JP2017192814A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing the acquisition of sufficient change in light emission mode to have excellent decoration effect.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a peripheral portion LED 408L which is a light emission portion; and a movable member 404 capable of moving in such a manner to shield and/or expose the light applied from the peripheral portion LED 408L. The movable member 404 includes a rotary disc 406 and a plurality (6 pieces) of movable pieces 407 annularly arranged on the rotary disc 406. The movable pieces 407 rotate together with the rotary disc 406 so as to circle in front of the peripheral portion LED 408L, and thereby light is intermittently exposed from interval spaces 407S between each of the movable pieces 407.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, a decorative member having a design related to the game content is arranged, and a light source is arranged inside the decorative member to irradiate light, thereby enhancing a decorative effect. There is something.

JP 2009-66072 A

  However, in the configuration as described above, since the change is insufficient by simply irradiating light from the inside of the decorative member, for example, a change in the light emission mode is made by blinking the light source. Even with such a method, the degree of change obtained is limited, and it has been difficult to sufficiently improve the decoration effect.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a sufficient change in the light emission mode is obtained and the decoration effect is excellent.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention
A first light emitting unit and a second light emitting unit capable of irradiating light;
A movable member capable of moving so as to shield and / or expose light emitted from the first light emitting unit,
The movable member includes a plurality of movable pieces that are annularly arranged and can move in and out in a radial direction,
The movable piece includes a reflecting portion that can directly receive the light emitted from the second light emitting portion and reflect the light forward.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a sufficient change in the light emission mode and improve the decoration effect.

The front view which shows an example of a pachinko machine. The perspective view of the front side of the pachinko machine of FIG. The perspective view of the front frame of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view which shows an example of a game board. The disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the back surface of the pachinko machine of FIG. The perspective view of the back side of the game board of FIG. The rear view of the game board of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The front view of a variable display apparatus unit. The rear view of a variable display apparatus unit. The left view of a variable display apparatus unit. The right view of a variable display apparatus unit. The top view of a variable display apparatus unit. The bottom view of a variable display apparatus unit. The disassembled perspective view of a variable display apparatus unit. The front view of a movable device in the state where a movable piece contracted. The perspective view of a movable device in the state where a movable piece contracted. The front view of a movable device in the state where a movable piece expanded. The perspective view of a movable device in the state where a movable piece expanded. The front view of the variable display apparatus unit in the state which the movable piece expanded. FIG. 17 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 16. The perspective view which shows the attachment condition of a movable member and a base | substrate. Sectional drawing which shows the attachment condition of a movable member and a main-body part. The perspective view of a 1st power transmission mechanism. The disassembled perspective view seen from the movable member containing a 1st power transmission mechanism and the front side of a base | substrate. The disassembled perspective view seen from the back side of the movable member and base | substrate containing a 1st power transmission mechanism. The exploded sectional view showing the attachment situation of a movable member and a main part. The perspective view seen from the front side of the link mechanism of an oil damper. The perspective view seen from the back side of the link mechanism of an oil damper. The perspective view seen from the front side of a movable piece. The perspective view seen from the back side of a movable piece. The front view which shows the condition where the movable piece shrunk. The front view which shows the positional relationship of the movable piece and light emission part in the reduced state. The front view which shows the condition where the movable piece expanded. The front view which shows the positional relationship of the movable piece and light emission part in the expanded state. The front view of a base | substrate. The perspective view seen from the front side near the rotating body including the second power transmission mechanism. The perspective view seen from the back side near the rotating body containing the 2nd power transmission mechanism. The side view of the rotary body vicinity containing a 2nd power transmission mechanism. The disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the rotating body vicinity containing a 2nd power transmission mechanism. The exploded perspective view seen from the back side near the rotating body containing the 2nd power transmission mechanism. The disassembled side view of the rotating body vicinity containing a 2nd power transmission mechanism. The front view which shows the condition before (a) operation | movement of a movable member, and the condition where (b) a movable piece expands. The front view which shows the situation where (a) the movable member rotates, and (b) the movable piece shrinks. The front view which shows the condition where a movable member reverses.

  Hereinafter, the best mode of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  Here, pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machines”) are listed as gaming machines.

(Configuration of front side of pachinko machine)
1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a front frame of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and an opening / closing member that is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. And a frame 12. Below, the structure of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 is demonstrated separately.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum. This is because such a configuration can reduce the weight of the pachinko machine.

  On the other hand, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) from the position where the handle (game ball launching handle 18 described later) is installed as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as the axis. If the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the handle installation location side (the right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), the game ball launching handle is opened when the inner frame 12 is opened. This is because the 18 heads and the like interfere with adjacent pachinko machines and card units (ball lending units), and the inner frame 12 cannot be fully opened. The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing so, the advantages of high viscosity and high impact resistance and low cost production are exhibited.

  Further, the inner frame 12 has a lower pan unit 13 at the lowermost part thereof, and a front frame set 14 attached to the left and right sides of the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable about a vertical opening / closing axis, and a resin base 25. (See FIG. 5) and a game board 30 (to be described later) attached to the rear side of the resin base 25. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

  The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the front frame base member as a part of the front frame set 14. On the front side of the lower plate unit 13, a lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, and an effect button 79 are provided. The lower tray 15 serving as a ball receiving tray is provided at substantially the center of the lower tray unit 13 and plays a role of stopping a game ball discharged from the discharge port 16 when the upper tray described later becomes full. is there. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower tray 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined location on the bottom surface of the lower tray 15 is opened. The game ball stopped in the lower plate 15 can be discharged to the player's ball storage box (dollar box) through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball is driven toward a game board 30 described later by a game ball launching device having a launch solenoid. A sound output port 24 for outputting sound from a speaker is provided at the upper part of the front frame set 14.

  On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is provided integrally with the front frame set 14 at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15 described above). The upper tray 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. In addition, an effect button 79 for the player to perform an operation such as changing the background of the decorative symbol display device 42 is provided at the lower left of the upper plate 19.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state in the big hit game state or the like. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and lighting or blinking in the big hit gaming state, it is in a big hit gaming state It is the structure which alert | reports.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button, a return button, and a frequency display unit. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. The The return button is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display section displays remaining amount information such as a card. Note that the ball lending operation unit 120 is not required for a pachinko machine in which a game ball is directly rented from the ball lending device unit to the upper plate without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 includes a first prize-winning device 33, a second prize-winning device 33 including a general prize-winning port, a variable prize-winning device 32, an upper start-up port 33a and a lower start-up port 33b (configured by an operation chucker 33b). A variable display device including a second start winning device 34 (configured with a through gate) having a start port, a special symbol display device (main display unit 37), a normal symbol display device (main display unit 37), and a decorative symbol display device 42 A unit 35 and the like are provided. The main display unit 37 includes a first display unit and a second display unit. The first display unit is configured with a special symbol display device and a holding lamp, and the second display unit is configured with a normal symbol display device and a holding lamp. The general winning device 31, the variable winning device 32, the first starting winning device 33, the second starting winning device 34, the variable display device unit 35, etc. are formed in each through hole formed in the game board 30 by router processing. The game board 30 is attached from the front side with wood screws or the like. In addition, a pair of opening and closing blades 60 are provided at the entrance of the lower start port 33b, and an open position for guiding the game ball and a closed position where the game ball is difficult to enter the lower start port 33b can be taken. The opening / closing blade 60 is driven by a solenoid SL1 disposed on the back side of the game board 30. In addition, a large winning opening (inlet of the accommodating portion) 61 is disposed below the lower start opening 33b. The special winning opening 61 will be described later. In the special winning opening 61, a ball detection switch SW1 is provided.

  A game ball enters the above-described general winning device 31, variable winning device 32 and first start winning device 33, and the detected ball is detected by a detection switch (a winning port switch, a count switch, an operating port switch, etc.) described later. Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. A number of nails are implanted in the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (instruments) are arranged.

  The special symbol display device variably displays a special symbol as identification information with the winning of the first start winning device 33 as a trigger, and the decorative symbol display device 42 fluctuates a decorative symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. The normal symbol display device variably displays the normal symbol with the passage of the second start winning device 34 as a trigger.

  The special symbol display device is composed of nine LED segments of the first display section in the main display unit 37 which will be described later, and the display content is controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  The decorative design display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and display contents are controlled by a display control device to be described later. On the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, symbols as identification information are displayed at three locations, upper, middle, and lower. These symbols are scrolled and variably displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) is provided with a large liquid crystal display having a size of 10 inches or 12 inches, for example.

  The normal symbol display device includes two lamps for normal symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a first lamp and a second lamp) arranged in a main display unit 37 described later. In the normal symbol display device, for example, the display symbols (ordinary symbols) by the first and second lamps change every time the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34, specifically, the first and second lamps. Are alternately turned on, and the lower start port 33b of the first start winning device 33 is activated (opened) for a predetermined time when stopped by the first lamp. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start winning device 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is displayed on the hold lamp 801a. The first and second lamps may be a plurality of display units that are variably displayed on a part of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated in an open state and a normal closed state in which a game ball is easy to win in a big win. However, the specific configuration will be described later. In short, when the special symbol display device is in a specific display mode (when the confirmed symbol after the decoration symbol display device 42 is stopped is a combination of specific symbols set in advance), the special gaming state is Occur. Then, the variable winning device 32 is in a ball receiving state and allows a game ball to be won. Specifically, the ball receiving state of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly released a predetermined number of times, with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings taken as one round. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start prize-winning device 33 is held up to 4 times, and the number of times of holding is lit and displayed on the hold lamp 800a. Note that the hold lamp 800a may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30 and is fired as the game ball launching handle 18 is rotated. The game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is composed of a ring-shaped metal plate, and includes an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. On the rear edge of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 (edge facing the game board 30), a plurality of hooks 56 are provided at predetermined intervals, and the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 are The game board 30 is attached to the game board 30 so as to hit the basket 56. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper part, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a spherical guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion facing) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 51 (upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes.

  The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral part (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game castle partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is more than conventional. It is much larger.

(Back view of pachinko machine)
Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), various control boards are arranged so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into three mounting bases to form three control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. . In this case, the main control device 261 composed of a main control board, a power supply monitoring board, a board box that accommodates these boards, and a sealing unit that seals the board box is unitized into one unit, and the display control board and the display control board A display control device 45 composed of a substrate box for housing the decorative design display device 42 and a sub control device 262 composed of a sub control substrate and a substrate box for housing the sub control substrate are mounted on an outer packaging member 82 to be described later. A payout control board 311 comprising a payout control board, a board box (payout control board case) for housing the payout control board, and a sealing unit for sealing the board box; a power supply board; a launch control board; It consists of a board box (power supply / launch control board case 203A) that houses these boards. It is unitized by mounting a power-firing controller in a single mount. Here, for convenience, each unit will be referred to as a “first control board unit 201”, a “second control board unit 202”, and a “third control board unit 203” in the order described above.

  In addition, since the payout mechanism and the protective cover are also integrated with the third control board unit 203 and the resin portion is generally sometimes referred to as a back pack, the third control board unit 203 is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. Also called. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units of units. Is provided so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  The first control board unit 201 described above has a main control board that controls the progress of the game and a power supply monitoring board that manages power supply monitoring. The main control board and the power monitoring board are housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit so that the board box cannot be opened. Is sealed.

  Any configuration can be applied to the sealing unit as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened, and the sealing process by the sealing unit prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing. Even if an unauthorized opening is performed, such a situation can be detected early and easily.

  The second control board unit 202 includes a display control device 45 that controls display of the decorative symbol display device 42 according to an instruction from the main control board, and a sub control board that controls sound lamp control according to an instruction from the main control board. The display control device 45 includes a decorative symbol display device 42 and a display control board as a unit, is accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like, and is attached to the back side of an outer packaging member 82 described later. The sub control board is accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like, and is attached to the back side of the display control device 45.

  Next, the third control board unit (back pack unit) 203 has a payout control board, a power supply board, a firing control board, and a card unit connection board. The payout control board controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls, and the power supply board and the launch control board generate and output predetermined power supply voltages required by various control devices and the like, and the game ball launch handle 18 by the player The firing solenoid is controlled according to the operation. Also, the card unit connection board is electrically connected to the ball rental operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a command for a ball rental operation by a player and pays it out. Output to the substrate. Note that a card unit connection board is not required in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control board is housed in a payout control board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like, and the power supply board and the fire control board are a power supply / fire control board case 203A made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is stored inside. The card unit connection board is housed in a card unit connection board case (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control board, the box base and the box cover constituting the board case (encapsulating means) are connected to each other by the sealing unit (sealing means) so as not to be opened, like the main control board described above. Is sealed.

  The payout control board is electrically connected to a state return switch.For example, when the state return switch is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogging in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is slowly rotated forward. The ball clogging can be eliminated (return to normal state).

  The back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a resin-formed back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352 are integrated.

  The back pack 351 is formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 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 electric accessory unit (center accessory). The sub-control board is also enclosed.) A large number of ventilation holes are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the vent holes has a long hole shape, and the vent holes are provided adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the air holes and exposing the display control device and the like inside the resin portion.

  In addition, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage or the like (not shown).

  The tank rail 356 and a vibrator 359 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated. If a ball is clogged near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 359 is driven. In this way, the clogging of the balls is resolved.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control board to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. ing. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch.

  An inner frame opening detection switch (not shown) for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 is opened. And output from the inner frame open detection switch to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor). In addition, a front frame opening detection switch (not shown) is provided on the left side of the inner frame opening detection switch. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the front frame opening detection switch is opened in the hall (in the pachinko store). ) Is output to the computer.

(Electric configuration of pachinko machine and various control processes)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a power supply device 313, a power supply monitoring device 540, a main control device 261, a sub control device 262, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and the like. In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually. The power supply monitoring device 540 and the main control device 261 are sealed by the sealing unit as described above.

  Next, the configuration of the main controller 261 will be described. The main controller 261 is equipped with an MPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A certain RAM 503 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. There is an area for.

  Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 501 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU 501. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a special symbol display device, a normal symbol display device, and a special symbol hold display device 800 in the power supply monitoring device 540. The normal symbol hold display device 801 and other switches not shown are connected. The special symbol display device is composed of nine LED segments as described above, and the normal symbol display device is composed of the first and second lamps for the normal symbol as described above. As described above, the display device 800 includes the holding lamp 800a that displays the number of the holding balls related to the special symbol, and the normal symbol holding display device 801 as described above holds the holding lamp that displays the number of the holding balls related to the normal symbol. 801a.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The MPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261. The RAM 513 is provided with an area for temporarily storing various data.

  As with the MPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure. When input to the MPU 511, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A main controller 261 and a payout motor 358a are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch solenoid, and the launch solenoid is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the sensor signal detects that a connection signal indicating that the payout control device 311 is connected to the card unit is output, and that the player is touching the game ball launching handle 18. The firing control device 312 outputs a firing permission signal to the main control device 261 on the condition that the firing stop switch for stopping the firing is not operated. The main controller 261 that has input the firing permission signal outputs a firing solenoid control signal to the firing controller 312. As a result, the launch control device 312 drives the launch solenoid in response to the launch solenoid control signal, and as a result, the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle.

  The sub control device 262 controls the ringing control of the effect speaker 810 and the like in accordance with the change display of the decoration symbol based on the command from the main control device 261, the lighting (flashing) control of the effect lamp 811, and the main control device 261. The function to edit the command to the display control device 45 based on the command from and send it to the display control device 45 is achieved. The MPU 550 of the sub-control device 262 includes a ROM 551 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 550, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 552 that is used as a work memory or the like. An input / output port 554 is connected to the MPU 550 via a bus line 553 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 554 includes a speaker, a lamp, an effect button 79, a first motor 417 and a second motor 410, which will be described later, and an effect button 79 for executing a predetermined display effect during variable display on the decorative symbol display device 42. , And the main controller 261 are connected to each other. Examples of the effect button 79 include a display effect button such as a step-up notice for notifying that the possibility of a big hit state is high depending on the manner in which predetermined characters appear sequentially. When an effect button 79 is pressed, an effect designation command for executing a predetermined effect is generated and transmitted to the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The display control device 45 controls the variation display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes an MPU 521 having a RAM 523 used as a work RAM, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, and an output port 529. I have.

  The MPU 521 receives a symbol display command (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, confirmation command, etc.) transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command, or based on the received command. A predetermined calculation process is performed to control the image controller 526 (specifically, generation of an internal command for the image controller 526). The program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 521 and fixed values, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for background images. The RAM 523 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like that are used when the MPU 521 executes various programs.

  The image controller 526 is configured by a VDP (Video Display Processor). The VDP is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since it is an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip” and its entity is a drawing. It can be said to be a microcomputer chip with built-in processing software. The image controller 526 adjusts the timing of each of the MPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing, and sets the output port 529. And output to the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. The character ROM 525 holds bitmap image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. In particular, a symbol code (symbol number) is assigned to each symbol image data in the bitmap format, and at the command level, each symbol image can be managed only by the symbol code. Note that a plurality of character ROMs 525 may be provided, and image data and the like may be stored in each character ROM 525 in a shared manner. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 522 is stored in the character ROM 525.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating voltages to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through the power supply path. As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in a voltage of 24 volts AC supplied from the outside, drives a switch, a motor, etc., has a voltage of 12 volts, a voltage of 5 volts for logic, and a RAM backup. A backup voltage or the like is generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the power supply monitoring device 540, the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311, the display control device 45, and the like. The main control device 261 is supplied with operating voltages (voltages of 12 volts and 5 volts) via the power supply monitoring device 540. In addition, an operating voltage (12 volts and 5 volts) is supplied to the launch controller 312 via the main controller 261.

The power monitoring device 540 includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a reset circuit 544 that outputs a reset signal.
The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power shutdown) occurs when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 541 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient for executing the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 when the RAM erase switch is pressed. Note that transmission of a signal to the payout control device 311 is performed via the main control device 261.
When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 clear the respective backup data.

  The reset circuit 544 is a circuit that outputs a reset signal in order to initialize the main control device 261, the payout control device 311, the sub control device 262, and the display control device 45. The reset signal from the reset circuit 544 is directly given to the main control device 261, but the payout control device 311, the sub control device 262, and the display control device 45 are connected via the power supply device 313. It has come to be given.

  Here, the display contents of the special symbol display device, the normal symbol display device, and the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, two types of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device and decorative symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 are provided as symbols for indicating the occurrence of the jackpot. It has been. The decorative symbol is a symbol that changes in synchronization with the special symbol. The decorative symbol starts changing at the same time (or almost at the same time) as the special symbol starts to change, and at the same time (or almost at the same time) as the special symbol changes. To stop the fluctuation. This decorative design is provided in order to provide a player with a variety of display effects so that the player is not bored.

  First, the display contents of the special symbol display device will be described. The special symbol variation display is expressed by a change in the lighting pattern of the nine LED segments. The variation display of the special symbol is started based on winning of the game ball to the start winning device 33, and the variation display of the special symbol is simultaneously stopped after a certain time. After the stop, a lighting pattern indicating a big hit or a lighting pattern indicating a loss is displayed. In the case of a loss, a variation display is performed again based on winning to the start winning device 33. The number of times that the game ball has won the start winning device 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is lit and displayed on the hold lamp 800a of the special symbol hold display device 800.

  Next, display contents of the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described. On the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, three decorative symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are displayed in three display areas divided into an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. These decorative symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are scroll-displayed from right to left. The decorative symbol is composed of, for example, a main symbol composed of numbers “1” to “9” and a sub symbol smaller than the main symbol, and a symbol row of the decorative symbol is formed by each of the main symbol and the sub symbol. In each symbol row formed with decorative symbols, the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of numbers, and sub-designs are arranged between the main symbols. When a winning to the start winning device 33, that is, a start winning is generated, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the variable display is stopped after a predetermined time according to the changing pattern. 3 nine decorative symbols are displayed as the display result. In the variable display won in the big win lottery, the display control device 45 controls the three main symbols so that they stop on a vertical or diagonal straight line among the nine decorative symbols. The jackpot is indicated. On the other hand, in the variable display out of the big hit lottery, the display control device 45 controls the game so that three identical main symbols do not stop vertically or diagonally among the nine decorative symbols. The occurrence of detachment is shown to the person.

  Next, the display contents of the normal symbol display device will be described. The normal symbol variation display is expressed by alternately lighting the first lamp (appearance is ◯ shape) and the second lamp (appearance is X shape). The normal symbol variation display is started on the condition that the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34, and the regular symbol variation display stops after a certain period of time. And when it stops by a 1st lamp | ramp, it is comprised so that the 1st start prize-winning apparatus 33 may be in an operation state only for predetermined time (open | released). The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second starting prize-winning device 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is displayed on the hold lamp 801a of the normal symbol hold display device 801.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the MPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses various counter information during the game to set up a jackpot lottery or a symbol display setting of a special symbol display device. Specifically, a counter group related to the special symbol and a counter group related to the normal symbol are provided. First, a counter group related to special symbols will be described. As a group of counters related to the special symbol, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device, and the special symbol display device at the time of fluctuation Stop pattern selection counter C3 used for selection of stop patterns (corresponding to reach lottery for reaching or completely disabling in the variation of decorative symbols), and initial values used for setting initial values of the jackpot random number counter C1 A random number counter CINI1 and variation type counters CS1 to CS3 for determining a type used for variation pattern selection are provided.

  Here, the variation pattern means each pattern (form) in a case where features having common features of variation display are divided.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI1, CS1 to CS3 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area 700 including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, a game to the start winning device 33 is performed. The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in accordance with the winning timing of the ball.

Next, the specific contents of each counter will be described in detail.
The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and is updated once every timer interruption and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “373, 727” There are 14 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 577, 631, 683, 733”. is there. High probability means a state in which a special symbol combination is a jackpot due to the combination of a specific symbol that is a predetermined probability variation symbol and the subsequent jackpot probability has increased as added value, so-called probability change. Time (when the probability is low) refers to a case where the probability variation state is not such.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol at the time of a jackpot when the special symbol display device stops changing the special symbol. For example, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 4, and the maximum value (that is, 4). After reaching this value, it returns to 0. For example, when the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “0” or “1”, nine LED segments are stopped at a specific lighting pattern, and the combination of stop symbols in this case is a non-specific symbol (normally Of jackpot symbol).

  When the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “2”, “3”, “4”, the nine LED segments stop in a specific lighting pattern different from the above, and the stop symbol of this case The combination means a specific symbol (probability variation symbol).

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning device 33.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In this embodiment, the special symbol variable display is configured to be expressed by nine LED segments, and the variable display time is synchronized with the special symbol variable display time. On the other hand, in the case of a decorative symbol, since three decorative symbols are stopped, there is a reach. Therefore, in the case of a decorative symbol, the reach lottery is determined by the stop pattern selection counter C3. That is, in the case of a decorative design, after the reach has occurred, the final stop symbol is shifted by one shift before and after the reach symbol, and the stop symbol is stopped before and after the reach symbol. It is decided to draw “reach other than front / rear off” to stop and “complete out” that does not cause reach. For example, the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 0 to 201 corresponds to complete detachment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 202 to 208 corresponds to anteroposterior detachment reach, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 = 209 to 238 lies other than detachment anteroposterior. Applicable.

  Here, “reach” refers to a combination of symbols that stop before the decorative symbol displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 starts changing display, and the combination of symbols that stop first is the same symbol (in a decorative symbol having a plurality of effective lines). A combination of jackpot symbols, suggesting to the player that the jackpot will be a big win depending on the display result of the symbols that are the same symbol on any active line) and satisfy the jackpot condition Is a display that makes a player expect the game, and is a type of entertainment production. An interesting effect is that a predetermined symbol represented by reach is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the middle of variable display, a specific sound is output from a speaker, or a vibration motor is used. This is an effect that causes the player to expect that the display result after the change display will be a big hit with the change display, such as vibrating the game ball launch handle 18.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area 700 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball is won by the start winning device 33.

The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). For example, the variation type counter CS3 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 162) and then returns to 0.
The variation type counter CS1 determines a rough symbol variation mode such as the reach type such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc., and the variation type counter CS2 further refines the symbol such as normal reach A, normal reach B, etc. The variation mode is determined, and the variation type counter CS2 determines, for example, the addition / subtraction of the variation time in the case of a slip stop variation. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 to CS3. Further, based on the values of the counters CS1 to CS3 and the jackpot random number counter C1, it is determined whether or not to move the movable device 401, which will be described later, and how to move the movable device 401. For example, in addition to the above, the reach types include super reach 1, super reach 2, and special reach. When super reach 1, light is emitted from the front LED 416F, which will be described later, through the rotating body 405. In the case of super reach 2, in addition to the light emission of the rotary body 405, the rotary body 405 is rotated. In the case of special reach, in addition to the light emission and rotation of the rotary body 405, a movable piece 407 described later is enlarged. For example, it is possible to rotate the light and irradiate light from the radial LED 416R and reflect the light by the mirror surface portion 407M of the movable piece 407.

  The counters CS <b> 1 to CS <b> 3 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of the counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the special symbol by the special symbol display device and the decorative symbol display device 42.

  Next, a counter group related to normal symbols will be described. The counter group related to the normal symbol includes a winning random number counter C4 used for winning lottery and an initial value random number counter CINI2 used for setting an initial value of the winning random number counter C4.

  The hit random number counter C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area 701 including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, the second start winning device 34 is provided. The value of the hit random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the passing of the game ball.

  Next, the specific contents of the winning random number counter C4 and the initial value random number CINI2 will be described in detail. The winning random number counter C4 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 250, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). When the winning random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the winning initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C4. The initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the winning random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is updated once per timer interrupt and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The winning random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area 701 of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball passes through the second start winning device 34. The number of random number values hit by the hit random number counter C4 is 149, and the value is “5 to 153”.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if importance is attached to irregularity, the big hit random number counter C1, the stop pattern selection counter C3, the hit random number counter C4, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case. It is desirable to leave.

The details of each control process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261 will not be described here.
However, in summary, as described above, by winning the start winning device 33, the main control device 261 performs a lottery with a predetermined probability, and when winning, it shifts to a special gaming state. Thus, the variable winning device 32 enters a winning ball receiving state.

(Variable winning device and collection unit)
In this embodiment, the variable winning device 32 is configured as follows.
The basic configuration of the variable winning device 32 is to house a winning ball from a large winning opening 61 having a width that allows a plurality of gaming balls to pass in the lateral direction of the game board 30 in a housing portion (not shown). A detection sensor (not shown) is detected from a discharge portion provided in the storage portion.

  Then, a start winning device 33 (33a and 33b: see FIG. 4) is provided in the game area of the game board 30 for entering a game ball flowing down the flowing space between the window portion 101 and the game board 30. By entering the starting prize winning device 33, the main control device 261 performs a lottery determination with a predetermined probability, and the game state is shifted to the special game state by the corresponding lottery, and at least once in the special game state. The variable winning device 32 is switched from the non-ball receiving state to the ball receiving state, and in the ball receiving state, a predetermined number of winning balls received in the receiving portion from the large winning opening 61 are detected by the detection sensor. In this way, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

(Feature configuration)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a movable device 401 is provided in the variable display device unit 35. 9 is a front view of the variable display device unit 35, FIG. 10 is a rear view of the variable display device unit 35, FIG. 11 is a left side view of the variable display device unit 35, and FIG. 12 is a right side view of the variable display device unit 35. 13 is a plan view of the variable display device unit 35, FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the variable display device unit 35, and FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the variable display device unit 35.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the variable display device unit 35 is arranged at the center of the game area and is also called an electric accessory unit or a center accessory. As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. The symbol display device 42 is provided in the center, and the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of the decorative symbol display device 42 are surrounded by the center frame 43, and the large size occupies a large area in the game area. It is a character. The center frame 43 includes an upper frame portion 43T, a lower frame portion 43B, a left frame portion 43L, and a right frame portion 43R that are decorated. A flange 43F having a screw hole is provided on the outer periphery of the center frame 43, and is fixed on the game board 30 with a wood screw or the like.

  The upper frame portion 43T of the center frame 43 as a whole bulges slightly upward from both ends to the center, and further, the central portion bulges slightly upward upward to form a mountain-shaped protrusion 431. ing. As shown in FIG. 15, an upper right entrance 432R and an upper left entrance 432L that open upward are provided at the mountain skirts on both sides of the chevron 431, respectively. The game balls that have come to the upper side of the center frame 43 roll down to the lower right or lower left from the mountain-shaped protrusions 431, and some of the game balls are in the middle of the upper right entrance 432R or the upper left entrance ball. A ball enters the mouth 432L, and the other game balls leave the lower right or lower left of the center frame 43 and further flow down the game area. Alternatively, the ball may enter the upper right entrance 432R or the upper left entrance 432L directly without rolling on the upper frame portion 43T of the center frame 43. The upper right entrance 432R communicates with a ball guide path (not shown) extending in the lower right direction inside the upper frame portion 43T and extending downward in the right frame portion 43R, and the upper left entrance port 432L. A ball guide path (not shown) that extends in the lower left direction inside the upper frame portion 43T and extends downward in the left frame portion 43L is communicated with the upper portion 43T.

  The lower frame portion 43B is formed with a generally arcuate stage 374 that is curved so as to be recessed downward as a whole. The center portion, that is, the lower end portion of the stage 374 is slightly raised upward, and a groove-shaped guide portion 374a that is inclined downward toward the inner back side is formed at the top portion. Groove-shaped guiding portions 374b and 374b that are inclined downward are formed. In addition, an opening 375 is provided in a wall surface (a wall surface parallel to the game board 30) that contacts the inner back end of the groove-shaped guide portion 374a at the center portion of the stage 374, and the groove-shaped guide portion at the center portion of the stage 374. A discharge port 376 is provided directly below 374a, and the opening 375 and the discharge port 376 communicate with each other inside the lower frame portion 43B.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a sleeve opening 377 that opens toward the stage 374 is provided at the lower end of the left frame 43L, and a similar sleeve opening (not shown) is also provided at the lower end of the right frame 43R. Is provided.

  A game ball that has entered the upper right entrance 432R or the upper left entrance 432L of the upper frame portion 43T flows down in a ball guide path extending from the upper frame portion 43T to the right frame portion 43R, and from the sleeve opening. While being guided to the stage 374, it flows down in a spherical guide path extending from the inside of the upper frame portion 43T to the inside of the left frame portion 43L, and is guided from the sleeve opening 377 to the stage 374. The game balls thus coming out from both sides (both sleeves) of the stage 374 roll on the stage 374 and reciprocate to the left and right. It falls to the front surface side, or is rarely guided well by the groove-shaped guide portion 374a at the center portion, enters the opening 375, is discharged from the discharge port 376 to the front surface side, and is high on the first start port 33 located immediately below. You will enter with probability.

  The center frame 43 is fitted from the front side into a through hole drilled in the center of the game board 30 and is fixed to the front surface of the game board 30 by a wood screw or the like with the flange 43F as described above. The rear covering member 44 is attached to the game board 30 from the back side so as to cover the protruding portion. The rear covering member 44 has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front and has a substantially dish-shaped outer shape with peripheral walls extending forward from four sides, and a rectangular central opening 44C occupying most of the central area is provided. As shown in FIG. 10, the display surface of the decorative symbol display device 42 attached to the back surface of the rear covering member 44 is exposed to the front side, and a central upper opening 44T is formed above the central opening 44C. Thus, the movable device 401 is exposed to the back side. A flange 44F having a screw hole extends outward from the front edge of the peripheral wall of the rear covering member 44, and is fixed to the back surface of the game board 30 with a wood screw or the like. As shown in FIG. 15, the rear upper portion of the lower frame portion 43 </ b> B of the center frame 43 has a platform shape extending in a horizontally long shape, and a decorative cover member 46 that covers this portion from above is a rear covering member 44. Is fixed to the front lower portion of the central opening 44C (not shown in FIG. 9). The decoration cover member 46 is decorated in a large part including the upper surface portion, and a total of eight holding lamps 800a are arranged in a horizontal row, four each on the left and right.

  As described above, the upper frame portion 43T of the center frame 43 functions to guide and flow the game ball in the lower left direction or the lower right direction inside and outside. It is an occupied part. Hereinafter, the decoration effect of the upper frame portion 43T of the center frame 43 will be described.

  As described above, the upper frame portion 43T is formed with the mountain-shaped projection 431. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 15, the front surface of the central portion of the upper frame portion 43T including the mountain-shaped projection 431 is A concave portion 433 that is substantially circular in front view and is recessed inward is formed, and the movable device 401 is installed in the concave portion 433.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 21, the movable device 401 has a configuration in which a movable member 404 and a rotating body 405 are movably supported on the front side of a main body 401 </ b> B mainly composed of a base body 402 and a rear cover 403. It has become.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the base body 402 has a generally circular shape when viewed from the front, has an upper end projecting upward with an obtuse angle, and has a peripheral wall formed with a peripheral wall extending forward. From the center, a hollow and round bar-shaped support shaft projection 402P extends forward. A first motor 417 as a drive source is supported and fixed on the left side of the back surface of the base 402 so that the rotation is transmitted from the first drive gear 417G fixed to the tip of the drive shaft to the movable member 404. It has become.

  A first LED substrate 408 and a back plate 409 each having an outer shape substantially equal to the front shape of the base body 402 are fitted and fixed to the front surface portion of the base body 402 in this order. Circular openings 408 </ b> S and 409 </ b> S each having a slightly smaller diameter than the rotating plate 406 are formed in the central portions of the first LED substrate 408 and the back plate 409. As shown in FIG. 25, at the periphery of the opening 409S of the back plate 409, cutouts 409E that are recessed in a substantially rectangular shape are arranged and formed at approximately eight positions at approximately equal intervals, and each cutout 409E is formed on the first LED substrate 408. The peripheral LEDs 408L are respectively arranged in the front direction. In addition, notches 409F that are recessed in a substantially rectangular shape are arranged and formed on the upper end edge of the back plate 409 at five positions including a center, and the upper portions of the notches 409F are formed on the first LED substrate 408. The LEDs 408E are arranged facing forward. The peripheral LED 408L emits light forward through a turntable 406 of the movable member 404 described later. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 15, a decorative window 434 having light transmittance is formed at a position above the concave portion 433 on the front surface portion of the chevron 431 in the upper frame portion 43T of the center frame 43. The upper LED 408E irradiates light from the rear to the front through the decorative window 434.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, 25, and 26, the right side portion, the lower right portion, the lower left portion, and the left side portion of the base body 402 extend in a substantially U shape and have screw insertion holes formed therein. Each of the pieces 402F is formed, and the base body 402 is fixed to the upper frame portion 43T of the center frame 43 from the back side by screws with the screw insertion pieces 402F. As shown in FIG. 26, a threaded portion 402S protruding in a columnar shape and having a screw hole therein is formed in the vicinity of the left side, the right side, and the lower end of the back surface of the base body 402. 403 is fixed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the rear cover 403 has a front shape substantially corresponding to the base body 402, and is a member made of a transparent resin having a slight depth and substantially covering the back side of the base body 402. As shown in FIG. 10, a second motor 410 that is a drive source for driving the rotating body 405 is supported and fixed at the upper position. A screw insertion portion having a screw insertion hole is formed in each of the left side portion, the right side portion, and the lower end portion of the rear cover 403, and the rear cover 403 is screwed into the screw portion 402S of the base body 402 at each screw insertion portion. (Not shown). As shown in FIGS. 10 and 17, a rear substrate 411 is fixed to the rear surface side of the rear cover 403 so as to relay the motor and LED wiring of each part.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the movable member 404 is configured such that a plurality (six) movable pieces 407 are supported on the front surface side of a disk-shaped rotating disk 406. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the turntable 406 is a molded body made of a transparent resin having a cylindrical portion 406D that slightly protrudes forward and backward at the center of the disk-shaped body. The cylindrical portion 406D is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, it is externally fitted on a support protrusion 402P of the base body 402 and is rotatably supported. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, from the outside of the cylindrical portion 406D, a plurality of (six) slits 406S extending radially along the radial direction are provided at equal intervals, and as shown in FIG. On the back surface of the board 406, a cylindrical pinion support shaft 406P extends rearward adjacent to one side of each slit 406S. On the back surface of the turntable 406, fine irregularities are formed densely on the entire surface, thereby having light diffusibility (not shown). As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the first driven gear 418 is fitted from the rear so as to surround the cylindrical portion 406D of the turntable 406 from the outside with a space therebetween. The first driven gear 418 is integrally formed with a front tooth portion 418F that is annularly arranged with a large diameter and a rear tooth portion 418R that is annularly arranged with a small diameter so as to be stepped forward and backward. Six pinions 419 are fitted on the pinion support shafts 406P while meshing with the front teeth 418F of the first driven gear 418, and further slightly larger in diameter than the rear teeth 418R of the first driven gear 418. An annular presser plate 420 that can be inserted through the rear teeth 418R and has a circular opening having a smaller diameter than the front teeth 418F covers the six pinions 419 and the front teeth 418F from the rear and the rear. The first driven gear 418 is rotatably held around the cylindrical portion 406D of the turntable 406 while being fixed to the tip of the pinion support shaft 406P while being inserted through the side tooth portion 418R. The first drive gear 417G of the first motor 417 is engaged with the rear tooth portion 418R of the first driven gear 418, and the rotation of the first motor 417 is transmitted to the first driven gear 418. ing. That is, the first drive gear 417G, the first driven gear 418, the pinion 419, and the like transmit the power of the first motor 417 to the movable member 404 to slide the movable piece 407 and rotate the rotating plate 406. A first power transmission mechanism is configured to be driven. Furthermore, a second drive gear 421 is fitted and fixed to the rear end of the cylindrical portion 406D of the turntable 406 from the rear, and the second drive gear 421 is a second drive gear 421 as shown in FIGS. The oil damper 423 is interlocked and connected via the driven gear 422, so that the rotating disk 406 is braked so as not to rotate at a low torque below a predetermined level. As shown in the figure, the second drive gear 421 to the second driven gear 422 are not linked to the first power transmission mechanism, and therefore rotate between the first motor 417 and the oil damper 423. The power is not directly transmitted without going through the panel 406. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, a support member 424 is fitted from the rear to the second driven gear 422 and the oil damper 423, and the support member 424 is attached to the back surface of the base body 402.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the movable piece 407 has a shape that expands outward in a fan shape when viewed from the front, and from a position slightly inside from both ends of the outer peripheral portion of the flat plate portion 407P that extends in parallel to the rotating plate 406, The three-dimensional part 407C extending so as to bulge forward while the front surface is inclined at an inclination angle of about 45 ° is integrally formed integrally with the flat plate part 407P and the three-dimensional object. A thick plate-like base 407B having a generally fan shape in front view corresponding to these is fixed to the back surface of the portion 407C. The surfaces of the flat plate portion 407P and the three-dimensional portion 407C are entirely plated (pink in this embodiment), whereby the front surface of the three-dimensional portion 407C is a mirror surface portion 407M, and the outer periphery of the three-dimensional portion 407C. The surface is formed into a wavy shape. A rack 407R extending in the radial direction is integrally formed at the center of the back surface of the base 407B, and the rack 407R is formed in a cross-sectional saddle shape that can be engaged with the side edge of the slit 406S in the rotating plate 406. Has been. The movable piece 407 is configured so that the rack 407R is inserted into the slit 406S and engaged with the side edge from the front side of the rotating plate 406, and the rack 407R is engaged with the pinion 419 of the first power transmission mechanism. It is attached. As a result, the power of the first motor 417 is transmitted to the movable piece 407 by the first power transmission mechanism, and moves in and out (enlarges / reduces) along the slit 406, that is, along the radial direction of the rotating plate 406. It is designed to slide.

  As shown in FIGS. 22, 32, and 34, the movable pieces 407 are arranged on the front surface of the turntable 406 so as to be arranged in an annular shape, and the six movable pieces 407 are radially (simultaneously) radiated. Driven to zoom in and out. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 32, when the six movable pieces 407 are positioned closer to the center so as to be most contracted, the flat plate portions 407P of the six movable pieces 407 are adjacent to each other with almost no gap, and are roughly circular. In this case, since the solid portion 407C is slightly narrower than the flat plate portion 407P, a slit-like interval portion 407S is formed between the solid portions 407C.

  As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, a substantially disk-shaped support plate 412, a second LED substrate 416, a light diffusion plate 413, and a rotating body 405 are attached to the front side of the movable member 404 in this order.

  The support plate 412 is a substantially disk-shaped body made of resin, and has a configuration in which a pair of support walls opposed from the periphery of the shaft insertion hole extend in the center so as to sandwich the shaft from both sides. The shaft insertion portion 412P and the screw insertion holes 412S on both sides thereof are formed, and a first notch 412E corresponding to the connector of the second LED substrate 416 and a second notch 412F corresponding to a radial LED 416R described later are formed on the outer peripheral edge. These are arranged and formed in an annular shape at intervals so as to be recessed in a generally rectangular shape inside.

  The second LED substrate 416 has a fitting insertion hole 416P and a screw insertion hole 416S corresponding to the shaft insertion part 412P and the screw insertion hole 412S of the support plate 412 at the center, respectively, and as shown in FIG. A plurality of (10) LEDs are arranged in a circular shape along the circle and are arranged at almost equal intervals in the forward direction, and a plurality of (5) LEDs are arranged in a circular shape at the middle position between the outer periphery and the center. It is arranged so that light is irradiated forward through each of the outer peripheral part and the intermediate part of the rotating body 405 described later (hereinafter, these concentric circles (double circles) are arranged in total. 15 LEDs are also referred to as frontmost LEDs 416F). Further, as shown in FIG. 41, a plurality (eight) of LEDs 416R are arranged in an annular shape along the outer periphery on the back surface, that is, in a direction extending radially (hereinafter, these LEDs 416R). Is also referred to as “radial LED 416R”). The wiring of the second LED substrate 416 is connected to the back substrate 411 from the first notch 412E of the support plate 412 through the support protrusion 402P of the base body 402.

  The light diffusing plate 413 has a fitting insertion hole 413P and a screw insertion hole 413S respectively corresponding to the shaft insertion portion 412P and the screw insertion hole 412S of the support plate 412 at the center, and the central portion is slightly recessed backward and has a peripheral edge. The portion of the second LED substrate 416 extends slightly while curving backward and covers the outer peripheral edge of the second LED substrate 416 (however, the radial LEDs 416R on the back surface are not covered and exposed), and the entire surface is formed on the surface. Fine irregularities are densely formed (not shown) and have light diffusibility.

  The support plate 412, the second LED substrate 416, and the light diffusion plate 413 are configured such that the shaft insertion portion 412P of the support plate 412 is inserted into the insertion holes 416P, 413P of the second LED substrate 416 and the light diffusion plate 413, It arrange | positions so that it may pile up ahead in this order at the front-end | tip of the spindle protrusion 402P of the said base | substrate 402, and it fixes by screwing in the screw | thread 425 from the screw insertion hole 412S, 416S, 413S.

  As shown in FIGS. 16, 17, 37 and 38, the rotating body 405 has a shape of a hibiscus flower having five petals, and the front surface gradually swells forward from the center to the outer periphery. It is obtained by molding the resin so that it is curved so that it gently warps backward in the middle after it is taken out, and irregular irregularities including many wrinkles are formed on the surface, and the periphery also has irregular shapes. It has become a member. As described above, the six movable pieces 407 are arranged in an annular shape behind the rotator 405, and these movable pieces 407 are arranged so that the pods are placed against the hibiscus flower represented by the rotator 405. It is meant to represent. The central part of the rotator 405 has a specific color (purple) but is almost transparent, and the specific color (purple) gradually increases from the intermediate part to the outer peripheral edge while maintaining light transmittance. Is colored (so that no particular boundary is formed). As shown in FIG. 41, the back surface of the rotating body 405 is not a flat surface, but has a large number of irregular shapes and a generally gently curved shape. Since the front surface has a shape that bulges forward at the intermediate portion as described above, the rotating body 405 has a relatively thin center portion and outer peripheral portion as a whole, and the intermediate portion has a larger thickness. Thus, light passing in the front-rear direction is refracted like a lens.

  As shown in FIGS. 40, 41, and 42, a drive shaft 414 is inserted from the rear of the support plate 412, the second LED substrate 416, and the light diffusion plate 413, and the tip portion (front end portion) of the rotating body 405 is inserted. A decorative protrusion 415 is fixed to the central portion of the rotating body 405 from the front side. As shown in FIG. 40, the front end portion of the drive shaft 414 is cut from the side and formed into a shape having a circular cross-section and a flat portion parallel to the axial direction, and the radial direction of the drive shaft 414 from the flat portion. A screw hole extending along is formed. As shown in FIG. 41, the central portion of the rotating body 405 has a rectangular plane portion parallel to the axial direction and curved surface portions extending in a substantially U shape in front view from both sides of the plane portion. A peripheral wall portion 405P having a substantially D-shape when viewed from the front and extending rearward is formed. Inside the peripheral wall portion 405P, the rotating body 405 is formed in a rectangular cross section along the inner surface of the plane portion. A square hole penetrating in the direction (front-rear direction) and a U-shaped hole penetrating the rotating body 405 in the thickness direction (front-rear direction) in a substantially U-shaped cross section along the inner surface of the curved surface portion, The square hole and the U-shaped hole communicate integrally with each other, and a screw insertion hole is formed in the flat portion. The decorative protrusion 415 is obtained by molding a resin that is light-transmitting and thinly colored in a specific color (pink) so as to be shaped like a pistil and have a large number of granular bodies on the entire surface. A rectangular insertion piece 415T extends rearward from the base end, and a screw insertion hole is formed in the insertion piece 415T. An insertion piece 415T of the decorative protrusion 415 is inserted from the front side into the square hole in the peripheral wall portion 405P of the rotating body 405, and the tip end portion of the drive shaft 414 is inserted from the rear side into the U-shaped hole. A screw 426 is inserted from the outside into the flat portion of the peripheral wall portion 405P and the screw insertion hole of the insertion piece 415T of the decorative protrusion 415 and is screwed into the distal end portion of the drive shaft 414, whereby the rotating body 405 and the decorative protrusion 415 are inserted. Is fixed to the tip of the drive shaft 414.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 to 41, a third driven gear 427 is fixed to the rear end of the drive shaft 414, and the third driven gear 427 is fixed to the drive shaft of the second motor 410. Thus, the rotation of the second motor 410 is transmitted via the drive shaft 414 extending in the front-rear direction, so that the rotating body 405 is driven to rotate. That is, the drive shaft 414, the third driven gear 427, and the third drive gear 428 constitute a second power transmission mechanism.

  The second power transmission mechanism is provided with a rotational position detection sensor (photo sensor) 429. The rotational position detection sensor 429 includes a disk-shaped light shielding plate 429D that is coupled to the third driven gear 427 and is driven to rotate, and two corners parallel to each other at an interval larger than the thickness of the light shielding plate 429D. The columnar body includes a gate portion 429G having a configuration extending from the base, and is attached to the back surface of the base body 402 (this mounting structure is not shown). A light emitting element is disposed on one of a pair of opposing surfaces of the prismatic body of the gate portion 429G, and a light receiving element is disposed on the other, and the prismatic body is disposed so as to sandwich the light shielding plate 429D from both sides. The light shielding plate 429D is formed with one slit 429S extending from the outer periphery to the center along the radial direction. When the slit 429S passes through the gate portion 429G as the light shielding plate 429D rotates, the light from the light emitting element is emitted. Is received by the light receiving element through the slit 429S, and the passage of the slit 429S is detected. Thereby, the rotational position of the rotating body 405 is detected, and the rotating body 405 is controlled to stop at a predetermined angular position (initial position) shown in FIG.

  The drive shaft 414 is inserted into the spindle projection 402P from the rear side of the base body 402, and as shown in FIG. 32, its tip protrudes from the tip of the spindle projection 402P and is supported as described above. The plate 412, the second LED substrate 416, and the light diffusing plate 413 are inserted and fixed to the center of the rotating body 405 from the back side.

  43 to 45 are schematic views for explaining the operation of the movable device 401. Hereinafter, the operation of the movable device 401 will be sequentially described based on the drawing, particularly focusing on the operation of the movable member 404.

(1) As shown in FIG. 43A, when the six movable pieces 407 are at the most contracted position near the center, these movable pieces 407 are almost hidden behind the rotating body 405 and are visible from the front. While it is in a difficult state, the peripheral LED 408L is almost completely exposed to the outside of the movable piece 407, and a part of the peripheral LED 408L is hidden behind the periphery of the rotating body 405, and most of the others are outside the rotating body 405. Is exposed. Therefore, in this state, when the peripheral LED 408L emits light, this light emission is diffused through the rotating disk 406, and part of the light is also transmitted through the peripheral edge of the rotating body 405, but in any case, it is almost shielded. It will be irradiated ahead without.

  Further, in this state, when the radial LED 416R of the second LED substrate 416 is caused to emit light, the radially irradiated light is reflected substantially perpendicularly at the peripheral portion of the mirror surface portion 407M of each movable piece 407, and is irradiated forward. Since the light passes through the peripheral portion of the rotating body 405, the light is refracted due to the uneven shape or thickness of the rotating body 405, and light emission having the same color is obtained due to purple coloring at the peripheral portion of the rotating body 405.

  33 and 35 show the positional relationship among the movable piece 407, the peripheral LED 408L, and the radial LED 416R, including the second LED substrate 416.

(2) In the above state, when the first motor 417 is rotated and power is transmitted in the direction of rotating the turntable 406 in one direction (counterclockwise direction) via the first power transmission mechanism, As shown by arrow A <b> 1 in 43 (b), the six movable pieces 407 expand radially at the same time and protrude beyond the periphery of the rotating body 405.

  At this time, as described above, the rotating disk 406 is braked by the oil damper, so that the rotation is restricted until high torque exceeding a predetermined level is not applied. On the other hand, the sliding operation of the movable piece 407 is particularly restricted. Since it is easily driven even with low torque, when power is transmitted from the first power transmission mechanism, only the movable piece 407 is first moved before large torque is not applied to the rotating plate 406 and rotation is not started. Is driven to slide in the expanding direction. Thus, by restricting the rotation of the turntable 406 at the initial stage of operation, the expansion operation of the movable piece 407 is ensured, for example, the expansion operation of the movable piece 407 is delayed or the expansion operation of the movable piece 407 is not performed. It is difficult to cause a problem that only the rotating plate 406 is rotated.

(3) When the movable piece 407 expands to the limit position, the power from the first power transmission mechanism is directly transmitted to the turntable 406, and when the torque exceeds a predetermined level, it is shown in FIG. Thus, the turntable 406 starts to rotate in one direction (counterclockwise direction) indicated by the arrow A2.

  At this time, the movable piece 407 is at a position intersecting with the annular ring connecting the eight peripheral LEDs 408L. When the rotating plate 406 rotates as described above, each movable piece 407 is moved in front of the eight peripheral LEDs 408L. However, since the peripheral LED 408L is arranged every about 45 ° and the movable pieces 407 are arranged every about 60 °, all the movable pieces 407 have eight pieces. It does not pass through the position of the peripheral LED 408L at the same time, but passes through it little by little. Therefore, as the movable piece 407 circulates, each peripheral LED 408L is intermittently exposed from the interval portion 407S between the adjacent movable pieces 407, that is, each movable piece 407 rotates while shielding and exposing each peripheral LED 408L. However, the peripheral LEDs 408L are not exposed and shielded all at once, but are exposed and shielded at time intervals, that is, out of phase. When the peripheral LED 408L is caused to emit light while the turntable 406 is rotated in this manner, the light emitted from each peripheral LED 408L is exposed and shielded with a phase shift, which gives a change in the light emission mode. The Rukoto. Needless to say, as the movable piece 407 expands radially, the width of the interval portion 407S between the movable pieces 407 also increases, and the region (exposure region) where the light from the peripheral LED 408L is exposed. Largely secured.

  At this time, the mirror surface portion 407M of each movable piece 407 does not completely protrude outward from the peripheral edge of the rotating body 405, and there is a portion that is still hidden behind the rotating body 405 inside, The portion outside this is exposed in an open state with no obstruction to the front. Therefore, after the light emitted from the radial LED 416R of the second LED substrate 416 is reflected by the mirror surface portion 407M, a part (inner light) continues to pass through the peripheral portion of the rotating body 405 and is irradiated forward. Others (outside light) are directly irradiated forward without passing through the rotating body 405. Thereby, stronger reflected light can be obtained. Further, at this time, the movable piece 407 circulates while reflecting the light from the radial LED 416R. However, unlike the case of the peripheral LED 408L, the light from the radial LED 416R is not shielded and is irradiated with a certain width. Therefore, even if the movable piece 407 circulates, the reflected light does not change so much, but since there are eight radial LEDs 416R, the light from each radial LED 416R is reflected by the movable piece 407 at the same time. Instead, the light is reflected with a phase shift, and a change is given to the light emission mode.

(4) Thereafter, when the rotation of the turntable 406 is stopped, the first motor 417 is rotated in the reverse direction, and the power is transmitted in the direction in which the turntable 406 is rotated in the opposite direction (clockwise direction), FIG. ), The six movable pieces 407 shrink all at once, return to the original center position, and return to a state almost hidden behind the rotating body 405. Also in this case, the rotating disk 406 is braked by the oil damper, so that the rotation is restricted before a torque exceeding a predetermined level is applied. Therefore, when power is transmitted from the first power transmission mechanism, the rotating disk 406 Before a large torque is applied to 406 and rotation is not started, only the movable piece 407 is driven first and slides in the direction of reduction.

(5) When the movable piece 407 is reduced to the limit position, the power from the first power transmission mechanism is directly transmitted to the rotating disk 406. When the torque exceeds a predetermined level, as shown in FIG. With the movable piece 407 contracted, the turntable 406 starts to rotate (reverse) in the reverse direction (clockwise direction) indicated by the arrow A4.

  In this case, the light emitted from the peripheral LED 408L is irradiated forward with almost no shielding, and the light irradiated from the radial LED 416R of the second LED substrate 416 and reflected by the peripheral edge of the mirror surface portion 407M of the movable piece 407 is reflected. The rotating disk 406 is rotated in a state where it passes through the peripheral portion of the rotating body 405 and is irradiated forward.

(6) Thereafter, when the rotation of the turntable 406 is stopped, the state before the operation shown in FIG.

  As described above, the movable member 404 including the movable piece 407 and the rotating disk 406 operates by being driven by the first motor 417 and the first power transmission mechanism. On the other hand, the rotating body 405 includes the first motor 417 and the first power transmission mechanism. Since it is driven and operated by a second motor 410 and a second power transmission mechanism different from the one power transmission mechanism, it can operate independently from the operation of the movable member 404.

  In the present embodiment, when the movable member 404 rotates in the counterclockwise direction A2 shown in FIG. 44A, the rotating body 405 is driven to rotate in the clockwise direction A5 opposite to the rotation direction. As a result, the operation modes are diversified. As described above, the operation of the rotating body 405 can be performed in synchronism with the operation of the movable member 404, so that a complex operation mode can be obtained. The operation of the movable member 404 is shifted from the operation of the movable member 404, or the operation of the rotating body 405 and the operation of the movable member 404 are alternately performed. . Furthermore, it is also possible to perform both operations individually at a timing unrelated to each other.

  In the present embodiment, the foremost LED 416F of the second LED substrate 416 is caused to emit light together with the rotating operation of the rotating body 405, and light is irradiated forward through the rotating body 405. As a result, when the light passes through the rotating body 405, the rotating body 405 is refracted due to the uneven shape or thickness difference of the rotating body 405, and the purple light of the rotating body 405 is obtained. The light is further diversified by transmitting the light. The light emitted from the foremost LED 416F can also be performed at an arbitrary timing in connection with or independently of the rotational operation of the rotating body 405.

(Function)
As described above, the pachinko machine 10 includes a peripheral LED 408L that is a light emitting unit that can irradiate light, and a movable member 404 that can move so as to shield and expose the light emitted from the peripheral LED 408L. It has become. That is, the movable member 404 is configured to include a rotating disk 406 and a plurality of (six) movable pieces 407 arranged in an annular shape on the rotating disk 406, and the movable piece 407 together with the rotating disk 406. By rotating so as to circulate in front of the peripheral LED 408L, exposure is intermittently performed from the interval portion 407S between the movable pieces 407.

  According to the configuration of the pachinko machine 10, the light emitted from the peripheral LED 408L is moved and shielded and exposed by the movement of the movable member 404, so that the light emission mode is changed or sharpened. Since the light emission mode is changed not by blinking the light emitted from the LED 408L but by moving the movable member 404, not only the visual change due to the appearance of light but also the visual due to the movement of the movable member 404. Changes can also be obtained, and the decorative effect is even better.

  Further, since the radial LED 416R is provided as a light emitting unit (movable member light emitting unit) that can irradiate light to the movable piece 407 of the movable member 404, the light emission mode is further changed by irradiating the movable piece 407 with light. As a result, the decorative effect has become even better. Furthermore, even when the movable piece 407 blocks the light from the peripheral LED 408L that is the light emitting part, this can be compensated by the light emission of the radial LED 416R that is the light emitting part for the movable member, and therefore the irradiation from the peripheral LED 408L. The problem of being too dark due to the blocked light is avoided.

  Moreover, since the movable piece 407 of the movable member 404 includes a mirror surface portion 407M that can reflect the light from the radial LED 416R that is the light emitting portion for the movable member forward, the movable piece 407 is merely irradiated with light from the radial LED 416R. Instead, the reflected light is reflected forward by the mirror surface portion 407M, so that the movable piece 407 reflects the light more strongly, and the decoration effect is further improved.

  In addition, the movable member 404 includes an interval portion 407S between the movable pieces 407 as an open portion that can pass through a position irradiated with light from the peripheral LED 408L that is a light emitting portion. For example, the movable member can shield or expose light only by passing through the light irradiation position itself, but according to the configuration of the pachinko machine 10, the movable member is an open portion as the movable member 404 rotates. By rotating and moving the six spacing portions 407S, the light emitted from the peripheral LED 408L is more effectively exposed and shielded. In other words, it is possible to realize more exposure and shielding (here, 6 degrees) of light per light emitting part (one peripheral LED 408L) by one rotational movement of the movable member 404, which is efficient. It has become. Therefore, with a simple configuration, the movable member 404 can effectively shield and expose the light emitted from the peripheral LED 408L which is a light emitting unit.

  In addition, the light emitting unit includes a plurality of light sources arranged at intervals, that is, eight peripheral LEDs 408L, and the movable member 404 has a plurality of positional relationships different from the positional relationship of the peripheral LEDs 408L. Since the opening portion, that is, the six spacing portions 407S are provided, as the movable member 404 rotates, the six spacing portions 407S pass through the positions irradiated with light from the eight peripheral LEDs 408L, respectively. Therefore, the light is exposed and shielded at a number of places, and the decorative effect is good. Further, at this time, the positional relationship between the eight peripheral LEDs 408L and the positional relationship between the six spacing portions 407S are different, so that the light from the eight peripheral LEDs 408L is not exposed and shielded at the same time. It will be exposed and shielded at intervals, i.e. out of phase, so that more variation is given to its emission mode.

  In addition, the movable member 404 includes a plurality of, that is, six movable pieces 407 arranged in an annular shape, and the six movable pieces 407 can rotate along the circumferential direction and move in and out along the radial direction. As a result, a more varied behavior is expressed.

  In addition, six movable pieces 407 are arranged at a predetermined interval, and at the position where the movable piece 407 moves outward along the radial direction on the back side of the six movable pieces 407, Since the peripheral LED 408L, which is a light source, is arranged at a position where it is concealed and the movable piece 407 moves inward along the radial direction, it is exposed to the outside of the movable piece 407, so there are six movable pieces 407. Is in a position moved inward along the radial direction, the peripheral LED 408L on the back side is completely exposed and the light is entirely irradiated forward, while the six movable pieces 407 are in the radial direction. When the six movable pieces 407 are moved to the outside, the interval portions 407S of the six movable pieces 407 become open portions, and as the six movable pieces 407 rotate, the six open portions, that is, the interval portions 407S are formed. , Back side LE The exposing and shielding the light passes through the position of 408L, respectively. In other words, light is exposed and shielded in accordance with the rotating operation and the entering / exiting operation of the movable piece 407, and the light emission mode is further diversified.

  Further, since the rotating body 405 that is concentric with the plurality of movable pieces 407 and can rotate independently of the plurality of movable pieces 407 is provided, the rotating body 405 is rotated together with the rotating operation and the entering / exiting operation of the movable piece 407. As a result, more various operations are expressed.

  Further, since the rotator 405 has light transmission and the foremost LED 416F as a light source is disposed on the back side of the rotator 405, light is emitted from the foremost LED 416F on the back side through the rotator 405. As a result, the light emission mode is further diversified.

  Further, since the rotating body 405 is a substantially plate-like body having a non-uniform thickness, the light from the front-most LED 416F on the back side is not only transmitted but also refracted and transmitted. More and more versatile.

(Modification)
The pachinko machine 10 can be variously modified as listed below, for example.

(1) In the above embodiment, the movable piece 407 of the movable member 404 rotates so as to circulate in front of the peripheral LED 408L, which is a light emitting unit, thereby shielding and exposing light emitted from the peripheral LED 408L. However, as the movable member, in addition to a member that performs such a rotation operation, any member such as a swinging operation and a sliding operation may be performed. A device that slides in front of the light emitting unit to shield and expose the light like a lid is also possible.

  Further, in addition to the light shielding and exposure as in the movable member 404 of the above-described embodiment, only the light shielding and exposure may be performed. For example, the movable member may be a light emitting unit. By rotating or sliding in only one direction in front of the screen, only the operation of shielding light (light-shielding operation) is performed, or only the operation of exposing light (exposure operation) is performed. It is also possible to make it. Further, the light shielding operation or the exposure operation may be performed at once, or may be performed gradually by moving the movable member in small increments, for example.

(2) In the above embodiment, the light emitting unit is configured by a plurality of light sources, that is, eight peripheral LEDs 408L, and the movable member 404 is configured by a plurality of units, that is, six movable pieces 407. Alternatively, at least one of the movable pieces may be constituted by only one piece. Further, for example, the movable member may be a light-shielding plate that can be rotated or slid and formed with one or a plurality of open portions having an arbitrary shape such as a slit shape or a round hole shape.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the power of the first motor 417 is transmitted by the first power transmission mechanism, so that the movable piece 407 is put in and out (enlarged / reduced) and the rotary disk 406 is rotated. However, these two operations are configured to be performed independently of each other by separate drive sources and power transmission mechanisms, and the operations are controlled so as to be performed at arbitrary timings in relation to each other or independently. You may do it.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the rotation of the rotating disk 406 is controlled by the oil damper, so that the rotation is restricted before high torque exceeding a predetermined level is applied. In addition to the above-described mechanism, for example, a braking mechanism that presses a brake piece (brake / shoe) against a rotating disk to perform braking may be provided.

(5) In the above embodiment, the light emitting system and the power system are controlled by the same substrate (sub control substrate). However, the light emitting system and the power system are controlled by the same substrate. Alternatively, individual control may be performed. Alternatively, the control of the light emitting system and the power system may be performed individually on separate substrates.

(6) In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is exemplified, but as the gaming machine, in addition to the pachinko machine, a gaming machine in which the slot machine and the pachinko machine and the slot machine are fused is also exemplified.
The basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string made up of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information.
In this case, examples of valuable objects include coins and medals.
As a basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time has elapsed. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a valuable object In addition, a gaming machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It made.

  This specification discloses all of the following inventions.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes means 1 as follows:
A light emitting unit capable of irradiating light;
And a movable member that can move so as to shield and / or expose the light emitted from the light emitting unit.

  Note that the light emitting unit may be a light emitting unit that can emit light toward the player side.

  According to the configuration of the above means 1, the movable member moves and shields and / or exposes the light emitted from the light emitting unit, so that the light emitting mode is changed or sharpened. Since the light emission mode is changed by moving the movable member, not by flashing the emitted light, it is possible to obtain not only a visual change due to the appearance of light but also a visual change due to the movement of the movable member. The decoration effect can be further improved.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means 1 as means 2,
A light emitting unit (hereinafter also referred to as “movable member light emitting unit”) capable of irradiating the movable member with light is provided.

  The light emitting part for the movable member may be a light emitting part located on the opposite side to the player.

  According to the structure of the said means 2, when a movable member is irradiated with light, a change is further given to a light emission mode, and the decoration effect improves further. Furthermore, when the movable member shields the light from the light emitting portion, it can be compensated by the light emission of the light emitting portion for the movable member, and therefore the light emitted from the light emitting portion is darkened by being shielded. The trouble of passing too much is avoided.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means 2 as means 3,
The movable member includes a mirror surface portion that can reflect light forward from the light emitting portion for the movable member forward.

In the present invention, “front” means the front of the gaming machine, and “front” may be replaced with “player”.
Further, the “mirror surface portion” may be a “reflecting portion”.

  According to the configuration of the means 3, not only the movable member is irradiated with light from the light emitting portion for the movable member, but also the reflected light is reflected forward by the mirror surface portion, so that the movable member reflects light more strongly. As a result, the decorative effect is further improved.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3, as the means 4.
The movable member includes an open portion that can pass through a position irradiated with light from the light emitting portion.

  For example, the movable member can shield and / or expose light only by passing through the light irradiation position itself. However, according to the configuration of the means 4, the opening portion moves as the movable member moves. Thus, it is possible to more effectively expose and shield the light emitted from the light emitting unit. In other words, more light exposure and shielding can be realized by one movement of the movable member, which is efficient. Therefore, with a simple configuration, it is possible to provide a movable member that can effectively shield and / or expose light emitted from the light emitting unit.

  In addition, when also providing the light emission part for movable members, it is desirable to provide the light emission part for movable members in the position remove | deviated from the open part.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means 4 as means 5,
The light emitting unit is composed of a plurality of light sources arranged at intervals,
The movable member includes a plurality of opening portions arranged with a positional relationship different from a positional relationship between the plurality of light sources.

  In the present invention, the “positional relationship” between a plurality of light sources or a plurality of open portions is, for example, an interval between the light sources or the open portions when the light sources or the open portions are arranged linearly. When the open portions are arranged in an annular shape, it is an internal angle formed by a straight line connecting two adjacent light sources or open portions and the center.

  According to the configuration of the above means 5, as the movable member moves, the plurality of open portions respectively pass through the positions irradiated with light from the plurality of light sources to expose and shield the light, and thus at a plurality of locations. The light is exposed and shielded to further improve the decorative effect. Furthermore, at this time, since the intervals between the plurality of light sources and the intervals between the plurality of open portions are different, the light from the plurality of light sources is not exposed and shielded all at once, but at a time interval, that is, with a phase shift. It will be exposed and shielded, and thus further changes in its light emission manner.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5, as the means 6.
The movable member includes a plurality of movable pieces arranged in an annular shape,
The plurality of movable pieces can rotate in the circumferential direction and can move in and out in the radial direction.

  According to the configuration of the means 6, not only the movable piece rotates but also moves in and out, so that a more varied operation is expressed.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means 6 as means 7,
The plurality of movable pieces are arranged at a predetermined interval, and are concealed by the movable piece at a position where the movable piece moves outward along the radial direction on the back side of the plurality of movable pieces. A light source is arranged at a position exposed to the outside of the movable piece at a position moved inward along the radial direction.

  According to the configuration of the means 7, when the plurality of movable pieces are in the position moved inward along the radial direction, the light source on the back side is completely exposed and the light is entirely irradiated forward, When the plurality of movable pieces are moved outward along the radial direction, the intervals between the plurality of movable pieces become open portions, and as the plurality of movable pieces rotate, the plurality of intervals, that is, the open portions become The light is exposed and shielded by passing through the position of the light source on the back side. In other words, light is exposed and shielded in accordance with the rotating operation and the entering / exiting operation of the movable piece, so that the light emission mode is further diversified.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 6 to 7, as the means 8,
A rotating body that is concentric with the plurality of movable pieces and that can rotate independently of the plurality of movable pieces is provided.

  According to the configuration of the means 8 described above, a variety of operations are expressed by rotating the rotating body together with the rotating operation and the entering / exiting operation of the movable piece.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means 8 as means 9,
The rotating body is light transmissive, and a light source is disposed on the back side of the rotating body.

  According to the configuration of the means 9, the light emission mode is further diversified by irradiating light from the light source on the back side through the rotating body.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine of means 9 as means 10,
The rotating body is a substantially plate-like body having a non-uniform thickness.

  According to the configuration of the means 10, the thickness of the rotator is not uniform, so that the light from the light source on the back side is not only transmitted but also refracted and transmitted. It becomes.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 10, as the means 11.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a ball, which is an example of a valuable object, is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include values to which values (including not only premium spheres but also data written on a magnetic card, etc.) are given.

  In the pachinko machine, the moving member moves and shields and / or exposes the light emitted from the light emitting unit, so that the light emitting mode is changed and sharpened, and at this time, the visual appearance due to the appearance of light Not only the change but also the visual change due to the movement of the movable member can be obtained at the same time, and the pachinko machine whose decoration effect is further improved is obtained.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 10, as the means 12.
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

The basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string made up of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information.
In this case, examples of valuable objects include coins and medals.

  In the slot machine, the movable member moves and shields and / or exposes the light emitted from the light emitting unit, so that the light emission mode is changed or sharpened. Not only the change but also the visual change due to the movement of the movable member can be obtained together, so that a slot machine with a further improved decoration effect can be obtained.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 10 as the means 13,
The gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.

  As a basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a valuable object In addition, a gaming machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It made.

  In a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, the light emitted from the light emitting part is moved and shielded and / or exposed, so that the light emission mode is changed and sharpened. At this time, not only the visual change due to the appearance of light, but also the visual change due to the movement of the movable member can be obtained together, and the pachinko machine and the slot machine are fused, the decoration effect is further improved Is obtained.

  The present invention can be widely implemented as long as it is a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine.

404: Movable member 406: Turntable 407: Movable piece 407S: Spacing part 408L: Peripheral LED (light emitting part)

Claims (1)

A first light emitting unit and a second light emitting unit capable of irradiating light;
A movable member capable of moving so as to shield and / or expose light emitted from the first light emitting unit,
The movable member includes a plurality of movable pieces that are annularly arranged and can move in and out in a radial direction,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable piece includes a reflection portion that can directly receive the light emitted from the second light emitting portion and reflect the light forward.

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