit 350 is attached to the base unit 320. If it is set as the structure which goes around, the expansion of the occupation area resulting from reinforcement | strengthening of a three-dimensional effect can be relieve | moderated suitably. As a result, in the configuration in which the movable effect device 300 is arranged in front of the symbol display device 253, the occupied area of the movable effect device 300 is avoided from becoming unnecessarily large and coexistence with the symbol display device 253 is suitably realized. doing.

  The light from the light emitting unit 355 is basically configured to be directed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (front of the gaming machine), but the component facing outward is increased for those far from the rotation center axis CL1. Thereby, it can contribute to reinforcement | strengthening of the three-dimensional effect mentioned above, ensuring the visibility of the light in the front view of the movable production | presentation apparatus 300. FIG.

  Further, a certain amount of lateral width is given to the light emitting portion 355 itself, and the light emitting portion 355 is formed such that the outward component becomes stronger as the light emitting portion 355 is farther from the rotation center axis CL1. This contributes to enhancing the stereoscopic effect when displaying an image. That is, providing the function as the light-emitting portion 355 to the curved cover member 383 instead of making the light source directly visible is technically meaningful in enhancing the stereoscopic effect.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the rotation unit 350 is rotated, deformation such as strain may occur due to the load applied to the light emitting substrate 372 by the load generated during acceleration / deceleration. If such deformation occurs, the light emitting substrate 372 does not operate well, and the possibility of hindering light emission control cannot be denied. Such an event is assumed to become prominent when the turning radius is increased or the degree of acceleration / deceleration is increased to improve the response.

  In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, the load that is generated on the light emitting substrate 372 can be reduced by mounting the light emitting substrate 372 on the housing 391 with the object to be rotatably held as the housing 391. . Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said various inconvenience can be suppressed suitably. The housing 391 has a case shape, and a light emitting substrate 372 is accommodated therein. Thereby, the protective function of the light emitting substrate 372 can be strengthened, and deformation of the light emitting substrate such as distortion can be suitably suppressed.

  In the configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 is accommodated in the housing 391, it is possible to suppress deformation such as distortion in the light emitting substrate 372, but heat generated in the light emitting substrate 372 is likely to be generated in the housing 391. This is not preferable because it causes a decrease in durability and operational stability of the light emitting substrate 372. Therefore, if the slit 392 is provided in the portion of the housing 391 facing the rotation direction and the air is taken into the housing 391 through the slit 392, occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suitably suppressed.

  Further, the mounting surface (front surface 373) of the light emitting body 371 in the light emitting substrate 372 faces away from the slit 392. In this way, by avoiding the confrontation between the slit 392 and the light emitter 371, light leakage from the housing 391 is suppressed, and the above heat countermeasures reduce the appearance of the movable effect device 300 and make it difficult to see the displayed image. It is restrained from becoming a factor.

  The slit 392 is composed of one that faces the rotation direction and one that faces the opposite side of the rotation direction. A negative pressure is generated by the rotation of the rotation unit 350 in the vicinity of the slit 392 facing the direction opposite to the rotation direction, and the discharge of air in the housing 391 is promoted using this negative pressure. Thereby, the exhaust heat function mentioned above can be strengthened.

  About the structure which shifts the position of each light emission part 355 in the rotation center axis line CL1 direction, it is also possible to embody, for example, by forming the light emission board | substrate arrange | positioned so that it may face the front side. However, in such a configuration, for example, the moldability is reduced as compared with a case where the light emitting substrate has a planar shape. Further, since the direction of the light emitters can be changed according to the arrangement on the substrate, in order to align the direction so as to face the predetermined direction (rotation center axis direction), the direction of each light emitter is individually set. Need arises. This can be a factor that makes it difficult to attach a light emitter and to control quality such as orientation.

  In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, if the light emitting substrate 372 is arranged so as to be parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, and the light irradiation direction is defined by the light guide portion 385, the light emitting substrate 372 By shifting the position of the light emitter 371 in the plate surface direction, the difference in position of the light emitting portion 355 in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 can be realized with a simple configuration. Thereby, the structure excellent in terms of manufacturing / management and the like can be realized, and the mounting of the movable effect device 300 can be preferably promoted. Therefore, as compared with the case where the light emitting substrate is intentionally curved as described above, the degree of freedom in setting the direction of the light emitter is preferably improved with a simple configuration while facilitating manufacture / management and the like. Can do.

  When an image or the like is to be displayed in the space with the rotary movable effect device 300, it is necessary to ensure a certain rotational speed. Here, when the plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, it is assumed that the load generated on the light emitting substrate 372 with rotation increases due to the increase in air resistance. Therefore, if the light emitting substrate 372 is accommodated in the housing 391 as described above, the light emitting substrate 372 can be suitably protected from such a load. In addition, the housing 391 has a higher degree of design freedom related to its shape and the like than the light emitting substrate 372. Therefore, in the configuration in which the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372 is directed in the rotation direction, it is easy to devise a device for reducing the air resistance to the housing 391, which can favorably contribute to ensuring the rotation speed.

  By increasing the number of light emitters provided on the light emitting substrate, various effects such as improvement in the fineness and diversification of the light emitting display mode (predetermined image) can be obtained. However, increasing the number of light emitters inevitably increases the size of the light emitting substrate. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, the size of the substrate is a rotary movable effect device or light emission using the same. This directly leads to a decline in the appearance of the production.

  In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this embodiment, as described above, the light emitting substrate 372 is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, and the light irradiation direction is directed to the rotation center axis CL1 using the light guide unit 385. Thus, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate 372 can be directed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 while ensuring the light irradiation function in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. As a result, even if the light emitting substrate is increased in size due to the above-described circumstances, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the appearance due to the increase in size, and it is possible to alleviate restrictions relating to game effects. Therefore, it is possible to perform a game effect with more impact, and contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device 300.

  The light emitter 371 is disposed so that the optical axis thereof faces the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate 372, and the light guide unit 385 emits light from the light emitter 371 along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate 372. The substrate 372 is configured to be led from the center side to the end side. According to such a configuration, even when the light emitting substrate 372 and the light guide unit 385 are used in combination, it is possible to prevent the occupied area when viewed from the “light emitting unit” as a whole from becoming unnecessarily large. Further, with the structure in which light is guided to the end portion of the light-emitting substrate 372, it is possible to avoid the light-emitting substrate 372 from becoming an obstacle that prevents the light-emitting portion 355 from being visually recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the exit part 387 and the light emitting part 355 of the light guide part 385 are located on a virtual straight line that intersects the rotation center axis line CL1. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent light emission control from becoming complicated in displaying a predetermined image by switching the light emission mode according to the rotation of the rotation unit 350. In addition, if the light emitting substrate is configured to be located on the virtual line, it is necessary to extend the light guide from the end of the light emitting substrate in order to position the light emitting portion on the virtual line, and the light passes therethrough. The route becomes complicated. Furthermore, when the light emitting substrate and the light emitting portion are arranged in the rotation center axis direction, the width of the movable body in the rotation center axis direction increases. According to the arrangement shown in the present embodiment, the occurrence of these various inconveniences can be suppressed, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  According to the configuration in which the light emitting substrate 372 is disposed at a position deviating from the rotation center axis CL1, and the light path forming body 381 is disposed at a position intersecting with the rotation center axis CL1, the light emitting substrate 372 is “vent”. Can be brought close to the wall surface of the housing 391 in which the slit 392 is formed. Thereby, the said heat dissipation function using the slit 392 can be strengthened suitably.

  In the configuration in which an image such as a pattern or a character is displayed on the operation area ME of the rotating unit 350 by using an afterimage of light by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 355 according to the rotation of the rotating unit 350, the light emitting portion If the blank portion generated during the period becomes larger, the fineness of the displayed image is lowered, and there is a concern that the appearance of the image is lowered. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, the partition wall 384 is formed in a predetermined range including the outlet portion 387 of the light guide portion 385 so as to be tapered toward the outlet portion 387. By doing so, the blank portion can be reduced, and the roughness of the image can be made inconspicuous. Thereby, the improvement of the appearance of the special effect by the movable effect device 300 can be aimed at, and it can contribute to the improvement of the attention degree to the said effect.

  As described above, in the configuration having the rotary movable effect device 300, there is an increased possibility that the light emission effect will not be performed well due to deformation such as distortion in the rotation unit 350. For this reason, it is necessary to give the rotating unit 350 some strength. Thus, by causing the optical path forming body 381 (the light guide member 382) on which the light guide portion 385 is formed to function as a reinforcing portion for the rotation unit 350, the above-described concern regarding strength can be eliminated. Here, if the whole partition wall 384 is made thin in constructing the reinforcing portion, there is a concern that the function as the reinforcing portion is lowered. Therefore, if the thickness of the partition wall 384 is made thin only in the vicinity of the light emitting portion (exit portion 387) as described above, the improvement in the appearance of the light emission effect and the function as the reinforcing portion are preferably made compatible. Can do.

  The size of the light emission location depends on the exit portion 387 of the light guide 385. By adopting a configuration in which light passing through the light guide portion 385 is diffused by the light guide portion 385, the substantial light emission range becomes narrower than the outlet portion 387, and a substantial blank portion (gap) between the light emission locations. Can be less likely to cause inconvenience such as a large value. Here, in order to improve the diffusion efficiency for diffusing light in the light guide portion 385 (passage), it is not preferable that the passage width becomes excessively large. Therefore, it is clear that the partition wall 384 has a certain thickness and prevents the passage width from widening, and the configuration in which the thickness of the partition wall 384 is reduced around the exit where light diffusion has progressed to some extent is clear. There is technical significance.

  In spreading light over the entire exit portion 387 of the light guide 385, it is difficult to secure the light quantity at the outer edge portion of the exit portion 387 (particularly near the partition wall 384) as compared to the center of the exit portion 387. That is, when the exit portion 387 is viewed, a difference in brightness is likely to occur near the center and near the outer edge. In view of this, in the portion where the exit portion 387 is formed in the partition wall 384, the light is not diffused, and the loss due to the light diffusion is suppressed so that the light is sharp at the outer edge of the light emitting portion. Contributes to collateral.

  In the configuration in which the size of the light emitting portion (dot) depends on the exit portion 387 of the light guide 385, the shape of the exit portion 387 strongly affects the displayed image and the like. Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, if the width of the exit portion 387 is made smaller in the rotational direction than the direction intersecting the rotational direction, light can be secured by securing a certain size in the exit portion 387. It is possible to favorably contribute to the improvement of image definition in displaying a predetermined image while avoiding difficulty in visual recognition.

  In the configuration having the light diffusing portion to which the reflecting function is given, the diffusing function is successfully exhibited by repeated light reflection. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that promotes the diffusion of light between the relatively small partition walls 384 (the opposing plate surfaces 389), it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a site where light is difficult to spread, and the diffusion effect described above. Can be suitably exhibited.

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, a sense of depth (three-dimensional) that protrudes toward the front side of the gaming machine as it approaches the rotation center axis CL1 in an image such as a character or a picture displayed by the movable effect device 300 (the rotation unit 350). Feeling). In the present embodiment, although the depth of light (three-dimensional effect) is imparted by disposing the light-emitting portion 355A in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1, the expression of depth is expressed. The structure which concerns on differs from the said 1st Embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the difference will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the rotation unit 350A in the second embodiment.

  The rotation unit 350A is curved so as to be recessed toward the back side at the rotation center side (center portion), and the position of the light emitter 371A and the light emitting portion 355A is located closer to the game machine as the position is closer to the rotation center axis CL1. Are arranged. That is, the anteroposterior relationship between the light emitters 371A arranged side by side is opposite to that of the first embodiment. As a result, the virtual display surface of the image displayed by the rotation unit 350A also has a curved shape in which the central portion is recessed in the depth direction.

  As an image displayed by rotating the rotation unit 350A, a vortex directed toward the rotation center axis CL1 is set. By displaying such an image, it is possible to give the player an impression of being drawn to the symbol display device 253 side as the vortex rotates. This is a preferable configuration for prompting the player who has viewed the image to pay attention to the symbol display device 253.

  Here, as in the first embodiment, the moving distance of the light emitter 371A when the rotating unit 350A makes one rotation becomes longer as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. For this reason, in displaying an image in the operation region ME using the afterimage of light, the light emission level decreases (darkens) as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. In the first embodiment, all the light emitters 371 are common, and the above-described phenomenon (difference in light emission level) is used to enhance the sense of depth.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the light emitting body 371A located on the outer side is differentiated so as to be brighter than the light emitting body 371A located on the inner side with respect to the rotation center axis CL1. In this way, by compensating for the shortage of the light amount of the outer light emitter 371A, the brightness of the image at the time of performing the special effect is adjusted so that the light is darker from the outer side to the inner side. Thereby, it is suppressed that the operation principle (difference of the light emission level according to the moving distance) of the rotating unit 350A shown in the first embodiment becomes a factor that reduces the depth sensation.

  In the second embodiment described in detail above, the light quantity of each light emitter 371A is set individually. However, the light quantity of each light emitter 371A is unified as in the first embodiment. There is no denying that. In addition, when the special effect is executed, the brightness is adjusted so that the brightness becomes darker from the outside to the inside. However, the amount of light for each illuminant 371A is individually set so that the brightness during rotation is unified. Is also possible.

<Third Embodiment>
As shown in the first embodiment, when displaying (drawing) an image such as a pattern or a character in a space by a rotary effect device, the gap (blank) between the light emitting portions 355 is reduced. , The appearance of the image can be improved. In addition, by increasing the number of the light emitters 371 and subdividing the light emission portions (dots), fine display is possible, and the expressiveness can be preferably improved. However, there are restrictions on the arrangement of the light emitters 371 for design / manufacturing / quality control reasons, and it is actually necessary to provide a certain amount of clearance (clearance) between the light emitters 371.

  In the present embodiment, in consideration of these various circumstances, further contrivances are made to improve the expressive power of the movable effect device. Hereinafter, a characteristic configuration in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 31 with a focus on differences from the first embodiment. FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of rotating unit 350B in the present embodiment.

  The light emitting body 371B group mounted on the light emitting substrate 372B coincides with the first embodiment in that the arrangement area of the light emitting body 371B group as a whole is gradually shifted backward as it moves away from the rotation center axis CL1. ing. However, when viewed from a smaller viewpoint, the light emitters 371B are alternately arranged in the order of the near side → the far side → the near side → the far side as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 direction (front-rear direction) increases. Yes. In other words, the overall offset amount increases as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases, while alternating between front and rear.

  By arranging the light emitters 371B apart from each other in the front-rear direction (in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1) (see the distance Y3), it is possible to suppress the dependence on the separation distance in the left-right direction in securing the gap between the light emitters 371B. Yes. Using this, the distance X3 between the adjacent light emitters 371B in the left-right direction (longitudinal direction of the rotating unit 350) is reduced more than in the first embodiment. As a result, the image is displayed in a more finely divided manner (fine display is possible), and the image quality of the displayed image is improved.

  In such a configuration, the light path of the light emitter 371B located on the near side in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 (the direction of light irradiation from the light emitting portion 355B) itself forms the light path of the light emitter 371B. It can be a disturbing factor. In this respect, in the present embodiment, by suppressing the overlapping of the light emitters 371B in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1, it is possible to suppress the front light emitter 371B from obstructing the optical path formation.

  In forming the light guide portions 385B for the adjacent light emitters 371B, the blank can be reduced by thinning the partition walls 384B that partition the light guide portions 385B. However, in view of the point that the optical path forming body 381B is provided with a function of reinforcing the housing 391B, it is not preferable that the partition wall be thinned to reduce the reinforcing function. In this regard, in the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the partition wall 384B is affected by the thinning (strength reduction) due to the extension and subdivision of the partition wall 384B in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 according to the above-described alternate arrangement. It is complemented by the addition of 384B.

  Accordingly, it is possible to suitably suppress a reduction in operation reliability of the rotation unit 350 due to a decrease in strength or the like due to an increase in expressive power of an image displayed by the rotation unit 350.

  In the rotary movable effect device 300B described in detail above, it is possible to improve the fineness of an image such as a picture displayed by reducing the interval between the light emitters in the radial direction of the rotation center axis. However, in the first place, in the light emitting substrate, it is necessary to secure a certain occupied area for each light emitting body, and therefore there is a limit even if the arrangement interval is simply reduced. In this regard, by shifting the position of the light emitter 371B in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 along the plate surface of the light emission substrate 372B, the alignment direction of the light emitters 371B (for example, the rotation center axis when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1). The arrangement interval in the direction crossing CL1 can be reduced. Thereby, it can contribute suitably to the improvement of the fineness mentioned above.

  In a configuration in which an image is displayed by rotating the rotation unit 350B, it is preferable to make the rotation unit 350B as light as possible in order to improve the responsiveness at the start and end of rotation. Therefore, when the light emitter 371B is alternately shifted to one side (for example, the front side) and the other side (for example, the rear side) in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1 as shown in the present embodiment, the front-rear width of the light-emitting substrate 372B is reduced. It is possible to contribute to weight reduction of the light emitting substrate 372 by suppressing the increase in use. Therefore, while realizing the optimization of the light emission mode, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the response of the operation due to the optimization.

  In the third embodiment, the light emitters 371B arranged side by side in the direction away from the rotation center axis CL1 (lateral direction) are arranged so that the front and rear positions are alternately switched, but this is not limitative. Is not to be done. For example, it is possible to divide the group of light emitters 371 into a plurality of blocks including a single light emitter or a plurality of adjacent light emitters 371, and to dispose each block so that the front and rear positions are alternately switched.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the said 3rd Embodiment, the expressive power of the image displayed on operation area | region ME by special effect was improved by shifting and arrange | positioning the front-back position of the light-emitting body 371B alternately. However, when the position of the light emitting body 371B is shifted in the light irradiation direction, the front light emitting body 371B in the irradiation direction reduces the degree of freedom related to the handling of the light guide unit for the back light emitting body 371B. It can be a factor. The movable rendering device shown in the present embodiment is characterized in that a device for improving the expressive power (higher image quality, etc.) is achieved while suppressing a decrease in the degree of freedom related to the handling of the light guide. I am trying. Hereinafter, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 32, the rotating unit 350 </ b> C in the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  A second light emitting substrate 372YC is disposed at a position opposite to the first light emitting substrate 372XC across the optical path forming body 381C with the housing 391C. The second light emitting body 371YC is mounted on the plate surface of the second light emitting substrate 372YC facing the optical path forming body 381C, and the light from the second light emitting body 371YC enters the optical path forming body 381C. ing.

  The optical path forming body 381C includes a first light guide portion 385XC that defines an irradiation direction of light from the first light emitting body 371XC of the first light emitting substrate 372XC, and light from the second light emitting body 371YC of the second light emitting substrate 372YC. A second light guide 385YC that defines the irradiation direction is provided. The first light guide unit 385XC and the second light guide unit 385YC are arranged alternately in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis line CL1.

  In the second light emitting substrate 372YC, the second light emitters 371YC are arranged so as to be shifted so as to be positioned between the first light emitters 371XC. That is, the second light emitter 371YC is disposed so as to fill the gap between the first light emitters 371XC, and the first light emitter 371XC is disposed so as to fill the gap between the second light emitters 371YC. A positional relationship is established in which the blanks complement each other.

  As a result, it is possible to subdivide the light emission locations (dots) while ensuring a gap between the light emitting portions 355C, and it is possible to suitably realize improvement in expressive power by fine display.

  In the housing 391, the number of light emitters 371C accommodated increases, so that heat is easily generated inside. In this respect, a slit is also formed in the portion of the housing 391 facing the plate surface of the second light emitting substrate 372YC, and the heat dissipation efficiency due to the rotation of the rotating unit 350C is secured. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the influence of heat due to the addition of the light emitter 371C.

  By adding the second light emitting substrate 372YC, the weight of the entire rotating unit 350C is increased. However, by arranging the light emitting substrates 372XC and 372YC so as to be symmetric with respect to the rotation center axis CL1, the weight balance is improved compared to the rotation unit 350 shown in the first embodiment, and the steady state is maintained. It can contribute to the improvement of operational stability during rotation and the relaxation of stress generated at the pivotal support with rotation.

<Another form>
As shown in the fourth embodiment, the use of a plurality of light emitting substrates is not limited to the above-described configuration in order to improve the expressive power. Hereinafter, various examples (modifications) in the case of using a plurality of light emitting substrates will be described.

<Example 1>
In the fourth embodiment, the first light emitters 371XC and the second light emitters 371YC arranged side by side in the direction away from the rotation center axis CL1 (lateral direction) are alternately arranged, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, the first light emitter 371XC group is divided into a plurality of first blocks including a single or a plurality of adjacent first light emitters 371XC, and the second light emitter 371YC group is separated from a single or adjacent plurality of second light emitters 371YC. It is also possible to divide into a plurality of second blocks, and to arrange the first blocks and the second blocks alternately.

<Example 2>
In the fourth embodiment, the light from the first light-emitting body 371XC of the first light-emitting substrate 372XC and the light from the second light-emitting body 371YC of the second light-emitting substrate 372YC are collected in the optical path forming body 381C. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A first optical path former for the first light emitter 371XC and a second optical path former for the second light emitter 371YC may be provided separately.

<Fifth embodiment>
In the fourth embodiment, a plurality of (two) light-emitting substrates 372XC and 372YC that are stacked are used together to improve the expressiveness of the image displayed by the rotation unit 350C. Even in the configuration shown in this embodiment, although a device for realizing the expressive power of an image by using a plurality of light emitting substrates has been devised, the specific configuration and the approach (concept) for improving the expressive power are the first. This is different from the fourth embodiment. Therefore, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 33, the configuration related to the rotation unit 350D in the present embodiment will be described below with a focus on differences from the rotation unit 350C shown in the fourth embodiment.

  A flat partition 393D that bisects the internal space in the thickness direction of the housing 391D is formed inside the housing 391D that constitutes the outline of the rotation unit 350D. The partition portion 393D is provided with a function as a pedestal for attaching the first light emitting substrate 372XD and the second light emitting substrate 372YD. The surface is fixed to the partition portion 393D so as to face the side opposite to the partition portion 393D.

  In the housing 391D, optical path forming bodies 381XD and 381YD are respectively disposed so as to sandwich the light emitting substrates 372XD and 372YD between the partition portion 393D. That is, the light from the first light emitter 371XD is applied to the first optical path forming body 381XD that faces the first light emitting substrate 372XD, and the light from the second light emitter 371YD forms the second optical path that faces the second light emitting substrate 372YD. The body 381YD is irradiated.

  The first optical path forming body 381XD and the second optical path forming body 381YD include the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 to the first light emitting unit 355XD (first light emitting body 371XD) and the rotation center axis CL1 to the second light emitting unit 355YD (second light emitting unit 355YD). It is arranged so that the distance to the light emitter 371YD) matches. That is, the trajectory through which the first light emitting unit 355XD passes and the trajectory through which the second light emitting unit 355YD pass coincide with (overlap) as the rotating unit 350D rotates.

  Thus, by securing a plurality (two) of light sources that pass through one light emitting spot when the rotation unit 350D makes one rotation, the first light emitting unit that passes the light emitting spot at the light emitting spot. It can be controlled by two light sources of 355XD (first light emitter 371XD) and second light emitter 355YD (second light emitter 371YD). According to such a configuration, it is possible to contribute to improvement of expressive power from the aspect of diversification of the light emission control pattern. Moreover, in the structure which prescribes | regulates a light emission mode in combination with several (2) light emission part 355XD and 355YD which pass the same location, the rotational speed of rotation unit 350D can be lowered | hung while ensuring an image display function. This is a preferable configuration for improving the durability and the like of the rotation unit 350D (movable effect device).

  Note that the positional relationship between the first light emitting unit 355XD and the second light emitting unit 355YD shown in the present embodiment is not essential, and as in the fourth embodiment, the trajectory through which the first light emitting unit 355XD passes and the first light emitting unit 355XD. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the position is shifted so as to avoid overlap with the trajectory through which the two light emitting units 355YD pass.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the rotary connection connector 328 shown in the first embodiment, a shaft body that follows the rotation unit 350 and rotates about the rotation center axis CL1, and a metallic ring portion fixed to the shaft body And a metal brush portion disposed on the outer portion of the rotary connection connector 328 and pressed against the ring portion from the side surface, the ring portion even when the rotational position of the rotary unit 350 is changed. And the contact between the brush unit, that is, the electrical connection between the rotation unit 350 and the base unit 320 (notification / production control device 140) is maintained. In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to this rotational connection connector is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 34, a configuration relating to the rotational connection connector 328E shown in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 34A is a block diagram showing a configuration relating to electrical connection, and FIG. 34B is a schematic view showing a rotary connection connector 328E in the sixth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the electrical path connecting the notification / effect control device 140 and the light emitting board 372E of the movable effect device 300E is a command for instructing the power supply power line EL, the ground line GL, and the light emission mode. It is roughly classified into a transmission signal line SL. Each of these lines EL, GL, and SL is connected to the control unit 370E of the light emitting substrate 372E via a rotation connector 328E. The control unit 370E specifies the light emitter 371 that emits light and the light emitter 371 that turns off based on a command input through the signal line SL, and switches the presence or absence of power supply of each light emitter 371 according to the specific contents. The control unit 370E is configured to operate based on the power supplied through the power supply line EL, and the power supply line EL is provided with a function of supplying operating power not only to the light emitter 371E but also to the control unit 370E. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (b1), the rotary connection connector 328E is fixed to the rotary unit 350 and rotates together with the rotary unit 350, and the fixed plate 332E fixed to the base unit 320 side and facing the movable plate 331E. And have. The movable plate 331E is disposed so that the plate surface faces the same direction as the rotation center axis CL1, and the plate surface facing the fixed plate 332E side of the movable plate 331E has an annular shape centered on the rotation center axis CL1. The connection terminals are formed so as to form

  These connection terminals have different diameters so as to be concentric with the rotation center axis CL1 as the center, and on the side away from the rotation center axis CL1, the movable plate side connection terminal for the power supply line EL → the ground line The movable plate side connection terminals for GL are arranged in the order of the movable plate side connection terminals for the signal line SL.

  In the portion of the fixed plate 332E facing the movable plate 331E, a plurality of fixed plate side connection terminals are arranged along the respective movable plate side connection terminals provided on the movable plate 331E. Specifically, a plurality of (books) are provided such that the fixed plate side connection terminals for the power supply line EL corresponding to the movable plate side connection terminals for the power supply line EL are equally spaced in the rotation direction around the rotation center axis CL1. In the embodiment, four) are provided, and the stationary plate side connection terminals for the ground line GL corresponding to the movable plate side connection terminals for the ground line GL are equally spaced in the rotation direction around the rotation center axis CL1. In this way, a plurality (four in this embodiment) are provided, and the fixed plate side connection terminal for the signal line SL corresponding to the movable plate side connection terminal for the signal line SL rotates around the rotation center axis CL1. A plurality (four in this embodiment) are provided so as to be equally spaced in the direction.

  As described above, when the rotation unit 350E is to be rotated at a high speed, the actual rotation axis is deviated from the rotation center axis CL1 (for example, tilted) due to a manufacturing error of the shaft support structure or deterioration with time such as wear. ) The possibility cannot be denied. Such a deviation can be a factor that makes the electrical connection between the notification / production control device 140 and the light emitting substrate 372 unstable. In this regard, as shown in this feature, by providing a plurality of connection portions at equal intervals in the rotation direction for each line, it is possible to appropriately allow the rotation axis of the rotation unit 350E to be displaced.

  For example, by increasing the contact pressure by pressing the fixed plate side connection terminal provided on the fixed plate 332E against the movable plate side connection terminal, it is possible to suppress the influence of the above-described deviation. However, in such a configuration, wear generated when the fixed side connection terminal and the movable body side connection end slide is increased. Such an increase in friction is not preferable because it results in an increase in the wear of the connection terminals and causes a connection failure. Compared to such a configuration, providing a plurality of connection locations as described above is advantageous in reducing contact pressure and improving durability.

  When the inclination of the actual rotation axis with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 occurs, the influence increases as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. In the present embodiment, the light emitting body 371E emits light and the control unit 370E operates by the power supplied from the power supply line EL. The importance of the power supply line EL is higher than that of other lines. It is high. Therefore, by disposing the power supply line EL at a position where the influence of the inclination of the power line EL is relatively small, that is, a position closest to the rotation center axis CL1, even if the inclination occurs, the power supply path is cut off due to the influence. This makes it difficult to cause poor connection.

  Also, in a configuration that continues to rotate while maintaining the contact state, the wear of the connection terminal depends on the rotational speed, specifically the relative speed and sliding distance between the movable plate side connection terminal and the fixed plate side connection terminal at the contact location. It becomes. These relative speed and sliding distance increase as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. In the present embodiment, the connection terminals constituting the power line EL having a relatively high importance are disposed at a position close to the rotation center axis CL1 where the relative speed is relatively low and the sliding distance is relatively short. Yes. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the wear of the connection terminals constituting the power supply line EL.

  In addition, although various devices have been applied to the rotational connection connector 328 shown in this embodiment in order to improve the connection stability and the like, it is not always necessary to use all these technical ideas in combination, and some of them are used. It is also possible to apply to the first embodiment. For example, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 34 (b2), a plurality of corresponding connection terminals (ring 341F and brush 342F) may be provided for power supply lines EL and ground lines GL having relatively high importance. In particular, the further away from the bearing location, the greater the influence when the actual rotation axis is inclined with respect to the rotation center axis CL1. In view of such circumstances, it is technically significant to arrange the connection terminals constituting the power supply line EL at a position close to the bearing location as shown in FIG. 34 (b2).

  By the way, considering the fact that the difference in importance is set for each line, the higher the importance (for example, the power line EL and the ground line GL), the larger the terminal width (width in the rotation center axis direction) is. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that earns a margin for contact points.

<Seventh embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the light emission location is shifted and arranged in the direction of the rotation center axis line CL1 to add a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) to images such as characters and pictures to be displayed. In the embodiment, the configuration is different from that of the first embodiment in that the display mode is realized by changing the degree of the depth feeling according to the situation. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the difference will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  In the rotating unit 350G shown in the present embodiment, light emitting units 370G each including a light emitting substrate 372G and an optical path forming body 381G are disposed on both sides of the rotation center axis CL1. The light emitting units 370G are rotatably held by the housing 391G, and are tilted with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 by rotating back and forth around the end (rotation center axis CL2) on the rotation center axis CL1 side. (Attitude) changes.

  The housing 391G is equipped with a rotation drive unit 401G as posture changing means for changing the posture of the light emitting unit 370G. The rotation drive unit 401G is connected to the notification / production control device 140, and is configured to operate based on a drive signal from the notification / production control device 140. Accordingly, the light emitting unit 370G is configured to move to the first position and the second position where the inclination to the rear is larger than the first position. Although not shown, the housing 391G is equipped with a lock device that can be switched between a permissible state that allows a change in posture of the light emitting unit 370G and a restricted state that restricts a change in posture. When changing the posture of 380G, the lock device is temporarily switched from the restricted state to the allowed state.

  When the image displayed under the situation where the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the first position is compared with the image displayed under the situation where the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the second position, the latter is more than the former. This enhances the sense of depth (three-dimensional effect). As a result, even if the image looks similar at first glance, its appearance can be changed.

  Here, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 35 (b1), in the light guide unit 385 shown in the first embodiment, the light irradiation direction is defined to be the rotation center axis CL1 direction. In the configuration, the spread of light in the direction intersecting the rotation center axis CL1 is suppressed. Such a configuration is advantageous in improving the sharpness of an image by suppressing light interference between the light emitting units 355 when using a plurality of light emitting units 355 in combination. However, when this configuration is applied as it is to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the following inconvenience occurs. For example, when the light guide unit is formed on the assumption that the light emitting unit 370G is arranged at the first position, the visibility of the image (light) when arranged at the second position is lowered, and the light emitting unit 370G is obtained. When the light guide is formed on the premise that is placed at the second position, the visibility of the image (light) when placed at the first position is reduced.

  Therefore, in the light guide unit 385G shown in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35 (b2), the side surface 390G of the light guide unit 385G is inclined so that the interval increases toward the front, thereby rotating the rotation center. The spread of light in the direction intersecting the axis CL1 is allowed. Thereby, it is suppressed that the visibility of the image displayed by the light from the light emission part 355G falls even if it is a case where the light emission unit 370G is arrange | positioned in any of a 1st position and a 2nd position. .

  Next, attitude control of the light emitting unit 370G group will be described. In the present embodiment, the change in the posture of the light emitting unit 370G group is configured to occur while the rotating unit 350G is rotating. That is, the posture of the light emitting unit 370G group is prevented from changing while the rotating unit 350G is stopped. Specifically, as a mode of change in posture, (1) a mode of changing to the second position while displaying an image at the first position, and (2) after the rotation unit 350G starts rotating. A mode of changing from the first position to the second position before the image is displayed is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that results in a big hit is higher when the sense of depth is emphasized. In the case of such differentiation, it is assumed that the degree of stereoscopic effect is given to the image on which the player's attention is displayed. If the posture of the light emitting unit 370G group changes under the condition that the rotating unit 350G is stationary, it will be revealed how much depth is given before the image is displayed. There is concern that the attention to the image will be reduced. In this regard, as described above, the occurrence of such inconveniences can be suitably suppressed by changing the posture of the light emitting unit 370G group during rotation.

  In the configuration described in this embodiment, the light emitting unit 370G is switched between the first position and the second position, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to change the position of the light emitting unit 370G. Further, in the present embodiment, the three-dimensional display is performed at any of the first position and the second position, but the structure includes a state in which the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 is 90 degrees. As an alternative, it is possible to switch between planar display and stereoscopic display.

  Incidentally, it is possible to change the inclination of the two light emitting units 370G individually to make the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 different, but in such a configuration, the balance at the time of rotation deteriorates and the rotation There is a concern that it will be difficult to stabilize the load, or that the load generated at the shaft support location will increase. Therefore, in order to allow such individual operations, it is preferable to devise measures (such as the use of a counterweight) that suppress the stabilization of rotation and the decrease in durability.

<Eighth Embodiment>
As described in the seventh embodiment, when the light irradiation direction changes due to a change in posture, the amount of light reaching the player decreases, giving the impression that the light has been reduced. . Such an event is not so much affected in the range where the change in the posture of the light emitting substrate is small, but becomes prominent when it is intended to emphasize the change in stereoscopic effect by increasing the amount of change in angle. Of course, as long as the player changes his / her eyes, it becomes easier to capture the light, and it is possible to grasp what image is displayed. However, when the line of sight is changed, it is assumed that the part opposite to the side where the line of sight is shifted becomes difficult to see and it is difficult to ensure the visibility of the entire image. One of the features of the present embodiment is that, in consideration of such circumstances, a device for ensuring visibility while increasing the degree of change in stereoscopic effect is taken. Hereinafter, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 36, the configuration according to the above device will be described with a focus on differences from the seventh embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, in the rotating unit 350H shown in the present embodiment, the light emitting unit 370H including the light emitting substrate 372H and the optical path forming body 381H is pivotally supported by the housing 391H. The configuration matches. However, the light emitting unit 370H is provided with a first light emitting substrate 372XH on which the first light emitter 371XH is mounted and a second light emitting substrate 372YH on which the second light emitter 371YH is mounted, and the optical path forming body 381H includes The first light guide 385XH arranged along the first light emitting substrate 372XH and guides the light from the first light emitter 371XH, and the light guided from the second light emitter 371YH arranged along the second light emitting substrate 372YH. The configuration is different from that of the seventh embodiment in that a second light guide unit 385YH is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (b1) and (b2), in the first light guide 385XH, the light irradiation direction is the front of the gaming machine (in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1) with the light emitting unit 370H disposed at the first position. ) And the second light guide portion 385YH is formed so that the light irradiation direction is directed to the front of the gaming machine (the direction of the rotation center axis CL1) in a state where the light emitting unit 370H is disposed at the second position. Has been.

  When drawing is performed by the rotating unit 350H in a state where the light emitting unit 370H is disposed at the first position, the first light emitter 371XH is turned on / flashes, and the second light emitter 371YH is turned off. Thereby, the light from the first light emitter 371XH is irradiated through the first light guide 385XH, and an image is displayed in the operation region ME. Regarding the first light guide unit 385XH, when the light emitting unit 370H is disposed at the first position, the light irradiation direction is defined to be in front of the gaming machine, and thus the visibility of the displayed image is high. It will be suitably secured.

  On the other hand, when drawing is performed by the rotation unit 350H in a state where the light emitting unit 370H is disposed at the second position, the second light emitter 371YH is turned on / flashes, and the first light emitter 371XH is turned off. It will be in the state. Thereby, the light from the second light emitter 371YH is irradiated through the second light guide 385YH, and an image is displayed in the operation region ME. With respect to the second light guide portion 385YH, when the light emitting unit 370H is disposed at the second position, the light irradiation direction is defined to be in front of the gaming machine, and thus the visibility of the displayed image is high. It will be suitably secured.

  According to the rotation unit 350H described in detail above, it is possible to improve the expressive power by the function of changing the sense of depth, and to suitably suppress the deterioration of the visibility of the image caused by the function.

<Another form>
As shown in the eighth embodiment, in order to change the stereoscopic effect of the image displayed by the rotation unit 350H, the configuration related to the rotation unit 350H can be the following configuration.

<Example 1>
A light guide configured such that the light emitting direction is the front of the gaming machine (in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1) when the light emitter has an inclination of 90 degrees with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 and the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 is 90 degrees. May be added, or may be replaced with a combination of the first light emitter 371XH and the first light guide 385XH or a combination of the second light emitter 371YH and the second light guide 385YH. According to such a configuration, it is possible to switch between planar display and stereoscopic display.

<Example 2>
In the eighth embodiment, the light-emitting unit 370H (light-emitting portion 355H) is located behind the rotation center axis CL2 regardless of the position of the first position or the second position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in either one of the first position and the second position, the light emitting unit 370H (light emitting unit 355H) is located on the front side of the rotation center axis CL2, and on the other side, the light emitting unit 370H (light emitting unit 355H) is the rotation center. It is also possible to adopt a configuration located on the back side with respect to the axis CL2. According to such a configuration, although it is common in that an image is displayed in three dimensions at any position, it is possible to reverse the relationship of the unevenness of the virtual display surface, and the appearance can be greatly changed.

<Example 3>
In the eighth embodiment, the first light emitter 371XH group and the second light emitter 371YH group are arranged side by side in the rotational direction. However, it is not always necessary to divide the arrangement region of the light emitters 371XH and 371YH. For example, the first light emitters 371XH and the second light emitters 371YH can be alternately arranged on the same plane. However, when the first light emitter 371XH and the second light emitter 371YH are individually used in such a configuration, it corresponds to the first light emitter 355XH and the second light emitter 371YH corresponding to the first light emitter 371XH. Since one of the second light emitting units 355YH is blank for the other, the roughness of the displayed image becomes conspicuous. Therefore, when it is assumed that the light emitters are selectively used in accordance with the posture of the light emitting unit, the first light emitting unit 355XH and the second light emitting unit are on the same track as shown in the eighth embodiment. The arrangement of 355YH has technical significance.

<Example 4>
In the eighth embodiment, when the light emitting unit 370H is arranged at the first position, the first light guide unit 385XH defined so that the light irradiation direction is in front of the gaming machine, and the light emitting unit 370H A second light guide unit 385YH, which is defined so that the light irradiation direction is in front of the gaming machine when arranged at the second position, is provided separately, and these light guide units 385XH and 385YH are used properly according to the situation. Although configured, it is not limited to this. When the posture of the light emitting unit 370H is changed, the direction of the light guide unit with respect to the main body portion of the light emitting unit 370H may be changed so that the light irradiation direction is maintained in a predetermined direction.

<Ninth embodiment>
In the seventh embodiment, the posture of the light emitting unit 370G is changed using the driving force from the rotation driving unit 401G or the like. However, in order to stably change the posture of the light emitting unit 370G having a certain weight while the rotary unit 350G is rotating, it is necessary to increase the power generated by the rotation drive unit 401G to some extent. The size and weight of the rotation drive unit 401G are likely to increase. This can also affect the weight increase of the rotating unit 350G itself. In the present embodiment, one of the features is that the structure relating to the posture change is devised in consideration of these various circumstances. Hereinafter, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 37, the rotation unit 350I in the present embodiment will be described with a focus on differences from the seventh embodiment and the like.

  In the present embodiment, a case in which a light emitter 371I, a light guide 385I that guides light from the light emitter 371I, a transmission member 382I through which light from the light guide 385I passes, and various configurations thereof are mounted. A light emitting block 356I is constructed by the body 401I. These light emitting blocks 356I are held by the housing 391I in a state in which the light emitting blocks 356I are arranged in a direction crossing the rotation center axis CL1.

  The light emission block 356I is roughly classified into a fixed light emission block 356aI and a movable light emission block 356bI movable in a direction crossing the parallel arrangement direction of the light emission blocks 356I. Hereinafter, a configuration related to the movement of the movable light emitting block 356bI will be described.

  A guide groove 395I is formed in the housing 391I, and a protrusion 402I formed on the case body 401I is engaged with the guide groove 395I. The guide groove 395I extends in the front-rear direction and is inclined with respect to the rotation center axis CL1 so that the distance between the rear end portion and the rotation center axis CL1 is larger than the distance between the front end portion and the rotation center axis CL1. Yes. The light emitting block 356I is allowed to slide along the guide groove 395I.

  The housing 391I is provided with a lock device having a stopper 399I that can be switched between a permissible state that allows movement of the movable light-emitting block 356bI and a restricted state that restricts the movement. The stopper 399I is slidable in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. In the restricted state, the stopper 399I is in contact with the back surface of the light emitting block 356bI, thereby restricting the movement of the light emitting block 356bI along the guide groove 395I. . In this state, all the light-emitting blocks 356bI are arranged side by side, and are aligned in a direction orthogonal to the rotation center axis CL1.

  When the stopper 399I moves backward and moves away from the light emitting block 356bI, the movement of the light emitting block 356bI along the guide groove 395I is allowed. Specifically, when the rotation unit 350I rotates, centrifugal force acts on the light emitting block 356bI so as to move the light emitting block 356bI away from the rotation center axis CL1. Here, a component away from the rotation center axis line CL1 is given to the direction of the guide groove 395I, and the light emitting block 356bI moves backward along the guide groove 395I by this centrifugal force. The light emitting block 356bI retracted by the centrifugal force is prevented from further retracting by hitting the rear end portion of the guide groove 395I.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (c), an engagement protrusion 403I and an engagement groove 404I that engage with the adjacent case body are formed on the side surface portion of the case body 401I. The light emitting blocks 356bI are connected to each other by the engagement protrusions 403I and the engagement grooves 404I, and the amount of change in the relative position is limited so that the overlap in the arrangement direction is maintained. Incidentally, in a situation where the movement of a part of the plurality of light emission blocks 356bI is hindered by factors such as catching, the movement of the light emission block 356bI is assisted by the adjacent light emission block 356bI, and the posture change is smooth. Conversion is secured.

  Here, the front end portion of the guide groove 395I is aligned in the front-rear position, while the rear end portion is provided with a difference so as to extend backward as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. ing. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the position of the retracted light emitting block 356bI shifts to the rear side as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases.

  At the timing before the rotation speed is increased and before shifting to the constant speed rotation, the centrifugal force becomes larger than the sliding resistance that prevents the movement of the light emitting block 356bI, so that all the movable light emitting blocks 356bI have guide grooves 395I. Reach the back end. As a result, the attitude of the light emitting block 356 as a whole changes so as to form an arc starting from the fixed light emitting block 356aI positioned on the rotation center axis CL1.

  After the stereoscopic image is displayed using the rotation unit 350I, the stopper 399I moves forward on the condition that the rotation unit 350I returns to the initial position. As a result, the light emitting block 356bI located at the rear end portion of the guide groove 395I is pushed forward by the stopper 399I and returned to the front end portion of the guide groove 395I.

<Another form>
As shown in the ninth embodiment, the configuration in which the posture is changed using the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the rotation unit 350I may be changed as follows.

<Example 1>
In the ninth embodiment, each light emitting block 356bI is returned to the original position (front end position) by operating the stopper 399I. In such a configuration, the stopper 399I is driven. The presence of the actuator increases the weight of the rotating unit 350I. Therefore, for example, it is preferable to provide a biasing means (for example, a spring) that biases each light emitting block 356bI to the front end position, and the light emitting block 356bI moves against the biasing force of these biasing means. According to such a configuration, when the rotational speed is reduced and the centrifugal force is reduced, the light emission block 356bI can be returned to the front end position by the urging force stored in the urging means. Therefore, compared with the case where an actuator is mounted, it can contribute to weight reduction of the rotation unit 350I.

<Example 2>
In the ninth embodiment, the light emitting block 356bI is moved in two positions, ie, the front end position and the rear end position, by sliding the stopper 399I back and forth, that is, the switchable posture is set in two stages. However, it is not limited to this. It is also possible to increase the switchable postures. For example, the stopper 399I is divided into two on the basis of the rotation center axis CL1, and each stopper 399I is rotatably held with respect to the end on the rotation center axis CL1 side. By rotating the stopper 399I back and forth, the amount of movement of each light-emitting block 356bI can be finely changed, and the depth feeling (three-dimensional effect) can be switched in multiple steps or steplessly.

  Even if the postures that can be switched are diversified by such a change, the light irradiation direction (the direction of the optical axis) of each light-emitting block 356bI is maintained in the state of facing the front of the gaming machine. A configuration for adjusting the optical axis is unnecessary. Thereby, it can contribute to the improvement of the further expressive power with a simple structure, ensuring the visibility of an image.

<Tenth Embodiment>
As already explained, regarding the rotating unit 350 shown in the first embodiment, etc., the possibility of variation in rotational speed during constant speed rotation due to the effects of deterioration over time such as manufacturing errors and wear is denied. Can not. Such unstable rotation of the rotation unit 350 may cause a distortion or the like in the displayed image and reduce the appearance. One feature of the rotating unit 350J shown in the present embodiment is that, in order to suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience, a device for stably displaying the image display function is applied. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a schematic view of the rotating unit 350J as seen from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (a), a weight 411J and a weight 411J are inserted into the housing 391J of the rotation unit 350J, and the weight 411J is closer to and away from the rotation center axis CL1 (rotation center). A shaft body 412J that is held so as to be movable in a direction crossing the axis CL1 and a coil spring 413J as a biasing means that biases the weight 411J toward the rotation center axis CL1 are provided.

  In addition, an inner stopper portion 414J that prevents the weight 411J from moving toward the rotation center axis CL1 is formed at the rotation center portion of the housing 391J, and the rotation tip portion of the housing 391J is away from the rotation center axis CL1. An outer stopper portion 415J that prevents the movement of the weight 411J is defined, and the movement range of the weight 411J is defined by these stopper portions 414J and 415J.

  In a state where the rotating unit 350J is waiting at the initial position (not rotating), the weight 411J is pressed against the inner stopper portion 414J by the biasing force of the coil spring 413J, and moves toward the outer stopper portion 415J. Is hindered. When the rotation of the rotation unit 350J is started and the rotation speed is increased, the centrifugal force acting on the weight 411J increases. When the centrifugal force acting on the weight 411J exceeds the urging force of the coil spring 413J, the weight 411J moves toward the outer stopper 415J (see FIG. 38 (a) → FIG. 38 (b)).

  In the initial stage of rotation of the rotation unit 350J, the weight 411J stands by at a position close to the rotation center axis CL1, so that the presence of the weight 411J can be a factor that hinders the rotation of the rotation unit 350J.

  On the other hand, at the timing before the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 reaches the upper limit, the weight 411J reaches the outer stopper portion 415J, and the rotation moment generated in the rotation unit 350 is maximized. Thereby, a rapid change in the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 is suppressed, and the rotation when shifting to the constant speed rotation is stabilized.

  In the configuration in which the weight 411J is biased using the coil spring 413J, the weight 411J may be expanded or contracted (vibrated) when the weight 411J is not pressed against the inner stopper portion 414J or the outer stopper portion 415J. The position of the weight 411J becomes unstable. In this respect, under the situation where the rotation speed is maximum and the rotation is shifted to the steady rotation, the centrifugal force acting on the weight 411J greatly exceeds the urging force of the coil spring 413J and is pressed against the outer stopper portion 415J. Maintained in a state. Thereby, it is avoided that the presence of the coil spring 413J becomes a factor for changing the moment of inertia during the constant speed rotation.

  Here, increasing the amount of change in the moment of inertia using the movable weight 411J is effective in increasing the stability during constant speed rotation while keeping the initial resistance small. In particular, the moment of inertia during constant speed rotation can be earned by moving away from the rotation center axis CL1. However, since the size (full length) of the rotation unit 350J is limited, there is a limit in moving the weight 411J away from the rotation center axis CL1. In particular, if the movement of the weight 411J is to be controlled using the coil spring 413J, the presence of the coil spring 413J becomes a factor that strengthens the restriction on the moving distance of the weight 411J.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, when the weight 411J is in contact with the outer stopper portion 415J, the coil spring 413J is accommodated in the concave portion 416J formed in the outer stopper portion 415J. Thereby, the stroke of the weight 411J can be earned.

  It should be noted that the movable weight 411J and the inertia moment changing means 410J constructed by various configurations accompanying it are arranged so as to be symmetric with respect to the rotation center axis CL1. Thus, the weight balance of the rotating unit 350J is prevented from being lost due to the presence of the inertia moment varying means 410J.

  As shown in FIG. 38A, in the state where the rotation unit 350J is disposed at the initial position, the moving shafts (shaft bodies 412J) of the two weights 411J are configured to be sideways. That is, in the standby state in which the rotation unit 350J is disposed at the initial position, the weight of the weight 411J is prevented from being added to the coil spring 413J. In this manner, under the situation where the rotating unit 350J is not rotating, the function deterioration of the coil spring 413J is suppressed by avoiding an extra external force being applied to the coil spring 413J. As a result, in the configuration in which the two inertia moment variable means 410J are used in combination, a difference in the degree of change when the inertia moment changes is suppressed, and the change of the inertia moment is made smooth.

  According to the tenth embodiment described in detail above, when the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350J increases, the weight 411J moves away from the rotation center axis CL1 due to centrifugal force, and the moment of inertia during high-speed rotation can be increased. it can. As a result, it is possible to suppress variations in rotational speed during high-speed rotation and to suppress image disturbance.

  In consideration of stabilization during high-speed rotation, it is possible to fix a weight in advance in a portion far from the rotation center axis so that the moment of inertia is increased. However, such an arrangement of the weights can increase the resistance when accelerating the movable body and reduce the response at the start of rotation. In this respect, in the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the weight of inertia 411J is present at a position near the rotation center axis CL1 at the time of starting, so that the moment of inertia can be made relatively small. Thereby, the fall of the said responsiveness can be suppressed suitably.

  For the above reasons, by making a sufficiently large difference between the minimum and maximum moments of inertia, that is, by changing the moment of inertia significantly between the start of the rotary unit 350J and the high-speed rotation, the initial rotation (acceleration) ), The fluctuation in speed during high-speed rotation can be suppressed and the operational stability can be improved, and the operation of the movable effect device 300 can be improved.

  For example, although fine control using a stepping motor or the like can alleviate the effect of speed variation, when such measures are taken, the control load increases while the above-described image Disturbance cannot be completely eliminated. For the above reasons, the configuration shown in this embodiment has technical significance.

  In the configuration in which the moment of inertia is changed using the weight, if the position of the weight changes under the condition of steady rotation, it may cause the rotation of the movable body to be unstable. Can be. Therefore, when the rotation is steady (predetermined rotation speed), the weight is unstable to rotate by adopting a structure that suppresses the change of the moment of inertia during the steady rotation as a structure that prevents the displacement of the weight 411J. It can suppress suitably that it becomes a factor to make.

  The rotation unit 350J has a horizontally long shape and is configured such that the standby posture is horizontal. Accordingly, the position of the weight 411J during standby can be suppressed from moving away from the rotation center axis CL1 due to its own weight, and the position variation during standby can be preferably suppressed. Thereby, the fall of the responsiveness at the time of starting of the movable body 411J can be suppressed.

  Further, since the rotation unit 350J is symmetric with respect to the rotation center axis CL1, it is possible to suppress a bias such as settling that occurs in the coil spring 413J and the like, thereby suppressing a decrease in balance during rotation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the weight 411J is configured to be slidably movable. However, as long as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 of the weight 411J (specifically, its center of gravity) can be changed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a sufficient amount, for example, a weight is rotatably held. By changing the posture of the weight, the function of changing the moment of inertia can be ensured by changing the distance between the gravity center position of the weight and the rotation center axis CL1.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or a part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. It is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or some of the various configurations shown in the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effects to be exerted) of the components to be combined is ensured. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration that is a combination of the embodiments, or a part or all of the configurations may be applied in combination.

  (1) In each of the above embodiments, the rotation unit 350 as the “movable body” is arranged so that the rotation center axis CL1 faces the front-rear direction in the gaming machine, but is not limited to this. The direction in which the rotation center axis CL1 is oriented is arbitrary. For example, the rotation unit 350 can be configured such that the rotation center axis CL1 is directed in the vertical direction.

  (2) In each of the above embodiments, the front area of the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a) as the “picture display means” is the operation area ME of the movable effect device 300, but the operation area ME is set at any position. It is arbitrary about what to do. About the movable production | presentation apparatus 300 shown in the said embodiment, the point which can ensure the visibility of the structure located behind it through the operation | movement area | region ME is characteristic. In view of such characteristics, it is also possible to use the front of game parts such as a lamp part and a decorative body as the operation area ME. Even in this case, the light emission effect by the lamp part and the visibility of the decorative member can be ensured.

  (3) In each of the above embodiments, a DC motor is used as the “driving unit” for the rotating unit 350, but a stepping motor may be used instead. According to the stepping motor, the rotation angle can be controlled by the output pulse. Therefore, when a stepping motor is employed, the display mode can be switched according to the rotation angle by defining the light emission mode in association with the number of pulses to be output.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, it is configured to determine whether or not the rotation is constant speed according to the output state (output pulse) of the drive signal to the rotation drive unit 324. However, the position detection sensor or the like It is also possible to determine whether or not the rotation is constant speed based on the detection information from (for example, by calculating the required rotation period and rotation speed).

  (5) In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting units 355 are arranged so as to be symmetric (left-right symmetric) about the rotation center axis CL1. In such a configuration, when the rotation angle is 180 degrees, the light emitting unit 355 (the first light emitting unit 355 group) on one side and the light emitting unit 355 (the second light emitting unit) on the other side with respect to the rotation center axis CL1. The positional relationship with the light emitting unit 355 group) is reversed. In consideration of such movement, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the light emission control target is switched every time the rotation angle reaches 180 degrees.

  Specifically, the first light emitting unit 355 group is controlled to emit light in the first control mode and the second light emitting unit 355 group in the second control mode until the rotation unit 350 reaches a rotation angle of 180 degrees from the initial position, Control mode so that the first light emitting unit 355 group is controlled to emit light in the second control mode and the second light emitting unit 355 group in the first control mode until the rotation angle reaches 180 degrees and returns to the initial position. Switch. Since the trajectory through which each first light emitting unit 355 group passes coincides with the trajectory through which each second light emitting unit 355 group passes, the display control span of each light emitting portion is a half cycle of each of the above embodiments. Can be reduced. Thereby, if the rotational speed is the same as that in each of the above embodiments, for example, a smoother movement can be expressed when displaying a moving image or the like. Further, in order to ensure the same smoothness as the above embodiments, the rotation speed can be reduced to about half.

  (6) In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting units 355 are arranged so as to be symmetric with respect to the rotation center axis CL1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the light emitting units may be arranged so as to be asymmetric about the rotation center axis CL1. Further, it is not always necessary to arrange the light emitting portions 355 on both sides of the rotation center axis CL1. However, considering the stability at the time of high-speed rotation and the relaxation of stress generated at the shaft support location, there is technical significance in the above-described symmetrical arrangement.

  (7) In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting substrate 372 is disposed so that the plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis CL1, but the light emitting substrate 372 is inclined with respect to the rotation center axis CL1, or the rotation center It is also possible to arrange them so as to intersect (for example, orthogonal to) the axis CL1. Further, although the light emitting substrate 372 is disposed at a position separated from the rotation center axis CL1, it is also possible to arrange the light emitting substrate 372 on the rotation center axis CL1.

  (8) In each of the above embodiments, when the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 has not reached the predetermined speed (upper limit speed) (during acceleration or deceleration), the light emission control is performed in a preset cycle unit. When the rotation speed of the rotation unit 350 reaches a predetermined speed (during constant speed rotation), the rotation unit 350 is configured to perform light emission control in units of one rotation. However, switching of such a control mode is essential. Not what you want. For example, it is possible to unify one of the above two conditions.

  (9) In each of the above embodiments, the optical path forming body 381 that constitutes the light emitting unit 355 is used. However, a configuration in which light from the light emitting body 371 is directly irradiated to the front of the gaming machine is not denied.

  (10) In each of the above embodiments, the light guide portion 385 is provided with the light diffusion region and the non-light diffusion region. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The entire light guide unit 385 may be a light diffusion region or a non-light diffusion region.

  (11) In each of the above embodiments, one of the two plate surfaces of the light emitting substrate 372 is used as the mounting surface of the light emitting body 371. However, the light emitting body 371 can be mounted on both surfaces of the light emitting substrate 372.

  Further, the light emitting body 371 is not necessarily a plate-like member. For example, a rod-shaped member or a hemispherical member can be set as an arrangement target.

  (12) In each of the above embodiments, the interval between the light emitters 371 is set to gradually increase as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 is increased. However, the interval between the light emitters 371 can be constant.

  Also, assuming a virtual display surface that is convex forward of the gaming machine at the center portion, the interval between the light emitting portions 355 is not constant, but can be reduced as the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 increases. is there. As a result, the dots (pixels) change sparsely and densely from the center of rotation toward the outside, and it is possible to force the enhancement of the sense of depth (three-dimensional effect).

  (13) In each of the above embodiments, the rotating unit 350 is rotated in the clockwise direction when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1, but this is changed and the counterclockwise is viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis CL1. It is also possible to have a configuration that rotates in the rotation direction. Moreover, although the rotation unit 350 is configured to rotate only in one direction, a configuration in which the rotation unit 350 is rotated in both forward and reverse directions is also possible.

  (14) As shown in the above embodiments, in the configuration in which an image is displayed in a space using a rotary image display unit, the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 to the light emitting unit 355 increases as the distance increases. The apparent light emission level decreases, and the image becomes dark due to insufficient light quantity. That is, a difference in brightness occurs in the image according to the distance from the rotation center axis CL1. Therefore, instead of making the specifications of all the light emitters 371 common, a light emitter that is farther from the rotation center axis CL1 is provided with a higher light emission level (a larger amount of light) so that the difference in brightness is reduced. Alternatively, the correction may be performed so that the brightness is unified. Further, the longer the distance from the rotation center axis CL1 is, the larger the supply power is increased to increase the light emission level, so that the same correction as the above correction is performed, or the light amount adjustment (gradation control) is performed for each light emitter 371. This does not deny that the same correction as the above correction is performed.

  In addition, especially about the light emission part 355 located on the rotation center axis line CL1, light emission may become excessively strong. Accordingly, it is preferable to use a configuration in which the light emission level is lowered at least during rotation using the various configurations described above.

  (15) In each of the embodiments described above, the light emission mode is switched when the rotation unit 350 accelerates, accelerates at a constant speed, and decelerates. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In any rotation state, the light emission mode may be common, or the image may be displayed only during constant speed rotation.

  (16) In each of the above embodiments, the special effect executed by the movable effect device 300 is the operation-compatible effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 35 (corresponding to the “operation unit”) by the player. Is not to be done. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that does not give the relationship between the special effect by the movable effect device 300 and the operation of the operation button 35.

  (17) In each of the above embodiments, during a constant speed rotation, the next light emission control mode (which light emitter is turned on / off at which timing) every time it rotates based on detection information from the rotational position detection sensor 329. In the non-constant speed rotation, the next light emission control mode is set at the elapse of a predetermined period set to be equivalent to the period required for one rotation during the constant speed rotation. Although configured, it is possible to reverse this. Further, it is not always necessary to use the above two conditions together as a light emission control mode switching (setting) condition, and it is possible to unify them to any one of the conditions.

  (18) In each of the above-described embodiments, the second light emission that is executed when the light-emitting target is the light-emitting target in the first light emission control process that is executed when the constant-speed rotation is performed and when the constant-speed rotation is not performed. The control processing is configured not to distinguish the light emitting object that is the light emitting target, but this is changed, and the light emitting target when the rotation unit 350 is rotating at a constant speed and the light emission when the rotating unit 350 is not rotating at a constant speed are changed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that distinguishes the target. For example, as a configuration in which the light emitter 371 located at the rotation tip portion of the rotary unit 350 is excluded from the light emission target when not rotating at a constant speed, it is possible to limit a part of the light emitter 371 not to be a light emission target. It is. In the first place, in the configuration in which the image is displayed by rotating the rotation unit 350, by trying to force the image to be displayed in a situation where the rotation speed is not sufficient for drawing, the image is displayed more than originally displayed. The quality of the displayed image is degraded. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the displayed image is configured to be used separately for constant speed rotation and non-constant speed rotation. At this time, if the structure to restrict the emission target is set, the difference between the image displayed during the constant speed rotation and the image displayed otherwise is ensured while ensuring the quality of the image displayed during the constant speed rotation. Can be emphasized.

  (18) 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 games in 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 ball enters, 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. The present invention also relates to a slot machine that gives a player a privilege such as paying out medals when a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line that can be visually recognized from the display window after the reel stops. Can be applied.

  Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start the rotation of the reel.

<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 ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group> The front and rear shift of the light emitting point The following feature A group is "a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is arranged in a part that can be seen from the front of the game machine, and is displayed as the game progresses. Some light-emitting portions are provided with different modes, and these light-emitting units are provided with a function for enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing the display mode according to the progress of the game. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-260260 describes a background art “however, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect using the light-emitting unit described above, many of them are likely to be similar, and the display is improved by improving the appearance of the display effect. There is still room for improvement in raising the degree of attention to the production. ”

Feature A1. A movable effect device (movable) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. Production device 300),
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The movable body has light emitting means (main body section 352) having a plurality of light emitting sections (light emitting sections 355) arranged so that the distance from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body is different. Provided,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission control means (the light emission control process is executed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body. Function)
The gaming machine, wherein the plurality of light emitting units are arranged so as to be displaced in the direction of the rotation center axis.

  According to the feature A1, a plurality of light emitting portions are formed such that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body is different (for example, aligned in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed from the rotation center axis). By changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (the plurality of light emitting units) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, an image such as a pattern or a character is caused to appear in the space that is the operation area of the movable body using the afterimage of light. Can be displayed. Since the position (relative position) in the rotation center axis direction of the light emitting unit is shifted, a feeling of depth (three-dimensional effect) in the rotation center axis direction is generated in the image. Thereby, it is possible to improve the appearance of the game effect (light emission effect) by the movable effect device and contribute to the improvement in the degree of attention to the effect.

  The structure shown in this feature is “a movable body (rotation unit 350) that is rotatably supported and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1), and a drive unit (rotation drive unit) that rotates the movable body. 324) and a moving effect device (moving effect device 300), and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game, the movable body Is provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) having a plurality of light emitting portions (light emitting portions 355) arranged such that the distance from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body is different. The control means performs drive control processing in the drive control means (MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that performs drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body. Light emission control means (MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140 emits light) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body when the movable body is rotating. And a plurality of light emitting units having a first light emitting unit and a second light emitting unit having different distances from the rotation center axis, and the first light emitting unit and the first light emitting unit. The relative position of the two light emitting units may be shifted in the rotation center axis direction.

  Incidentally, “movable effect having a movable body (rotation unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting with the rotation center axis line (rotation center axis line CL1), and a drive section (rotation drive section 324) that rotates the movable body. An apparatus (movable effect device 300) and control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game. A light emitting means (main body portion 352) in which a plurality of light emitting portions (light emitting portions 355) are formed so as to be aligned in the radial direction (for example, the left-right direction) of the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of The control means is a drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body (a machine for executing drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140). ), And a light emission control means (a function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that performs light emission control of the light emission means when the movable body is rotating, The light-emitting portion is arranged so as to be shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis.

Feature A2. A movable effect device (movable) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) that is rotatably held and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. Production device 300),
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The movable body is provided with light emitting means (main body portion 352) having a plurality of light emitting portions (light emitting portions 355) arranged so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body is different.
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is obtained by using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body. And a light emission control means (function to execute a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140),
The gaming machine, wherein the plurality of light emitting units are arranged so as to be displaced in the direction of the rotation center axis.

  According to the feature A2, a plurality of light emitting units are formed such that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body is different (for example, aligned in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction). In addition, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image such as a picture or a character imitating a character) using the afterimage of light is rotated in the rotation area of the movable body. Can emerge. Since the position (relative position) in the rotation center axis direction of the light emitting unit is shifted, the predetermined image has a sense of depth (three-dimensional effect) in the rotation center axis direction. Thereby, it is possible to improve the appearance of the game effect (light emission effect) by the movable effect device and contribute to the improvement in the degree of attention to the effect.

  The structure shown in this feature is “a movable body (rotation unit 350) that is rotatably supported and extends in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1), and a drive unit (rotation drive unit) that rotates the movable body. 324) and a moving effect device (moving effect device 300), and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game, the movable body Are provided with light emitting means (main body part 352) having a plurality of light emitting parts (light emitting parts 355) arranged so that the distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body are different from each other. Drive control means (a function for executing drive control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit by rotating the movable body, and the movable When the is rotating, by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body, a predetermined image is displayed in the operation area of the movable body using the afterimage of light. Light emission control means (function to execute the light emission control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140), and the plurality of light emission units include a first light emission unit and a first light emission unit having different distances from the rotation center axis. A gaming machine having two light emitting units, wherein the relative positions of the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit are shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis.

Feature A3. It has a display screen (display screen 253a), and includes a pattern display means (symbol display device 253) that variably displays a pattern on the display screen,
The movable effect device is allowed to visually recognize the display screen through the operation area of the movable body under a situation in which the movable body is rotated in front of the picture display means to display a predetermined image. The gaming machine according to Feature A1 or Feature A2, wherein the gaming machine is configured as described above.

  According to the feature A3, when the movable body rotates in front of the pattern display means, even if a predetermined image is displayed in the operation area by the rotation, the display content (the pattern etc.) of the display screen located behind it is displayed. ) Is guaranteed visibility. Therefore, the movable effect device and the picture display means can be preferably coexisted, and for example, an integrated effect can be achieved by cooperation between the movable effect device and the picture display means.

  For example, the movable body may be formed in a long shape extending in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the movable body itself as the rotational speed increases. Therefore, it becomes possible to ensure the visibility mentioned above suitably.

  Incidentally, the configuration shown in this feature is “having a display screen (display screen 253a), and having a pattern display means (symbol display device 253) for variably displaying a pattern on the display screen, and the movable effect device includes the movable display device. By rotating the body in front of the picture display means, the picture displayed on the display screen of the picture display means located behind the predetermined image is displayed in the action area of the movable body. The gaming machine according to the feature A1 or the feature A2, which is configured to be visible through the region. "

  Feature A4. The plurality of light emitting units are arranged such that the distance from the light emitting unit closest to the rotation center axis in the direction of the rotation center axis increases as the distance from the rotation center axis increases. The gaming machine according to any one of features A3.

  For example, it is also possible to shift the position in the direction of the rotation center axis only for some of the light emitting units. However, it is assumed that such small changes are easily buried and the three-dimensional display function shown in the feature A1 or the like cannot be performed well. Thus, by devising the arrangement of the entire light emitting unit, it is possible to prevent the three-dimensional display from becoming difficult to understand.

  In particular, if the configuration in which the degree of separation between adjacent light emitting units in the rotation center axis direction increases as the distance from the rotation center axis increases, the relative position shift in the rotation center axis direction becomes more significant as the distance from the rotation center axis increases. The movable effect device can function as if it is a curved display (for example, a spherical display), and can contribute to the enhancement of the visual effect shown in the feature A1 or the like.

Feature A5. The rotation center axis extends in the front-rear direction in the gaming machine, and the light from the light emitting unit is irradiated forward of the gaming machine,
Any of the features A1 to A4, wherein the plurality of light emitting portions are arranged so that a portion close to the rotation center axis is on the near side and a portion far from the rotation center axis is on the back side. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  In the rotary movable effect device shown in the feature A1 and the like, the moving speed (angular velocity) associated with the rotation increases as the light emitting unit is farther from the rotation center axis. For this reason, the brightness of the image decreases as the position is farther from the rotation center axis. With such a characteristic, if the light emitting unit is shifted to the far side as the distance from the center of rotation is increased, the above-described stereoscopic display can be suitably realized in combination with a decrease in brightness and a shift toward the far side.

  Feature A6. The gaming machine according to Feature A5, wherein the plurality of light emitting units are configured to have an equal amount of light emitted from the light emitting units.

  For example, when differentiating such as increasing the amount of light as the light emitting unit is farther (outer) from the rotation center axis, not only the configuration related to the light emitting unit is complicated, but also the above-described three-dimensional feeling is reduced. I am concerned that it will be a factor. Therefore, if the light intensity of each light emitting unit is unified as shown in this feature, the reduction in stereoscopic effect can be suppressed with a simple structure.

  Note that the configuration shown in this feature may be “a gaming machine according to Feature A5, which is configured such that the amount of light emitted from the light emitting unit located on the far side is reduced”. In addition, when the light amount is set individually for each light emitting unit (for example, when the light emitting amount is increased as the light emitting unit is located on the far side), the appearance of the predetermined image displayed with the rotation increases as the distance from the center portion increases. It is preferable to suppress to such an extent that the brightness of the image becomes lower.

Feature A7. The movable body has an arc shape that protrudes forward of the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to Feature A5 or Feature A6, wherein at least a part of a portion holding the movable body is located in an area surrounded by an operation area of the movable body.

  Although the stereoscopic effect can be enhanced by increasing the distance between the light emitting units in the front-rear direction, the operation area of the movable body tends to be bulky due to this. This is not preferable because it becomes a factor that strengthens restrictions on the arrangement of the movable effect device. In this respect, if the end portion (rotating tip portion) of the rotating body rotates around the holding portion as shown in this feature, the expansion of the occupied area due to the enhancement of the three-dimensional effect can be moderated appropriately. Thereby, for example, in a configuration in which a movable effect device is arranged in front of a gaming device such as a picture display means (symbol display device 253), coexistence with the game device can be facilitated, and the use of the movable effect device can be promoted. .

Feature A8. The light emitting units are arranged at equal intervals,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A5 to A7, wherein an arrangement region of the light emitting units has an arc shape.

  According to the feature A8, when viewed from the rotation center axis direction (the front of the gaming machine), the interval between the light emitting portions changes from coarse to dense from the rotation center to the outside. By adopting a configuration in which the interval in front view is changed in this way, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of the stereoscopic effect described above.

Feature A9. The light emitting section includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a light emitting body (light emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light guide section (light guiding section 385) that guides light from the light emitting body in the direction of the rotation center axis. And
The light guide portion extends in the rotation center axis direction in a predetermined range including a light irradiation port,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A5 to A8, wherein the irradiation port is formed such that a component farther from the rotation center axis direction has a larger component facing outward.

  Although the light from the light emitting portion is basically directed in the direction of the rotation center axis, the component facing outward is increased for the light far from the rotation center axis. Thereby, it can contribute to reinforcement | strengthening of the three-dimensional effect mentioned above, ensuring the visibility of the light in the front view of a movable production | presentation apparatus.

Feature A10. The rotation center axis of the movable body extends in the front-rear direction in the gaming machine,
The light from the light emitting unit is configured to be irradiated to the front of the gaming machine,
The plurality of light emitting units are arranged so as to be shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis so that the one near the rotation center axis is the back side and the one far from the rotation center axis is the front side. The gaming machine according to any one of A1 to A4.

  According to the feature A10, a sense of depth can be generated so as to be concave toward the rear of the gaming machine. For example, it is possible to display an image that urges attention to the decorative body, the pattern display means, and the like located behind the movable effect device, and the cooperation with the configuration located behind the movable effect device can be strengthened.

  Feature A11. The gaming machine according to Feature A10, wherein the light emitting unit is configured to increase the amount of light as it moves away from the rotation center axis.

  As already described, the moving distance associated with the rotation becomes longer as the light emitting unit is farther from the rotation center axis. For this reason, the amount of light is insufficient near the tip of the movable body, the luminous intensity is lowered, and the sense of depth as shown in the feature A9 can be lowered. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if the amount of light is increased, a decrease in luminous intensity according to the moving distance can be suppressed, and a decrease in feeling of depth can be suitably suppressed.

Feature A12. The light emitting section includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a light emitting body (light emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light guide section (light guiding section 385) that guides light from the light emitting body in the direction of the rotation center axis. And
The movable body has a base body (housing 391) rotatably held by a holding section (base unit 320) and provided with the light guide section, and is mounted so that the light emitting substrate overlaps the base body. A gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A11, wherein

  In the configuration in which the movable body is rotated as shown in the feature A1 or the like, there is a possibility that the light emission mode may change due to deformation of the light emitting substrate or the like due to the load generated during acceleration / deceleration. Further, when the distortion or the like becomes large, there is a possibility that the light emission is not performed well. These events are assumed to become prominent when the turning radius is increased or the degree of acceleration / deceleration is increased to improve the response.

  In this regard, as shown in this feature, the load generated on the light-emitting substrate can be reduced by mounting the light-emitting substrate so as to overlap the base body with the object that is rotatably held as the base body. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said various inconvenience can be suppressed suitably.

  Feature A13. The gaming machine according to Feature A12, wherein the base body has a case shape, and the light emitting substrate is accommodated therein.

  If the base body is formed in a case shape as shown in the feature A13 and the light emitting substrate is accommodated in the case body, the protection function of the light emitting substrate is enhanced, and deformation such as distortion occurs in the light emitting substrate. Can be suitably suppressed.

  Feature A14. A vent (slit 392) for introducing air into the accommodation area of the light emitting substrate in the base body is formed in a portion of the base body facing the rotation direction of the movable body. A gaming machine according to Feature A13.

  According to the configuration shown in the feature A14, it is possible to suppress deformation such as distortion in the light emitting substrate, but heat generated in the light emitting substrate or the like is easily generated. This is not preferable because it causes a decrease in durability and operational stability of the light emitting substrate. Therefore, if a vent is provided in a portion facing the rotation direction and air is taken into the accommodating portion through the vent, the occurrence of the inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. In addition, as described above, the light guide unit guides light in the direction of the central axis of rotation, and to prevent the ventilation port from facing the light irradiation destination, it suppresses a decrease in the appearance of the movable effect device. There is technical significance.

  When the light emitter is mounted only on one plate surface of the light emitting substrate, the light emitter substrate may be disposed so that the plate surface on the side where the light emitter is not mounted is opposed to the air vent. Thereby, the light leak from a vent hole can be suppressed suitably.

Feature A15. The vent is a first vent;
A portion of the base body facing the light-emitting substrate and facing away from the rotation direction has a second vent for discharging air in the housing area from the base body. The gaming machine according to Feature A14, wherein a (slit 392) is formed.

  According to the feature A15, air can be discharged using negative pressure, and the cooling effect can be further improved. Since the 2nd vent is formed in the part which has turned to the direction opposite to the rotation direction instead of the irradiation direction of light, it can control that the improvement in a cooling effect becomes a factor which reduces appearance.

  Feature A16. The light emitting unit includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) configured such that a plate surface on which a light emitting body (light emitting body 371) is mounted is parallel to the rotation center axis line, and rotates the light from the light emitting body. A light guide portion (light guide portion 385) that guides in the central axis direction, and is configured so that light from the light emitter is irradiated in the rotation central axis direction through the light guide portion. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A15.

  The configuration in which the position of each light emitting unit is shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis can be realized by, for example, forming the light emitting substrate itself in a curved shape. However, in such a configuration, for example, the moldability is reduced as compared with a case where the light emitting substrate has a planar shape. Further, since the direction of the light emitters can be changed according to the arrangement on the substrate, in order to align the direction so as to face the predetermined direction (rotation center axis direction), the direction of each light emitter is individually set. Need arises. This can be a factor that makes it difficult to attach a light emitter and to control quality such as orientation.

  In this regard, as shown in this feature, if the light emitting substrate is made parallel to the rotation center axis and the light irradiation direction is defined by the light guide unit, the position of the light emitter in the plate surface direction of the light emitting substrate is determined. By shifting, the difference in the position of the light emitting portion in the rotation center axis direction can be realized with a simple configuration. Thereby, the structure excellent in terms of manufacturing / management etc. can be realized, and the mounting of the movable effect device shown in the feature A1 can be preferably promoted. Therefore, as compared with the case where the light emitting substrate is intentionally curved as described above, the degree of freedom in setting the direction of the light emitter is preferably improved with a simple configuration while facilitating manufacture / management and the like. Can do.

  When an image or the like is to be displayed in a space with a rotary movable effect device, it is necessary to ensure a certain rotational speed. Here, when the plate surface is parallel to the rotation center axis, it is assumed that the load generated on the light emitting substrate with rotation increases due to the increase in air resistance. Therefore, if the light emitting substrate is accommodated in the base body shown in the feature A12, the light emitting substrate can be suitably protected from such a load. Further, the base body has a higher degree of freedom related to its shape and the like than the light emitting substrate. Therefore, in the configuration in which the plate surface of the light emitting substrate is directed in the rotation direction, the base body can be devised to reduce the air resistance, which can contribute to ensuring the rotation speed.

Feature A17. The light emitting unit is a first light emitting unit,
A second light emitting unit is provided at the target position with the first light emitting unit across the rotation center axis,
The light emission control unit is configured to cause the first light emitting unit to emit light among the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit according to the rotation state of the movable body, and the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit. The game machine according to any one of features A1 to A16, wherein the game machine is configured to switch between the case where the second light emitting unit emits light.

  According to the feature A17, it is possible to finely switch the light emission mode by switching the light emission mode to the first light emitting unit / second light emitting unit according to the rotation state. Thereby, the appearance of the light emission effect by the light emission effect device can be suitably improved.

  For example, the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit are used in combination by switching the light emitting target to the first light emitting unit / second light emitting unit at half the period (angle) when the rotating body makes one rotation. The above-described effects can be suitably exhibited.

Feature A18. The light-emitting unit includes a light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371) are mounted, a light guide unit (light guide unit 385) that guides light from the light emitters in the direction of the rotation center axis. Having
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A17, further comprising changing means for changing an inclination of the light emitting unit with respect to the rotation center axis.

  As described above, according to the configuration in which the position of the light emitting portion is shifted in the direction of the rotation center axis, a stereoscopic effect can be imparted to a pattern such as a pattern displayed by the movable effect device. About such a three-dimensional effect, it can change with the shift | offset | difference degree of the position of a light emission location. Therefore, if the inclination of the light emitting unit can be changed as shown in this feature, a difference in strength can be provided in the stereoscopic effect, or a difference can be generated in the position where the unevenness is generated. Thereby, diversification of a production | presentation aspect is realizable.

<Characteristic group B> The plate surface of the light emitting substrate and the rotation center axis are parallel. The following characteristic group B is "in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, which is arranged at a site that can be seen from the front of the gaming machine, Some of the light emitting units are provided with light-emitting units that change in display mode as the game progresses, and these light-emitting units increase the effect of the game during the game by changing the display mode in accordance with the progress of the game. With regard to the background technology that “functions are given (for example, Patent Document 1)”, “However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect using the above-described light emitting unit, many of them are likely to be similar, There is still room for improvement in raising the degree of attention to the display effect by improving the appearance and the like.

Feature B1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a light emission control means for switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotational position or rotation cycle of the movable body (a function of executing update processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) )
The light emitting means includes a plurality of light emitters configured such that a plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis of the movable body, and arranged on the plate surface so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis. A light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which the light-emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light-guiding unit (light-guiding unit 385) that guides the light from the light-emitting body to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  By increasing the number of light emitters provided on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement in the fineness and diversification of a light emitting display mode (for example, an image such as a picture to be displayed). However, increasing the number of light emitters inevitably increases the size of the light emitting substrate. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, the size of the substrate is a rotary movable effect device or a light emitting effect using the same. It will be directly connected to the deterioration of the appearance.

  In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is made parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis line, and the light irradiation direction is made to face the rotation center axis direction by using the light guide unit. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the rotational center axis. As a result, even if the light emitting substrate is increased in size due to the above-described circumstances, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the appearance due to the increase in size, and it is possible to alleviate restrictions relating to game effects. Therefore, it is possible to perform a game effect with a higher impact, which can contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device.

  In addition, for example, in manufacturing a light emitting substrate, if the light emitter is arranged so as to face a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency and complication of quality control occur. obtain. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, since it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emission direction) of the light emitter, it is possible to suppress various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency, and the movable effect device. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

Feature B2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is obtained by using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body. And a light emission control means (function to execute a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140),
The light emitting means includes a plurality of light emitters configured such that a plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis of the movable body, and arranged on the plate surface so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis. A light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which the light-emitting body 371) is mounted, and a light-guiding unit (light-guiding unit 385) that guides the light from the light-emitting body to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  By increasing the number of light emitters provided on the light emitting substrate, various effects such as improvement in the fineness and diversification of the light emitting display mode (predetermined image) can be obtained. However, increasing the number of light emitters inevitably increases the size of the light emitting substrate. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, the size of the substrate is a rotary movable effect device or a light emitting effect using the same. It will be directly connected to the deterioration of the appearance.

  In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is made parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis line, and the light irradiation direction is made to face the rotation center axis direction by using the light guide unit. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the rotational center axis. As a result, even if the light emitting substrate is increased in size due to the above-described circumstances, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the appearance due to the increase in size, and it is possible to alleviate restrictions relating to game effects. Therefore, it is possible to perform a game effect with a higher impact, which can contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device.

  In addition, for example, in manufacturing a light emitting substrate, if the light emitter is arranged so as to face a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency and complication of quality control occur. obtain. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, since it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emission direction) of the light emitter, it is possible to suppress various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency, and the movable effect device. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

Feature B3. The light emitter is disposed such that the optical axis faces the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate,
The light guide unit is configured to guide light from the light emitter to the end side from the center side of the light emitting substrate along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate, or A gaming machine according to Feature B2.

  According to the feature B3, the light from the light emitter travels toward the end of the light emitting substrate along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate. By setting it as such a structure, the enlargement of a light emission means can be suppressed even if it is the structure which uses a light emitting substrate and a light guide part together. Moreover, it can avoid that the light emission board | substrate becomes the obstruction which obstructs the visual recognition of a light emission part by setting it as the structure which guides light to the edge part of a light emission board | substrate.

Feature B4. The light emitting substrate has a predetermined width in the rotation center axis direction,
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, wherein the plurality of light emitters are arranged so that positions in the rotation center axis direction are shifted.

  In the rotary effect device shown in the feature B1 and the like, the fineness of an image such as a picture to be displayed can be improved by reducing the interval between the light emitters in the radial direction of the rotation center axis. However, in the first place, in the light emitting substrate, it is necessary to secure a certain occupied area for each light emitting body, and therefore there is a limit even if the arrangement interval is simply reduced. In this regard, in the combination with the feature B1, by shifting the position of the light emitter in the rotation center axis direction along the plate surface of the light emitting substrate, the arrangement direction of the light emitters (for example, when viewed in the rotation center axis direction) The arrangement interval in the direction intersecting the rotation center axis) can be reduced. Thereby, it can contribute suitably to the improvement of the fineness mentioned above.

  For example, it is possible to suitably improve the degree of freedom of arrangement of the light emitters in the direction of the rotation center axis by forming the width dimension in the direction of the rotation center axis in the light emitting substrate to be larger than the width required for the arrangement of the light emitters. it can.

  Feature B5. The gaming machine according to Feature B4, wherein the plurality of light emitters are arranged so that positions in the rotation center axis direction are alternated.

  In the configuration in which the movable body is rotated, it is preferable to make the movable body as light as possible in order to improve the responsiveness at the start and end of rotation. Therefore, if the light emitter is alternately shifted to one side (for example, the front side) and the other side (for example, the rear side) in the rotation center axis direction as shown in this feature, the predetermined width of the light emitting substrate is unnecessarily increased. This can be suppressed and contribute to weight reduction of the light emitting substrate. Therefore, while realizing the optimization of the light emission mode, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the response of the operation due to the optimization.

Feature B6. A light guide part forming body (light guide member 382 of the optical path forming body 381) provided to overlap the light emitting substrate and having the light guide part formed thereon,
The light emitting substrate is disposed at a position twisted with the rotation center axis.
The light guide part forming body has an exit part (exit part 387 or light emitting part 355) of the light guide part on a virtual line (virtual straight line or virtual curve) intersecting with the rotation center axis line when viewed in the rotation center axis direction. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, wherein the gaming machine is disposed so as to be positioned.

  According to the feature B6, the exit portion (light emitting portion) of the light guide unit is located on a virtual line that intersects the rotation center axis. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent light emission control from being difficult to display when displaying a pattern such as a predetermined image by switching the light emission mode according to the rotation of the movable body. In addition, if the light emitting substrate is configured to be located on the virtual line, it is necessary to extend the light guide from the end of the light emitting substrate in order to position the light emitting portion on the virtual line, and the light passes therethrough. The route becomes complicated. Moreover, when the light emitting substrate and the light emitting portion are arranged in the rotation center axis direction, the width of the movable body in the rotation center axis direction is increased. According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of these various inconveniences and realize a practically preferable configuration.

Feature B7. The movable body includes a base body (housing 391) that is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable about the rotation center axis.
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, wherein a housing portion (an inner region of the housing 391) for housing the light emitting substrate is formed in the base body.

  As shown in the feature B1 and the like, in the configuration in which the plate surface faces the rotation direction, the air resistance increases. Such resistance can cause deformation of the light emitting substrate. If the light-emitting substrate is deformed, there is a concern that the light emission mode in the light-emitting effect device will be distorted and the effect function will not be exhibited well. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, deformation of the light emitting substrate can be suitably suppressed by suppressing the generation of stress that causes the light emitting substrate to be accommodated in the base body and deforming the light emitting substrate.

  Feature B8. The gaming machine according to Feature B7, wherein a vent (slit 392) for introducing air into the housing portion is formed in a portion of the base body facing the rotation direction of the movable body. .

  According to the configuration shown in the feature B7, it is possible to suppress deformation such as distortion in the light emitting substrate, but heat generated in the light emitting substrate or the like is easily generated. This is not preferable because it causes a decrease in durability and operational stability of the light emitting substrate. Therefore, if a vent is provided in a portion facing the rotation direction and air is taken into the accommodating portion through the vent, the occurrence of the inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. In addition, as described above, the light guide unit guides light in the direction of the central axis of rotation, and to prevent the ventilation port from facing the light irradiation destination, it suppresses a decrease in the appearance of the movable effect device. There is technical significance.

Feature B9. The light emitter is disposed on a side of the light emitting substrate facing the light guide portion forming body,
The gaming machine according to Feature B8, wherein a heat induction part (thermal derivative 375) for transferring heat from the light emitter is disposed on a side of the light emitting substrate facing the vent. .

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, since heat dissipation can be promoted through the heat induction portion, it is possible to avoid the luminous body from facing the vent hole side. Therefore, it is possible to suppress light leakage from the base body through the vent and to suppress the presence of the vent from being a factor that deteriorates the appearance of the movable effect device (image).

Feature B10. The base body is rotatably supported at a central portion in the longitudinal direction of the base body,
The vent is a first vent;
A portion of the base body that faces away from the rotation direction and that is opposite to the first ventilation port across the rotation center axis line communicates with the housing portion. The game machine according to Feature B8 or Feature B9, wherein the second vent is formed.

  According to the feature B7, the air flowing in from the first vent through rotation is discharged from the accommodating portion through the second vent. At this time, when the rotational speed is increased, the negative pressure generated in the vicinity of the second ventilation port is increased, and the exhaust is promoted. Thereby, the cooling efficiency shown to characteristic B8 can be improved suitably.

Feature B11. A light guide part forming body (light guide member 382 of the optical path forming body 381) provided to overlap the light emitting substrate and having the light guide part formed thereon,
The light emitting substrate is disposed at a position twisted with the rotation center axis.
The light guide portion forming body is disposed such that an exit portion of the light guide portion is positioned on a virtual line orthogonal to the rotation center axis.
The movable body includes a base body (housing 391) that is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable about the rotation center axis.
The base body is formed with a housing portion (inner region of the housing 391) for housing the light emitting substrate,
A vent hole (slit 392) is formed in at least one of the pair of wall surfaces that form the housing portion and face the plate surface of the light emitting substrate.
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B10, wherein the light emitting substrate is located between the wall surface portion on which the vent is formed and the light guide portion forming body. .

  According to the feature B11, the exit portion of the light guide unit is located on a virtual straight line that intersects the rotation center axis. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent light emission control from being difficult to display when displaying a pattern such as a predetermined image by switching the light emission mode according to the rotation of the movable body. In addition, if the light emitting substrate is configured to be located on the virtual line, it is necessary to extend the light guide from the end of the light emitting substrate in order to position the light emitting portion on the virtual line, and the light passes therethrough. The route becomes complicated. Moreover, when the light emitting substrate and the light emitting portion are arranged in the rotation center axis direction, the width of the movable body in the rotation center axis direction is increased. According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of these various inconveniences and realize a practically preferable configuration.

  As shown in the feature B1 and the like, in the configuration in which the plate surface faces the rotation direction, the air resistance increases. Such resistance can cause deformation of the light emitting substrate. If the light-emitting substrate is deformed, there is a concern that the light emission mode in the light-emitting effect device will be distorted and the effect function will not be exhibited well. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, deformation of the light emitting substrate can be suitably suppressed by suppressing the generation of stress that causes the light emitting substrate to be accommodated in the base body and deforming the light emitting substrate.

  Further, according to the combination with the configuration in which the light emitting substrate is disposed at a position deviating from the rotation center axis and the light guide portion forming body is disposed at a position intersecting with the rotation center axis, the light emitting substrate is formed with the vent hole. It can be brought close to the wall surface of the case body. Thereby, the cooling function of the light emitting substrate using the vent can be suitably enhanced.

Feature B12. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a light emission control means for switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means in accordance with the rotational position or rotation cycle of the movable body (a function of executing update processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) )
The light emitting means includes
A plurality of first light emitters (light emitters 371X) configured such that the plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis of the movable body and are arranged on the plate surface so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis. ) Mounted on a first light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372X),
A plurality of second light emitters (light emitters 371Y) configured so that the plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis and arranged on the plate surface so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis are mounted. A second light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372Y) formed,
The first light guide (385X) that guides the light from the first light emitter to be irradiated in the rotation center axis direction and the light from the second light emitter is irradiated in the rotation center axis direction. A gaming machine having a light guide part forming body (light guide member 382) in which a second light guide part (385Y) to be guided is formed.

  By increasing the number of light emitters provided on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement in the fineness and diversification of a light emitting display mode (for example, an image such as a picture to be displayed). However, increasing the number of light emitters inevitably increases the size of the light emitting substrate. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, the size of the substrate is a rotary movable effect device or a light emitting effect using the same. It will be directly connected to the deterioration of the appearance.

  In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is made parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis line, and the light irradiation direction is made to face the rotation center axis direction by using the light guide unit. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the rotational center axis. Thereby, even if the light-emitting substrate is increased in size due to the above-described circumstances, the above-described deterioration in appearance can be suitably suppressed.

  In addition, in manufacturing the light emitting substrate, if the light emitter is arranged so as to face in a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, there may be inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency and complicated quality control. . In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, since it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emission direction) of the light emitter, it is possible to suppress various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency, and the movable effect device. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

  In particular, by using two light-emitting substrates together and irradiating light from each light-emitting substrate through the light guide portion forming body, the size of the movable rendering device viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis is excessively large. While suppressing this, it can contribute to the improvement of the display function described above.

Feature B13. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission control means (the light emission control process is executed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body. Function)
The light emitting means includes
A plurality of first light emitters (light emitters 371X) configured such that the plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis of the movable body and are arranged on the plate surface so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis. ) Mounted on a first light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372X),
A plurality of second light emitters (light emitters 371Y) configured so that the plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis and arranged on the plate surface so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis are mounted. A second light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372Y) formed,
Have
The first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate are opposed to each other across the rotation center axis line,
A light guide (385) provided between the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate and guiding the light from the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate so as to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis. A gaming machine having a light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382) formed with a sword.

  By increasing the number of light emitters provided on the light emitting substrate, it is possible to enjoy various effects such as improvement in the fineness and diversification of a light emitting display mode (for example, an image such as a picture to be displayed). However, increasing the number of light emitters inevitably increases the size of the light emitting substrate. If the plate surface (optical axis or light irradiation direction) of the light emitting substrate is oriented in the direction of the rotation center axis, the size of the substrate is a rotary movable effect device or a light emitting effect using the same. It will be directly connected to the deterioration of the appearance.

  In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light emitting substrate is made parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation center axis line, and the light irradiation direction is made to face the rotation center axis direction by using the light guide unit. While ensuring the function of irradiating light in the axial direction, the edge (end) of the light emitting substrate faces the rotational center axis. Thereby, even if the light-emitting substrate is increased in size due to the above-described circumstances, the above-described deterioration in appearance can be suitably suppressed.

  In addition, in manufacturing the light emitting substrate, if the light emitter is arranged so as to face in a direction different from the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, there may be inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency and complicated quality control. . In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, since it is not necessary to forcibly change the optical axis (light emission direction) of the light emitter, it is possible to suppress various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency, and the movable effect device. Can contribute to the promotion of recruitment.

  In particular, two light emitting substrates facing each other across the rotation center axis are used in combination, and the light irradiation position is arranged by the light guide portion forming body arranged between them, thereby reducing the space while saving space. Further improvement can be expected. Further, the control of the light emission timing and the like can be defined with reference to the light guide portion arranged on the rotation center axis, and it is not necessary to adjust the light emission timing in view of the deviation from the rotation center axis. This can contribute to facilitation of light emission control.

  It is possible to apply the technical idea shown in the feature A group to the feature B group described in detail above.

<Characteristic group C> The light emitting substrate is disposed at a position away from the rotation center axis. The following characteristic group C is “in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, it is arranged in a portion that can be seen from the front of the gaming machine, Some of the light emitting units are provided with light-emitting units that change in display mode as the game progresses, and these light-emitting units increase the effect of the game during the game by changing the display mode in accordance with the progress of the game. With regard to the background technology that “functions are given (for example, Patent Document 1)”, “However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect using the above-described light emitting unit, many of them are likely to be similar, There is still room for improvement in raising the degree of attention to the display effect by improving the appearance and the like.

Feature C1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission control means (the light emission control process is executed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body. Function)
The light-emitting means includes a light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371) are mounted, and a light guide section that guides the light from the light-emitting bodies to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis. A light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382) on which (light guide portion 385) is formed, and the light guide portion forming body and the light emitting substrate are overlapped in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis. Become
The game in which the light guide portion forming body is arranged such that an exit portion (exit portion 387) of the light guide portion is arranged in a radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the rotation center axis direction. Machine.

  By changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (the plurality of light emitting units) according to the rotation of the movable body, an image such as a pattern or a character appears in the space that is the operation area of the movable body using the afterimage of light. Can be displayed. Here, when it is going to arrange | position a light-emitting body so that it may line with the radial direction of the said rotation center axis line seeing in a rotation center axis line direction, the freedom degree concerning arrangement | positioning and a shape of a light emission board | substrate falls. Therefore, if the arrangement of the exit portion (light emitting portion) of the light guide unit is devised as shown in this feature, the restrictions relating to the arrangement of the light emitting substrate, etc. are alleviated, and the game effect ( This contributes to an improvement in the appearance of the light emission effect), and the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device can be suitably improved.

  The structure shown in this feature is “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and rotatably supported (a rotation drive unit 324) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game, wherein the control means is the movable Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the body, and when the movable body is rotating, A light emission control unit (a function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) that performs light emission control of the light emission unit, and the light emission unit includes a plurality of light emitters (light emitting units). A light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which the body 371) is mounted, and a light guide portion (light guide portion 385) that guides the light from the light-emitting body to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis. An optical part forming body (light guide member 382), wherein the light guiding part forming body and the light emitting substrate are overlapped in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis, A gaming machine characterized in that the exit portion of the light guide portion is arranged so as to be aligned in the radial direction of the rotation center axis when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis.

Feature C2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is obtained by using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body. And a light emission control means (function to execute a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140),
The light-emitting means includes a light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371) are mounted, and a light guide section that guides the light from the light-emitting bodies to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis. A light guide portion forming body (light guide member 382) on which (light guide portion 385) is formed, and the light guide portion forming body and the light emitting substrate are overlapped in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis. Become
The gaming machine is characterized in that the light guide section forming body is arranged such that an exit portion of the light guide section is arranged in a radial direction of the rotation center axis line when viewed in the rotation center axis direction.

  By changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (the plurality of light emitting units) according to the rotation of the movable body, an image such as a pattern or a character appears in the space that is the operation area of the movable body using the afterimage of light. Can be displayed. Here, when it is going to arrange | position a light-emitting body so that it may line with the radial direction of the said rotation center axis line seeing in a rotation center axis line direction, the freedom degree concerning arrangement | positioning and a shape of a light emission board | substrate falls. Therefore, if the arrangement of the exit portion (light emitting portion) of the light guide unit is devised as shown in this feature, the restrictions relating to the arrangement of the light emitting substrate, etc. are alleviated, and the game effect ( This contributes to an improvement in the appearance of the light emission effect, and the improvement in the degree of attention to the game effect using the movable effect device can be suitably improved.

Feature C3. The light emitting substrate is disposed so as to be separated from the rotation center axis and the plate surface faces the rotation direction of the movable body,
The light emitter is disposed such that the optical axis faces the same direction as the plate surface of the light emitting substrate,
The light guide part is formed with a reflective part (reflective part 388a) directed in the direction of the rotation center axis by reflecting light from the light emitter. The characteristic C1 or the characteristic C2 Gaming machine.

  According to the feature C3, the end surface of the light emitting substrate faces the direction of the rotation center axis. If the end face is directed to the light emitting body rather than the mounting surface, the size of the light emitting substrate is less noticeable when viewed from the direction of the rotation center axis. This is advantageous in suppressing the expansion of the area occupied by the movable body when viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis.

  In addition, when manufacturing a light-emitting substrate, if the light emitter is disposed in a direction different from the direction in which the plate surface of the light-emitting substrate faces (thickness direction), the manufacturing efficiency decreases and the quality control becomes complicated. Such inconveniences may occur. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light from the light emitter is directed in the direction of the rotation center axis via the reflection portion (light guide portion), and the optical axis of the light emitter (light emission direction). There is no need to change it forcibly. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of various inconveniences such as a decrease in manufacturing efficiency and contribute to the promotion of the adoption of the movable stage device.

  Moreover, in the structure which reflects a light, light can be diffused in the process and it can suppress that direct light is irradiated too much, ensuring the light quantity. Also in securing such a diffusion function, the above-described direction of the light emitter and the presence of the reflection portion (light guide portion) are advantageous.

Feature C4. The light guide part forming body is provided with a predetermined thickness in the same direction as the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate, and the light guide part is formed therein,
The game machine according to Feature C3, wherein the light emitting substrate is fixed to the light guide portion forming body.

  When the light emitting substrate is configured to face the rotation direction as shown in the feature C3, when the movable body is rotated, compared to the case where the light emitting substrate is configured to face the rotation center axis direction. It is assumed that the load generated on the light emitting substrate is increased. Therefore, if the light guide section forming body is provided with a predetermined thickness and the light guide section is formed therein, the light guide section forming body is provided with a protection (reinforcing) function to alleviate the load. Can do. Thereby, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of inconvenience due to the deformation of the light emitting substrate.

Feature C5. The plate surface on which the light emitter is disposed on the light emitting substrate is covered with the light guide portion forming body,
A heat radiating part (thermal derivative 375) is formed on at least a part of the plate surface of the light emitting substrate that is not covered with the light guide part forming body,
The game machine according to Feature C3 or Feature C4, wherein the air around the heat radiating portion is replaced by rotation of the movable body.

  When the light from the light emitter leaks from other than the light guide, it is assumed that the appearance of the game effect (light emission effect) by the movable body is lowered. Then, if it is set as the structure which covers the mounting surface side of the light-emitting body in a light-emitting substrate with a light guide part formation body, such light leakage can be suppressed. However, when the light emitter is covered, heat is easily generated inside.

  Therefore, as shown in this feature, the heat radiation part is provided on the side opposite to the side where the light emitter is mounted on the light emitting substrate, and the air around the heat radiation part is replaced by the rotation of the movable body. It is possible to favorably suppress heat distortion.

Feature C6. The light emitting substrate is a first light emitting substrate having a plurality of first light emitters arranged such that the distance from the rotation center axis is different as the plurality of light emitters,
The light emitting means includes a second light emitting substrate having a plurality of second light emitters disposed so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis.
The gaming machine according to any one of features C3 to C5, wherein light from the second light emitter is guided in the direction of the rotation center axis.

  In the rotary effect device shown in the feature C1 and the like, the fineness of an image such as a picture to be displayed can be improved by reducing the interval between the light emitters in the radial direction of the rotation center axis. However, in the first place, in the light emitting substrate, it is necessary to secure a certain occupied area for each light emitting body, and therefore there is a limit even if the arrangement interval is simply reduced. In this regard, as shown in this feature, when a plurality of light emitting substrates (first light emitting substrate and second light emitting substrate) are used in combination, the gap between the first light emitters is complemented by the second light emitter, The gap between the two light emitters can be supplemented by the first light emitter. Here, by adopting a configuration in which the light emitting substrates are arranged so as to face each other, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in size of the movable body due to an improvement in image definition.

Feature C7. The first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate are juxtaposed in the rotational direction of the movable body,
The light guide portion forming body is disposed between the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate,
The plate surface on which the first light emitter is disposed on the first light emitting substrate and the plate surface on which the second light emitter is disposed on the second light emitter are the light guide section forming body. Are opposed to each other,
The gaming machine according to C6, wherein the light from the second light emitter is configured to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis through the light guide forming body.

  When the plate surfaces on which the light emitters are disposed are back-to-back, it is assumed that the thickness of the movable body increases by providing the light guides individually. Further, in such a configuration, the light irradiation position from the first light emitter and the light irradiation position from the second light emitter are easily shifted in the rotation direction, and the light emission timing when displaying a predetermined image or the like It is assumed that the setting becomes complicated or the appearance of the displayed image or the like deteriorates. In this regard, as shown in this feature, if the plate surfaces on which the light emitters are disposed are opposed to each other with the light guide part forming body interposed therebetween, and light is irradiated through the light guide part forming body, It is possible to alleviate the occurrence of the above-mentioned various inconveniences by alleviating the deviation of the light irradiation location from each light emitter.

  Feature C8. In the light guide portion forming body, the first light guide portion that guides light from the first light emitter and the second light guide portion that guides light from the second light emitter are alternately viewed in the direction of the rotation center axis. The gaming machine according to Feature C7, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be

  In order to increase the fineness of an image or the like displayed by the movable effect device, it is preferable to make the interval between the light emitting portions corresponding to each light emitter and the light emitting portions themselves as small as possible. However, as described above, it is necessary to ensure a certain distance between the light emitters due to manufacturing circumstances and the like. Therefore, the occurrence of the above-described various inconveniences is suppressed by adopting a configuration in which the first light guide portion and the second light guide portion are alternately provided in a configuration in which the light from the two light emitting substrates is combined into a common light guide portion forming body. Thus, it is possible to preferably improve the fineness of the image displayed.

Feature C9. The rotation center axis is located between the first light emitting substrate and the second light emitting substrate,
The light guide portion forming body is disposed at a position overlapping the rotation center axis.
The gaming machine according to any one of features C6 to C8, wherein the light guide portions are arranged side by side in a direction intersecting with the rotation center axis line when viewed in the rotation center axis direction.

  According to the feature C9, by arranging the light emitting locations in a direction intersecting the rotation center axis, a control mode in which a fine adjustment is required for each light emitting substrate in a configuration in which a plurality of light emitting substrates are used together. Complexity can be preferably eliminated.

  Note that the technical idea shown in the feature A group to the feature B group can be applied to the feature C group described in detail above.

<Characteristic D group> The partition wall for the light guide section is tapered. The following characteristic D group is "in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, it is arranged in a part that can be seen from the front of the gaming machine, and the progress of the game Some of these light emitting units are provided with a function of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing the display mode in accordance with the progress of the game. (For example, Patent Document 1), “However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect using the above-described light emitting portion, many of them are likely to be similar, and the appearance of the display effect is improved. There is still room for improvement in raising the degree of attention to the display effect by the improvement. "

Feature D1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, the light emission control means (the light emission control process is executed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body. Function)
The light emitting means includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) are mounted such that the distance from the rotation center axis line (rotation center axis line CL1) of the movable body is different. A light guide part (light guide part 385) is provided which has a pair of wall parts (partition walls 384) extending in the rotation center axis direction and guides the light from the light emitter to be irradiated in the rotation center axis direction. And
The gaming machine characterized in that the pair of wall portions have a tapered shape in which the thickness decreases toward the outlet portion within a predetermined range including the outlet portion (exit portion 387) of the light guide portion. .

  By changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (a plurality of light emission points) according to the rotation of the movable body, an image such as a pattern or a character is made to appear in the space as the operation area of the movable body using the afterimage of light. Can be displayed. Here, if the blank portion generated between the light emitting portions becomes large, there is a concern that the fineness of the displayed image is lowered and the appearance of the image is lowered. In this regard, as shown in this feature, by forming the wall portion in a predetermined range including the outlet portion of the light guide portion so that the thickness decreases toward the outlet portion, the blank is formed. The portion can be reduced, and the roughness of the image can be made inconspicuous. Thereby, the appearance of the game effect by the movable effect device can be improved, and it can contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the game effect.

  The structure shown in this feature is “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and rotatably supported (a rotation drive unit 324) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game, wherein the control means is the movable Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the body, and when the movable body is rotating, A light emission control means (a function for executing an updating process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing light emission control of the light emission means, and the light emission means includes a rotation of the movable body. A light-emitting substrate (light-emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting bodies 371) are mounted so that the distance from the axis (rotation center axis CL1) is different, and a pair of walls (partitions) extending in the direction of the rotation center axis A light guide part (light guide part 385) for guiding the light from the light emitter to be irradiated in the direction of the rotation center axis, and the pair of wall parts are provided with the light guide part. It is also possible to use a gaming machine characterized by having a tapered shape in which the thickness decreases toward the exit portion within a predetermined range including the exit portion (exit portion 387) of the light portion. .

Feature D2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is obtained by using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body. And a light emission control means (function to execute a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140),
The light emitting means includes a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372) on which a plurality of light emitting bodies (light emitting bodies 371) are mounted such that the distance from the rotation center axis line (rotation center axis line CL1) of the movable body is different. A light guide part (light guide part 385) is provided which has a pair of wall parts (partition walls 384) extending in the rotation center axis direction and guides the light from the light emitter to be irradiated in the rotation center axis direction. And
The gaming machine characterized in that the pair of wall portions have a tapered shape in which the thickness decreases toward the outlet portion within a predetermined range including the outlet portion (exit portion 387) of the light guide portion. .

  By changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (a plurality of light emission points) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image such as a pattern or a character emerges in the space as the operation area of the movable body using the afterimage of light. In this way, it can be displayed. Here, if the blank portion generated between the light emitting portions becomes large, there is a concern that the fineness of the displayed image is lowered and the appearance of the image is lowered. In this respect, if the thickness of the wall portion is changed so as to be tapered at the tip end portion as shown in this feature, the blank portion can be reduced, and the roughness of the image is hardly noticeable. can do. Thereby, the appearance of the game effect by the movable effect device can be improved, and it can contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the game effect.

Feature D3. As the plurality of light emitters, a first light emitter and a second light emitter arranged such that the distance from the rotation center axis is different,
As the light guide section, a first light guide section that guides light from the first light emitter in the rotation center axis direction of the movable body, and a second light guide section that guides light from the second light emitter in the rotation center axis direction. A light guide,
The gaming machine according to Feature D1 or Feature D2, wherein the wall portion is a partition wall that partitions the first light guide portion and the second light guide portion.

  According to the feature D3, the blank portion (gap) between the light emitting locations can be suitably reduced by reducing the thickness of the partition wall that partitions two adjacent light emitting locations at the tip portion.

  Feature D4. It has a light guide part forming body (light guide member 382) in which the light guide part is formed, and the light guide part forming body is provided with a function as a reinforcing part for reinforcing the movable body. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3.

  In the configuration having the rotary movable effect device shown in the feature D1 or the like, there is a higher possibility that the light emission effect will not be performed properly due to deformation such as distortion in the movable body. For this reason, it is necessary to give a certain level of strength to the movable body. Then, the concern regarding the said intensity | strength can be eliminated by making the light guide part formation body in which the light guide part was formed function as a reinforcement part for movable bodies. Here, there is a concern that if the entire wall portion is made thin in configuring the reinforcing portion, the function as the reinforcing portion is lowered. Therefore, if the thickness of the wall is reduced only in the vicinity of the light emitting portion (exit portion) as shown in the feature D1 or the like, the improvement in the appearance of the light emission effect and the function as the reinforcing portion are preferably made compatible. Can do.

  Feature D5. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4, wherein the light guide portion is provided with a light diffusion function of diffusing light passing through the light guide portion.

  The magnitude | size of a light emission location will depend on the exit part of a light guide part. By adopting a configuration in which light passing through the light guide portion is diffused by the light guide portion, the substantial light emission range becomes narrower than the exit portion, and the substantial blank portion (gap) between the light emission locations increases. Such inconvenience can be made difficult to occur. Here, in order to improve the diffusion efficiency of diffusing light in the light guide section (passage), it is not preferable that the passage width becomes excessively large. Therefore, there is a clear technical requirement for a configuration in which the wall is thinned around the exit where the diffusion of light has progressed to some extent while ensuring a certain amount of thickness for the above-mentioned wall and suppressing the spread of the passage width. it makes sense.

  Feature D6. In the light guide portion, the light diffusion region and the non-light diffusion region are formed such that the former is the entrance side of the light guide portion and the latter is the exit side of the light guide portion, and the non-light diffusion region The gaming machine according to Feature D5, wherein the wall portion changes so as to be thin.

  In spreading light over the entire exit portion of the light guide, it is difficult to secure the light quantity at the outer edge portion of the exit portion (particularly near the wall portion) as compared to the center of the exit portion. That is, when the exit portion is viewed, a difference in brightness is likely to occur near the center and near the outer edge. Therefore, in the part where the exit part is formed in the wall part, as a structure in which light diffusion is not intentionally performed, it is ensured that light is sharp at the outer edge of the light emitting part by suppressing loss due to light diffusion. Contributing to

Feature D7. The light guide part has a pair of facing parts that face each other across the pair of wall parts, and a part of the wall surface of the light guide part is configured by these facing parts,
The light from the light emitter is configured to enter the facing portion.
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D6, wherein a distance dimension between the facing portions is configured to be smaller than a distance dimension between the pair of wall portions.

  In the configuration in which the size of the light emitting portion (dot) depends on the exit portion of the light guide, the shape of the exit portion strongly affects the displayed image and the like. Therefore, as shown in this feature, in the rotation direction, if the width of the exit part is made smaller than the direction intersecting the rotation direction, it becomes difficult to see the light by securing a certain size in the exit part. Thus, it is possible to favorably contribute to the improvement of image definition in displaying a predetermined image.

Feature D8. The pair of wall portions and the facing portion are provided with a function as a light reflecting portion that reflects light,
The gaming machine according to Feature D7, wherein a function as a light diffusing portion that diffuses light when reflecting is provided to at least the facing portion of the wall portion and the facing portion.

  In the configuration having the light diffusing portion to which the reflecting function is given, the diffusing function is successfully exhibited by repeated light reflection. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that promotes the diffusion of light between the facing portions having relatively small distances, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a portion where light is difficult to spread and to appropriately exhibit the effect shown in the feature D7. It becomes possible.

  Feature D9. A guide portion (such as a reflection portion 388a) that guides light from the light emitter to the facing portion is formed at an entrance portion where light from the light emitter is incident on the light guide portion. A gaming machine according to Feature D8.

  According to the feature D9, the light from the light emitter reaches the facing portion through the entrance portion of the light guide portion → the guide portion. Thereby, the light-diffusion function provided to the opposing part can be exhibited suitably. This is a preferable configuration in order to avoid that the light from the light emitter becomes excessively direct and causes discomfort to the player.

Feature D10. The light guide portion includes a first light guide portion forming body that has a first counter portion that constitutes the counter portion and is formed such that the wall portion protrudes from the first counter portion, and the counter portion. And a second light guide portion forming body formed so that the tip portions of the pair of wall portions are in contact with the second facing portion.
The light diffusing portion is configured by a large number of irregularities, and is provided in the first facing portion of the first light guide portion forming body among the first light guide portion forming body and the second light guide portion forming body. The gaming machine according to Feature D8 or Feature D9, wherein

  When combining a plurality of light guide part forming bodies, a gap is formed due to the unevenness, and light leakage is likely to occur. If the light leaks to the adjacent light guide section, there is a concern that the clarity may be deteriorated such that the boundary between the light emitting portions becomes ambiguous. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the light diffusion portion is provided in the former (first opposing portion) of the first light guide portion formation body and the second light guide portion formation body. When the first light guide part formed body and the second light guide part formed body are combined, the presence of the portion becomes a factor that widens the gap between the boundary portions of both light guide part formed bodies, that is, a structure for light diffusion Can be a factor of light leakage. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience due to the ease of manufacturing the light guide section forming body.

  Note that the technical ideas shown in the feature A group to the feature C group can be applied to the feature D group described in detail above.

<Characteristic E group> Variable angle function The following characteristic E group is "A game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is arranged in a portion that can be seen from the front of the game machine, and the display mode is changed as the game progresses. Some of these light emitting units are provided with a function for enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing the display mode according to the progress of the game (for example, patents). Regarding the background technology “Reference 1).” However, even if the above-described light emitting unit is used to enhance the effect, many of them are likely to be similar, and the display effect is improved by improving the appearance of the display effect. There is still room for improvement in raising the degree of attention of “the present invention”.

Feature E1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The light emitting means includes a plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged so that the distance from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body is different,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a light emission control means (a light emission control process is executed by the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emitter according to the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body. Function)
A gaming machine comprising posture changing means for changing the posture of the movable body such that the inclination of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis changes.

  According to the feature E1, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotation area of the movable body. Can do. Here, by changing the posture of the movable body and changing the angle of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis direction, the light emission location is shifted in the rotation center axis direction. That is, the depth in the rotation center axis direction occurs on the virtual display surface of the image. Thereby, a feeling of depth (three-dimensional effect) can be given to the image. Especially in this feature, when the posture of the movable body changes and the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis changes, switching between flat display and three-dimensional display or causing a difference in strength in the three-dimensional effect. The display can be diversified. Such diversification of display modes can contribute to improvement in the degree of attention to games.

  The structure shown in this feature is “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and rotatably supported (a rotation drive unit 324) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game, wherein the light emitting means is the movable light device. A plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the body, and the control means rotates the movable body to drive the drive Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the unit, and light emission control of the light emitting means when the movable body is rotating Light emission control means (function to execute light emission control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140), and change the attitude of the movable body so that the inclination of the movable body relative to the rotation center axis changes It is also possible to use a gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a posture changing means.

Feature E2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The light emitting means includes a plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged so that the distance from the rotation center axis (rotation center axis CL1) of the movable body is different,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is obtained using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body by switching the light emission mode of the light emitter according to the rotational position or the rotation cycle of the movable body. And a light emission control means (function to execute a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140),
A gaming machine comprising posture changing means for changing the posture of the movable body such that the inclination of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis changes.

  According to the feature E2, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image such as a picture or character imitating a character) is rotated. Can emerge in the area. Here, by changing the posture of the movable body and changing the angle of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis direction, the light emission location is shifted in the rotation center axis direction. That is, the depth in the rotation center axis direction occurs on the virtual display surface of the image. Thereby, a feeling of depth (three-dimensional effect) can be given to the image. Especially in this feature, when the posture of the movable body changes and the inclination with respect to the rotation center axis changes, switching between flat display and three-dimensional display or causing a difference in strength in the three-dimensional effect. The display can be diversified. Such diversification of display modes can contribute to improvement in the degree of attention to games.

  Feature E3. The game according to Feature E1 or Feature E2, wherein the posture changing means includes means for changing the posture of the movable body in a state where a predetermined image is displayed by the movable effect device. Machine.

  According to the feature E3, the stereoscopic effect of the predetermined image is changed by changing the posture while the predetermined image (for example, an image imitating a character or a character) is displayed. Such a change in appearance can suitably suppress monotonous display effects.

  Feature E4. The posture changing means includes means for changing the posture of the movable body between a start of rotation of the movable body and a display of a predetermined image. The gaming machine according to any one of E3.

  According to the feature E4, the posture is changed between the start of the effect by the movable effect device and the display of a predetermined image (for example, an image imitating a character or a character). If the player is able to detect in advance what display mode will be used, there is a concern that the impact when the predetermined pattern is displayed will be reduced. In this regard, if the configuration is such that the posture is changed under the condition that the movable body is rotating as shown in this feature, it is difficult to identify the mode before the predetermined image is displayed, and the above-described inconvenience is caused. Can be suppressed.

Feature E5. The light emitter is mounted on a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 372),
The movable body is provided with a light guide portion (light guide portion 385) for guiding light from the light emitter.
Direction change for changing the direction of light with respect to the light emitting substrate defined by the light guide unit according to the inclination of the movable body when the inclination of the movable body with respect to the rotation center axis is changed by the posture changing means. A gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4, characterized by comprising means.

  It is preferable to devise so that light can be efficiently delivered to the player in order to ensure the appearance of the effect related to light emission. For example, in a movable effect device of a type in which the posture of the movable body does not change, the concern can be eliminated by prescribing the direction of light so as to face the player side in advance. However, in such a configuration, the direction of the movable body (light emitting substrate) changes, so that the direction of the light changes following the change. In this case, as described above, there is a concern that it will be difficult to efficiently deliver light to the player. In this regard, if the orientation of the movable body changes, the orientation with respect to the light emitting substrate can be changed accordingly. It is possible to solve the above-mentioned problems occurring in

  Feature E6. The direction changing unit is configured to maintain a state in which light from the light guide unit is irradiated in the rotation center axis direction even when the posture of the light emitting substrate is changed. The gaming machine according to Feature E5, wherein the gaming machine changes the direction of light.

  According to the feature E6, the optical axis of the light emitted from the movable effect device is maintained while facing the rotation center axis direction. Thereby, the effect shown to the characteristic E5 can be exhibited suitably.

  Note that the configuration shown in this feature is “the direction changing unit maintains a state in which light from the light guide unit is irradiated in a predetermined direction even when the posture of the light emitting substrate is changed. Thus, the gaming machine according to Feature E5, wherein the direction of light with respect to the light emitting substrate is changed.

Feature E7. The posture changing means switches the movable body between a first state and a second state having a larger inclination with respect to the rotation center axis than the first state,
The light emitter includes a first light emitter (eg, a first light emitter 371XH) and a second light emitter (eg, a second light emitter 371YH),
The light guide unit includes a first light guide unit (for example, a first light guide unit 385XH) formed to guide light from the first light emitter in the rotation center axis direction in the first state; A second light guide part (for example, a second light guide part 385YH) formed to guide the light from the second light emitter in the second state in the direction of the rotation center axis,
The direction changing means sets the first light emitter to be subject to light emission control when the movable body is in the first state, and the second light emission when the movable body is in the second state. The gaming machine according to Feature E5 or E6, wherein the game machine is configured to control a body for light emission control.

  In realizing the technical idea shown in the feature E5 or the like, the direction changing means can be realized by using a drive mechanism (link mechanism) or the like. However, in consideration of responsiveness and durability when the movable body is rotated, it is not preferable that the configuration relating to the direction changing means becomes excessively complicated. In this respect, according to this feature, a driving mechanism or the like is not necessary, and the above various concerns can be suitably wiped off.

  Further, according to the combination with the feature E6, it is possible to suppress the change in the amount of light irradiated in the rotation center axis direction due to the angle difference with a simple configuration. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of malfunctions and the like due to enhancing the stereoscopic effect by changing the angle, and contribute to ensuring the reliability of the movable effect device.

  Note that the configuration shown in this feature is “the posture changing means switches the movable body between a first state and a second state having a larger inclination with respect to the rotation center axis than the first state, Comprises a first light emitter and a second light emitter, and the light guide portion is formed to guide light from the first light emitter in a predetermined direction in the first state. A light guide part; and a second light guide part formed to guide light from the second light emitter in the second direction in the second state. When the movable body is in the first state, the first light emitter is a target for light emission control. When the movable body is in the second state, the second light emitter is a target for light emission control. The gaming machine according to the feature E5 or the feature E6, which is configured to be configured as described above. .

  Feature E8. The gaming machine according to Feature E7, wherein the first light emitter arrangement area and the second light emitter arrangement area are arranged in a rotation direction of the movable body.

  According to the feature E8, the first light emitter is interrupted to increase the arrangement interval (blank) of the first light emitter group or the interval (blank) of the second light emitter group is increased. Can be prevented from occurring. Thereby, the image displayed by the first light emitter group and the image displayed by the second light emitter group are suppressed from becoming coarse, and the image quality of the image displayed by the addition of the posture changing function is reduced. It can suppress suitably.

Feature E9. The movable body is a combination of a plurality of light emitting blocks (356bI) each having the light emitter and the light guide.
The light emitting block is provided so as to be slidable in the rotation center axis direction,
The posture changing means changes the posture of the movable body by changing the relative position of the light emitting blocks in the rotation center axis direction. Any one of the features E1 to E4 The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature E9, by using a plurality of light emitting blocks that can slide in the rotation center axis direction, the positions of the individual light emission blocks in the rotation center axis direction change even when the posture is changed as a whole. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a change in the irradiation direction due to the change in the posture. For example, even if the posture is changed in multiple steps or steplessly, it is not necessary to switch the direction of light irradiation accordingly, so it supports the diversification of light emission modes while suppressing excessive complexity of the configuration can do.

Feature E10. The movable body is a combination of a plurality of light emitting blocks (356bI) each having the light emitter and the light guide.
The posture changing means holds the light emitting block such that the positional relationship of the light emitting block in the rotation axis direction is changed by a centrifugal force generated according to the rotation of the movable body. Thru | or the game machine as described in any one of the characteristics E4.

  According to the feature E10, the power for changing the posture of the movable body is covered by the centrifugal force generated according to the rotation. Thus, if it becomes possible to eliminate a power source such as a motor, it is possible to contribute to weight reduction of the movable body. This is a preferable configuration for improving responsiveness when performing an effect by the movable effect device.

  Feature E11. The side wall surfaces of the housing constituting the light emitting block are inclined obliquely with respect to the rotation center axis, and the light emitting block maintains a state in which the side wall surfaces face each other while the relative positions of the light emitting blocks are along the side wall surface. The gaming machine according to Feature E10, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be displaced.

  According to the feature E11, the light emitting block is displaced to the side (outside) away from the rotation center axis line by the centrifugal force generated with the rotation of the movable body. At this time, it is possible to suppress the boundary between the light emitting blocks from being expanded by displacing the light emitting blocks while maintaining a facing state (abutting or close state). Thus, by setting it as the structure which suppresses the expansion of a clearance gap, the fall of the appearance of a movable body can be suppressed suitably.

  For example, even if the movement is completed, the configuration in which the side walls face each other is maintained, so that when the light-emitting block returns to the original state, the adjacent light-emitting block is caught and malfunctions. It is possible to preferably avoid the occurrence of.

  Further, it is preferable to provide an urging unit for urging the light emitting block to the initial position as a returning unit for returning each light emitting block to the initial position when the rotation of the movable body is completed. When the centrifugal force is applied, the technical idea shown in the feature E11 can be suitably realized by adopting a configuration in which the light emitting block is displaced against the urging force of the urging means.

Feature E12. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a movable body (rotation unit 350) rotatably held and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body;
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The movable body is a combination of a plurality of movable blocks (light emitting blocks 356bI) provided so as to be slidable in the direction of the rotation center axis of the movable body,
There is provided means for changing the position (appearance) of the movable body relative to the rotation center axis by changing the positional relationship of the movable block in the rotation axis direction by a centrifugal force generated according to the rotation of the movable body. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature E12, the power for changing the posture of the movable body is covered by the centrifugal force generated according to the rotation. Thus, if it becomes possible to eliminate a power source such as a motor, it is possible to contribute to weight reduction of the movable body. This is a preferable configuration for improving responsiveness when performing an effect by the movable effect device.

  It is also possible to apply the technical idea shown in the feature A group to the feature D group to the feature E group detailed above.

<Characteristic F group> Stabilization of rotational speed The following characteristic F group is, "A game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is arranged in a portion that can be viewed from the front of the game machine, and is displayed as the game progresses. Some of these light emitting units are provided with a function for enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing the display mode according to the progress of the game. Regarding the background art of “Patent Document 1)”, the problem that the invention “but still has room for improvement in the configuration related to the production in order to exhibit the production effect using the light emitting unit described above”. It was made with.

Feature F1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352J) and a movable body (rotation unit 350J) rotatably held and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The light-emitting means has a plurality of light-emitting bodies (light-emitting portions 355) arranged so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body is different.
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a light emission control means for switching the light emission mode of the light emitter in accordance with the rotation position or rotation cycle of the movable body (function of executing update processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) )
The movable body is
A weight (weight 411J) held so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed;
A gaming machine having an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis.

  According to the feature F1, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotation area of the movable body. Can do. In this type of movable effect device, the light emitter mode changes according to the rotation position and the rotation cycle, and therefore, the rotation attitude is shaken and the rotation speed (rotation cycle) is varied. The appearance of the image will be reduced.

  In this respect, in the configuration shown in this feature, the rotational speed of the movable body is increased, whereby the weight is moved away from the rotation center axis line by the centrifugal force, and the moment of inertia at the time of high speed rotation can be increased. As a result, it is possible to suppress variations in rotational speed during high-speed rotation and to suppress image disturbance.

  When the above problem is taken into consideration, it is possible to fix the weight in advance in a portion far from the rotation center axis so that the moment of inertia is increased. However, such an arrangement of the weights can increase the resistance when accelerating the movable body and reduce the response at the start of rotation. In this regard, in the configuration shown in this feature, the moment of inertia can be made relatively small because the weight exists at a position closer to the rotation center axis at the time of starting. Thereby, the fall of the said responsiveness can be suppressed suitably.

  For the above reasons, by making a sufficiently large difference between the minimum and maximum moments of inertia, that is, by changing the moment of inertia significantly between the start of the movable body and high speed rotation, ), The variation in speed during high-speed rotation can be suppressed and the operational stability can be improved, and the movement of the movable effect device can be improved.

  For example, although fine control using a stepping motor or the like can alleviate the effect of speed variation, when such measures are taken, the control load increases while the above-described image Disturbance cannot be completely eliminated. For the above reasons, the configuration shown in this feature has technical significance.

  Incidentally, the configuration shown in this feature is “the movable body (rotation unit 350J) provided with the light emitting means (main body portion 352J) and rotatably supported (the rotation unit 350J) and the drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game, wherein the light emitting means is the movable light device. A plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis of the body, and the control unit performs drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body. Drive control means (function of executing drive control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) and light emission control for performing light emission control of the light emitting means when the movable body is rotating (The function of executing the light emission control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140), and the movable body is held in such a manner that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed. A gaming machine characterized by having a weight (weight 411J) and an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis can be used.

Feature F2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352J) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The light emitting means includes a plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged so that the distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body are different from each other.
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is obtained using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body by switching the light emission mode of the light emitter according to the rotational position or the rotation cycle of the movable body. And a light emission control means (function to execute a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140),
The movable body is
A weight (weight 411J) held so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed;
A gaming machine having an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis.

  According to the feature F2, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image such as a picture or character imitating a character) is rotated. Can emerge in the area. In this type of movable effect device, the light emitter mode changes according to the rotation position and the rotation cycle, and therefore, the rotation attitude is shaken and the rotation speed (rotation cycle) is varied. The appearance of the image will be reduced.

  In this respect, in the configuration shown in this feature, the rotational speed of the movable body is increased, whereby the weight is moved away from the rotation center axis line by the centrifugal force, and the moment of inertia at the time of high speed rotation can be increased. As a result, it is possible to suppress variations in rotational speed during high-speed rotation and to suppress image disturbance.

  When the above problem is taken into consideration, it is possible to fix the weight in advance in a portion far from the rotation center axis so that the moment of inertia is increased. However, such an arrangement of the weights can increase the resistance when accelerating the movable body and reduce the response at the start of rotation. In this regard, in the configuration shown in this feature, the moment of inertia can be made relatively small because the weight exists at a position closer to the rotation center axis at the time of starting. Thereby, the fall of the said responsiveness can be suppressed suitably.

  For the above reasons, by making a sufficiently large difference between the minimum and maximum moments of inertia, that is, by changing the moment of inertia significantly between the start of the movable body and high speed rotation, ), The variation in speed during high-speed rotation can be suppressed and the operational stability can be improved, and the movement of the movable effect device can be improved.

  For example, although fine control using a stepping motor or the like can alleviate the effect of speed variation, when such measures are taken, the control load increases while the above-described image Disturbance cannot be completely eliminated. For the above reasons, the configuration shown in this feature has technical significance.

  Feature F3. When the rotational speed of the movable body reaches a predetermined speed, the movable body is brought into contact with the weight from the side opposite to the rotational center axis to move away from the rotational center axis of the weight. The gaming machine according to Feature F1 or Feature F2, wherein blocking means (outer stopper portion 415J) for blocking the displacement is provided.

  In the configuration in which the moment of inertia is changed using the weight as shown in the feature F1, etc., if the position of the weight changes under the condition of steady rotation, it is the rotation of the movable body. It can also be a factor that makes it unstable. Therefore, when the rotation is steady (predetermined rotation speed), the weight is made unstable by adopting a structure that suppresses the change of the moment of inertia during the steady rotation as a structure that prevents displacement of the weight. It can suppress suitably that it becomes a factor to make.

Feature F4. The biasing portion is a spring member,
At least one of the movable body and the weight is formed with an accommodation recess (recess 416J) capable of accommodating the spring member when the weight is in contact with the blocking means. The gaming machine according to Feature F3.

  According to the feature F4, the stroke of the weight can be increased and the weight can be moved away from the rotation center axis as much as possible. At this time, the spring member urging the weight is housed in the housing recess formed in at least one of the movable body and the weight. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the displacement range of the weight from being limited by the spring member, and to prevent the range of change in the moment of inertia from being limited by the presence of the spring member.

  Feature F5. The game machine according to any one of features F1 to F4, wherein the movable body has a horizontally long shape and is configured such that a standby posture is horizontal.

  According to the feature F5, the position of the weight during standby can be prevented from moving away from the rotation center axis due to its own weight, and the position variation during standby can be preferably suppressed. Thereby, the fall of the responsiveness at the time of starting of a movable body can be suppressed.

  Further, when “the movable body is symmetric with respect to the rotation center axis”, it is possible to suppress settling or the like generated in the urging portion or the like, thereby suppressing a decrease in balance during rotation.

Feature F6. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300J) having a movable body (rotation unit 350J) rotatably held and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) for rotating the movable body;
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The movable body is
A weight (weight 411J) held so that the distance from the rotation center axis of the movable body can be changed;
A gaming machine having an urging portion (coil spring 413J) for urging the weight toward the rotation center axis.

  According to the feature F6, when the rotational speed of the movable body is increased, the weight is moved away from the rotation center axis line by the centrifugal force, and the moment of inertia at the time of high speed rotation can be increased. Thereby, disturbances in the posture and the like can be suppressed, and variations in rotational speed during high-speed rotation can be suppressed.

  When the above problem is taken into consideration, it is possible to fix the weight in advance in a portion far from the rotation center axis so that the moment of inertia is increased. However, such an arrangement of the weights can increase the resistance when accelerating the movable body and reduce the response at the start of rotation. In this regard, in the configuration shown in this feature, the moment of inertia can be made relatively small because the weight exists at a position closer to the rotation center axis at the time of starting. Thereby, the fall of the said responsiveness can be suppressed suitably.

  For the above reasons, by making a sufficiently large difference between the minimum and maximum moments of inertia, that is, by changing the moment of inertia significantly between the start of the movable body and high speed rotation, ), The variation in speed during high-speed rotation can be suppressed and the operational stability can be improved, and the movement of the movable effect device can be improved.

  It is also possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the feature A group to the feature E group to the feature F group described in detail above.

<Feature G group> The mode of light emission control is switched between steady rotation and non-steady rotation. The following feature G group is "in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, it is arranged in a portion that can be seen from the front of the gaming machine. Some of these light emitting units are provided with light emitting units whose display modes change as the game progresses. Regarding the background art that “a function to enhance is provided (for example, Patent Document 1)”, however, there is still room for improvement in the configuration related to the production in order to exhibit the production effect using the light emitting unit described above. This invention has been made with a problem to be solved.

Feature G1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The light emitting means includes a plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged so that the distances from the rotation center axis of the movable body are different from each other.
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
A light emission control means (a function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for switching the light emission mode of the light emitter when the movable body is rotating;
The drive control means controls to switch between a stopped state in which the movable body is stopped and a rotational state in which the rotational speed of the movable body is a predetermined rotational speed,
The light emission control means includes a first light emission control mode for switching a light emission mode according to a rotation position of the movable body and a second light emission control for switching a light emission mode according to a predetermined period when the movable body is rotating. A gaming machine that is switched to an aspect.

  According to the feature G1, by changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotation area of the movable body. Can do. However, in the configuration in which the movable body is rotated, the rotational speed of the movable body can change depending on the situation. Therefore, by combining the configuration for switching the light emitting mode according to the rotational position of the movable body and the configuration for switching the light emitting body according to a predetermined cycle, it is possible to perform display according to the situation, and the displayed image It is possible to prevent the appearance from being deteriorated due to disturbance of the image.

  The structure shown in this feature is “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and rotatably supported (a rotation drive unit 324) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game, wherein the light emitting means is the movable light device. A plurality of light emitters (light emitters 371) arranged at different distances from the rotation center axis of the body, and the control unit performs drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body. Drive control means (function of executing drive control processing by the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) and light emission control means (report) for performing light emission control of the light emission means when the movable body is rotating. A function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the effect control device 140), and the drive control means includes a stop state in which the movable body is stopped, and a rotation speed of the movable body is a predetermined rotation. The light emission control means controls the light emission mode according to the rotational position of the movable body when the movable body is rotating. A gaming machine characterized in that switching between the mode and the second light emission control mode for switching the light emission mode according to a predetermined cycle is also possible.

Feature G2. A rotation position detection sensor (rotation position detection sensor 329) for detecting the rotation position of the movable body;
The light emission control means includes
Means for switching the light emitter based on information from the rotational position detection sensor in a situation where the rotation control is performed so that the rotational speed of the movable body maintains the predetermined rotational speed; ,
And a means for switching the light emission mode according to a predetermined cycle under a situation where the rotation control is performed so that the rotation speed of the movable body changes. The gaming machine described in 1.

  When the rotation speed is not steady rotation, that is, during acceleration or deceleration, the light emission mode is switched according to a predetermined cycle. During acceleration or deceleration, it is difficult to display a predetermined image using an afterimage of light (particularly to display a fine image). Therefore, in such a case, a visual change from the case of steady rotation can be emphasized by intentionally switching the light emission mode at a predetermined cycle. In particular, by changing the speed of the movable body while switching the light emitters at a constant cycle, it is possible to change the appearance over time while simplifying the light emission control. , The display content can be suppressed from becoming monotonous.

  On the other hand, in the case of steady rotation, the light emission mode is switched according to the detection information from the position detection sensor. If the light emission mode is switched in the same cycle as during acceleration / deceleration during steady rotation, there is a high possibility that the image will not be displayed normally due to a shift in rotational speed. Therefore, in such a case, the occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suitably suppressed by adopting a configuration in which the light emission mode is switched according to the rotational position.

  Feature G3. The light emission control unit detects that the movable body has reached a predetermined position by the rotational position detection sensor when the drive control mode by the drive control unit becomes a drive control mode corresponding to the predetermined speed. The gaming machine according to feature G2, wherein the light emission control mode is switched from the second light emission control mode to the first light emission control mode in response to this.

  It is uncertain which position the rotational position is when the speed reaches the maximum. If the control mode is switched immediately from the maximum speed, the position of the displayed image shifts from the position where it should originally be displayed due to variations in display switching timing. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if the light emission mode is switched when the rotational position detection sensor reaches the predetermined position after the maximum speed is reached, the occurrence of the inconvenience is suppressed, and two control modes are controlled. The switching function can be suitably exhibited.

Feature G4. A rotation position detection sensor (rotation position detection sensor 329) for detecting the rotation position of the movable body;
The light emission control means includes
In a situation where the rotation control is performed so that the rotation speed of the movable body maintains the predetermined rotation speed, the rotation is performed according to the predetermined period set to correspond to the predetermined rotation speed. Means for switching the light emission mode;
Means for switching the light emission mode based on information from the rotational position detection sensor in a situation where the rotational control is performed so that the rotational speed of the movable body changes. The gaming machine according to Feature G1, which is characterized.

  When light emission control is to be performed according to the rotation position (for example, by feedback control) during steady rotation, the display is more likely to be delayed as the rotation speed increases. This can be a cause of blurring or distortion of the displayed image. Therefore, in the case of steady rotation, the configuration of switching the light emission mode according to a predetermined period set according to a predetermined rotation speed suppresses the occurrence of the delay as described above, and the display function is It can be exhibited stably.

  On the other hand, when the movable body is accelerating or decelerating, the rotational speed of the movable body always changes. Therefore, in such a situation, the display according to the rotation state of the movable body can be performed by switching the light emission mode according to the rotation position.

  Feature G5. The predetermined period is set to be equal to a period required for one rotation when the rotation speed of the movable body is a predetermined rotation speed. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  In the configuration in which the light emission mode is switched in accordance with the rotation speed as shown in the feature G2 and the like, there is a possibility that the connection when the light emission mode is switched becomes unnatural, for example. Therefore, as shown in this feature, the control pattern can be switched smoothly by adjusting the period serving as the switching reference to the period required for the movable body to make one rotation.

Feature G6. When the light emission control is performed in the first light emission mode, the first image is displayed,
Any one of the characteristics G1 to G5 includes a means for displaying a second image different from the first image when the light emission control is performed in the second light emission mode. The described gaming machine,
If the image to be displayed is made different according to the light emission mode, the change in appearance can be more favorably emphasized. For example, in a situation where the rotation speed can be stabilized, an image such as a character having a relatively high discrimination power is displayed, and in a situation where the rotation speed can be changed, an image such as a pattern having a relatively low discrimination power is displayed. If so, it is possible to suitably suppress inconveniences such as an increase in the utilization opportunities of the movable effect device and display of an unsightly image due to that.

  Note that the technical idea shown in the feature A group to the feature F group can be applied to the feature G group described in detail above.

<Characteristic group H> Multiple light emitters pass through the same part The following characteristic group H is "A game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is arranged in a part that can be seen from the front of the game machine, and the progress of the game Some of these light emitting units are provided with a function of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing the display mode in accordance with the progress of the game. (For example, Patent Document 1), “However, even if an attempt is made to enhance the effect using the above-described light emitting portion, many of them are likely to be similar, and the appearance of the display effect is improved. There is still room for improvement in raising the degree of attention to the display effect by the improvement. "

Feature H1. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
A light emission control means (a function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means when the movable body is rotating;
The light emitting means is disposed on a plurality of first light emitters disposed at different distances from the rotation center axis, and on a track through which the first light emitter passes as the movable body rotates. And a plurality of second light emitters.

  According to the feature H1, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotation area of the movable body. Can do. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, two of the first light emitter and the second light emitter pass on the same track. If two light emitters pass through a predetermined light emission position during one rotation, two pieces of information (the presence or absence of light emission and the light emission color) can be displayed at the predetermined light emission position, so only one light emitter is predetermined. Compared with the configuration that passes through the light emission position, the expressive power can be improved without wastefully increasing the rotation speed. For example, if the rotational speed of the rotary movable body is increased, it is possible to improve the expressive power by shortening the period in which the light emitter passes through a predetermined light emitting position. The durability according to the above can be significantly reduced. Even in view of such circumstances, improving the expressiveness by the configuration shown in this feature has a clear technical significance in ensuring the reliability and the like related to the operation of the movable rendering device.

  The structure shown in this feature is “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and rotatably supported (a rotation drive unit 324) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game, wherein the control means is the movable Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the body, and when the movable body is rotating, Light emission control means (function to execute light emission control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for performing light emission control of the light emission means, and the light emission means is the rotation center axis line A plurality of first light emitters disposed at different distances, and a plurality of second light emitters disposed on orbits through which the first light emitter passes as the movable body rotates. It is also possible to use a gaming machine characterized by having “

Feature H2. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is obtained by using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body. And a light emission control means (function to execute a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140),
The light emitting means is disposed on a plurality of first light emitters disposed at different distances from the rotation center axis, and on a track through which the first light emitter passes as the movable body rotates. And a plurality of second light emitters.

  According to the feature H2, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) according to the rotation of the movable body, a predetermined image (for example, an image such as a picture or character imitating a character) is rotated. Can emerge in the area. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, two of the first light emitter and the second light emitter pass on the same track. If two light emitters pass through a predetermined light emission position during one rotation, two pieces of information (the presence or absence of light emission and the light emission color) can be displayed at the predetermined light emission position, so only one light emitter is predetermined. Compared with the configuration that passes through the light emission position, the expressive power can be improved without wastefully increasing the rotation speed. For example, if the rotational speed of the rotary movable body is increased, it is possible to improve the expressive power by shortening the period during which the light emitter passes through a predetermined light emitting position. The durability according to the above can be significantly reduced. Even in view of such circumstances, improving the expressiveness by the configuration shown in this feature has a clear technical significance in ensuring the reliability and the like related to the operation of the movable rendering device.

Feature H3. In a passing area through which the movable body passes as the movable body rotates, a predetermined area in which a light emission effect is performed by the light emitting means is provided,
The light emission control means includes
Means for controlling the first light emitter to have a predetermined light emission mode corresponding to an image displayed in the predetermined region when the first light emitter passes through the predetermined region;
A feature H1 or a feature H2 comprising means for controlling the second light emitter so that the predetermined light emission mode is obtained when the second light emitter passes through the predetermined region. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature H3, by adopting a configuration in which the light emission control mode is switched according to the light emitter that passes through the predetermined region (light emission point: dot), the movable body rotates the light emission mode in the predetermined region once. You can switch at least twice while you are. Thereby, the technical idea shown in the feature H1 or the like can be suitably realized.

Feature H4. In a passing area through which the movable body passes along with the rotation of the movable body, a first area and a second area arranged in parallel in the rotation direction are provided as areas where a light emission effect is performed by the light emitting means. ,
The light emission control means includes
When the first light emitter passes through the first region and the second light emitter passes through the second region, the first light emitter corresponds to an image displayed in the first region. Means for controlling to be a light emitting mode and the second light emitting body to be a second light emitting mode corresponding to an image displayed in the second region;
When the first light emitter passes through the second region and the second light emitter passes through the first region, the first light emitter is in the second light emission mode and the second light emitter is the The gaming machine according to Feature H1 or Feature H2, further comprising means for controlling the first light emitting mode.

  According to feature H4, both the first light emitter and the second light emitter pass through the first region and the second region. Here, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the first light emitter and the second light emitter have a symmetrical relationship about the rotation center axis, and the first region and the second region also have a symmetrical relationship about the rotation center axis. It can be. In such a configuration, if the light emission modes are interchanged with each other, the period required to make one rotation of the light emission switching span can be divided into two equal parts, and the bias of the control span can be suppressed. it can. Thereby, the effect of improving the expressive power shown in the feature H1 and the like can be enhanced.

Feature H5. The first region and the second region bisect the passage region in the rotational direction of the movable body,
The gaming machine according to Feature H4, wherein the second light emitter is disposed to be a target of the first light emitter with the rotation center axis as a center.

  According to the feature H5, as shown in the feature H4, it is possible to prevent the configuration relating to the movable body from being unnecessarily complicated / enlarged when realizing improvement in expressive power. Further, by setting the target arrangement around the rotation center axis, it is possible to improve the weight balance of the movable body and contribute to the improvement of operational stability and durability during rotation.

  Feature H6. The game machine according to any one of features H1 to H5, wherein the image displayed by the light emission control means is a moving image that changes with the passage of a period.

  If the image displayed using the movable effect device is a still image, it is advantageous to ensure the brightness of the image by switching the display mode described above. However, when it is assumed that a still image is displayed, the first light emitter and the second light emitter are not arranged on the same trajectory, but rather by slightly shifting the trajectory. We can expect a dramatic improvement in detail. On the other hand, when displaying a moving image as shown in this feature, although the image display switching period can strongly depend on the rotational speed of the movable body, there is a limit to increasing the rotational speed. Therefore, if the image is displayed by a plurality of light emitters passing through the same trajectory, the image can be updated at a half cycle of one rotation, and finer movement can be expressed. Therefore, the technical idea shown in the feature H1 and the like can be favorably enjoyed by the combination with the display of the moving image.

Feature H7. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
A light emission control means (a function of executing a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) that switches the light emission mode of the light emission means when the movable body is rotating;
The light emitting means includes
A plurality of first light emitters disposed so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis;
A plurality of second light emitters disposed on the opposite side of the first light emitter across the rotation center axis;
The gaming machine, wherein the second light emitter is disposed so as to pass through a position deviated from the trajectory through which the first light emitter passes as the movable body rotates.

  According to the feature H7, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotation area of the movable body. Can do. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, the trajectory through which the first light emitter passes and the trajectory through which the second light emitter passes are shifted. Thereby, the image to be displayed can be made finer. In the first place, a certain amount of dead space is generated around the light emitting body depending on conditions such as manufacturing and specifications when disposed on a light emitting substrate or the like. Therefore, there is a limit in reducing the distance between the light emitters. Therefore, by using the first light emitter and the second light emitter, which are arranged so as to be shifted in the rotation direction, it is possible to make the image finer than the image while ensuring the distance between the light emitters.

  In particular, by adopting a configuration in which the first light emitter and the second light emitter are arranged so as to sandwich the rotation center axis, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a long / short bias in the image switching span and to smoothly switch the image. Can proceed.

  The structure shown in this feature is “a movable body (rotation unit 350) provided with a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and rotatably supported (a rotation drive unit 324) and a drive unit (rotation drive unit 324) that rotates the movable body. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) and a control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device in accordance with the progress of the game, wherein the control means is the movable Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the body, and when the movable body is rotating, Light emission control means (function to execute light emission control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / effect control device 140) for performing light emission control of the light emission means, and the light emission means is the rotation center axis line Having a plurality of first light emitters disposed at different distances, and a plurality of second light emitters disposed on the opposite side of the first light emitter across the rotation center axis. The gaming machine is characterized in that the second light emitter is disposed so as to pass through a position off the track through which the first light emitter passes as the movable body rotates. It is also possible. If two light emitters pass through a predetermined light emission position during one rotation, two pieces of information (the presence or absence of light emission and the light emission color) can be displayed at the predetermined light emission position, so only one light emitter is predetermined. Compared with the configuration that passes through the light emission position, the expressive power can be improved without wastefully increasing the rotation speed. For example, if the rotational speed of the rotary movable body is increased, it is possible to improve the expressive power by shortening the period during which the light emitter passes through a predetermined light emitting position. The durability according to the above can be significantly reduced. Even in view of such circumstances, improving the expressiveness by the configuration shown in this feature has a clear technical significance in ensuring the reliability and the like related to the operation of the movable rendering device.

Feature H8. A movable effect device (movable effect device 300) having a light emitting means (main body portion 352) and a movable body (rotary unit 350) rotatably held, and a drive portion (rotation drive portion 324) for rotating the movable body. When,
Control means (notification / effect control device 140) for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means (function to execute drive control processing in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140) for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is obtained by using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body. And a light emission control means (function to execute a light emission control process in the MPU 612 of the notification / production control device 140),
The light emitting means includes
A plurality of first light emitters disposed so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis;
A plurality of second light emitters disposed on the opposite side of the first light emitter across the rotation center axis;
The gaming machine, wherein the second light emitter is disposed so as to pass through a position deviated from the trajectory through which the first light emitter passes as the movable body rotates.

  According to the feature H8, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means (light emitting body) in accordance with the rotation of the movable body, for example, an image such as a pattern or character imitating a character or the like appears in the rotation area of the movable body. Can do. Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, the trajectory through which the first light emitter passes and the trajectory through which the second light emitter passes are shifted. Thereby, the image to be displayed can be made finer. In the first place, a certain amount of dead space is generated around the light emitting body depending on conditions such as manufacturing and specifications when disposed on a light emitting substrate or the like. Therefore, there is a limit in reducing the distance between the light emitters. Therefore, by using the first light emitter and the second light emitter, which are arranged so as to be shifted in the rotation direction, it is possible to make the image finer than the image while ensuring the distance between the light emitters.

  In particular, by adopting a configuration in which the first light emitter and the second light emitter are arranged so as to sandwich the rotation center axis, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a long / short bias in the image switching span and to smoothly switch the image. Can proceed.

  Feature H9. The first light emitter and the second light emitter are arranged in a direction in which a trajectory through which the first light emitter passes and a trajectory through which the second light emitter pass are moved away from the rotation center axis along with the rotation of the movable body. The gaming machine according to Feature H7 or Feature H8, wherein the gaming machines are alternately arranged.

  As shown in the feature H9, the distance between the first light emitters and the distance between the second light emitters are configured by alternately configuring the trajectory through which the first light emitter passes and the trajectory through which the second light emitter passes. Can be ensured efficiently, and the fineness of the image can be suitably improved.

  Incidentally, the “first light emitter” described in the feature H group can also be referred to as a “first light emitter”, and the “second light emitter” can be referred to as a “second light emitter”.

  Note that the technical ideas shown in the feature A group to the feature G group can be applied to the feature H group described in detail above.

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

  Pachinko machine: operation means (game ball launching handle 41) operated by a player, game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the fired A ball path (guidance rail 100) for guiding a game ball to a predetermined game area and game parts (nails, etc.) arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passing portion (general prize opening) among these game parts 81 etc.) and a gaming machine that gives a privilege to the player when the game ball passes.

  Slot machine, etc .: A variable display means that displays a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. Special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stoppage or when a predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of stoppage is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

  Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols in a variably displayed state, and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. The special game state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or when the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device that performs a throwing process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is inserted by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 80 ... Game board unit, 80a ... Game board, 80b ... Back block, 140 ... Notification / production control device, 252 ... Variable display unit, 253 ... Symbol display as "picture display means" Device, 253a ... display screen, 272 ... decorative body, 300 ... movable effect device, 301 ... movable block, 302 ... support block, 320 ... base unit, 324 ... drive unit for rotation as "drive unit", 328 ... rotational connection Connector, 329... Rotational position detection sensor, 350... Rotating unit as “movable body”, 351... Mounting portion, 352... Main body constituting “light emitting means”, 355. Light emitting substrate, 375... Thermal derivative, 381... Optical path forming body, 382... Light guiding member as “light guiding part forming body”, 383. Partition walls as a pair of wall portions, 385... Light guide portion, 386... Inlet portion, 387... Outlet portion, 391... Housing, 392 .. slit as "ventilation port", CL1. Center axis, ME ... operating area.

Claims (5)

A movable rendering device having a movable body provided with a light emitting means and rotatably held, and a drive unit for rotating the movable body;
Control means for performing a game effect by controlling the movable effect device according to the progress of the game,
The control means includes
Drive control means for performing drive control of the drive unit so as to rotate the movable body;
When the movable body is rotating, a predetermined image is obtained by using an afterimage of light in the operation area of the movable body by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means according to the rotation position or the rotation cycle of the movable body. Light emission control means for displaying
The light emitting means includes a plurality of light emitters configured such that a plate surface is parallel or substantially parallel to a rotation center axis of the movable body and arranged on the plate surface so as to have different distances from the rotation center axis. A gaming machine comprising: a light-emitting board that is mounted; and a light guide unit that guides light from the light-emitting body so as to be emitted in the direction of the rotation center axis. The light emitter is disposed such that the optical axis faces the thickness direction of the light emitting substrate,
2. The light guide unit is configured to guide light from the light emitting body from a center side to an end side of the light emitting substrate along a plate surface of the light emitting substrate. The gaming machine described in 1. The light emitting substrate has a predetermined width in the rotation center axis direction,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the plurality of light emitters are arranged such that positions in the rotation center axis direction are shifted.   The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of light emitters are arranged so that positions in the rotation center axis direction are alternated. A light guide part forming body provided to overlap the light emitting substrate and having the light guide part formed thereon,
The light emitting substrate is disposed at a position twisted with the rotation center axis.
The light guide section forming body is disposed so that an exit portion of the light guide section is located on a virtual line intersecting with the rotation center axis line when viewed in the rotation center axis direction. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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